TORONTO RAPTORS NEWS

REPORT: Goran Dragic Rumored To Be Almost A Guarantee To Be Traded ' SLAM According to reports from the Toronto Sun, Raptors guard, Goran Dragic has garnered interest around the NBA and is considered 'almost a lock...

JANUARY 31, 2022 • SLAMONLINE.COM

Young and the Hawks face the Raptors

Trae Young leads Atlanta into a matchup against Toronto averaging 27.7 points per game

JANUARY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

OG Anunoby - Claims second double-double Anunoby tallied 20 points (9-21 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 0-2 FT), 14 rebounds, six assists, three steals and one block across 56 minutes in Saturday's 124-120 triple-overtime victory over the...

Impact The fifth-year forward came away with his second double-double of the season, with the elevated playing time thanks to the three extra periods no doubt aiding him. While the rebounding and assist outputs aren't as reliable as what he displayed Saturday, Anunoby remains a more consistent producer in the other four couting-stats categories. He's cleared 20 points in three of the last four contests while recording at least one steal, one block and one three-pointers in all of those games.

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scottie Barnes - Flirts with double-double Saturday Barnes finished with 22 points (7-13 FG, 3-6 3Pt, 5-6 FT), nine rebounds, three assists and one steal across 56 minutes Saturday in the Raptors' 124-120 triple-overtime win over th...

Impact Barnes was one of five Raptors to play 50-plus minutes as head coach Nick Nurse continued to deploy a tight rotation, even with the game extended an extra 15 minutes. The elevated playing time likely had a hand in Barnes clearing 20 points for the second time since January, and the rookie narrowly missed out on his first double-double since Dec. 14.

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Pascal Siakam - Huge night in triple overtime win Siakam produced 21 points (7-18 FG, 1-3 3Pt, 6-6 FT), 13 rebounds, six assists, four blocks and four steals across 57 minutes during Saturday's 124-120 triple-overtime victory over...

Impact Siakam was a man possessed on the defensive end of the floor Saturday, racking up a combined eight steals and blocks. It was yet another spectacular performance by Siakam who is beginning to look like the player we saw during his breakout campaign a couple of years ago. He was typically available at a discount this season given his shoulder injury and for anyone who managed to snag him in the middle rounds, life is pretty good.

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fred VanVleet - Gets hot late in thrilling victory VanVleet chipped in 19 points (7-22 FG, 5-14 3Pt), four rebounds, eight assists, two blocks and one steal in 54 minutes during Saturday's 124-120 triple-overtime victory over Miami...

Impact VanVleet struggled to find his range during regulation but nailed a few clutch baskets during the overtime periods, helping the Raptors to a thrilling victory. Having missed the previous two games, there was certainly some rust, to begin with, but as per usual VanVleet found other ways to contribute. He has been a revelation thus far and is likely to at least be mentioned as a first-round asset when all is said and done this season.

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Gary Trent Jr. - Goes nuts in Saturday's win Trent racked up 33 points (13-28 FG, 5-15 3Pt, 2-2 FT), five rebounds, one assist and five steals in 56 minutes during Saturday's 124-120 triple-overtime win over the Heat.

Impact Trent rediscovered his form from earlier in the season, bringing the numbers on both ends of the floor. Since returning from a somewhat lengthy layoff, Trent has been slowly trending in the right direction, highlighted by this performance. Having already blown his preseason ADP out of the water, Trent is now locked in as a mid-round asset and should be viewed as such moving forward.

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Butler (triple-double), Heat wind up on fumes in 124-120 3OT loss to Raptors MIAMI — In an alternate universe, the Miami Heat won Saturday night’s game against the Toronto Raptors at FTX Arena at the end of the second...

JANUARY 30, 2022 • KANSASCITY.COM

Fred VanVleet, Raptors outlast Heat in 124-120 in triple-OT

Fred VanVleet hit two 3-pointers in the third overtime and the Toronto Raptors outlasted the Miami Heat 124-120 on Saturday night

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raptors survive the Heat in triple OT thriller When the Heat brought the heat, the Raptors refused to get stifled or rattled.

JANUARY 30, 2022 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Fred VanVleet - Starting Saturday VanVleet (knee) is starting Saturday's game against the Heat, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

Impact Coach Nick Nurse was optimistic about VanVleet's status ahead of Saturday's matchup, and the point guard will officially be cleared to return after participating in pregame warmups. Although he was unavailable for each of the last two contests, the 27-year-old has averaged 41.7 minutes per game across his last seven appearances.

JANUARY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Fred VanVleet - Trending toward playing Coach Nick Nurse said VanVleet (knee) is "looking like he's probable" for Saturday's game against Miami, Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports.

Impact VanVleet will test his knee injury during pregame warmups before the Raptors officially determine his availability, but Nurse's update is certainly encouraging. The 27-year-old missed the last two games due to right knee soreness but had averaged 20.3 points, 8.3 assists and 3.3 rebounds in 41.7 minutes per game across his seven appearances prior to his absence.

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Miami plays Toronto, aims for 4th straight win

Miami looks to continue its three-game win streak with a victory against Toronto

JANUARY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Toronto Raptors are improving but they've only just scratched the surface The Raptors are an even 23-23 as they head into Game No. 47 of the season tonight in Miami.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Fred VanVleet - Questionable for Saturday VanVleet (knee) is questionable for Saturday's contest against the Heat, Aaron Rose of SI.com reports.

Impact VanVleet has missed back-to-back contests due to right knee soreness. If he remains out for a third straight game, Gary Trent and Scottie Barnes will likely be the primary beneficiaries once again, while Malachi Flynn and Dalano Banton could see increased run off the bench.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto Raptors' free-throw numbers have to improve ... Dalano Barton back in the conversation ... Maybe the vets can help a rookie out They’re not free points. You still have to earn them by taking the ball aggressively to the basket.

JANUARY 28, 2022 • WINNIPEGSUN.COM

Atlanta Hawks to Celebrate Lunar New Year During Game vs. Toronto on Monday, Jan. 31 ' Atlanta Hawks ATLANTA – The Atlanta Hawks today announced plans to celebrate Lunar New Year on Monday, Jan. 31 when the team hosts the Toronto Raptors at...

JANUARY 27, 2022 • NBA.COM