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DeMar DeRozan has been nothing short of spectacular for the Toronto Raptors this year. The superstar is currently averaging 25.0 points, 4.3 rebounds, and 4.9 assists, while shooting 36 percent from behind the arc. His tremendous play has brought the Raptors’ franchise back to relevance, especially since the team is the second best in the […]

Whether it may be videobombing Kyle Lowry during interviews or goofing around with his teammates on the bench, Toronto Raptors star guard DeMar DeRozan has shown over the past couple of seasons that he has a playful side to him. He once again showed that on Friday’s morning shootaround prior to their matchup against the […]

Ther are plenty of bromances that currently coexist on the same team throughout the league. That said, one would be hard-pressed to name a more compatible pair than Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry and shooting guard DeMar DeRozan. However, they were not always the two peas in a pod that fans have come to know […]

DeMar DeRozan has been on a tear lately for the Toronto Raptors, but the reason why may surprise and inspire basketball fans everywhere. DeRozan’s father, Frank, has been battling a kidney disease and has been in poor health lately. As a result, DeRozan went to visit his dad recently in between games to check on […]

The first returns for the All-Star Game starters are already in. With the first set of votes counting as double, fans did not waste time to cast them for their favorite players and those they think deserve to be part of the exhibition game the most. Familiar names lead the list of top vote-getters with […]

As one of the elite scorers in the league, DeMar DeRozan added a couple of new badges on his chest on Monday. He hung 52 points in their 131-127 overtime win against the Milwaukee Bucks, and it could be a performance for the ages. It had DeRozan unlocking three things in the points department: a […]

Canada’s only representatives in the NBA underwent an image change for the 2017-18 season, finally evolving into a more modern style of play with ball movement and spacing. But the Toronto Raptors didn’t do this by trading away their core or star players, who worked well under the old regime — they simply worked hard […]

DeMar DeRozan has had his share of detractors over the course of his nine-year NBA career. His critics often point to his lack of a 3-point shot or that his mid-range-oriented game no longer fits in with this modern pace-and-space era of NBA basketball. But according to DeRozan, he has learned to block out the […]

Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan had a remarkable performance against the Milwaukee Bucks as he set a new career-high and Raptors franchise record 52 points. He also notably had five 3-pointers, which comes a couple weeks after hitting a career-high six treys against the Philadelphia 76ers. After his career game, DeRozan wryly reminded the media […]

DeMar DeRozan had a career night on Monday as he welcomed the new year with a career-high 52 points, en route to a 131-127 win by the Toronto Raptors over the Milwaukee Bucks. The three-time All-Star guard turned a lot of heads with his impressive performance, even breaking the Raptors’ record for most point by […]

The Toronto Raptors came out on top in a thrilling 131-127 overtime win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. Much of this came behind a career-best performance from All-Star guard DeMar DeRozan, posting a career-high 52 points in the win. According to Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints, DeRozan has effectively surpassed Vince Carter’s long-standing franchise […]

The NBA is full of surprises every year. It is never uncommon to see budding young stars take shape in the league, just as superstars such as LeBron James and Kevin Durant have done when they were younger. In today’s NBA, a few players have taken the league by storm and are putting up surprising […]

‘Tis the season of giving all across the NBA. Washington Wizards superstar John Wall recently got into the holiday spirit by presenting some lavish Christmas gifts to his teammates. Needless to say, Wall has set the bar high for other star players across the league looking to play Santa Claus for their team during the holidays. […]

With the NBA gearing up for the holidays, teams across the league are making their preparations for Christmas Day. While most will be able to spend the entire day with their families and loved ones, there are a select few who will be presenting fans with a gift of their own by suiting up to […]

There are plenty of NBA hopefuls to have attend Kobe Bryant’s Nike Skills Academy in the past. Some of those players never make it to the league, and some carve out very serviceable careers and spend a lot of years there. But every now and then, a star emerges from those camps and takes the […]

December 18, 2017 marks the day that the Los Angeles Lakers retire Kobe Bryant’s jerseys. The future Hall of Fame has treated fans worldwide with a generous display of excellence and competitiveness throughout his 20-year career. While it is impossible to find another replica player who is exactly like Bryant, one can attempt the challenging […]

When players shoot free throws, it has been a common practice for them to give high fives to teammates, regardless if they make the attempt or not. The habit has become second nature for some, including DeMar DeRozan, who even taps his “imaginary friends,” when his teammates are not near. The Toronto Raptors guard has […]

Serge Ibaka’s age has been a mystery in NBA circles for some time now. Rumor has it that Ibaka is much older than the 28 years old he claims to be. Even his Toronto Raptors teammates don’t really know Serge’s real age, according to DeMar DeRozan. However, DeRozan does cheekily admit Ibaka’s been playing like […]

In the summer of 2017 we witnessed one of the most intriguing postseasons in recent history. The weird thing is that it wasn’t the Finals that got fans excited – it was free agency and trades. Few teams either lost or traded away their star players which meant a radical change in these franchises’ future. […]

With all the traveling and work NBA players put in throughout an 82-game season, finding time to have fun with teammates is also important, too. On the most recent episode of the Toronto Raptors’ YouTube series “Open Gym,” some of the players went out for a night to play some E6Golf simulator. A few members […]

The Toronto Raptors will be looking to get a win streak going on Friday when they host the surprising Indiana Pacers. However, they will also be welcoming a familiar face to the Air Canada Centre as well. Making his way back is Pacers point guard and Toronto native Cory Joseph. Among current Raptors players to […]

Since the start of the season, Toronto Raptors big man Pascal Siakam has turned some heads with his improved play. His rebounding and scoring has been noticed by many, as he excels on those two facets of his game. However, when it comes to his speed, DeMar DeRozan remains sceptical about it. The three-time All-Star […]

Following the completion of another week of the regular season, the NBA on Monday afternoon announced the Player of Week honorees. For this past week, Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns earned the recognition on behalf of the Western Conference while Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan received the honor for the Eastern Conference. NEWS: @KarlTowns named […]

Toronto Raptors star shooting guard DeMar DeRozan has been one of the most consistent scorers in the league for some time now. Although DeRozan has largely relied on his explosiveness and mid-range touch throughout his career, he has always taken flak for not expanding his range beyond the 3-point line. To no surprise, backcourt partner Kyle Lowry was […]

Through the last four seasons, the Toronto Raptors have developed into a constant in the playoff picture as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference. This effort has been led by their All-Star backcourt duo of point guard Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan, who have developed a close relationship over the years. Their brotherly-like […]

The Toronto Raptors paid a visit to Texas to face off against the Houston Rockets Tuesday night where the surging Rockets are preparing to integrate guard Chris Paul back into the lineup later this week. The Raptors came into the building with the mindset of cooling off the red-hot Rockets who are on a six-game winning streak, […]

Despite playing without Kyrie Irving on Sunday, the Boston Celtics were still able to extend their winning streak to 12 games, with a victory against the Toronto Raptors. Escaping with a one-point victory, 95-94. Jaylen Brown knows they were very lucky to end up with a win, especially with DeMar DeRozan missing a potential game-winner. […]

Toronto Raptors stars Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan are very close and love hanging out together quite a bit, even when using transportation. The two All-Stars revealed how they didn’t usually travel with the team to practices when on the road, but took their own route whenever they wanted. In fact, they’ve gotten fully involved with the […]

The Toronto Raptors kicked off the new season with a home game against the Chicago Bulls on Thursday. Many of the Raptors players’ friends and families were in attendance, but there was one particular person in the crowd that caught the eye of the media by, well, catching a loose ball. In the video below, […]

Through the first eight years of his career, All-Star guard DeMar DeRozan has established himself as one of the top scorers in the league. This has seen him almost entirely become a sole contributor in the scoring column on the court. However, DeRozan recently made it clear that he wants to become a bigger factor […]

DeMar DeRozan hasn’t had the pleasure of playing with a lot of great shooters during his time with the Toronto Raptors. His list of choices is so shallow that offseason acquisition C.J. Miles — a career 36 percent three-point shooter — is in the discussion for the best shooter he’s ever played with. According to […]

Gordon Hayward’s gruesome foot injury has caught the attention of many since he suffered it early in the season opener between the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers. LeBron James even approached him before he was stretchered out of the floor to offer some words of encouragement, and players around the league have tweeted their support […]

The Toronto Raptors didn’t make any massive moves in the offseason other than re-signing star point guard Kyle Lowry and reeling in three-and-D veteran C.J. Miles into the fold. Miles is competing for the starting spot at small forward, hopeful to bring the Raptors what they once wanted out of DeMarre Carroll a few offseasons […]

Sports and politics are currently intertwined in an ugly blend, thanks to whatever it has been coming out of United States President Donald Trump’s mouth. Last Friday, Trump waged war against the NFL before he did against North Korea when he referred to football players kneeling during the playing of the national anthem before games […]

Coming off his best NBA season, All-Star shooting guard DeMar DeRozan is still among one of the most underrated powerhouse players of this league. DeRozan was ranked 36th in Sports Illustrated’s annual Top 100 NBA player rankings, finishing a spot after Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Khris Middleton, who missed the majority of the season and […]

The offseason means plenty of free time for NBA stars to do non-basketball related activities. Toronto Raptors swingman DeMar DeRozan checked one box this Saturday, as he led the USC Trojans football team out of the tunnel for a showdown with Pac-12 rival, the Stanford Cardinals, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. McKenna Keil of […]

With teams preparing for the 2017-18 NBA season, they are all chasing the defending champion Golden State Warriors. As the Warriors re-signed their core and improved their depth, there are interesting storylines in the Eastern Conference. Although numerous All-Stars took their talents to the Western Conference, the Toronto Raptors re-signed Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka […]

After over a month of whispers and rumors about where superstar point guard Kyrie Irving might end up, the Cleveland Cavaliers decided on a deal with the Boston Celtics. With Gordon Hayward and Al Horford as his new running mates, Irving will have an immediate opportunity to challenge LeBron James and the Cavaliers for the […]

DeMar DeRozan wants to be DeBest. The Toronto Raptors swingman isn’t taking the offseason lightly, as he is dead serious in leading Toronto into bringing an NBA championship to Canada. To that end, DeRozan is looking for ways to elevate his already impressive game, beginning with identifying some areas he thinks he could further improve […]