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Toronto Raptors shooting guard DeMar DeRozan has been playing at an insane pace the first four games of the season. Not only does he lead the NBA in scoring with a 36.3 points per game average — but he does so in 37 minutes per game, in a modern league where having superstars’ minutes monitored […]

Toronto Raptors swingman DeMar DeRozan has been on a tear to start the season. The seven-year pro out of USC has scored 32 or more points during all four starts in the young season, including a couple of 40-point gems against the Detroit Pistons and most recently the Washington Wizards. DeRozan is currently the NBA’s […]

DeMar DeRozan is playing with uncharacteristic aggression to start the season for the Toronto Raptors. After a 1-1 start to the season, the 6-foot-7 shooting guard kept his intensity from the first two games, dropping 33 points in a 105-102 win over the Denver Nuggets. The Compton native has made 12 or more field goals […]

Earvin “Magic” Johnson has not retained his minority ownership stake in the Los Angeles Lakers for a few years now. While he gave up his official part ownership in 2010, he was no longer carrying any official position with the team, but was still connected. The team awarded him an honorary VP position and title despite […]

Toronto Raptors shooting guard DeMar DeRozan did not hesitate in throwing down the hammer over Tristan Thompson during the fourth quarter of Friday night’s 94-91 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers. DeRozan was a man on a mission, driving the lane aggressively and taking off a few steps past the free-throw line, posterizing Thompson, who went along for […]

The Toronto Raptors got off to a good start of the season after their 109-91 win over the Detroit Pistons, but despite their winning ways over the last few seasons, nothing makes head coach Dwane Casey feel better than seeing how his team and city reflect on the rest of the league. After recent comments […]

DeMar DeRozan had an explosive season-opener against the Detroit Pistons, dropping 40 points in three quarters during Wednesday night’s 109-91 win. The Toronto Raptors swingman was especially aggressive after the break, scoring 21 of his 40 points in the third quarter — one short of his teammate Kyle Lowry‘s team record 22 in a period. […]

One of the most important things Kevin Durant picked up during his run with Team USA this summer is the role that team chemistry plays and how great actual friendships with fellow players can be. Namely, the relationship between the Toronto Raptors backcourt of Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan, who have slowly become the most […]

“I am Toronto” were the words of Toronto Raptors swingman DeMar DeRozan, who put all the offseason theories of potential landing cities to rest with a massive five-year, $139 million deal earlier in July. With rumors surrounding of potentially joining his hometown Los Angeles Lakers before he signed the extension, the Compton native was assertive […]

These NBA players just can’t seem to agree with sports writers. Sports Illustrated’s annual Top 100 players list has caused a semi-uproar from NBA players who feel like they have been disrespected by the list. As is typical with these kinds of complaints, no player is naming names of guys they should be ranked ahead […]

What’s the best follow up to a tiring workout? Some prefer getting rest at home while others are content with a good drink while relaxing on the couch. For Lou Williams, it’s being surprised by friends. However, this isn’t like any other surprises as the one, or two, that greeted Williams after hitting the gym […]

Team president Masai Ujiri of the Toronto Raptors signed a multi-year extension last week. Ujiri will only hold the responsibility of team president now, and has promoted assistant general manager Jeff Weltman to General Manager, and the organization’s cap guru Bobby Webster to assistant general manager. Ujiri will oversee basketball operations, but this is all […]

Bismack Biyombo may no longer be a member of the Toronto Raptors, but that doesn’t mean he’s not still pals with former teammaers Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan. Sunday is Biyombo’s birthday and he turned the young age of 24 years old. However, Lowry and DeRozan feel like he’s the old man of their friendship […]

Fresh off the closing ceremonies in Rio, Team USA wasted no time in showing off their newly acquired hardware on social media. Paul George was especially eager to show his gold medal and with good reason. After overcoming the awful injury he suffered two years ago in an intrasquad scrimmage with Team USA, he’s come […]

Team USA‘s performance at the Rio Olympics received plenty of mixed reviews. Regardless, the team, led by four-time Olympian Carmelo Anthony, got the job done once again. The United States left Brazil with an undefeated 8-0 record and a 96-66 win over Serbia to earn a third consecutive Olympic gold medal. So how well did […]

As expected, Team USA hasn’t lost a game so far in the Rio Olympics. But surprisingly, they have been served with a good scare, not once, but twice. The games against Australia and Serbia were eye openers to the rest of the competition. The United States can be defeated, and although it’s still a very […]

Toronto Raptors star and Olympian DeMar DeRozan turned 27 years old Sunday, and celebrated his birthday with his Team USA teammates, even in a round of practice. To no surprise the person just as excited as DeRozan was teammate and friend Kyle Lowry who (always showing appreciation for his friendship), couldn’t contain himself. Lowry decided to take a minute […]

DeMar DeRozan re-signed with the Toronto Raptors in free agency this summer, continuing his career with the only organization he’s known. His teammate Kyle Lowry, who is also playing alongside DeRozan for Team USA, has taken to social media to demonstrate his appreciation for the pair’s bond. It’s likely that Lowry and his team may […]

It’s now time for Team USA to work on some serious business as the Rio Olympics has begun. But when leading by a very huge margin in the second half, with no fear of dropping the game whatsoever, they kind of get the license to do extra-curricular stuff on the floor. Towards the end of […]

Members of the USA Basketball team arrived in Rio safely, but are already finding themselves in the news off the court. According to TMZ ,  DeAndre Jordan, DeMarcus Cousins, DeMar DeRozan, and three other players allegedly walked into a building called Termas Monte Carlo on Wednesday night. Termas Monte Carlo has been referred to as a high end brothel, […]

There hasn’t been much drama for Team USA as it has rolled through the competition, winning exhibition games by 40-plus points in preparation for the Rio Olympics. The only thing of interest has been the highlights. The play of the summer so far belongs to DeMar DeRozan, who nearly pulled off a 360-degree dunk over […]

DeMar DeRozan has been throwing down highlight dunk after highlight dunk throughout Team USA‘s exhibition schedule leading into the Rio Olympics. On Monday night against Nigeria, he did it again. Off a great dish from DeMarcus Cousins, DeRozan cut to the hoop and jumped for some extended hang-time. The bench was impressed by the Raptors […]

It was a rather underwhelming offensive show on Friday night in Chicago when Team USA defeated Venezuela in their exhibition match. Simply put, poor shooting plagued the home team. However, during the dying seconds of the game, Toronto Raptors swingman DeMar DeRozan felt that the crowd needed something to remember as they head back to […]

DeMar DeRozan‘s 360 dunk attempt brought as much excitement as possible to a play that was never completed. According to ESPN’s Marc Spears, Coach Mike Krzyzewski didn’t like it, and feels a change is in order, We had a little bit too much fun out there tonight. We have to tone that down a little bit. […]

Toronto Raptors guard Demar Derozan almost pulled off the dunk of the year on Tuesday night at Oracle Arena. Late in the fourth quarter, Derozan drove to the basket and surprisingly attempted a 360 dunk, while an opponent tried to block his shot at the rim. Derozan almost completed the dunk but was fouled in the process. Here […]

In a game almost too unfair to call competition, Team USA obliterated China 106-57 in an exhibition showdown in Oakland, California. DeMar DeRozan dazzled the crowd with a move so amazing that it earned cheers although the attempt was unsuccessful. With two minutes remaining in the fourth quarter, DeRozan drove baseline with a defender coming his […]

When DeMar DeRozan decided to re-sign for the Toronto Raptors on a lucrative new five-year deal, one of the first things he did was let his close friends and teammate Kyle Lowry know all about it. Two-time NBA All Star, Lowry was on a trip thousands of miles away from Toronto in Scotland, playing golf […]

Various free agents were linked to the Los Angeles Lakers throughout the 2015-16 season. When it came down to it, no big names traveled to Tinseltown, including DeMar DeRozan. DeRozan was perhaps the most likely free agent to become a Laker. As a Los Angeles native, the Raptors‘ guard had a little more incentive to […]

Team USA has kicked off its slate of exhibition games heading into the Rio Olympics, and basketball fans are getting excited for what this team can do. At a recent event where fans took photos with cardboard cutouts of the entire Team USA roster, one player made surprises appearances for the fans. Got 'em! Had […]

No one’s shying away from taking shots at Kevin Durant these days. Durant admitted that he knew there was going to be some criticism coming his way for making the move to the Golden State Warriors. It’s not going to end any time soon. Toronto Raptors star DeMar DeRozan is the latest to speak up, […]

DeMar DeRozan‘s hard work on the court during his time with the Raptors has certainly paid off. After successfully becoming a franchise leader and pushing the Raptors to their first Eastern Conference Finals, his presence is definitely valued and imperative to the Raptors’ core. “We are delighted that after seven seasons, DeMar wanted to remain […]

NBA owners passed out contracts with record number salaries in the first 24 hours of free agency. There have been so many mega deals that some might think they numbers were from a video game. According to Darren Rovell, more than $1.7 dollars worth of deals were agreed to on July 1 alone, with the […]

DeMar DeRozan has come to terms with the Toronto Raptors on a five-year deal worth an estimated $139 million dollars. This is one of the largest deals in NBA history, and it caught teammate Kyle Lowry‘s attention. Lowry couldn’t wait to congratulate DeRozan on his new deal, which apparently made him hungry. Lowry posted his […]

DeMar DeRozan long expressed his wanting to return to Toronto to play for the only team he’s played for in his seven-year NBA career in the Toronto Raptors. “My mindset has always been Toronto,” commented DeRozan. “I’ve always preached it. I was passionate about it when we were losing, when we were terrible. I said […]

It appears that DeMar DeRozan will eventually end up re-signing with the Toronto Raptors, but that won’t stop other franchises from trying to land the All-Star shooting guard. Unlike Kevin Durant, who is expected to meet with at least six teams, DeRozan has stated that he’ll only take a meeting with the Raptors, the organization […]

Two-time All-Star DeMar DeRozan has decided not to test his value in free agency this year. After leading the Toronto Raptors to the Eastern Conference championship for the first time in team history, the 26 year old shooting guard is confident he is on the right team for his athleticism. “My mindset has always been Toronto,” commented […]

After mulling his decision over the past couple of weeks, Damian Lillard has decided to decline his invitation to play in the Olympic games in Rio, due to plantar faciitis. According to The Vertical’s Woj, that decision opened a spot for another invitation which went to the Raptors guard Kyle Lowry who gladly accepted and will […]

On Monday afternoon, DeMar DeRozan made the very unsurprising move of opting out of his current contract with the Toronto Raptors to become a free agent, as reported by Chris Haynes of Cleveland.com. He technically had until June 15th to make his decision, but there really was no reason to delay it. With the salary […]

The Toronto Raptors are aware that they face a big offseason this summer. After concluding the 2015-16 season just two games shy of the 2016 NBA Finals, the Raptors are maybe a piece away from being an NBA Finals team next season. In order to do that, they will likely have to re-sign their two […]