Despite being in 13th place in the Eastern Conference this season with a 17-37 record, the Toronto Raptors were reportedly viewed as a candidate to trade for Kevin Durant or Jimmy Butler prior to last week's NBA trade deadline.

The Toronto Raptors believe Scottie Barnes is one of the league's best defenders and his performance on Sunday against Kevin Durant certainly proved it

The whistle for the foul came a little bit later than usual, so when Durant hit the deck, he slammed his hand into the hardwood in frustration, which is likely what drew the ire o

The Phoenix Suns (27-29) and Scottie Barnes’ Toronto Raptors (17-39) square off at Scotiabank Arena on Sunday, February 23, beginning at 6:00 PM ET.The Suns came out on top in their last

Though he never has suited up for the Toronto Raptors in his 17-year pro career, Kevin Durant has had quite the connection to Canada's lone NBA

Golden State Warriors guard Stephen Curry, seen here driving past Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl (19) and Immanuel Quickley, is the top NBA scorer in Toronto against the Raptors. Kevin Durant has been known to produce big numbers — including two 51-point games — when he visits Toronto to face the Raptors.

For Scottie Barnes, matching up with Kevin Durant was another opportunity to prove he's an elite defender. The Raptors star was more than up to the task on Sunday.