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Yahoo Sports CanadaIt's only one win, but it's hard not to feel good about this Raptors team now
All the reasons to be optimistic about the Raptors going forward were on full display in Toronto's Game 4 win.
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Raptors getting huge boost from Precious Achiuwa's improvements
Precious Achiuwa is showing that his Rising Stars breakout was more than a flash in the pan.
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Raptors rookie Scottie Barnes thriving in swinging pendulum of expectations
It's hard to believe Raptors' Scottie Barnes has only been in the NBA for half a season.
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Siakam and VanVleet are the perfect pair to usher in Raptors' new era
Pascal Siakam's recent emergence as a premier playmaker combined with Fred VanVleet's shooting ability has given the Raptors a truly dynamic 1-2 punch.
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How Fred VanVleet is leading the Raptors through an underdog season
VanVleet has quietly buoyed the Raptors throughout a season that has been defined by injuries, absences, and scheduled losses.
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A dense Eastern Conference and the case for a Raptors playoff push
The competition has made the prospect of tanking a little less guilt-inducing, but Toronto shouldn’t look to replicate last year’s lottery outcome.
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Gary Trent Jr.'s two-way growth raises Raptors' ceiling
The addition of a few abilities have changed the complexion of Gary Trent Jr.'s game as a whole.
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Raptors riding a roller coaster of youth and inexperience
The Raptors have the tools, it’s just up to them to put the pieces together.
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Raptors have an unexpected question mark in Dalano Banton and Malachi Flynn
There have been plenty of storylines to watch this season, but an unexpected one has been the Raptors' distinct options within their guard rotation.
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Evan Mobley and Scottie Barnes are a couple of NBA old-souls
Evan Mobley and Scottie Barnes have stood out early from the pack, presenting old-soul know-how on the court.
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Scottie Barnes' unwavering two-way confidence is already shining through
Barnes’ ability to seamlessly integrate his eclectic skillset into Toronto's offensive and defensive schemes has been a welcome addition to the Raptors.
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Raptors' small-ball experiment this season will be must-watch
The Raptors will execute the small-ball approach at a scale we’ve not yet seen in the NBA.
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Jalen Harris ban reveals NBA's uneven standards for accountability
The treatment of Jalen Harris looks punitively harsh when coinciding with the recent hirings of those with a history of abuse.
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Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Bucks are stuck in a made-for-TV time loop
If you think you've seen the 2021 playoff Milwaukee Bucks before, you're correct.
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Reality bites for Raptors in painful, yet promising transition year
It's been a tumultuous year for the Toronto Raptors, but there have been some bright spots that give hope for the future.
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Draymond Green's message is impossible to ignore
Discussions about player and ownership dynamics are necessary, and suggesting otherwise is ignorant of the NBA’s demographics.
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The Raptors haven't lived up to expectations — and that's OK
A few losses to start the season doesn't alter the outlook of the Raptors, who have earned the benefit of the doubt.
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What makes an NBA team watchable? It's a little complicated
There are several factors that make you want to tune in to watch a team, although some are easier to measure than others.
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The greatness on display in NBA bubble is worth savoring
Ahead of the Finals, it's worth stepping back and appreciating what we've witnessed in the NBA bubble.
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This was always going to be part of the journey for Pascal Siakam
Going through adversity will only help Pascal Siakam, who has been on an unprecedented trajectory since coming into the league.