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Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) celebrates his game-winning basket to defeat the Indiana Pacers in NBA Cup basketball action in Toronto on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Ingram’s last-second game-winner helps Raptors stay hot and extend win streak to nine

John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press 4 minute read Yesterday at 10:41 PM CST

TORONTO - Brandon Ingram knew he had Pascal Siakam right where he wanted him.

Ingram and Siakam had been battling one-on-one as time was winding down in the fourth quarter of Wednesday night's game between the Toronto Raptors and the Indiana Pacers. With the game tied 95-95 and Siakam defending against him, Ingram drilled a 14-foot pull-up jump shot, putting the Raptors up by two with 0.6 seconds left on the clock.

"I knew he was in foul trouble, and I knew he didn't want to be overly aggressive, so he was at my mercy at that point," said Ingram. "I just wanted to be super aggressive, super aggressive.

"I saw he kept backing up and I just kept being aggressive and getting to my spots."

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Ingram’s last-second shot keeps Raptors’ streak alive with 97-95 win over Pacers

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Ingram’s last-second shot keeps Raptors’ streak alive with 97-95 win over Pacers

John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press 3 minute read Yesterday at 9:15 PM CST

TORONTO - Brandon Ingram drilled a 15-foot jump shot with 0.6 seconds left to play as the Toronto Raptors came out on top in a wild 97-95 win over the Indiana Pacers on Wednesday.

Toronto clinched a top-two seed and home court in the quarterfinals of the Emirates NBA Cup with the victory and the Milwaukee Bucks' 106-103 loss to the Miami Heat earlier in the night.

Ingram finished with 26 points and eight rebounds as Toronto (14-5) won its ninth straight. The Raptors finished the group stage of the in-season tournament with a perfect 4-0 record.

Scottie Barnes had a double-double with 24 points and 10 rebounds, and Immanuel Quickley added 15 points, six assists and five rebounds for a banged-up Toronto squad.

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Toronto Raptors forward Scottie Barnes (4) celebrates after a foul on Indiana Pacers forward Pascal Siakam (43) during first half NBA Cup basketball action in Toronto on Wednesday, November 26, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Bhatti named Canada West player of week

1 minute read Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025

Sultan Bhatti was named Canada West men’s basketball player of the week on Tuesday, following two big all-around games.

The Brandon University Bobcats fifth-year from Montreal notched a triple-double in Friday’s 94-74 victory over the Regina Cougars with 20 points, 15 rebounds and 10 assists.

He added 18 points, 12 rebounds, seven assists and three steals in a 77-62 win the following night.

Bhatti is now fourth in the conference with 19.3 points per game, second with 9.1 rebounds per game and second with 5.8 assists per game.

Pacers star Andrew Nembhard donates equipment to Malvern Family Resource Centre

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Pacers star Andrew Nembhard donates equipment to Malvern Family Resource Centre

John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press 3 minute read Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025

TORONTO - Andrew Nembhard doesn't like to think about what his legacy might be, instead focusing on helping as many people as he can.

The Indiana Pacers point guard donated a basketball shooting machine to the Malvern Family Resource Centre in the Toronto area Scarborough on Tuesday. The valuable piece of equipment corrals made shots and automatically passes the basketball back to a waiting player.

"It's tough for me, honestly, when I think about legacy. It's a very self-serving thing, so I try not to be too into legacy or anything like that," he said in a recent phone interview. "But if I could just be a small piece of anybody's journey, or just help out any way I can, I will.

"I know it's hard to make real big changes, but just do anything to just kind of myself out there, try a little bit."

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Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025

Indiana Pacers guard Andrew Nembhard (2) shoots as Cleveland Cavaliers centre Evan Mobley (4) defends in the first half of an NBA Cup basketball game Friday, Nov. 21, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)

Ingram enjoying life with the Raptors — and Rajakovic’s relentless energy

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Ingram enjoying life with the Raptors — and Rajakovic’s relentless energy

John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press 4 minute read Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025

TORONTO - When Brandon Ingram was traded from the New Orleans Pelicans to the Raptors last season, he made it clear he wanted to stay in Toronto.

But there's been a specific part of being a Raptor that he loves.

“I guess Darko coming into the locker room, yelling," laughed Ingram, referring to head coach Darko Rajakovic's habit of running into Toronto's locker room, screaming, to hype up his players. "That’s not just one day, it’s every day. He brings the energy every single day. He’s the leader of our team.

"He makes sure we bring it to practice, to games, to shootarounds. He makes sure we have it every time we step on the basketball floor."

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Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) takes a selfie with fans after his team's 110-99 win over Cleveland Cavaliers in NBA basketball action in Toronto on Monday November 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Ingram’s 37 points leads Raptors past Cavaliers 110-99; Toronto wins eighth in a row

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Ingram’s 37 points leads Raptors past Cavaliers 110-99; Toronto wins eighth in a row

John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press 2 minute read Monday, Nov. 24, 2025

TORONTO - Brandon Ingram scored a season-high 37 points as the Raptors beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 110-99 on Monday to extend Toronto's win streak to eight games.

Scottie Barnes had a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds Toronto (13-5). Backup centre Sandro Mamukelashvili had 12 points and was one board away from a double-double.

Donovan Mitchell scored 17 points and had eight assists for Cleveland (12-7). Jaylon Tyson added 15 points and nine rebounds as Evan Mobley scored 14.

RJ Barrett of Mississauga, Ont., was held out of the Raptors' lineup after he sprained his right knee in Toronto's 119-109 win over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday.

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Monday, Nov. 24, 2025

Toronto Raptors forward Brandon Ingram (3) claims a defensive rebound from Cleveland Cavaliers guard Jaylon Tyson (20) during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Monday November 24, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young

Raptors list Barrett as day-to-day with sprained knee, Walter starts in his place

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Raptors list Barrett as day-to-day with sprained knee, Walter starts in his place

John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press 3 minute read Monday, Nov. 24, 2025

TORONTO - It could be a while before RJ Barrett is a regular in the Toronto Raptors' starting lineup.

Barrett was listed as day-to-day by the Raptors hours before Toronto beat the Cleveland Cavaliers 110-99 on Monday. Barrett missed that game, and likely more, after he sprained his right knee.

"We did obviously some imaging last night, some further examinations this morning," said head coach Darko Rajakovic in his pre-game news conference. "Looks very promising, very good.

"At this point, he is going to be day to day."

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Monday, Nov. 24, 2025

Toronto Raptors' RJ Barrett (9) drives past Washington Wizards' Kyshawn George (18) during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto, on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan

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Ja’Kobe Walter’s improved shooting an asset off the Toronto Raptors’ bench

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Ja’Kobe Walter’s improved shooting an asset off the Toronto Raptors’ bench

John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press 3 minute read Monday, Nov. 24, 2025

TORONTO - When Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic calls on Ja'Kobe Walter to sub in, the 21-year-old forward knows what to do.

Walter has been Rajakovic's go-to player off the bench during Toronto's seven-game win streak, including getting 19 minutes in the Raptors' 119-109 triumph over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. Walter had 16 points on 6-of-7 shooting, including 4 for 5 from beyond the arc over 19 minutes of play.

"Just knowing what I'm supposed to do: bring energy to the game," said Walter. "No matter how the game's going, I know I'm supposed to go in and try to increase the lead however I can, whether that's defensively, offensively, knocking down shots.

"I'm just always excited to get in the game and just do what I do."

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Monday, Nov. 24, 2025

Toronto Raptors' Ja'Kobe Walter (14) dunks against the Brooklyn Nets during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto, on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan

BU men earn first weekend sweep

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BU men earn first weekend sweep

By Thomas Friesen 4 minute read Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025

A younger Travis Hamberger might have been rattled by watching his first four shots rattle out.

But the fifth-year guard calmly shook them off and kept shooting while cranking up the intensity on the defensive end.

Hamberger caught fire, dropping a game-high 19 points and leading the Brandon University Bobcats (5-5) to a 77-62 victory over the Regina Cougars (3-5) in their Canada West men’s basketball game at the Healthy Living Centre on Saturday.

The same went for fellow fifth-year Sultan Bhatti, who missed a few forced shots before taking a step back and waiting for open looks to knock down 18 points to go with seven assists.

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Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025

Brandon University’s Munroop Gill lays the ball in against the Regina Cougars during their Canada West men’s basketball game on Saturday. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

Cougars too much for Averill, Bobcats

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Cougars too much for Averill, Bobcats

By Thomas Friesen 4 minute read Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025

Ella Averill showed how big she can be for the Brandon University Bobcats on Saturday.

But on a night when no other Bobcats had their best stuff, it didn’t matter.

The Regina Cougars (8-0) delivered the knockout blow in the first quarter and played a pedestrian last three to win 69-45 in Canada West women’s basketball action at the Healthy Living Centre on Saturday.

Averill had a team-high 18 points on 5-for-8 shooting, adding seven of 10 free throws, but BU (3-7) shot an abysmal 26.4 per cent from the field and never gave itself a chance.

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Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025

Brandon University’s Ella Averill dribbles against the Regina Cougars during their Canada West women’s basketball game at the Healthy Living Centre on Saturday. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

Raptors beat Nets to win seventh straight; Barrett leaves game early with knee sprain

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Raptors beat Nets to win seventh straight; Barrett leaves game early with knee sprain

John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press 2 minute read Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025

TORONTO - Scottie Barnes scored 17 points as the Raptors held on for a 119-109 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday as Toronto extended its win streak to seven.

RJ Barrett of Mississauga, Ont., had 16 points in 20 minutes of play for Toronto (12-5) before getting hurt in the third quarter.

Barrett subbed out with 7:13 left in the period after awkwardly landing from a dunk, spraining his right knee. He led Toronto's scorers at the time.

Backup forward Tyrese Martin led all scorers with 26 points to keep Brooklyn (3-14) in the game. Michael Porter Jr. had 25 points, Noah Clowney added 22 and Nic Claxton had a double-double with 10 points and 11 rebounds.

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Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025

Toronto Raptors' Gradey Dick (1) and Collin Murray-Boyles (12) vie for control of the ball after colliding with Memphis Grizzlies' Cedric Coward (23) during second half NBA basketball action in Toronto, on Sunday, Nov. 2, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan

Chris Paul hints at retirement from NBA with video before Clippers-Hornets game in his home state

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Chris Paul hints at retirement from NBA with video before Clippers-Hornets game in his home state

Steve Reed, The Associated Press 4 minute read Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025

CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Los Angeles Clippers point guard Chris Paul hinted at his potential retirement prior to the team's 131-116 win against the Charlotte Hornets on Saturday, in what is expected to be his final game in his home state of North Carolina.

The Winston-Salem native released a video on social media about 90 minutes before tipoff showing highlights of him playing for several NBA teams throughout his 21-year professional career. The video also includes Paul from childhood through high school and his days playing at Wake Forest and getting drafted into the league.

In the post on X, Paul wrote “Back in NC!!! What a ride…Still so much left…GRATEFUL for this last one!!”

After the game, Paul declined interview requests to speak about his future through the team's public relations staff and quietly left the Spectrum Center walking alongside a staff member wearing a brown plaid flannel coat.

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Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025

Los Angeles Clippers guard Chris Paul warms up before of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in Charlotte, N.C., Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond)

Raptors advance to NBA Cup quarterfinals with dominant 140-110 win over Wizards

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Raptors advance to NBA Cup quarterfinals with dominant 140-110 win over Wizards

John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press 3 minute read Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025

TORONTO - Toronto Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic doesn't like to get ahead of himself, instead having his players just focus on the game in front of them.

They made one small exception on Friday night.

As they prepared to play the Washington Wizards, the Raptors spoke about how a win — coupled with an Indiana Pacers' loss — would help them advance to the knockout stage of the Emirates NBA Cup for the first time in the in-season tournament's three-year history.

"Everybody said to not play around with this game, just come out there with the mentality to just go and get a great win to make sure we qualify," said reserve centre Sandro Mamukelashvili. "I think we came out, we did that now we've just got to lock in for the next game, but we're really happy.

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Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025

Toronto Raptors' Brandon Ingram (3) reacts after a fall during second half NBA basketball action against the Washington Wizards in Toronto, on Friday, Nov. 21, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Sammy Kogan

Brandon men roll over Regina

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Brandon men roll over Regina

By Thomas Friesen 4 minute read Friday, Nov. 21, 2025

Two weeks ago, Lodie Kenyi scored 58 points in a game for the Regina Cougars.

On Friday night at the Healthy Living Centre, the entire team didn’t hit that until the game was all but over.

The Brandon University Bobcats delivered their best defensive effort of the season to beat the Cougars 94-74, improving to 4-5 on the Canada West men’s basketball season.

“We executed the game plan pretty well. We defended, multiple efforts, and rebounded the ball OK,” said Bobcats head coach Gil Cheung.

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Friday, Nov. 21, 2025

Arjun Hehar of the Brandon University Bobcats drives against the Regina Cougars during their Canada West men’s basketball game at the Healthy Living Centre on Friday. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

Cougars shut Bobcats down in second half

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Cougars shut Bobcats down in second half

By Thomas Friesen 4 minute read Friday, Nov. 21, 2025

Amaya McLeod made her presence known and felt all game in her long-awaited return.

The import guard forced the Regina Cougars to adjust to the “Make someone else beat us” strategy. Unfortunately for the Brandon University Bobcats (3-6), it worked as the Cougars rode a strong second half to an 85-67 triumph at the Healthy Living Centre on Friday.

BU’s Canada West women’s basketball losing streak stretched to five games while Regina (7-0) stayed perfect.

“I don’t think we backed down from the challenge,” McLeod said. “They are a very good team and we can hang with them. We can hang with teams like that. I just think we need to execute a little bit better, stay together, that’s all.”

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Friday, Nov. 21, 2025

Brandon University’s Macaya Copeland dribbles up the floor against the Regina Cougars during their Canada West women’s basketball game at the Healthy Living Centre on Friday. (Thomas Friesen/The Brandon Sun)

Raptors advance to knockout round of NBA Cup with dominant 140-110 win over Wizards

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Raptors advance to knockout round of NBA Cup with dominant 140-110 win over Wizards

John Chidley-Hill, The Canadian Press 2 minute read Friday, Nov. 21, 2025

TORONTO - Brandon Ingram had 24 points, eight rebounds and six assists as the Toronto Raptors routed the Washington Wizards 140-110 on Friday to advance in the Emirates NBA Cup.

The Raptors win over Washington coupled with the Indiana Pacers' 120-109 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers earlier in the night clinched Toronto's spot in the knockout rounds of the in-season tournament.

It's the first time the Raptors have advanced beyond the NBA Cup's group stage. They are the first team to clinch a spot this season.

RJ Barrett of Mississauga, Ont., scored 24 points and pulled down eight rebounds as Toronto (11-5) won its sixth straight game. Scottie Barnes added 23 points, including 14 in the third quarter.

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