Michael Grange
@michaelgrangenba.bsky.social
Raptors/NBA columnist with Rogers Sportsnet, based in Toronto. Have won awards, and covered NBA games at Maple Leaf Gardens. Family guy, golf guy, dog guy, I will happily give you my blood. @michaelgrange on X.
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Grange: Why Raptors should avoid Giannis Antetokounmpo trade
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Musing about Giannis and the Raptors is a tradition, but now that the Bucks star seems likely to move, here's the catch: "It would have to be Scottie and picks, in my opinion" -- www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
Brandon Ingram on the decision to re-sign with the Raptors and making the all-star game again for the first time since 2020.
February 10, 2026 at 6:49 PM
Brandon Ingram on the decision to re-sign with the Raptors and making the all-star game again for the first time since 2020.
Raps host Pistons Wednesday. Detroit will be without Stewart and likely Duren after skirmish vs. Charlotte.
Between the info below and the fact he ran in off the bench to escalate, this is why league is gonna hammer Stewart the worst of anyone in the fight.
Coming into tonight, Isaiah Stewart has 47 career technical fouls, 12 career flagrant fouls & 8 total games missed to suspension.
February 10, 2026 at 3:23 AM
Raps host Pistons Wednesday. Detroit will be without Stewart and likely Duren after skirmish vs. Charlotte.
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23, 12 rebounds and five assists for NAW. Bless him.
February 10, 2026 at 3:14 AM
23, 12 rebounds and five assists for NAW. Bless him.
Will be in Toronto March 2. As authentic as it gets:
Country Singer, songwriter Charley Crockett well said......
February 10, 2026 at 12:11 AM
Will be in Toronto March 2. As authentic as it gets:
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Welcome back tonight to Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
My appreciation from last summer: nytimes.com/athletic/647...
My interview with him in December:
My appreciation from last summer: nytimes.com/athletic/647...
My interview with him in December:
Saying goodbye to Nickeil Alexander-Walker, a true Timberwolves success story
nytimes.com
February 9, 2026 at 10:25 PM
Welcome back tonight to Nickeil Alexander-Walker.
My appreciation from last summer: nytimes.com/athletic/647...
My interview with him in December:
My appreciation from last summer: nytimes.com/athletic/647...
My interview with him in December:
No one believes in Scottie Barnes more than his head coach. DPOY? Finals MVP? MVP? Rajakovic is sure it’s all on the table. During Sunday’s 3rd quarter Barnes showed why he might be on to something: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
Barnes delivers decisive takeover in Raptors' win over Pacers
On an afternoon that the Raptors were moving a little gingerly, Scottie Barnes was a human dose of energy drink against the Pacers.
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February 9, 2026 at 12:39 PM
No one believes in Scottie Barnes more than his head coach. DPOY? Finals MVP? MVP? Rajakovic is sure it’s all on the table. During Sunday’s 3rd quarter Barnes showed why he might be on to something: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
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Trayce-Jackson Davis is the fifth player to record a double-double in a Raptors debut, first since Kawhi Leonard in 2018.
He's the first to do it off the bench.
He's the first to do it off the bench.
February 9, 2026 at 12:23 AM
Trayce-Jackson Davis is the fifth player to record a double-double in a Raptors debut, first since Kawhi Leonard in 2018.
He's the first to do it off the bench.
He's the first to do it off the bench.
On Trayce Jackson-Davis making an impression on his first day as a Raptor, some good Poeltl news and CMB earning his minutes: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
'I'm used to the cold': Jackson-Davis brings experience, dunks to Raptors
"I'm used to the cold." Trayce Jackson-Davis, the newest Raptor, knows what he's getting into in Toronto and hopes to bring some of that experience to his new team.
Michael Grange has the story after...
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February 7, 2026 at 10:40 PM
On Trayce Jackson-Davis making an impression on his first day as a Raptor, some good Poeltl news and CMB earning his minutes: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
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Dalano Banton will join the LA Clippers on a 10-day contract, team source tells @theathletic.com
February 7, 2026 at 7:18 PM
Dalano Banton will join the LA Clippers on a 10-day contract, team source tells @theathletic.com
Lol. "ESPN' is weak. Love me some curling' ....
February 7, 2026 at 7:39 PM
Lol. "ESPN' is weak. Love me some curling' ....
Jakob Poeltl went live at practice & will be questionable vs. Pacers Sunday. Has missed 26 games (when including the six minutes he played vs. Nets on Dec. 21) with a wonky back.
Also, Immanuel Quickley tweaked ankle Sunday and will be listed as questionable, but feeling is it's a 'mild' sprain.
Also, Immanuel Quickley tweaked ankle Sunday and will be listed as questionable, but feeling is it's a 'mild' sprain.
February 7, 2026 at 7:38 PM
Jakob Poeltl went live at practice & will be questionable vs. Pacers Sunday. Has missed 26 games (when including the six minutes he played vs. Nets on Dec. 21) with a wonky back.
Also, Immanuel Quickley tweaked ankle Sunday and will be listed as questionable, but feeling is it's a 'mild' sprain.
Also, Immanuel Quickley tweaked ankle Sunday and will be listed as questionable, but feeling is it's a 'mild' sprain.
Trayce Jackson Davis is internet famous for dunking on Wemby; the clip circulated again after trade to Raptors went through and it came up at his first practice in Toronto:
February 7, 2026 at 7:32 PM
Trayce Jackson Davis is internet famous for dunking on Wemby; the clip circulated again after trade to Raptors went through and it came up at his first practice in Toronto:
“I’m from the Midwest, I’m used to the cold,” — Trayce Jackson-Davis saying the right things on 1st day as a Raptor. Very personable dude. Eager for an opportunity, feels like his experiences playing alongside Steph, Draymond, Klay and Chris Paul (as rookie) have been formative.
February 7, 2026 at 7:30 PM
“I’m from the Midwest, I’m used to the cold,” — Trayce Jackson-Davis saying the right things on 1st day as a Raptor. Very personable dude. Eager for an opportunity, feels like his experiences playing alongside Steph, Draymond, Klay and Chris Paul (as rookie) have been formative.
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Since I wrote this, Flagg is averaging 33.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists + 2.2 stocks per game on .602 true shooting with eight turnovers in 187 minutes.
Kid's pretty good!
Kid's pretty good!
At Y! Sports: Ahead of this weekend's prime-time Lakers-Mavs tilt, I wrote about Cooper Flagg, growing up at warp speed, getting himself on some pretty cool friggin' lists, and giving Dallas something to hold onto as it navigates life after Luka: yhoo.it/3NNmeXz
Cooper Flagg's impressive rookie season has put him in elite company — and given Mavs fans hope again
One of the most highly touted prospects in a generation is growing up a lot faster than it would’ve seemed reasonable to expect.
yhoo.it
February 6, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Since I wrote this, Flagg is averaging 33.4 points, 8.8 rebounds, 4.8 assists + 2.2 stocks per game on .602 true shooting with eight turnovers in 187 minutes.
Kid's pretty good!
Kid's pretty good!
Since turning 19 on Dec. 21, Cooper Flagg is averaging 22p/7r/5a/1s w eFG of 53% .... only other guys doing that or better for the season as a whole are Joker, Luka and Jalen Johnson. Cray.
February 6, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Since turning 19 on Dec. 21, Cooper Flagg is averaging 22p/7r/5a/1s w eFG of 53% .... only other guys doing that or better for the season as a whole are Joker, Luka and Jalen Johnson. Cray.
On the Raptors getting not that busy at the trade deadline:
“At this time, with this group, we didn’t want to chase,” - Raptors GM Bobby Webster took a measured approach at the trade deadline. As a result a healthy Jakob Poeltl will prove this season’s biggest move: - www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
Raptors' direction remains steady after quiet trade deadline
For all the intrigue and excitement this time of year brings, the way the Raptors have built their team means that they trust the pieces to fit and the players to perform, because making quick correct...
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February 6, 2026 at 1:21 PM
On the Raptors getting not that busy at the trade deadline:
“I was wrong” — social distortion
February 6, 2026 at 5:21 AM
“I was wrong” — social distortion
“At this time, with this group, we didn’t want to chase,” - Raptors GM Bobby Webster took a measured approach at the trade deadline. As a result a healthy Jakob Poeltl will prove this season’s biggest move: - www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
Raptors' direction remains steady after quiet trade deadline
For all the intrigue and excitement this time of year brings, the way the Raptors have built their team means that they trust the pieces to fit and the players to perform, because making quick correct...
www.sportsnet.ca
February 6, 2026 at 5:20 AM
“At this time, with this group, we didn’t want to chase,” - Raptors GM Bobby Webster took a measured approach at the trade deadline. As a result a healthy Jakob Poeltl will prove this season’s biggest move: - www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
Ha! Good question!
February 6, 2026 at 2:57 AM
Ha! Good question!
Raps-Bulls as men's league trap game: Bulls rolling with like eight guys playing fast & free. May not know names but know they can get up all the shots. Raptors coming off bad loss and on B2B, maybe a little post deadline let down. Could be on their back foot. That's my best Bill Simmons analysis
February 6, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Raps-Bulls as men's league trap game: Bulls rolling with like eight guys playing fast & free. May not know names but know they can get up all the shots. Raptors coming off bad loss and on B2B, maybe a little post deadline let down. Could be on their back foot. That's my best Bill Simmons analysis
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The trade might not be official yet, but Trayce Jackson-Davis has a locker with his nameplate waiting for him in Raptors locker room.
Would imagine he’ll talk to media Saturday.
Would imagine he’ll talk to media Saturday.
February 5, 2026 at 11:56 PM
The trade might not be official yet, but Trayce Jackson-Davis has a locker with his nameplate waiting for him in Raptors locker room.
Would imagine he’ll talk to media Saturday.
Would imagine he’ll talk to media Saturday.
Jakob Poeltl is ‘ramping up well’ and the hope is he is able to play before the all-star break, says Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic.
February 5, 2026 at 10:50 PM
Jakob Poeltl is ‘ramping up well’ and the hope is he is able to play before the all-star break, says Raptors head coach Darko Rajakovic.
It’s like OKC but it’s not.
February 5, 2026 at 5:00 PM
It’s like OKC but it’s not.
Sounds that way.
February 5, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Sounds that way.