Wolstat
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Toronto Sun/Postmedia NBA/college and Canadian basketball reporter. With some Blue Jays on the side. 90's hip hop aficionado.
From last night on the Raptors coming together with Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes leading the way:
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Raptors stay hot with win over Cleveland Cavaliers
The Toronto Raptors just keep on rolling, with Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes leading the way. Read more.
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November 25, 2025 at 4:05 PM
From last night on the Raptors coming together with Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes leading the way:
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Darko Rajakovic shouts out Jakob Poeltl and RJ Barrett:
"It's amazing what he does for us, how many winning plays he just makes over the course of the game. And I don't want that to be unnoticed, by the way, this win , we want to dedicate his to RJ, who's not with us tonight."
"It's amazing what he does for us, how many winning plays he just makes over the course of the game. And I don't want that to be unnoticed, by the way, this win , we want to dedicate his to RJ, who's not with us tonight."
November 25, 2025 at 3:17 AM
Darko Rajakovic shouts out Jakob Poeltl and RJ Barrett:
"It's amazing what he does for us, how many winning plays he just makes over the course of the game. And I don't want that to be unnoticed, by the way, this win , we want to dedicate his to RJ, who's not with us tonight."
"It's amazing what he does for us, how many winning plays he just makes over the course of the game. And I don't want that to be unnoticed, by the way, this win , we want to dedicate his to RJ, who's not with us tonight."
Best Raptors starts through 18 games:
14-4 (2014-15, 2018-19, 2019-20)
13-5 (2025-26)
12-6 (1999-2000, 2016-17)
11-7 (2001-02, 2015-16, 2017-18)
This is Toronto's best start other than three during We the North Era.
14-4 (2014-15, 2018-19, 2019-20)
13-5 (2025-26)
12-6 (1999-2000, 2016-17)
11-7 (2001-02, 2015-16, 2017-18)
This is Toronto's best start other than three during We the North Era.
November 25, 2025 at 2:24 AM
Best Raptors starts through 18 games:
14-4 (2014-15, 2018-19, 2019-20)
13-5 (2025-26)
12-6 (1999-2000, 2016-17)
11-7 (2001-02, 2015-16, 2017-18)
This is Toronto's best start other than three during We the North Era.
14-4 (2014-15, 2018-19, 2019-20)
13-5 (2025-26)
12-6 (1999-2000, 2016-17)
11-7 (2001-02, 2015-16, 2017-18)
This is Toronto's best start other than three during We the North Era.
And his old Lakers and Pelicans pal Lonzo Ball is trying to guard him (doing better than most, but still not enough).
Ingram is up to 37 points. It's the most he's scored since *checks notes* Feb. 5, 2024 against... Toronto.
He had 41 points on 21 shots in 30 minutes, as the Pels beat the Raptors by 38 points in NOLA.
He had 41 points on 21 shots in 30 minutes, as the Pels beat the Raptors by 38 points in NOLA.
November 25, 2025 at 2:21 AM
And his old Lakers and Pelicans pal Lonzo Ball is trying to guard him (doing better than most, but still not enough).
Shead has made two fantastic passes while in the paint to Sandro Mamukelashvili for buckets. Mamu might be Toronto's top #Sheadhead
November 25, 2025 at 1:48 AM
Shead has made two fantastic passes while in the paint to Sandro Mamukelashvili for buckets. Mamu might be Toronto's top #Sheadhead
Vo-Show cost them LeBron! Too smooth.
What about Vashon Lenard.
November 25, 2025 at 1:35 AM
Vo-Show cost them LeBron! Too smooth.
Where does Brandon Ingram rank in best pure scorers to play for Raptors?
Kawhi's at the top for me, Prime Vince too. Ingram makes it look even easier than Bosh or DeMar did imo.
Kawhi's at the top for me, Prime Vince too. Ingram makes it look even easier than Bosh or DeMar did imo.
November 25, 2025 at 1:06 AM
Where does Brandon Ingram rank in best pure scorers to play for Raptors?
Kawhi's at the top for me, Prime Vince too. Ingram makes it look even easier than Bosh or DeMar did imo.
Kawhi's at the top for me, Prime Vince too. Ingram makes it look even easier than Bosh or DeMar did imo.
If Jamal Shead doesn't make the NBA's rookie sophomore game, somebody royally messed up.
November 25, 2025 at 1:03 AM
If Jamal Shead doesn't make the NBA's rookie sophomore game, somebody royally messed up.
Raptors got good news on RJ Barrett injury front, but for now, Ja'Kobe Walter will start and Gradey Dick and Ochai Agbaji will also have to step up: torontosun.com/sports/baske...
Raptors hope Canadian star RJ Barrett avoids serious injury
Starting shooting guard RJ Barrett was injured on Sunday and the Raptors hope it isn't too serious. Read more.
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November 25, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Raptors got good news on RJ Barrett injury front, but for now, Ja'Kobe Walter will start and Gradey Dick and Ochai Agbaji will also have to step up: torontosun.com/sports/baske...
Nets coach Jordi Fernandez just got a technical foul for quitting the Canadian basketball program.
November 24, 2025 at 1:01 AM
Nets coach Jordi Fernandez just got a technical foul for quitting the Canadian basketball program.
Strong coaching from Darko Rajakovic and Raptors staff to keep Ja’Kobe Walter confident when things weren’t going his way/minutes were limited early on. Darko talked him up personally and to media and he’s responded. I’ve resided on Walter Island from the start, so good to see.
November 24, 2025 at 12:58 AM
Strong coaching from Darko Rajakovic and Raptors staff to keep Ja’Kobe Walter confident when things weren’t going his way/minutes were limited early on. Darko talked him up personally and to media and he’s responded. I’ve resided on Walter Island from the start, so good to see.
The contrast of watching the Maple Leafs play like heartless, clueless dogs and the Raptors constantly going all out and playing together is jarring.
November 23, 2025 at 1:41 AM
The contrast of watching the Maple Leafs play like heartless, clueless dogs and the Raptors constantly going all out and playing together is jarring.
Wrote on NBA Cup fever as meaningful Raptors basketball returns to Toronto. Also, Brandon Ingram looked no worse for wear post-game other than an ice bath for ankles.
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Rampaging Raptors have NBA Cup fever as meaningful basketball returns
'All the work that we've been putting in is just showing.'
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November 22, 2025 at 5:47 AM
Wrote on NBA Cup fever as meaningful Raptors basketball returns to Toronto. Also, Brandon Ingram looked no worse for wear post-game other than an ice bath for ankles.
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Screwed up original post somehow.
Best Toronto Raptors starts through 16 games:
13-3 (2014-15)
12-4 (2018-19, 2019-20)
11-5 (2017-18 2025-26)
10-6 (1999-2000, 2001-02, 2015-16, 2016-17)
Best Toronto Raptors starts through 16 games:
13-3 (2014-15)
12-4 (2018-19, 2019-20)
11-5 (2017-18 2025-26)
10-6 (1999-2000, 2001-02, 2015-16, 2016-17)
November 22, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Screwed up original post somehow.
Best Toronto Raptors starts through 16 games:
13-3 (2014-15)
12-4 (2018-19, 2019-20)
11-5 (2017-18 2025-26)
10-6 (1999-2000, 2001-02, 2015-16, 2016-17)
Best Toronto Raptors starts through 16 games:
13-3 (2014-15)
12-4 (2018-19, 2019-20)
11-5 (2017-18 2025-26)
10-6 (1999-2000, 2001-02, 2015-16, 2016-17)
Meanwhile, incredible stuff elsewhere. Is Jokic the 4? Jonas has always been a power centre, him at power forward would be something.
A Jokic-Valanciunas lineup 4 minutes into the game to match Adams-Sengun! Let's get weird!
November 22, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Meanwhile, incredible stuff elsewhere. Is Jokic the 4? Jonas has always been a power centre, him at power forward would be something.
Cambridge Ontario's own Will Riley gets on the board here in the fourth quarter. Cool for the rookie to play and score at home. Wizards coach Brian Keefe talked up Riley (and Canuck Kyshawn George) pre-game. Franchise is high on both. George having breakout sophomore season.
November 22, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Cambridge Ontario's own Will Riley gets on the board here in the fourth quarter. Cool for the rookie to play and score at home. Wizards coach Brian Keefe talked up Riley (and Canuck Kyshawn George) pre-game. Franchise is high on both. George having breakout sophomore season.
Jamal Shead college stats:
127-for-429 from three (.296)
Jamal Shead as NBA rookie:
72-for-223 (.323)
Jamal Shead as NBA sophomore after making first tonight:
17-for-40 (.425)
127-for-429 from three (.296)
Jamal Shead as NBA rookie:
72-for-223 (.323)
Jamal Shead as NBA sophomore after making first tonight:
17-for-40 (.425)
November 22, 2025 at 1:33 AM
Jamal Shead college stats:
127-for-429 from three (.296)
Jamal Shead as NBA rookie:
72-for-223 (.323)
Jamal Shead as NBA sophomore after making first tonight:
17-for-40 (.425)
127-for-429 from three (.296)
Jamal Shead as NBA rookie:
72-for-223 (.323)
Jamal Shead as NBA sophomore after making first tonight:
17-for-40 (.425)
Sandro Mamukelashvili just threw down his eighth dunk of the season already. That's more than he had in 2 of his 4 previous NBA seasons. One season he had 10, high was 25 last year with San Antonio.
November 22, 2025 at 1:03 AM
Sandro Mamukelashvili just threw down his eighth dunk of the season already. That's more than he had in 2 of his 4 previous NBA seasons. One season he had 10, high was 25 last year with San Antonio.
Wizards woeful, but things might look a lot different in a year. Sarr, George, Coulibaly, Tre Johnson, Will Riley, maybe Bub nice supporting building blocks. Need to add a Top 3 stud and Middleton/McCollum coming off cap in summer (can use space to get assets for taking on $)
November 22, 2025 at 12:55 AM
Wizards woeful, but things might look a lot different in a year. Sarr, George, Coulibaly, Tre Johnson, Will Riley, maybe Bub nice supporting building blocks. Need to add a Top 3 stud and Middleton/McCollum coming off cap in summer (can use space to get assets for taking on $)
Wol-stat of the day:
RJ Barrett entered today fourth in NBA in points per possessions off cuts. Also shooting 77.8% on those plays. And he made a great early cut against Wizards for a bucket.
RJ Barrett entered today fourth in NBA in points per possessions off cuts. Also shooting 77.8% on those plays. And he made a great early cut against Wizards for a bucket.
November 22, 2025 at 12:47 AM
Wol-stat of the day:
RJ Barrett entered today fourth in NBA in points per possessions off cuts. Also shooting 77.8% on those plays. And he made a great early cut against Wizards for a bucket.
RJ Barrett entered today fourth in NBA in points per possessions off cuts. Also shooting 77.8% on those plays. And he made a great early cut against Wizards for a bucket.
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Some fun facts about the 10-5 Raptors:
- 7th in offence, 3rd in halfcourt offence
- lead the NBA with 21.7 fast break points
- won 9 of 10, 2nd in defence in the last 10
- lead the NBA in avg. speed on defence
- 6th in eFG%
- 1 of 4 teams to rank top-10 in TO rate & opp. TO rate
- 7th in offence, 3rd in halfcourt offence
- lead the NBA with 21.7 fast break points
- won 9 of 10, 2nd in defence in the last 10
- lead the NBA in avg. speed on defence
- 6th in eFG%
- 1 of 4 teams to rank top-10 in TO rate & opp. TO rate
November 20, 2025 at 3:03 PM
Some fun facts about the 10-5 Raptors:
- 7th in offence, 3rd in halfcourt offence
- lead the NBA with 21.7 fast break points
- won 9 of 10, 2nd in defence in the last 10
- lead the NBA in avg. speed on defence
- 6th in eFG%
- 1 of 4 teams to rank top-10 in TO rate & opp. TO rate
- 7th in offence, 3rd in halfcourt offence
- lead the NBA with 21.7 fast break points
- won 9 of 10, 2nd in defence in the last 10
- lead the NBA in avg. speed on defence
- 6th in eFG%
- 1 of 4 teams to rank top-10 in TO rate & opp. TO rate
Wol-stat of the day:
Brandon Ingram has scored 292 points in his first 14 games as a Raptor. That's behind only Kawhi Leonard and RJ Barrett (and tied with Rudy Gay) for most for a start to a Toronto career. That's despite not shooting the three well yet.
Brandon Ingram has scored 292 points in his first 14 games as a Raptor. That's behind only Kawhi Leonard and RJ Barrett (and tied with Rudy Gay) for most for a start to a Toronto career. That's despite not shooting the three well yet.
November 19, 2025 at 2:56 PM
Wol-stat of the day:
Brandon Ingram has scored 292 points in his first 14 games as a Raptor. That's behind only Kawhi Leonard and RJ Barrett (and tied with Rudy Gay) for most for a start to a Toronto career. That's despite not shooting the three well yet.
Brandon Ingram has scored 292 points in his first 14 games as a Raptor. That's behind only Kawhi Leonard and RJ Barrett (and tied with Rudy Gay) for most for a start to a Toronto career. That's despite not shooting the three well yet.
Wol-stat of the day:
The Toronto Raptors are Top 3 in the Eastern Conference for the first time since the final 40 games of the 2019-20 Covid season.
Never got into Top 3 in 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24 or 2024-25!
The Toronto Raptors are Top 3 in the Eastern Conference for the first time since the final 40 games of the 2019-20 Covid season.
Never got into Top 3 in 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24 or 2024-25!
November 18, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Wol-stat of the day:
The Toronto Raptors are Top 3 in the Eastern Conference for the first time since the final 40 games of the 2019-20 Covid season.
Never got into Top 3 in 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24 or 2024-25!
The Toronto Raptors are Top 3 in the Eastern Conference for the first time since the final 40 games of the 2019-20 Covid season.
Never got into Top 3 in 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24 or 2024-25!
From last night, Raptors-Hornets takeaways, some love for Kon Knueppel and Co. and I ranked the sad list of best Raptors free agent signings ever:
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Surging Raptors win over Hornets thanks to Ingram, Barnes block party
Raptors led most of the way but treated fans to an epic ending as winning ways continue.
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November 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
From last night, Raptors-Hornets takeaways, some love for Kon Knueppel and Co. and I ranked the sad list of best Raptors free agent signings ever:
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Raptors-Hornets takeaways: torontosun.com/sports/baske...
More coming tomorrow, got good stuff on Brandon Ingram and Jamal Shead, in particular, plus some insight from Immanuel Quickley and Garrett Temple.
More coming tomorrow, got good stuff on Brandon Ingram and Jamal Shead, in particular, plus some insight from Immanuel Quickley and Garrett Temple.
Surging Raptors win over Hornets thanks to Ingram, Barnes block party
Raptors led most of the way but treated fans to an epic ending as winning ways continue.
torontosun.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Raptors-Hornets takeaways: torontosun.com/sports/baske...
More coming tomorrow, got good stuff on Brandon Ingram and Jamal Shead, in particular, plus some insight from Immanuel Quickley and Garrett Temple.
More coming tomorrow, got good stuff on Brandon Ingram and Jamal Shead, in particular, plus some insight from Immanuel Quickley and Garrett Temple.