Michael Grange
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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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Brandon Ingram is ready to remind the world what he can do on the court
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"What can I change, what can I control?" -- Brandon Ingram is determined to use his fresh start with the Toronto Raptors to remind the NBA that he's still a force to be reckoned with. My Big Read for Sportsnet: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/longform...
The Raptors hold on a home seed or even a playoff spot is tenuous. A busy January will likely determine how real their post-season hopes are. A win over the Hawks was a good start. www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
Raptors take advantage of short-handed Hawks to start 2026 with win
The Raptors played the first of 15 games in 27 days during January on Saturday, and took advantage of a short-handed Hawks team.
Michael Grange breaks down the win and why Toronto will need more of i...
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January 4, 2026 at 1:55 PM
The Raptors hold on a home seed or even a playoff spot is tenuous. A busy January will likely determine how real their post-season hopes are. A win over the Hawks was a good start. www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
Raptors (21-15) hold Hawks 17-20) to 11 in 4Q & turn 1pt game after 3Q into 134-117 win. Ingram w/ 29 on 11/15. Barnes with 20/7/4. Barrett with 29 (4/8 from 3), Mamu with 13/12 & career-best 8a. Johnson with 30/7/9 for Hawks. NAW with 31. Raps try to go 4-0 vs Hawks on Monday.
January 4, 2026 at 2:56 AM
Raptors (21-15) hold Hawks 17-20) to 11 in 4Q & turn 1pt game after 3Q into 134-117 win. Ingram w/ 29 on 11/15. Barnes with 20/7/4. Barrett with 29 (4/8 from 3), Mamu with 13/12 & career-best 8a. Johnson with 30/7/9 for Hawks. NAW with 31. Raps try to go 4-0 vs Hawks on Monday.
Raptors lead Hawks 77-70 in a very defense-optional first half. Hawks shooting 54/41, Raps at 58/42. Two teams have missed just two FTs too. Ingram with 18, is 8/10 on 2s all but his two dunks highly contested. Barnes with 14. Jalen Johnson 16/3/4. Daniels w 16&7, NAW with 15.
January 4, 2026 at 1:45 AM
Raptors lead Hawks 77-70 in a very defense-optional first half. Hawks shooting 54/41, Raps at 58/42. Two teams have missed just two FTs too. Ingram with 18, is 8/10 on 2s all but his two dunks highly contested. Barnes with 14. Jalen Johnson 16/3/4. Daniels w 16&7, NAW with 15.
Scottie Barnes has other priorities than all-star votes, but a few more triple doubles could help his cause: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
'Trying to win basketball games': Barnes focused on results over all-star voting
Scottie Barnes deserves all-star recognition and there's not even much to debate about.
Michael Grange has the story on Barnes' mindset and potential path to Los Angeles in February.
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January 3, 2026 at 1:15 PM
Scottie Barnes has other priorities than all-star votes, but a few more triple doubles could help his cause: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
Scottie Barnes has had both his triple-doubles this season in the past week -- two in the past three games. He's up to eight for his career. Good chance there will be more to come:
January 2, 2026 at 7:00 PM
Scottie Barnes has had both his triple-doubles this season in the past week -- two in the past three games. He's up to eight for his career. Good chance there will be more to come:
The fingernails need trimmed, says Brandon Ingram … but there is no way the Raptors NYE game vs. Denver should have came to that, plus crazy some Jokic stats and Jamal Murray: all-star? www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
Raptors' latest comeback bid falls short against Jokic-less Nuggets
It was a game the Raptors could have won and should have, and it surely wasn’t the way they wanted to end 2025.
Michael Grange breaks down Toronto's New Year's Eve loss to a Jokic-less Denver team, ...
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January 1, 2026 at 2:12 PM
The fingernails need trimmed, says Brandon Ingram … but there is no way the Raptors NYE game vs. Denver should have came to that, plus crazy some Jokic stats and Jamal Murray: all-star? www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
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Gotta love a guy named Julian Champagnie ballin' out on New Year's Eve 🍾
January 1, 2026 at 1:14 PM
Gotta love a guy named Julian Champagnie ballin' out on New Year's Eve 🍾
Happy New Year. Best wishes to everyone in 2026🇨🇦🏀👊❤️
January 1, 2026 at 5:07 AM
Happy New Year. Best wishes to everyone in 2026🇨🇦🏀👊❤️
Scottie Barnes with 12 points and 3 assists on 5/6 shooting including 2/3 from three. The rest of the Raptors are 3/20 from floor and 1/11 from deep. Raptors trail the ghost Nuggets 32-23 after 1Q. Murray with 8 and 3 for Denver.
January 1, 2026 at 1:12 AM
Scottie Barnes with 12 points and 3 assists on 5/6 shooting including 2/3 from three. The rest of the Raptors are 3/20 from floor and 1/11 from deep. Raptors trail the ghost Nuggets 32-23 after 1Q. Murray with 8 and 3 for Denver.
Raptors come back from down 10 in 4th (and 21 in 2Q) to hold off Magic 107-106. Barnes shakes off rough night to hit big 3 and get key stop on Banchero at Horne. Bench wins it tho: Shead with 19, Dick with 15 and Walter with 10. CMB with 12 reb. Raps 20-14 and 4th in East.
December 30, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Raptors come back from down 10 in 4th (and 21 in 2Q) to hold off Magic 107-106. Barnes shakes off rough night to hit big 3 and get key stop on Banchero at Horne. Bench wins it tho: Shead with 19, Dick with 15 and Walter with 10. CMB with 12 reb. Raps 20-14 and 4th in East.
Legitimately surprised Raptors fan vote doesn’t have Scottie Barnes on somewhere on the East ballot. Nice to see Ingram in at 12th.
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Which name stands out to you?
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December 29, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Legitimately surprised Raptors fan vote doesn’t have Scottie Barnes on somewhere on the East ballot. Nice to see Ingram in at 12th.
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ICYMI: Here’s what I recently reported about Giannis Antetokounmpo on Sportsnet: “I’ve spoken to plenty of GMs that would love to have Giannis and have tried to talk to Bucks GM Jon Horst about acquiring him, and quite frankly, he’s not going anywhere they’ve been telling me.”
December 29, 2025 at 6:08 PM
ICYMI: Here’s what I recently reported about Giannis Antetokounmpo on Sportsnet: “I’ve spoken to plenty of GMs that would love to have Giannis and have tried to talk to Bucks GM Jon Horst about acquiring him, and quite frankly, he’s not going anywhere they’ve been telling me.”
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Sorry, Cori, I got laid off last week so couldn’t cover the game.
December 29, 2025 at 2:34 AM
Sorry, Cori, I got laid off last week so couldn’t cover the game.
Raptors to update Poeltl’s back situation today. Not expecting anything ominous. Condition considered ‘annoying’ mainly. My understanding is ongoing rehab plan with eye on mid-January return. Goal is to have Poeltl’s day-to-day availability more certain than it has been.
December 29, 2025 at 3:59 PM
Raptors to update Poeltl’s back situation today. Not expecting anything ominous. Condition considered ‘annoying’ mainly. My understanding is ongoing rehab plan with eye on mid-January return. Goal is to have Poeltl’s day-to-day availability more certain than it has been.
On Scottie Barnes putting on his super-hero cape, RJ Barrett hopefully being the sidekick he needs, the Raptors adding help at centre and Steph Curry's unbreakable record: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
'Just relentless': Barnes' historic night propels Raptors to comeback win
The Raptors have problems that run a little bit deeper than whether RJ Barrett is lineup or not.
But having Scottie Barnes play like Superman, as he did in Sunday's win over the Warriors, can fix a l...
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December 29, 2025 at 12:43 PM
On Scottie Barnes putting on his super-hero cape, RJ Barrett hopefully being the sidekick he needs, the Raptors adding help at centre and Steph Curry's unbreakable record: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
Confirming Shams report on Raps signing Mo Bamba. Wrote/spoke about possibility last week. Raptors have clear need & when Bamba applies himself he's a cut above other options. Avg of 17/12 & 3 blocks in G-League. Deal is for rest of season, but doesn't guarantee until Jan. 10th.
December 29, 2025 at 12:40 AM
Confirming Shams report on Raps signing Mo Bamba. Wrote/spoke about possibility last week. Raptors have clear need & when Bamba applies himself he's a cut above other options. Avg of 17/12 & 3 blocks in G-League. Deal is for rest of season, but doesn't guarantee until Jan. 10th.
RJ Barrett available vs. Warriors. He will be on a minutes restriction after being out five weeks. There is expected to be a medical update on Jakob Poeltl (back, out) on Monday. Collin Murray-Boyles (illness) is out vs. Warriors.
December 28, 2025 at 6:59 PM
RJ Barrett available vs. Warriors. He will be on a minutes restriction after being out five weeks. There is expected to be a medical update on Jakob Poeltl (back, out) on Monday. Collin Murray-Boyles (illness) is out vs. Warriors.
Raptors take ownership in Miami and thoughts on a short-term, sooner-than-later fix for Raptors situation at centre and CMB’s secret super power: can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
Raptors earn early Christmas present in win, continue to navigate Poeltl's injury
The Raptors earned an early Christmas present with their win over the Heat. Even without Jakob Poeltl.
Michael Grange explains why Toronto might have its starting centre back, and possibly some more ...
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December 24, 2025 at 12:43 PM
Raptors take ownership in Miami and thoughts on a short-term, sooner-than-later fix for Raptors situation at centre and CMB’s secret super power: can01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com?url=https%3A...
Spoke about Raptors C situation on pre-game show with Brad Fay: Raptors have 9 games in 13 days beginning Dec. 28th. Hard to imagine they go into that stretch with Poeltl's back as it is. Would be a good time to add a low-cost depth piece. Mo Bamba makes a lot of sense. We’ll see.
December 24, 2025 at 12:49 AM
Spoke about Raptors C situation on pre-game show with Brad Fay: Raptors have 9 games in 13 days beginning Dec. 28th. Hard to imagine they go into that stretch with Poeltl's back as it is. Would be a good time to add a low-cost depth piece. Mo Bamba makes a lot of sense. We’ll see.
This from last night before Poeltl sat out vs. Boston. He tried to play vs. Nets tonight and lasted six minutes:
Full quote from Darko Rajakovic on Jakob Poeltl's 'back injury management' -- Poeltl will miss his second straight game tonight as Raptors host Boston. He has now missed nine games this season with the wonkiness:
December 22, 2025 at 1:08 AM
This from last night before Poeltl sat out vs. Boston. He tried to play vs. Nets tonight and lasted six minutes:
The Raptors have a big lineup question to solve, as in: they only have one big, and he’s got a bad back. How long can they wait to solve it? www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
Raptors' lack of centre depth exposed in loss to Celtics
The Raptors' need for another big was evident when Jakob Poeltl was healthy. It's especially so now that he's not.
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December 21, 2025 at 3:15 PM
The Raptors have a big lineup question to solve, as in: they only have one big, and he’s got a bad back. How long can they wait to solve it? www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
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Whenever I get to share stories of meaningful connections, I'm always extra proud of what I get to call "work."
My latest for @Sportsnet on a couple of Raptors "serving" youth at Covenant House on their off-day and embodying the holiday spirit.
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My latest for @Sportsnet on a couple of Raptors "serving" youth at Covenant House on their off-day and embodying the holiday spirit.
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Raptors step away from basketball to connect with, 'serve' community
The holiday season is a time that can be as difficult for some as it is rewarding for others. So the Toronto Raptors spent time at the Covenant House, using their off-day to give back to the community...
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December 20, 2025 at 4:00 PM
Whenever I get to share stories of meaningful connections, I'm always extra proud of what I get to call "work."
My latest for @Sportsnet on a couple of Raptors "serving" youth at Covenant House on their off-day and embodying the holiday spirit.
www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
My latest for @Sportsnet on a couple of Raptors "serving" youth at Covenant House on their off-day and embodying the holiday spirit.
www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
Full quote from Darko Rajakovic on Jakob Poeltl's 'back injury management' -- Poeltl will miss his second straight game tonight as Raptors host Boston. He has now missed nine games this season with the wonkiness:
December 20, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Full quote from Darko Rajakovic on Jakob Poeltl's 'back injury management' -- Poeltl will miss his second straight game tonight as Raptors host Boston. He has now missed nine games this season with the wonkiness:
The Raptors needed big nights from their best players to win over the Bucks, which is just what they got from Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes, plus other takeaways: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...
Ingram, Barnes muscle Raptors to win over shorthanded Bucks
Sometimes it just helps to have good players who are playing well.
Michael Grange explains how the Raptors enjoyed that feeling on Thursday as Scottie Barnes and Brandon Ingram powered a victory agai...
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December 19, 2025 at 2:34 PM
The Raptors needed big nights from their best players to win over the Bucks, which is just what they got from Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes, plus other takeaways: www.sportsnet.ca/nba/article/...