The new year is a great time to reset, to wipe the slate clean or push your way into a new chapter of life. Kai Gammage updates us on what that means for the rumour mill.

With hardware on the line for Victor Wembanyama and Jalen Brunson, there's sure to be a palpable hunger in the air when the Knicks and Spurs tip off in Las Vegas — one that can be satiated by the myriad of buffets on the Strip. Kai Gammage previews a high-stakes NBA Cup Final.

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.

For the past two weeks, the Raptors have looked lethargic, and Sunday's loss to the Celtics started the same way. Kai Gammage has the story on Toronto's rally that fell short of a much-needed win despite an admirable second-half effort.

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.

There's a moment in any good coming-of-age movie where the main characters finally finds that confidence. This was it for the Toronto Raptors. Kai Gammage recaps a statement win over the 76ers.