The Toronto Raptors have begun tanking in earnest as they turn their attention toward a top pick in this year's draft

Removed from injury report

The Toronto Raptors are preparing to take the next step forward in their rebuild. Like any process, success takes time. It also involves tough decision-making.

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The Toronto Raptors reportedly discussed trading RJ Barrett to the New Orleans Pelicans as part of the deal for Brandon Ingram

Won't play Friday

For the first time this season, Toronto has ruled out Jakob Poeltl and RJ Barrett for “rest” ahead of Friday’s game against the Utah Jazz. Both starters will sit as the Raptors continue their descent toward the bottom of the standings against one of the league’s worst teams.

RJ Barrett is one of the NBA's young players who has the potential to one day become a star. He's already playing in his seventh season but is only 24 years old.

Jordan Poole scored 34 points and the NBA-worst Washington Wizards won their second straight game, beating Toronto 118-117 on Saturday night when Raptors guard Jamal Shead’s running layup at the buzzer was ruled to be late.

RJ Barrett was discussed in trade talks for Brandon Ingram with New Orleans, but the Pelicans preferred the expiring contract of Bruce Brown and stretch-five center Kelly Olynyk, who’s owed $13.45

The Toronto Raptors are saving their energy for some primetime matchups down the stretch of this season. Barrett has suited up for the team's last eight games and has had a solid stretch of health ...

Jordan Poole led all scorers with 34 points to lead the Washington Wizards past the Toronto Raptors 118-117 on Saturday in a game between two teams hoping for a high pick in this summer’s NBA Draft.