Pregame analysis and predictions of the Chicago Bulls vs. Toronto Raptors NBA game to be played on January 31, 2025 on ESPN.

The Toronto Raptors will be out to extend their season-best winning streak to six games and exact some revenge against the visiting Chicago Bulls on Friday night.

Scottie Barnes scored 24 points and the Toronto Raptors beat NBA-worst Washington 106-82 on Wednesday night for their fifth straight victory and the Wizards' 15th loss in a row. Jakub Poetl added 12 points,

Darren Dreger says there is interest from the Toronto Maple Leafs in signing free agent Brandon Saad, but there's also a harsh reality that will likely prevent it.

The Phoenix Suns will have a very active 2025 NBA trade deadline. One of those moves will be offloading Jusuf Nurkic. What's the latest on Nurkic's future in Phoenix?

A potential defensive depth add for the Toronto Maple Leafs emerges that could spark the team's offense after hitting waivers. Needing a potential defensive addition due to injuries throughout the season,

Searching for upgrades offensively this winter, the Chicago Cubs were linked to Anthony Santander. While the interest in the slugger was never clear, the Cubs w

A trio of Chicago contestants will appear on the next season of Bravo’s Top Chef, premiering in March. Zubair Mohajir of Coach House and Mirra; César Murillo of North Pond; and Bailey Sullivan of Monteverde are set to compete this season, which premieres on Thursday, March 13.

Saad will have his contract with the St. Louis Blues terminated within the next 48 hours. Once he clears unconditional waivers at 2 p.m. ET on Friday, which is a formality, the mutual termination of Saad’s existing contract will leave him free to sign with any team he chooses.

Ryan Pressly, who has a full no-trade clause in his contract, has reportedly stopped the Astros from trading him to the Blue Jays ahead of the 2025 season.

John Huard, who guided the Acadia Axemen to two Vanier Cup titles and later served as head coach of the CFL’s Toronto Argonauts, has died. He was 80. The Argos confirmed Huard’s passing Thursday but the cause of death was not divulged.

The message, clearly, was received and understood, as Hynes’ team put together a 60-minute effort for its latest in a notable resume of road wins this season. The Wild got a pair of first period goals and played a strong defensive game in a 3-1 win in Toronto, beating the Maple Leafs in regulation for the first time since 2019.