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Toronto Raptors teammates Fred VanVleet and Norman Powell have had conversations about boycotting games due to the social injustice that continues to take place around the United States. Simply put, VanVleet and Powell feel that the Black Lives Matter message is not being received well enough. Norm Powell and Fred VanVleet have both said that […]

Fred VanVleet had a quiet evening on Sunday as the Toronto Raptors blew out the Brooklyn Nets to complete a clean sweep in their first-round playoffs matchup. This is not the typical performance we’ve grown accustomed to from VanVleet, who himself has been excellent for the defending champs all season long. So much so, that […]

Toronto Raptors bench boss Nick Nurse was just named NBA Coach of the Year for the 2019-20 NBA season after leading his team to the second-best record (53-19) in the East. However, it seems he still can’t get some love from Fred VanVleet. Nurse was hilariously left hanging by VanVleet as he made his way […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet made a 52-foot shot as time expired in the first half of Friday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets. Per ESPN Stats & Info, VanVleet’s shot is the longest made field goal by any player in a playoff game since New Orleans Pelicans veteran Darius Miller made a 72-footer on […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason, and league executives believe the four-year, $85 million deal Malcolm Brogdon got from the Indiana Pacers last summer will set the market for VanVleet, per Brian Windhorst of ESPN. VanVleet is expected to get a huge payday this offseason. It would make […]

When Kawhi Leonard joined the Los Angeles Clippers before the start of this season, the Toronto Raptors needed others to step up in his absence. Ultimately, Leonard’s decision left Kyle Lowry and Pascal Siakam as the front men of the Raptors. These two All-Stars have received plenty of help, though, including from NBA Finals hero […]

Fred VanVleet put up 30 points and 11 assists, and the Toronto Raptors beat the Brooklyn Nets on Monday to take a 1-0 lead in their best-of-seven first-round series. The Raptors open up their title defense taking Game 1 of the series against the Nets. 👀🏆@FredVanVleet: 30 PTS, 11 ASTS@pskills43: 18 PTS, 11 REBS pic.twitter.com/RddmERXp89 […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet showed no mercy against Orlando Magic youngster Markelle Fultz on Wednesday at Disney World. VanVleet was pushing the ball coast to coast and appeared to be stopping his dribble to call out a play. But the Raptors guard decided on a split second to drive past Fultz with a […]

By the looks of it, Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet has one powerful tattoo on his left shoulder. VanVleet’s shoulder tattoo is of a ladder going up to heaven, an extended hand, a dove for peace, and the phrase “always missed never forgotten.” It’s assumed that VanVleet is honoring a deceased family member. https://www.instagram.com/p/B4k1TBdH1_n/?utm_source=ig_embed […]

After leading the Toronto Raptors to a convincing victory over the Los Angeles Lakers, Kyle Lowry made sure to leave his mark by video-bombing teammate Fred VanVleet during his post-game interview. The six-time All-Star also showcased his awesome dance moves in the process. WYD, @Klow7 😂 pic.twitter.com/ZwLKU1FkCy — Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) August 2, 2020 Kyle […]

The defending NBA-champion Toronto Raptors are back where they were last season: the second seed in the Eastern Conference, contending for a championship. Furthermore, they’re doing so after losing superstar Kawhi Leonard to free agency. They’re in this situation thanks to a combination of veteran reliability and young players on the rise. One of those […]

Toronto Raptors fans need not to worry about Fred VanVleet. After colliding knees with Portland Trail Blazers guard Anfernee Simons in their scrimmage on Sunday, VanVleet gave a positive update on his injury. FVV had to leave the game, but the Raptors guard didn’t seem to be hampered by the knee injury during Monday’s practice. […]

Despite the departure of  Kawhi Leonard in free agency, Fred VanVleet and the Toronto Raptors racked up the second-best record in the Eastern Conference before the 2019-20 season was suspended in March due to COVID-19. Prior to the start of the 2019-20 campaign, most NBA pundits picked the Raptors to be a middle-of-the-pack team in […]

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet was forced to leave the team’s Sunday evening scrimmage against the Portland Trail Blazers due to a left knee injury. The Raptors reported VanVleet left with a “banged” left knee and would not return to the contest. Update: Fred VanVleet, banged left knee, will not return. — Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) […]

If you’re in need of a pick-me-up today, we’ve certainly got the thing for you. If this clip of Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet’s daughter doesn’t make you smile … you can probably try and look elsewhere. Anyway, VanVleet’s young daughter, Sanaa, had the most adorable reaction upon seeing her dad on the television. Here’s […]

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet believes that the natural order of things will soon fix the team’s current player rotation dilemma. After getting devastated by the injury bug all year, the defending champs had to bring in a surplus of talent to keep themselves competitive in the much-improved Eastern Conference. While the hiatus allowed Raps players […]

The Toronto Raptors’ preparation for the upcoming season restart is now in full swing, with the team now inside the Disney World bubble. The Raptors recently held their first official practice inside the isolated venue, and according to guard Fred VanVleet, they all kind of felt like schoolboys again. VanVleet shared how their first experience […]

The Toronto Raptors have emerged as arguably the biggest surprise package of the 2019-20 season. Despite being the defending champs, not many expected them to be this good this term, especially considering the fact that they lost their best player, reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, over the summer. Nevertheless, the Raptors are comfortably sitting at […]

The New York Knicks are projected to have upwards of $50 million in cap space when the NBA offseason commences, and Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet could be a potential recipient of that money. In a conversation on The Athletic, former league executive and stats wizard John Hollinger says that he’s heard VanVleet’s name connected […]

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet revealed the inner struggles of the decision-making to go ahead with the restart of the 2019-20 NBA season — one that was contested by a few players. The Raptors point guard admitted there was some pause about the optics of playing amid the civil unrest caused by racism and police […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet says people are tired of racism, and he believes the tragic death of George Floyd has pushed people to a “boiling point.” Floyd was killed in Minnesota by a police officer, who has since been charged with third-degree murder. All across America, there are protests going on. VanVleet says […]

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet wants to resume the season, not just because he wants to play again but also due to his belief that his team has a “good chance” at defending the title. VanVleet spoke with Rachel Nichol’s on ESPN’s The Jump where they shared their thoughts on the potential resumption of the […]

The Toronto Raptors are 46-18 this season, which is good for the two seed in the Eastern Conference. Last season they were 46-18 through 64 games, which was also good for the two seed in the Eastern Conference. The 2018-19 Raptors had one of the best players in the NBA on their roster: Kawhi Leonard. […]

The Chicago Bulls have a history of striking out in free agency with big names and overpaying for guys as consolations prizes. In the summer of 2010, the Bulls went after LeBron James, Dwyane Wade and Chris Bosh, only to end up with Carlos Boozer. In 2014, Chicago thought they were getting Carmelo Anthony. However, […]

Like many NBA players, Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet is worried about the ramifications of this sudden halt in sports. Players, executives, and owners have had to make concessions to deal with the coronavirus pandemic, but there’s another hit to come for those free agents looking to cash in on huge deals in 2020. VanVleet […]

The Toronto Raptors will be short-handed for their matchup with the Utah Jazz on Monday. Both Fred VanVleet and Marc Gasol will both sit out. Injury management on the second leg of a back-to-back is being cited as a factor in the decision—at least for Gasol—according to Raptors reporter Blake Murphy of the Athletic. VanVleet […]

If branding guru and new New York Knicks marketeer Steve Stoute is the Drake of the New York Knicks, does that make Drake the Steve Stoute of the Toronto Raptors? Regardless, the rapper and actor went on air with TSN on Friday night in the Raptors’ matchup with the Phoenix Suns. Funny enough, Drake teased […]

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry participated in his sixth-consecutive All-Star game this past weekend. As a member of Team Giannis, Lowry filled up the stat sheet in 28 minutes of play and posted 13 points, eight assists and five rebounds. However, no one was more impressed with Lowry’s All-Star game performance than his backcourt mate […]

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet understands how good he and his teammates have things with Nick Nurse as their head coach and the front office above him. VanVleet said this when he was asked about the John Beilein situation with the Cleveland Cavaliers and whether it makes him even more appreciative of what the Raptors […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo was a notable absentee on Monday night when the Milwaukee Bucks took on the Sacramento Kings. The reigning Most Valuable Player winner missed his team’s 123-111 victory in order to attend to the birth of his first child. At this point, Antetokounmpo knows very little about fatherhood, but the Bucks superstar hopes to […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry believes his teammate Fred VanVleet will be also be named an All-Star in the near future. Shortly after being chosen as a reserve for the Eastern Conference All-Star team for the sixth straight season, Lowry bared his belief about the 25-year-old combo guard’s chances. Per Ryan Wolstat of the […]

Atlanta Hawks point guard Trae Young almost had the play of the season on Monday at the expense of Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet. Young put the ball through VanVleet’s legs, but wasn’t able to finish off the play by making the shot. Still, it was a cool play by Young: The building would've erupted […]

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse has plans of shuffling his team’s starting lineup here and there during the second half of this season, according to Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun. With Fred VanVleet back healthy, Nurse is currently sticking with the dual point guard lineup featuring VanVleet and Kyle Lowry. Serge Ibaka had […]

Reigning NBA champions Toronto Raptors can expect Fred VanVleet back on the hardwood this weekend in their Saturday matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Mike Ganter of the Toronto Sun. VanVleet scheduled to return to the lineup Saturday in Minnesota. — Mike Ganter (@Mike_Ganter) January 17, 2020 The 25-year-old Wichita State product, in his […]

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse says point guard Fred VanVleet could return to the lineup this weekend. VanVleet is dealing with a hamstring injury and jammed finger: Nick Nurse RE: Fred VanVleet: says he has been checked and he is healthy. Says RE: FVV's return to the line up: "…probably one of the games […]

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse says point guard Fred VanVleet could be out “a little while” with his hamstring injury. VanVleet is also dealing with a jammed finger: Sounds like VanVleet's hamstring injury is more serious than just a 1-game, day-to-day thing. Nurse indicates it could be "a little while". — Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) […]

Fred VanVleet will start for the Toronto Raptors on Friday against the Washington Wizards after missing the previous five games. VanVleet has recovered from a knee injury which he suffered on Dec. 8 versus the Philadelphia 76ers: VanVleet is back and starting. McCaw will start too — (((Eric Koreen))) (@ekoreen) December 20, 2019 The Raptors […]

With Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green leaving in free agency, with a bunch of young players taking on larger roles in their rotation, the defending NBA-champion Toronto Raptors were generally viewed as a team that would sneak into the Eastern Conference playoffs but do little more this season. Well, something funny happened: their youngsters grew […]

The Toronto Raptors are interested in re-signing point guard Fred VanVleet, but don’t want to compromise the cap space they’re hoping to free up to make a run at Giannis Antetokounmpo in 2021, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski (via RealGM). “I think for Toronto, they look at this season and then they look at the […]