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Phoenix Suns guard Devin Booker (1) drives as Los Angeles Clippers guard Rajon Rondo (4) defends during the first half of an NBA basketball game, Wednesday, April 28, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Matt York)
Suns beat Clippers, clinch first playoff spot in 11 years

By David Brandt Apr. 29, 2021 12:29 AM EDT

Phoenix Suns forward Dario Saric (20) drives to the basket past the defense of as Los Angeles Clippers center Serge Ibaka, left, during the second half of an NBA basketball game Sunday, Jan. 3, 2021, in Phoenix. (AP Photo/Ralph Freso)
George scores 39 points, Clippers hold off Suns 112-107

By Bob Huhn Jan. 03, 2021 11:02 PM EST

Toronto Raptors' Aron Baynes shoots over Charlotte Hornets center Bismack Biyombo during the first half of an NBA preseason basketball game in Charlotte, Monday, Dec. 14, 2020. (AP Photo/Chris Carlson)
Raptors retooled, but VanVleet says they're still dangerous

By Tim Reynolds Dec. 15, 2020 03:42 PM EST

FILE - In this Jan. 4, 2020, file photo, Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet looks to pass the ball during the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Brooklyn Nets in New York. VanVleet agreed Saturday, Nov. 21, 2020, to a four-year, $85 million contract to remain with the Toronto Raptors, a person with direct knowledge of the discussions told The Associated Press on condition of anonymity because the contract remains unsigned. (AP Photo/Mary Altaffer, File)
VanVleet says he's excited about Raptors' time in Tampa

By Tim Reynolds Nov. 24, 2020 04:36 PM EST

FILE - In this March 5, 2020, file photo, San Diego State's Malachi Flynn brings the ball up against Air Force during the second half of a Mountain West Conference tournament NCAA college basketball game in Las Vegas. Flynn was selected by the Toronto Raptors in the NBA draft Wednesday, Nov. 18, 2020. (AP Photo/Isaac Brekken, File)
Raptors draft San Diego State G Malachi Flynn 29th overall

By Ian Harrison Nov. 19, 2020 12:59 AM EST

Los Angeles Lakers' LeBron James (23) passes the ball against Miami Heat's Kelly Olynyk (9) and Miami Heat's Tyler Herro (14) during the second half in Game 3 of basketball's NBA Finals, Sunday, Oct. 4, 2020, in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. (AP Photo/Mark J. Terrill)
Pelicans' Jrue Holiday picked as NBA's top teammate

By Tim Reynolds Oct. 06, 2020 02:37 PM EDT

FILE - In this Jan. 8, 2020, file photo, Toronto Raptors coach Nick Nurse, center, gathers his team during a timeout in the first half of an NBA basketball game against the Charlotte Hornets in Charlotte, N.C. The defending NBA champions enter the NBA restart sitting second in the Eastern Conference. (AP Photo/Nell Redmond, File)
The champs are back: Leaner Raptors eyeing another title run

By Tim Reynolds Jul. 23, 2020 12:25 PM EDT