Timberwolves make Raptors pay for horrible second half: This one will sting because there’s a long time until the next game, more than a week to stew a bit, ruminate a lot and be ready for the next time it happens because surely it will. -- Toronto Star

Foul trouble to blame for Raptors loss against Timberwolves: DeMar DeRozan is going to have to wait a little longer before officially becoming the winningest Raptor of all time. Despite a 35-point night from the Raptors high-scoring shooting guard, the Raps could not match the energy and enthusiasm of a youthful Timberwolves team that sent Toronto into the all-star break lamenting a 117-112 loss. -- Toronto Sun

Raptors unveil sparkling practice facility on Exhibition grounds: Masai Ujiri could not wipe the smile off of his face. And why not? He was home and finally, 21 seasons in, the Raptors were as well. Sure, the Air Canada Centre was conceived originally as a basketball-first facility, but from the moment the Maple Leafs became family and co-tenants, it was clear that the building would be a shared locale, with the historic hockey franchise likely always getting top billing. -- Toronto Sun

Raptors continue to play down to lesser opponents: The Toronto Raptors enter the All-Star break on a losing note. Here are six takeaways from Wednesday night’s 117-112 loss to the Andrew Wiggins and the Minnesota Timberwolves. -- Sportsnet.ca

Raptors, Ujiri kick off All-Star week with new practice facility: Masai Ujiri remembers the first time he attended the NBA’s All-Star weekend. It was in 2004 in Los Angeles. Shaquille O’Neal was the game’s MVP. Fred Jones of the Indiana Pacers and Voshon Lenard of the Denver Nuggets were the weekend’s entirely forgettable winners of the dunk contest and three-point competition. -- Sportsnet.ca