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Apr 18, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic reacts against the Cleveland Cavaliers during the second half of game one in the first round of the 2026 NBA Playoffs at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Raptors fall into familiar Game 1 trap that has haunted them for years

Daniel O'Connor

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Apr 19, 2026

Raptors hope Scottie Barnes Game 1 was just the appetizer (but it might be a problem)

Amos Caesar Mina

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Apr 19, 2026

It took Jamal Shead just one playoff game to prove his Raptors critics wrong

Amos Caesar Mina

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Apr 19, 2026

Raptors’ Game 1 exposed problems that could decide the series

Daniel O'Connor

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Apr 19, 2026

Darko Rajakovic, Toronto Raptors

3 Raptors who were kicked to the curb once the playoffs began

Josh Cornelissen

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Apr 19, 2026

Jakob Poeltl, Toronto Raptors

Raptors fans' worst playoff worry about Jakob Poeltl is eerily unfolding

Amos Caesar Mina

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Apr 19, 2026

Dec 28, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (5) reacts against the Golden State Warriors during the fourth quarter at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Raptors may have been robbed of the key to shutting down Cavs’ biggest advantage

Elaine Blum

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Apr 18, 2026

Feb 22, 2026; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (5) reacts after scoring a 3-point basket against the Milwaukee Bucks in the third quarter at Fiserv Forum. Mandatory Credit: Benny Sieu-Imagn Images

Raptors’ youth forces core players to strike an interesting balance

Elaine Blum

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Apr 18, 2026

Apr 10, 2026; Sacramento, California, USA; Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green (23) reacts against the Sacramento Kings during the third quarter at Golden 1 Center. Mandatory Credit: Robert Edwards-Imagn Images

Raptors rookie is studying Draymond Green to unlock his defensive ceiling

Daniel O'Connor

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Apr 18, 2026

Mar 20, 2026; Denver, Colorado, USA; Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl (19) before the game against the Denver Nuggets at Ball Arena. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-Imagn Images

Raptors’ fate may depend on Jakob Poeltl overcoming brutal Cavaliers matchup

Daniel O'Connor

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Apr 18, 2026

Apr 7, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) controls the ball against the Miami Heat during the third quarter at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nick Turchiaro-Imagn Images

Scottie Barnes is about to start defining his place in Raptors history

Daniel O'Connor

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Apr 17, 2026

Apr 12, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors Scottie Barnes (4) during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images

Raptors landed the best playoff scenario to pull off an underdog triumph

Daniel O'Connor

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Apr 17, 2026

Oct 6, 2025; Vancouver, British Columbia, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Ja’Kobe Walter (14) during a stop in play against the Denver Nuggets in the second half at Rogers Arena. Mandatory Credit: Bob Frid-Imagn Images

Raptors may be better equipped to ruin Cavs’ best defensive strategy than it seems

Elaine Blum

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Apr 17, 2026

Mar 31, 2026; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Toronto Raptors Jamal Shead (23) walks off the court after loosing to the Detroit Pistons at Little Caesars Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Reginek-Imagn Images

Obvious answer to Raptors’ defensive issue creates serious offensive concerns

Elaine Blum

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Apr 17, 2026

Mar 15, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) celebrates making a three point basket against the Detroit Pistons during the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-Imagn Images

Raptors’ first-round matchup poses all-important Brandon Ingram question

Elaine Blum

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Apr 17, 2026

Feb 19, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4). Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Scottie Barnes' All-NBA case likely just ended thanks to something out of his control

Quinn Everts

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Apr 16, 2026

Jakob Poeltl, Toronto Raptors

Raptors hoped Jakob Poeltl concerns were fleeting – but they paid the ultimate toll

Amos Caesar Mina

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Apr 16, 2026

Collin Murray-Boyles, Toronto Raptors

Raptors fans’ anticipation builds as Collin Murray-Boyles defied the rookie limits

Amos Caesar Mina

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Apr 16, 2026

Mar 18, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) brings the ball up court against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Postseason will answer key questions about the Scottie Barnes-led Raptors

Daniel O'Connor

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Apr 16, 2026

Oct 31, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Jamison Battle (77) celebrates his three-point basket in the fourth quarter against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Momentum-changing Raptors moment hints at possibility of surprising playoff hero

Elaine Blum

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Apr 16, 2026

Mar 25, 2026; Inglewood, California, USA; Toronto Raptors forward RJ Barrett (9) moves the ball up court against the Los Angeles Clippers during the first half at Intuit Dome. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-Imagn Images

Raptors’ past experiences won’t help them overcome playoff challenge

Elaine Blum

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Apr 16, 2026

Feb 19, 2026; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley (5) brings the ball up court against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center. Mandatory Credit: Kamil Krzaczynski-Imagn Images

Massive Raptors concern is still very much alive as Game 1 comes closer and closer

Elaine Blum

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Apr 16, 2026

Mar 22, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Toronto Raptors guard/forward Scottie Barnes (4) claps after making a layup against the Phoenix Suns during the second quarter at Mortgage Matchup Center. Mandatory Credit: Anna Carrington-Imagn Images

Raptors’ first-round series could breathe new life into old Scottie Barnes debate

Elaine Blum

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Apr 15, 2026

Davion Mitchell, Miami Heat

Raptors regret for Davion Mitchell trade grows as he blossoms in new home

Josh Cornelissen

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Apr 15, 2026

Apr 10, 2026; New York, New York, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) dribbles up court against the New York Knicks during the first quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Vincent Carchietta-Imagn Images

One potential advantage could allow Raptors to steal Game 1 from the Cavs

Elaine Blum

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Apr 15, 2026

Apr 5, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard Donovan Mitchell (45) reacts after a play during the second half against the Indiana Pacers at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images

Raptors’ unexpected blueprint to slowing Donovan Mitchell could trigger an upset

Daniel O'Connor

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Apr 14, 2026

Apr 8, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Cleveland Cavaliers guard James Harden (1) stands on the court in the first quarter against the Atlanta Hawks at Rocket Arena. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

Raptors must confront the James Harden dilemma that awaits in Cavaliers clash

Daniel O'Connor

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Apr 14, 2026

Apr 12, 2026; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors Scottie Barnes (4) during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Sousa-Imagn Images

Playoff return will be a very different experience from last run for Raptors star

Elaine Blum

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Apr 14, 2026

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