MARCH 28 • KANSASCITY.COM
TORONTO RAPTORS 2-10 · 15TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
2-10 · 15TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
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Knicks power to 44-point victory over Raptors Miles McBride scored 29 points, Jalen Brunson added 26 points and the visiting New York Knicks demolished the Toronto Raptors 145-101 on Wed...
OG Anunoby returns to Toronto: Raptors honor former forward with tribute video at Scotiabank Arena | Sporting News OG Anunoby returned to Toronto for the first time since his trade to the New York Knicks in December. The Raptors honored him with a tribute...
MARCH 28 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM
Ochai Agbaji - Will not return Agbaji will not return to Wednesday's game against the Knicks due to a right hip contusion, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Agbaji played just five minutes before exiting the game. He left after accumulating just one rebound and assist each. In his absence, Gradey Dick and Bruce Brown could see some extra run on the wing.
MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE
Knicks' Mitchell Robinson returns after 50-game absence because of left ankle injury
New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson returned to the court against the Toronto Raptors, his first action since a left ankle injury in December sidelined him for 50 gamesMARCH 28 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Crowns, chest bumps and swagger: In March Madness, the handshake isn't just for high fives anymore
The pregame handshake has become a staple of college basketball during March MadnessMARCH 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
NCAA President Charlie Baker urges states with legal wagering to ban prop bets on college athletes
NCAA President Charlie Baker is urging states with legal wagering on sporting events to ban betting on individual player performancesMARCH 27 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Thoughts on Jontay Porter and the NBA + the ideal Western Conference playoffs Zach Harper catches you up on leaguewide news.
MARCH 27 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Some Bulls frustrated by reality of sports gambling in NBA: 'It takes away the purity of the game' This past week has served as a warning for sports leagues throughout the country — from stars like MLB’s Shohei Ohtani to bench players like...
MARCH 27 • PENNLIVE.COM
Hot-shooting Knicks seeking season sweep of Raptors The host Toronto Raptors must deal with the hot shooting of the New York Knicks’ Donte DiVincenzo on Wednesday night as they try to end thei...
MARCH 26 • KANSASCITY.COM
D.J. Carton - Won't play Wednesday Carton (ankle) has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Carton continues to deal with a sprained ankle and will be sidelined once again Wednesday. It's not yet clear when he'll be able to return, but his next chance to do so will be Sunday against the 76ers.
MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE
Immanuel Quickley - Will remain sidelined Wednesday Quickley has been ruled out for Wednesday's game against the Knicks due to return to competition conditioning, Blake Murphy of Sportsnet.ca reports.
Impact Quickley returned to practice Tuesday but will be unavailable for a fifth consecutive game as he continues to work on his conditioning. He'll have several days to build up before the Raptors face the 76ers on Sunday.
MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE
RJ Barrett - Will not play Wednesday Barrett (personal/conditioning) will be inactive for Wednesday's game against the Knicks , Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Impact Barrett and Immanuel Quickley (personal) have both been ruled out for Wednesday's contest. Barrett has been sidelined since March 11, but Toronto having until Sunday for his next opportunity to take the court is a substantial ramp up period. Barrett will certainly not be rushed back after dealing with the family tragedy, but he will likely reprise duties as a central figure in Toronto's rotation upon his return. Barrett had averaged 22.9 points, 4.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists while burying 58.0 percent of 16.0 shots in 34.4 minutes per game across his last seven appearances.
MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE
Jakob Poeltl - Not ready for contact work Head coach Darko Rajakovic said Tuesday that Poeltl (hand) has been doing some light on-court work but still hasn't been cleared for contact, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Impact According to Lewenberg, Poeltl's on-court work hasn't involved him using his surgically repaired left hand, so he doesn't appear to be particularly close to making a return to game action. The Raptors haven't yet ruled Poeltl out for the season, but with the team sitting at 23-49 and well out of the playoff picture, the team has little incentive to rush him back if he's not 100 percent healed from surgery. Kelly Olynyk should continue serving as the Raptors' starting center for whatever length of time Poeltl is sidelined.
MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE
Scottie Barnes - Not yet cleared for contact Head coach Darko Rajakovic said Tuesday that Barnes (hand) has been doing some light on-court work but still hasn't been cleared for contact, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Impact According to Lewenberg, Barnes' on-court work hasn't involved him using his surgically repaired left hand, so he doesn't appear to be particularly close to making a return to game action. The Raptors haven't yet ruled Barnes out for the season, but with the team sitting at 23-49 and well out of the playoff picture, the team has little incentive to rush him back if he's not 100 percent healed from surgery.
MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE
Immanuel Quickley - Goes through practice Quickley (personal) participated in Tuesday's practice, Eric Koreen of The Athletic reports.
Impact Quickley has missed the past four games for Toronto, but he appears to be ramping up for a return. Coach Darko Rajakovic wouldn't reveal Quickley's status for Wednesday's game against the Knicks, but there should be more clarity when the Raptors release their injury report Tuesday evening.
MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE
RJ Barrett - Questionable for Tuesday Barrett (personal) is regarded as day-to-day with a chance to return to action Tuesday against the Knicks, Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca reports.
Impact Barrett and Immanuel Quickley (personal) both continue ramping up in preparation for imminent returns. Sunday against Philadelphia would represent Barrett's next chance to take the court if he's deemed unavailable Wednesday.
MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE
Kelly Olynyk - Hands out nine assists Monday Olynyk provided 10 points (4-9 FG, 0-3 3Pt, 2-2 FT), four rebounds, nine assists, one block and one steal across 30 minutes during Monday's 96-88 loss to the Nets.
Impact Olynyk barely reached double-digit scoring figures in what was an abysmal offensive showing from the Raptors, but he made his presence felt as a playmaker from the low post, tallying nine assists -- he's now racked up 24 assists over his last three appearances. Olynyk was promoted to a starting role in early March and is averaging 13.7 points, 5.5 rebounds, 5.5 assists and 1.3 steals per game since then.
MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE
Gary Trent Jr. - Leads Toronto in scoring Trent closed with 18 points (7-17 FG, 2-7 3Pt, 2-2 FT), two rebounds and two assists across 30 minutes during Monday's 96-88 loss to the Nets.
Impact The Raptors had an abysmal showing on offense and failed to reach the 90-point plateau, but Trent was the team's top performer despite struggling with his shot overall. Trent should continue playing a significant role on offense for a depleted Toronto team. He's scored 15 or more points in nine consecutive appearances while averaging 22.1 points per game in that span.
MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE
Javon Freeman-Liberty - Thrives in starting role Freeman-Liberty posted 15 points (7-12 FG, 0-2 3Pt, 1-2 FT), four rebounds, two assists and one steal across 29 minutes during Monday's 96-88 loss to Brooklyn.
Impact Freeman-Liberty profiles as one of the players who will probably get extended minutes in the final weeks of the regular season once Toronto gets eliminated from playoff contention. He's started in two of the Raptors' last three games and has scored in double digits both times, so there might be some upside -- perhaps as a streaming alternative for light slates -- as most fantasy leagues enter the postseason territory. This will depend on whether he continues as a starter, though.
MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE
NBA player being investigated for sports betting irregularities The NBA is investigating Toronto Raptors forward Jontay Porter for unusual betting activity regarding his individual performance props in at...
MARCH 26 • CLEVELAND.COM
Raptors react to Jontay Porter gambling investigation: 'It's just part of our sports now' TORONTO — The rule of thumb about professional basketball players gambling on sports is easy enough to grasp. “I think it’s just simple: Jus...
MARCH 26 • THEATHLETIC.COM
DiVincenzo leads New York against Toronto after 40-point game
New York visits the Toronto Raptors after Donte DiVincenzo scored 40 points in the Knicks' 124-99 victory against the Detroit PistonsMARCH 26 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Game Highlights vs. Raptors | 3.25.24
MARCH 26 • YOUTUBE
