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May 10, 2024; Indianapolis, Indiana, USA; Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) celebrates his game clinching three-point basket during game three of the second round for the 2024 NBA playoffs against the New York Knicks at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Mandatory Credit: Trevor Ruszkowski-USA TODAY Sports

Pacers nip Knicks on Andrew Nembhard's late trey

Field Level Media |Updated May. 11, 2024 |3 min read

EditorsNote: Quotes added Andrew Nembhard made a tiebreaking 3-pointer with 17.8 seconds remaining to fuel the Indiana Pacers to a 111-106 victory over the New York Knicks on Friday in Game 3 of an Eastern Conference semifinal series in Indianapolis.

NBA legend Shaquille O'Neal, right, and Edmonton Oilers forward Zach Hyman, left, combine forces to create one unstoppable entity known as 'Shaq Hyman.'

'Shaq Hyman' helping take Edmonton Oilers to whole new heights

Gerry Moddejonge · Postmedia News |Updated May. 3, 2024 |2 min read Premium content

With an NHL-leading seven goals in five playoff games, Zach Hyman has been playing like he’s seven feet tall. And he’s apparently not the only one. The Edmonton Oilers forward might have some competition in that department when it comes to ...

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MLSE seeks $3M in damages for fire that disrupted Raptors game: Report

Postmedia News · Postmedia News |Updated May. 1, 2024 |2 min read Premium content

Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment has reportedly filed a lawsuit seeking $3 million in damages after a minor fire disrupted a Raptors game at Scotiabank Arena more than two years ago. A speaker caught fire inside Toronto’s arena during an NBA game ...

Jonas Valanciunas #17 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts after a shot against the Sacramento Kings at Smoothie King Center on April 19.

THE EX-FILES: How former Toronto Raptors are doing in NBA playoffs

Ryan Wolstat · Postmedia News |Updated Apr. 24, 2024 |4 min read Premium content

And now for something different, we’ll call the EX-FILES. Throughout the NBA playoffs we’ll look at how former Raptors are faring. So far in the very early going, a few have really delivered for their teams. Jonas Valanciunas, one of the best centres ...

Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic reacts during the first half against the Miami Heat, Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Miami.

Raptors unlucky as NBA breaks draft order ties

Ryan Wolstat · Postmedia News |Updated Apr. 23, 2024 |2 min read Premium content

Luck wasn’t on the side of the Toronto Raptors on Monday for NBA draft tie-breaking procedures, but that’s OK, this was very much the undercard to the truly stressful drawing. That one happens on May 12, when the NBA holds its draft lottery to decide ...

Scottie Barnes of the Toronto Raptors shoots the ball against the Indiana Pacers.

The summer of Scottie Barnes officially begins as Raptors face an important off-season

Frank Zicarelli, Toronto Sun · Postmedia News |Updated Apr. 15, 2024 |5 min read Premium content

Scottie Barnes heaved some shots in the hours leading up to Sunday’s season-ending tip at the Kaseya Center in Miami, as the Raptors hooked up with the Heat for the second time in roughly a day and a half. What transpired on the court — a 118-103 ...

Miami Heat guard Tyler Herro drives through the defence of Toronto Raptors forward Kelly Olynyk (41), guard Javon Freeman-Liberty (0), and guard Ochai Agbaji (30) during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Sunday, April 14, 2024, in Miami.

After lost season, Raptors should push forward, not tank in 2024-25

Ryan Wolstat · Postmedia News |Updated Apr. 15, 2024 |4 min read Premium content

Rarely has a rebrand and a restart been more welcome and needed than what’s on the way for the Toronto Raptors. One of the worst seasons in franchise history ended on Sunday afternoon in Miami with (what else) another loss — the 57th of the season — ...

Nate Robinson of the New York Knicks attempts a dunk in the Slam Dunk Competition in 2007.

Former NBA Slam Dunk champ Nate Robinson ‘doesn’t have long to live’ without transplant

Dan Bilicki · Postmedia News |Updated Apr. 11, 2024 |2 min read Premium content

Retired NBA star Nate Robinson needs a kidney — and fast The 11-year veteran told the Daily Mail that he “doesn’t have long to live” if he can’t find a kidney replacement and has been searching for four years. “I know that I don’t have long if I ...

Brooklyn Nets centre Day'Ron Sharpe, left, and forward Jalen Wilson, background, guard Toronto Raptors forward Mouhamadou Gueye during the first half of an NBA basketball game Wednesday, April 10, 2024, in New York.

Quickley, Dick get chance to shine despite another Raptors loss to Atlantic foe

Ryan Wolstat · Postmedia News |Updated Apr. 11, 2024 |3 min read Premium content

Gradey Dick returned to the Raptors lineup with a bang on Wednesday night in Brooklyn, scorching the net — and, the Nets — but Immanuel Quickley stole the show in a fun Raptors loss. Dick took advantage of his rare status as the team’s second ...

Toronto Raptors' Jontay Porter holds the ball during a game earlier this year.

NBA commissioner Adam Silver: Raptors prospect Jontay Porter could be banned for life

Ryan Wolstat · Postmedia News |Updated Apr. 10, 2024 |2 min read Premium content

The NBA could ban Raptors prospect Jontay Porter for life or give him other steep punishment should an investigation into betting irregularities surrounding Porter warrant it, ESPN reported Wednesday. NBA commissioner Adam Silver said the league ...

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