The world the Toronto Raptors thrived in early this season no longer exists, that much was made clear after a despondent loss to the Brooklyn Nets. Kai Gammage digs into a Raptors offence nearing a crisis point.

The Raptors need to win with energy, fight, hustle and buy-in — for a full 48 minutes. That lapse of focus and execution over the full 48 came back to bite them once again Tuesday, ending Toronto's NBA Cup run.

Though the Raptors have been on a downturn of late, a chance at a trophy can go a long way to establishing a winning culture for. Kai Gammage previews the NBA Cup quarterfinal showdown between the Raptors and Knicks.

The Raptors have done a good job of reversing narratives this year, but they still couldn't overcome the looming presence of LeBron James on Thursday. Kai Gammage has the story on the Lakers' latest win in Toronto and how a narrative persisted while a streak was snapped.

Scottie Barnes received an individual recognition – Eastern Conference Defensive Player of the Month – for providing the winning plays that have been at the core of the Raptors’ identity this season.

The start of this Toronto Raptors season has been one of extremes: A dominant opening-night win, followed by four sound-the-alarm losses, straight into four 'are-they-contenders?' wins.