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TORONTO RAPTORS

Raptors guard Dennis Schroder is defended by Pistons guard Jaden Ivey during the second half in Detroit on Saturday as the Pistons snapped their 28-game losing streak.
BASKETBALL / NBA
Dec 31, 2023
Pistons edge Raptors to end record-tying 28-game skid
Detroit's skid equaled the all-time NBA mark. The Philadelphia 76ers lost 28 straight spanning the 2014-15 and 2015-16 seasons.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 13, 2023
Bulls and Thunder win NBA play-in matchups
Zach LaVine inspired a rally as the Chicago Bulls eliminated the Toronto Raptors from the NBA play-in tournament Wednesday, while rising Australian star Josh Giddey helped the Oklahoma City Thunder end the New Orleans Pelicans' season.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 1, 2022
Raptors' Yuta Watanabe reflects on ups and downs of fourth NBA season
Watanabe saw limited action in the regular season, playing 38 out of 82 games for a Toronto side that finished fifth in the NBA's Eastern Conference with a 48-34 record.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Jan 22, 2022
Rui Hachimura grabs eight rebounds in meeting with compatriot Yuta Watanabe
Forward Rui Hachimura scored 11 points and claimed a season-high eight rebounds in the Washington Wizards' 109-105 loss to Yuta Watanabe's Toronto Raptors on Friday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Dec 27, 2021
Yuta Watanabe scores career-high 26 points for Raptors in loss
Yuta Watanabe registered NBA personal-highs of 26 points and 13 rebounds on Sunday in his first start of the season, but the Toronto Raptors lost 144-99 against the Cleveland Cavaliers.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Dec 19, 2021
Yuta Watanabe matches season high to help Raptors beat short-handed Warriors
The Japan national team forward also notched four rebounds, two steals and a block in 21 minutes.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Oct 20, 2021
Rui Hachimura and Yuta Watanabe to miss season-opening head-to-head
The two Japanese stars will have three more chances to meet during the 2021-22 NBA season, which began on Tuesday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Oct 18, 2021
Yuta Watanabe looks set to make Raptors' opening night roster
Watanabe's Olympic teammate, Wizards forward Rui Hachimura, is likely to miss the season opener against the Raptors.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Oct 3, 2021
Raptors' Yuta Watanabe aiming to make bigger impact
Toronto rewarded Watanabe's play by upgrading him to a standard NBA contract in April, but the 26-year-old says he needs to make a bigger impact as both a scorer and facilitator.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Sep 28, 2021
Raptors' Yuta Watanabe still fighting for NBA survival
The Kagawa Prefecture native said he must continue improving despite earning a full contract in April.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Aug 15, 2021
Yuta Watanabe eager to make Olympic experience count in NBA
Watanabe, who signed a standard NBA contract with the Raptors in April, said the opportunity to represent Japan in the Tokyo Games gave him a good measure of his own skills.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
May 23, 2021
Regular contract not enough for Raptors’ Yuta Watanabe
The former two-way signing wants to increase his offensive production next season in order to keep his spot on the squad.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 20, 2021
Hard-working Yuta Watanabe draws praise from Toronto media
The guard/forward's efforts this season have been rewarded after the Raptors signed him to a general NBA contract.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 20, 2021
Yuta Watanabe signs standard NBA contract with Raptors
Toronto Raptors forward Yuta Watanabe has signed a standard NBA contract, the club said Monday, enabling the Japanese player to make an unlimited number of appearances for the top team this season after he joined on a two-way contract in December.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 19, 2021
Yuta Watanabe reaches double digits for third straight game as Raptors beat Thunder
Yuta Watanabe followed up a career-high 21-point outburst on Friday with another personal milestone as he reached double digits for a third straight game in the Toronto Raptors' 112-106 win over the Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Apr 17, 2021
Yuta Watanabe scores career-high 21 points in Raptors' win
Watanabe went 7-for-11 from the floor, sinking two of his four three-pointers, while sinking all five of his free throws.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Mar 4, 2021
Raptors' Yuta Watanabe makes first NBA start in loss against Pistons
The third-year forward went scoreless but grabbed four rebounds in 11 minutes.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Feb 8, 2021
Yuta Watanabe's hard work pays off as he earns spot in Raptors' rotation
The next two games carry special meaning for the 26-year-old as the guard-forward takes on his former team and faces compatriot Rui Hachimura.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Dec 24, 2020
Raptors' Yuta Watanabe determined to earn regular NBA deal
Watanabe believes he'll be a good fit for the Raptors' style of play, especially on the defensive end.
Japan Times
BASKETBALL / NBA
Dec 21, 2020
Yuta Watanabe signs two-way contract with Raptors
The 26-year-old Japanese forward will potentially play his third season in the NBA following two seasons spent moving between the Memphis Grizzlies and Memphis Hustle on a two-way deal.

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