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The 2019 NBA Draft was highlighted by two of the biggest and most entertaining prospects in recent memory. Those two players (Zion Williamson and Ja Morant) have had interesting careers to this point, but there was also a lot of talent to be found elsewhere in the 2019 draft class. Of course, draft classes never […]

The Toronto Raptors finished the 2023-2024 season with a 25-57 record under Coach Darko Rajakovic, a huge letdown for a franchise that has grown accustomed to competing for NBA Playoffs bids in recent years. The Raptors got a solid season from Scottie Barnes who averaged nearly 20 points per game while racking up over eight […]

Toronto Raptors (23-50) guard RJ Barrett has been out for nearly three weeks following the tragic death of his brother Nathan. The untimely tragedy interrupted another solid season for the Canadian veteran, as he’s second on the team with 19.5 points per game. However, it looks like Barrett will return to the court soon. The […]

It has been more than two weeks since the tragic passing of RJ Barrett’s younger brother Nathan, and the Toronto Raptors player is now ready to address the media. The pain on his face was visible as he tries to find the strength to move forward in life and on the court following this loss. […]

Tragedy struck the Raptors organization this week with the passing of RJ Barrett’s younger brother, Nathan. At this time, details of his death have not been disclosed, only that he passed away on Tuesday of this past week. The Raptors had a game on Friday against the Orlando Magic at home, and prior to tip-off, […]

Life is bigger than basketball. Often, action on the court overtakes all the other things outside of it. But, the ball will not always keep bouncing and players will need time to absorb what’s happening around them. RJ Barrett will have to take some time off to grieve the passing of his brother, Nathan Barrett. […]

The Toronto Raptors finally embraced a rebuild this season after they traded OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam and focused on building their franchise around Scottie Barnes. The Anunoby trade netted the Raptors a terrific two-man return of hometown kid RJ Barrett and speedy youngster Immanuel Quickley. They also acquired NBA champion Bruce Brown in the […]

Perhaps no one was more surprised by the trade that sent shooting guard RJ Barrett from the New York Knicks to the Toronto Raptors back in January than Barrett himself. Barrett recently opened up about his true feelings the moment he learned that he was going to pack his bags and leave the Big Apple […]

Recently, the New York Knicks generated shockwaves around the NBA when it was announced that they would be trading franchise stalwarts RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for a package centered around Toronto small forward OG Anunoby. Barrett never quite lived up to the lofty expectations imparted upon him by […]

It was a homecoming for Toronto Raptors stars RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley as they made their return to Madison Square Garden after a huge trade trade that sent OG Anunoby to the New York Knicks. While the Knicks would ruin the return of the former New York stars beating them 126-100, the fans gave […]

The New York Knicks’ victory over the Toronto Raptors was way more than just their latest win in the OG Anunoby era. It was an emotional night that welcomed RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley, who were traded in the Anunoby trade, back to New York. For Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn, it was a […]

The New York Knicks topped the Toronto Raptors 126-100 on Saturday night. But the most memorable portion of the evening didn’t have anything to do with the actual play on the court. The Knicks played a touching tribute to the recently departed RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley, who were both sent to the Raptors in […]

In late December of 2023, the New York Knicks completed a blockbuster deal with the Toronto Raptors, trading away RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley in exchange for OG Anunoby, Malachi Flynn, Precious Achiuwa, and a 2024 second-round draft pick. As the former Knicks players prepare to return to Madison Square Garden wearing Raptors jerseys, they […]

The Toronto Raptors are entering a brand-new era. After the Pascal Siakam trade, the team is officially in rebuild mode. Much of the hype around Toronto revolves around Scottie Barnes taking over as the face of the franchise. However, one player that the team acquired this season could also play into the team’s future: Canada’s […]

Reunions are always bittersweet, and that’s exactly what Saturday will be for the New York Knicks. Saturday’s matchup with the Toronto Raptors marks the first time the Knicks will face former franchise cornerstones RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley since they were involved in the trade that landed OG Anunoby in New York. And what makes […]

Throughout his tenure in the NBA, RJ Barrett has always played for the Big Apple…until December 30 that is. Barrett and his teammate Immanuel Quickley were suddenly shipped by the New York Knicks to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for OG Anunoby. While being traded for the first time in one’s career might be an […]

Recently, the New York Knicks traded away two important role players, Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett, to the Toronto Raptors in exchange for a package of players centered around OG Anunoby. Barrett has gotten off to a strong start to his Raptors tenure since his departure from the Knicks, including a recent 37-point performance in […]

Newly acquired forward RJ Barrett has gotten off to a strong start to his tenure with the Toronto Raptors. Barrett was traded along with former Knicks teammate Immanuel Quickley to the Raptors in exchange for a package centered around OG Anunoby, and the early returns on the former number three overall pick have been solid, […]

DeMar DeRozan looked poised to get another run at trying to be the league’s Most Valuable Player. The Chicago Bulls star was blazing in the season prior and carried some of that momentum into the new season at the time. Nothing better would have proved his status as one of the league’s stars than putting […]

The New York Knicks and the Toronto Raptors pulled off a year-ending blockbuster trade that saw OG Anunoby head to The Big Apple and RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley go north of the border. New York and Toronto fans were understandably excited about the deal. Knicks fans were thrilled to see Anunoby have a stellar […]

After a drawn out will they-won’t they trade dance with the Toronto Raptors, the New York Knicks finally pulled off a blockbuster deal for OG Anunoby — giving the team an elite perimeter defender and one of the best 3-and-D guys in the association. However, to acquire talent, one must relinquish talent. In acquiring Anunoby, […]

RJ Barrett is finally home. He got his debut out against the Cleveland Cavaliers and did not disappoint. The Toronto Raptors were able to efficiently use him and Immanuel Quickley despite the short amount of time that he spent outside of the New York Knicks system. All of these mixed with the warm reception of […]

Newly acquired RJ Barrett is happy to back in his hometown after being acquired by the Toronto Raptors in a trade with the New York Knicks. “I mean who doesn’t want to come home and play in front of family and friends and get a team that I’ve always loved so much back to where […]

RJ Barrett is getting a hero’s welcome from his hometown of Toronto, Canada after being traded to the Raptors over the weekend. And it means the world to him. “I mean who doesn’t want to come home and play in front of family and friends and get a team that I’ve always loved so much […]

New year, new me was for sure something the Toronto Raptors had in mind when they sent OG Anunoby to the New York Knicks for a package headlined by RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley. Although the biggest names in this trade will be Anunoby and Barrett, Quickley has the biggest upside of any players involved. […]

After years of criticism over a lack of moves, it finally happened. The New York Knicks completed a blockbuster(ish) trade, sending RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley to Toronto in exchange for OG Anunoby, with a few other pieces involved in the deal as well.  Knicks followers greeted the news with a lukewarm reception. But that’s […]

As the aftermath of the Toronto Raptors’ blockbuster trade with the New York Knicks dies down a little, it is time to take a closer look at what the organization is adding. Replacing a young two-way force like OG Anunoby is extremely difficult, hence why Masai Ujiri held onto him for so long. But the […]

NBA Trade Deadline moves are now coming in. RJ Barrett is coming home to Canada. The Toronto Raptors player was traded from the New York Knicks. It was alongside Immanuel Quickley in exchange for OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, and Malachi Flynn. This move hyped up fans because they have another hometown hero to root for […]

The first domino of NBA trade season has fallen with the Toronto Raptors and New York Knicks coming together to make a trade many had anticipated. OG Anunoby, who has long been a target of the Knicks as a two-way wing, is headed to New York in a blockbuster trade involving the likes of RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley. […]

The Golden State Warriors’ list of plausible difference-making additions at the trade deadline just got shorter. OG Anunoby is no longer a potential trade target for the Dubs, the Toronto Raptors rocking the NBA world by sending him to the New York Knicks on Saturday in exchange for Immanuel Quickly, RJ Barrett and a 2024 […]

The first domino of NBA trade season has fallen with the Toronto Raptors and New York Knicks coming together to make a trade many had anticipated. OG Anunoby, who has long been a target of the Knicks as a two-way wing, is heading to New York in a blockbuster trade involving the likes of RJ […]

The New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors are finalizing a trade that will send OG Anunoby to New York. Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints revealed the final details of the trade, via his X (formerly Twitter) account. “Full trade details: Raptors receive: Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, DET 2024 second-round pick (via NYK) Knicks receive: OG Anunoby, […]

After much speculation, the New York Knicks are indeed making a move. They are finalizing a trade for Toronto Raptors wing OG Anunoby in exchange for a package that centers around RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley, per ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Knicks will also receive former first-round picks Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn, while the […]

The New York Knicks, coming off a huge Christmas Day victory over the Milwaukee Bucks, had to face another difficult test on Wednesday night, facing an Oklahoma City Thunder team that has established itself as one of the best in the NBA in the 2023-24 season. In the end, Tom Thibodeau’s men fell short, with […]

Welp, so much for improvement. New York Knicks shooting guard RJ Barrett has returned to a familiar place — the realm of inconsistency. Shooting has been Barrett’s biggest drawback throughout his five seasons in the NBA. In particular, three-point shooting has been a major problem and something the Knicks badly need from him right now. […]

In the aftermath of Jalen Brunson’s extraordinary 50-point performance against the Phoenix Suns, it’s not just the historic feat that has Knicks fans buzzing—it’s the surprising revelation from RJ Barrett that adds an extra layer of intrigue to the night. “I think the crazy part about it was — he was hot, obviously, but it […]

The Giannis Antetokounmpo game ball fiasco with the Indiana Pacers recently stole headlines. So when New York Knicks star Jalen Brunson dropped 50 points against the Phoenix Suns on Friday, Julius Randle and RJ Barrett discussed securing the game ball for Brunson. “Everybody knows what happened with Giannis,” Barrett said, via Stefan Bondy of the […]

Teams around the NBA are always evolving and looking for ways to improve their championship outlook. Whether that means trading for a star player or going after numerous big-name free agents, we constantly see contending teams upgrading the talent on their roster. Just this past offseason, the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks both pulled off […]

Julius Randle looks like he’s finally recovered from that historically horrendous slump he had to begin the 2023-24 NBA season. That still doesn’t mean the New York Knicks shouldn’t trade him this season. Not if they want to be more competitive in the Eastern Conference. The Knicks are currently seventh in the East standings with […]