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The Toronto Raptors are struggling a bit to start this 2021-22 season after an exhausting and disappointing 2020-21 campaign. The Raptors won only 29 games last season while playing all their home games in Tampa. That was their first missed postseason since 2012-13. This season, Toronto has started with an 8-9 record and will have to […]

The Toronto Raptors earned a much needed win Friday night, but how did they do it? Obviously, Pascal Siakam’s 32 points and Gary Trent Jr.’s 23 points were a huge offensive factor. But Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet says that the bench sealed the win against the Sacramento Kings. Raptors beat reporter Josh Lewenberg tweeted […]

Kyle Rittenhouse was dismissed of all charges on Friday after killing two people and injuring another with an AR15 last year in the Kenosha, Wisconsin protests. Toronto Raptors star Fred VanVleet was of course asked about the situation and he gave a brutally honest take on how it all unfolded in the courtroom. Via Sportsnet’s […]

The Toronto Raptors’ slide has hit two, and all of a sudden they are back below .500. After a red-hot 13-3 start, Toronto went back and forth with the Portland Trail Blazers (who were on the second night of a back-to-back) throughout the game, each team hitting the other with a flurry of buckets to […]

There’s no sugarcoating it: this was the Toronto Raptors’ worst loss of the season thus far. On Saturday night, they were outhustled by the Detroit Pistons, and outplayed by themselves. Despite having numerous opportunities to close the deal late against Detroit even after being weighed down by an egregious defensive performance and putrid free-throw shooting […]

The Toronto Raptors scored a huge win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Thursday, 115-109, and it was thanks in large part to a huge performance by Raptors guard Fred VanVleet. The 27-year-old combo guard also hit a dagger trey with less than a minute remaining in the game and it prompted quite a celebration from […]

It was another oddball, but this time the Toronto Raptors came away with a victory regardless. On a night that saw Fred VanVleet carry the load for the vast majority of his minutes, Chris Boucher shake off a downcast start to the year, and OG Anunoby make some understated all-star plays, there was one moment […]

The Toronto Raptors pulled away from the Philadelphia 76ers late in the game to escape with a 115 – 109 win. Despite the home team’s late surge, the Nick Nurse-led team stood their ground thanks to huge threes from their starting backcourt of Fred VanVleet and Gary Trent Jr. After VanVleet’s dagger three from the […]

On the first night of a back-to-back, the Toronto Raptors played like it was the second. For the first time this season, they detoured from their gritty, we-work-harder-than-you-do identity, allowing the Boston Celtics to outplay them (and out-hustle them) in most every way. “It sucks, always, when that happens,” OG Anunoby told reporters post-game. “You […]

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet is being fueled by his individual career goals this season. The departure of Kyle Lowry meant that Fred VanVleet will have to take the lead role in the Raptors‘ backcourt. Fortunately for Toronto, the 27-year-old was up for the challenge. In fact, he even got bigger thing s running through […]

Toronto Raptors fans are surely happy that Pascal Siakam has returned from his shoulder injury. In his limited time against the Brooklyn Nets, Siakam put on a solid performance of 15 points, four rebounds, one assist, one steal, and two blocks. It’s the stat-stuffing performance Raptors fans are used to seeing from Siakam. But while […]

It was the prototypical rollercoaster game. The Toronto Raptors’ performance against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday afternoon had everything—high highs, low lows and some straight-up bizarre turns, particularly in the final frame. But the most important element of the game (Pascal Siakam’s return) thankfully landed in that first category, signaling the start of better things […]

Pascal Siakam made his 2021-22 season debut for the Toronto Raptors on Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets, and his teammate Fred VanVleet couldn’t be any happier. FVV also sent a stern message to Siakam’s doubters after the Cameroonian played well in his return from shoulder injury and eventual surgery. The 27-year-old recorded 15 points on […]

Toronto Raptors shooting guard Fred VanVleet showed his excitement at having his teammate Pascal Siakem back before their game vs the Brooklyn Nets Sunday. Raptors.com reporter Vivek Jacob captured VanVleet’s excitement on video in the tunnel prior to the game. Fred's so happy to have his Day 1 back 🥺pic.twitter.com/7rVwl3KPqp — Vivek Jacob (@vivekmjacob) November […]

The Toronto Raptors are experiencing team success much earlier than most expected this season, and there appears to be a reason; youth. Toronto struggled coming out of the gate, losing three of the first four games. Since then, the Raptors have won five straight games following their 109-100 victory over Washington Wednesday. A lot of […]

It was a night of old school meets new school, and the result for the Toronto Raptors was picturesque. On one side of things, it was probably the most complete game Fred VanVleet has ever played as he emulated the ghosts of Raptors legends past. On the other, it was a team comprised of mostly […]

Since Kyle Lowry joined the Miami Heat in the offseason, Fred VanVleet has truly become the main guy for the Toronto Raptors. Despite an unheralded lineup and playing without injured All-Star forward Pascal Siakam, VanVleet has led the Raptors to a 6-3 record, their latest victory notched on Wednesday night against the Washington Wizards. FVV […]

There are no two ways about it—this is completely out of my comfort zone. As a proud Libra, I am infamously a lukewarm take specialist. There is no topic which I cannot fall into a middling opinion on, and that’s largely because resorting to extremes rarely provides a coherent and useful portrait of the matter […]

The Toronto Raptors continued their hot streak on Monday as they beat the New York Knicks at MSG to collect a fourth-straight victory. Leading the way was OG Anunoby, who erupted for a team and career-high 36 points. His performance drew a simple yet powerful response from Fred VanVleet, who was very impressed with his […]

After squeaking by the Orlando Magic thanks in part to a heads up defensive play by Gary Trent Jr. at the buzzer Friday night, the Toronto Raptors found themselves in another tight one (after letting another late lead slip) against the Indiana Pacers on the second night of a back-to-back. This time, the heroics came […]

It wasn’t easy, but the Toronto Raptors survived Friday night against the Orlando Magic to eke out a 110-109 victory and regain a .500 record. For a game that would appear on the surface to not be particularly exciting, this one had plenty: a highly anticipated rookie-on-rookie matchup, another test against a team with size, […]

The Toronto Raptors have made a move regarding Pascal Siakam’s injury, hinting at added on-court work and, ultimately, a return. Siakam suffered a shoulder injury last May, requiring him to miss the remainder of the 2020-21 NBA season. Nevertheless, the Raptors missed the playoffs last season, failing to bag a slot among the lower seeds. […]

If there was ever a flicker of doubt Fred VanVleet would be the heir apparent to Kyle Lowry when it comes to leadership and tenacity, Wednesday night’s game should have extinguished it. For the first time in his career, VanVleet recorded a double-double with rebounds, grabbing a career-high 10 boards against the Indiana Pacers. He […]

The last time the Toronto Raptors won at home, in Scotiabank Arena, was on Feb. 23, 2020. That changed on Wednesday when they smacked the Indiana Pacers to the tune of 118-100, garnering masterful performances from Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby, and rookie Scottie Barnes, who continues to exceed expectations in all facets. “When we’re playing […]

When a player has fallen out of favour with Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse, he makes no concerted effort to hide it. Such is the case with Malachi Flynn, who was taken 29th overall in the 2020 NBA Draft and who showed some bright spots amid a dismal year in Tampa that saw the […]

DeMar DeRozan, Toronto Raptors killer. That’s a strange phrase to let rattle around one’s mind, but even stranger to witness in practice. And yet there it was on Monday night, with DeRozan returning to Scotiabank Arena for the first time as a member of the Chicago Bulls–drilling high-difficulty shot after high-difficulty shot down the stretch […]

Well, that was fun. After getting handled easily by the Washington Wizards on opening night, the Toronto Raptors bounced back against the Boston Celtics on Friday with a 115-83 victory that saw pretty much everything go their way. Here are three key takeaways from the game that are also simply things to keep an eye […]

The Toronto Raptors’ opening night wasn’t without its teachable moments against the Washington Wizards. Both off the floor and on it, Toronto’s homecoming debut was filled with excitement, disappointment, and a few things in between. What follows are some things we learned, gleaned from players, coaches, and jumbotrons. Nerves existed for “The Return” Whether a […]

It was the first game back after 600 days away. In some ways, that was enough. The Toronto Raptors were playing basketball in Scotiabank Arena, on Canadian soil, and they had a crowd of true blue fans roaring for them at every given opportunity. The game itself was less satisfying—the Raptors looked disjointed and altogether […]

The Toronto Raptors are coming into the 2021 – 22 season with minimal expectations surrounding them. They traded away franchise player Kyle Lowry, one of the clear signs of a team heading into a rebuild. Now, the Raptors are trying to build a team around integral members of their championship run and some interesting young […]

The Toronto Raptors are entering a new era. Gone are Kyle Lowry, DeMar DeRozan and Kawhi Leonard, leaving the remaining members of their championship core to step up into much bigger roles. Fred VanVleet could very well lead the team in scoring next season, and looks poised to do just that in their first month […]

When the Toronto Raptors dealt long-time All-Star Kyle Lowry to the Miami Heat, it felt like the Raptors lost more than they have gained. Such is the nature of trades that start a rebuild. However, it seems that Lowry’s departure may have helped one particular Raptor: Pascal Siakam. Fred VanVleet, Lowry’s former backcourt partner, explained […]

The Toronto Raptors are trying to bounce back from a season that saw them miss the playoffs for the first time since the 2012-13 NBA season. What’s the key to them getting back on track? Scottie Barnes flourishing in his rookie season. Toronto selected Barnes with the fourth overall pick in July’s NBA Draft. In […]

Trade rumors have swirled about teams having an interest in Pascal Siakam amid his potential departure from the Toronto Raptors. A report came out that few teams were interested in Siakam, including the Sacramento Kings, Golden State Warriors, and Los Angeles Clippers. However, Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet took to Twitter to respond to those […]

Did the Toronto Raptors just deny a blockbuster trade offer from the Philadelphia 76ers that would’ve sent Ben Simmons to Canada in exchange for a few starters? Obviously, it’s the offseason and the rumor mill is spinning like crazy so it’s best to take this in with a grain of salt. Apparently, according to a […]

Fred VanVleet has come a long way. He was not able to hear his name get called back in the 2016 NBA Draft, but everything turned out just fine for the diminutive guard. In fact, he’s now a one-time NBA champion, something that his batchmates like Ben Simmons of the Philadelphia 76ers, Brandon Ingram of […]

Seeing Blake Griffin flourish with the Brooklyn Nets might have driven the Detroit Pistons to slap themselves silly. They already had an All-Star in the bag yet they failed (or Griffin duped them) to make things work. Lucky for them, Jerami Grant came out of his shell and decided to be a franchise player. Grant […]

The Toronto Raptors, Fred VanVleet, and Pascal Siakam had a very disappointing season. They missed the playoffs with a record of 27-45. They made the playoffs just a season ago but took a step backward this season and will need to adjust the offseason to improve the roster. Just two seasons ago the Raptors were […]

Everybody knows Kyle Lowry will go down as the best Toronto Raptors member of all time, but the second one after him is up for debate–with DeMar DeRozan making a strong case. Heck, some could even argue it’s Kawhi Leonard after he led the franchise to its lone NBA title in 2019. However, Fred VanVleet […]