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Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoEvery known tattoo on Fred VanVleet's body

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 […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoVIDEO: Kyle Lowry video-bombs Fred VanVleet's interview, shows off his dance moves

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 […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoFred VanVleet is a carbon copy of his Raptors teammate, Kyle Lowry

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 · 5 years agoFred VanVleet provides important update on knee injury

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. […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoFred VanVleet, Raptors 'laughed' when people counted them out after Kawhi Leonard left

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 · 5 years agoREPORT: Fred VanVleet leaves scrimmage vs. Blazers with 'banged left knee'

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) […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoVideo: Fred VanVleet's daughter watching him on TV is the most adorable thing you'll see today

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 · 5 years agoFred VanVleet on how Raptors will trim down rotation — 'natural selection'

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 […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoToronto's first practice in bubble felt like "first day of school"

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 […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years ago3 superstar trades the Raptors can make this offseason

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 […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoFred VanVleet a potential target for New York

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 · 5 years agoRaptors' Fred VanVleet gets real honest about why players agreed to 2019-20 season restart

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 · 5 years agoVideo: Raptors' Fred VanVleet calls on system to change as George Floyd killing pushes people to 'boiling point'

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 · 5 years agoFred VanVleet believes Raptors have 'good chance' defending title

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 […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors success this season stems from remarkable player development

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. […]

Chicago Bulls · 5 years agoOne signing the Chicago Bulls need to make in free agency

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, […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors' Fred VanVleet worried coronavirus suspension will affect salaries in free agency

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 […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors' Marc Gasol and Fred VanVleet out vs. Jazz

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 […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoVIDEO: Raptors fan Drake pokes fun at Fred VanVleet's tan while on commentary

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 · 5 years agoRaptors' Fred VanVleet proud of Kyle Lowry's All-Star game performance

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 · 5 years agoFred VanVleet compares Raptors' situation to Cavs' after John Beilein resigns

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 […]

Milwaukee Bucks · 5 years agoGiannis Antetokounmpo hopes to emulate Fred VanVleet after birth of child

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 · 5 years agoRaptors' Kyle Lowry claims Fred VanVleet will be an All-Star one day

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 · 5 years agoVideo: Trae Young nutmegs Fred VanVleet, but misses deep 3-pointer after

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 · 5 years agoNick Nurse plans to 'shuffle' Raptors' starting lineup during 2nd half of season

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 […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoFred VanVleet scheduled to return to Raptors lineup vs. Timberwolves

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 · 5 years agoRaptors' Fred VanVleet could return to lineup this weekend

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 · 5 years agoRaptors' Fred VanVleet could be out 'a little while' with hamstring injury

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) […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoFred VanVleet to start for Raptors vs. Wizards after missing 5 games

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 […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoThe Toronto Raptors' future ironically has them in contention

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 […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRUMOR: Raptors want to re-sign Fred VanVleet, but doesn't want to compromise cap space for 2021 Giannis Antetokounmpo chase

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 […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoFred VanVleet out for Raptors vs. Bulls with knee injury

The Toronto Raptors will be without guard Fred VanVleet on Monday when they take on the Chicago Bulls in The Windy City. VanVleet is dealing with a right knee contusion, which he picked up during Saturday’s game against the Philadelphia 76ers. Fred VanVleet out vs. Bulls. — K.C. Johnson (@KCJHoop) December 9, 2019 The Raptors […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoFred VanVleet leaves Raptors' game vs. Sixers with knee injury

After playing just over 12 minutes in the Toronto Raptors’ Sunday matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers, Fred VanVleet would exit the game in the second quarter after suffering an apparent knee injury. In his 12 minutes, the Raptors combo guard scored two points, dished out two assists and grabbed one rebound. According to the team, […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors' Fred VanVleet defends James Harden's foul-drawing mastery with Rockets

Ahead of Thursday’s meeting with James Harden and the Houston Rockets, Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet was nothing but complimentary of the league’s leading scorer who has somewhat polarized many around basketball with his high-octane offense. “We’ve already pretty much played every defense you can think of or dream of, so it won’t be the […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoOne team believes Fred VanVleet could get $25-30 million annually on next contract

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet has been one of the biggest benefactors of Kawhi Leonard’s summer move to the Los Angeles Clippers. So much so, that there has been talk that the 25-year-old is in for a huge payday once he renews his soon-to-expire contract. According to an anonymous source, VanVleet could be looking at […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors' Fred VanVleet has hilarious explanation for why he hasn’t dunked yet

Fred VanVleet did it all but dunk on Sunday, racking up his fourth double-double of the season while leading the Toronto Raptors to a convincing 130-110 win over the Utah Jazz on Sunday, posting 21 points and 11 assists in the Raptors’ seventh straight win. VanVleet gave a pretty hilarious reason for not dunking: “Only […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors' Fred VanVleet believes full roster will be the true challenge for bench

Despite being shorthanded for the last several games, the Toronto Raptors have been able to manage thanks to their bench. But for Fred VanVleet, once the team becomes fully healthy, then the true challenge for the bench begins. “They have the talent and that is what we have been looking for,” VanVleet said of the […]

New York Knicks · 5 years agoRaptors' Fred VanVleet believes Knicks' RJ Barrett will be a 'good young player in the league'

Fred VanVleet of the Toronto Raptors got his first view of New York Knicks rookie RJ Barrett on Wednesday. From VanVleet’s perspective, the third overall pick of the 2019 NBA Draft has the capacity to be a ‘good young player in the league.’ The Knicks guard has all the tools to succeed but it’s really […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors' Fred VanVleet jokes that he plans on 'soaking up' some of Pascal Siakam's max money

Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam of the Toronto Raptors were two of the team’s best players in the 2019 NBA Playoffs, helping to lead the Raps to its first championship. While Kawhi Leonard was the team’s superstar and Finals MVP, Siakam has taken yet another leap in 2019-20 and was rewarded early in the season […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors' Fred VanVleet signs deal with AND-1

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet signed a shoe endorsement deal with AND1 this week, per ESPN’s Nick DePaula. Raptors guard @FredVanVleet has signed a shoe deal with AND1 to become the current face of the brand. He’s been playing in the new Attack 2.0 model while averaging 17 points & 7.6 assists per game. pic.twitter.com/c6mHngg6CW […]

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