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Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse, who is entering his second year as the team’s head coach, has big plans for incoming OG Anunoby this 2019-20 season. Nurse wants Anunoby to be the team’s primary defender, and he believes the 22-year-old forward has the tools to do it. Nurse praised Anunoby's camp, said he's looked […]

When the Toronto Raptors prepared for the 2019 NBA Playoffs, their intentions were pure. They wanted a healthy roster, and their load management tactic for Kawhi Leonard appeared to pay off. But then news of OG Anunoby undergoing an emergency appendectomy put a hole into their plans for a healthy team. The expectations for Anunoby […]

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby was one of the unsung heroes of his team’s historic championship run last season. Averaging 7.0 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 0.7 steals, while also connecting on 1.0 three-pointers per contest on a 33.2-percent clip, the 6-foot-8 wingman’s production was not exactly of the standout variety. Nonetheless, Anunoby was a steady […]

From Nick Nurse’s point of view, Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby is in the ‘best condition he’s been in.’ After their second preseason game, Nurse shared his observations on the 22-year-old forward who’s now in his third year in the league. According to Nurse, Anunoby is healthier than ever. “He’s not only healthy, but he’s […]

The Toronto Raptors have picked up OG Anunoby’s fourth-year option, the team announced Friday. Anunoby’s deal for the 2020-21 season is worth $3.87 million, which boosts Toronto’s total guaranteed contracts to $23.3 million, according to ESPN Insider Bobby Marks. The organization is hoping Anunoby can have the same type of breakout season Most Improved Player Pascal […]

The Toronto Raptors may have won the 2019 NBA championship, but they don’t even resemble title contenders heading into the 2019-20 campaign. Sure, a lot of the pieces from their championship squad still remain. Kyle Lowry, Serge Ibaka and Marc Gasol are still on board, and, of course, there is Pascal Siakam, who emerged as […]

Toronto Raptors small forward OG Anunoby is bracing himself to fill the void left by Kawhi Leonard. Leonard, who was unarguably Toronto’s most important player in their title run last season, left the Raptors in free agency. The two-time Finals MVP opted to go home and pair up with Paul George with the Los Angeles […]

The Toronto Raptors just won their first NBA championship, but after a summer in which they lost Kawhi Leonard, expectations for the Raptors have been tempered heading into the 2019-20 campaign. Of course, that is not going to stop their players from being confident. As a matter of fact, OG Anunoby thinks Toronto will win […]

Toronto Raptors wing OG Anunoby did not play at all in the team’s run to an NBA championship last season as the result of an emergency appendectomy he underwent in April. Considered one of the best defensive players on the Raptors’ roster, Anunoby is expected to play a rather key role heading into the 2019-20 […]

Toronto Raptors wingman OG Anunoby missed the entirety of the team’s run to the first NBA title in franchise history. After playing in 67 regular season games, Anunoby was forced out of the playoffs with an appendectomy. But now that Kawhi Leonard has left town, the Raptors will need added production from the forward spot. […]

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse has told guard OG Anunoby several times that his tough 2018-19 season was out of his control. Anunoby played in 67 games during the regular season, but missed the entire 2019 playoffs as a result of undergoing an emergency appendectomy. Via Blake Murphy of The Athletic: “I’ve had several […]

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby is unlikely to play in the 2019 NBA Summer League. According to Eric Koreen of The Athletic, Nick Nurse confirmed that there is a slim chance for Anunoby’s stint in the summer league. Nurse, who became the most recent rookie coach to win a championship, feels that Anunoby is “past […]

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby failed to play in the 2019 NBA Playoffs, but head coach Nick Nurse remains high on the former Indiana standout. Nurse, who recently led the Raptors to their first-ever NBA championship, said that Anunoby will get his chance next season. He believes that the young forward has a bright future […]

Despite rumors that he might be active, Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby did not play in the Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. Just ahead of Game 2 on Sunday night, Raptors head coach Nick Nurse said that he was unsure whether Anunoby would play despite being labeled as active […]

The Toronto Raptors are getting some positive news ahead of Game 2 of their NBA Finals series against the Golden State Warriors. Forward OG Anunoby has been activated and listed as “probable” for Game 2 in the latest NBA Injury Report. This development goes in line with Nick Nurse’s comment ahead of the NBA Finals, […]

The Toronto Raptors and the Golden State Warriors will begin their Finals duel on Thursday night at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, and the Raptors may get a boost to their supporting cast but they will have to wait a bit longer as OG Anunoby was ruled out for Game 1. Previous reports revealed that […]

The Toronto Raptors are set to take on the Golden State Warriors in the 2019 NBA Finals and many are expecting this to be an entertaining series. While the Warriors are being viewed as the favorite to take him another title, Kawhi Leonard may have something to say about it. Leonard has been the most […]

OG Anunoby has had two promising seasons with the Toronto Raptors, but the 21-year-old has been noticeably absent for his team’s run through the Eastern Conference. Ahead of his team’s first NBA Finals appearance in franchise history, Anunoby answered questions on the emergency appendectomy that he had the day before the Playoffs began. Notably, for […]

Toronto Raptors wing OG Anunoby has been upgraded to questionable for Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Anunoby is yet to play in this postseason as a result of an emergency appendectomy. He recently said that he hopes to be back at some point in the […]

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby has been sidelined since mid-April, when he underwent an emergency appendectomy. He hasn’t been cleared for full practice yet, but he has been taking some light contact in some drills. And though he’s still without an official timeline, the former Indiana Hoosier is hoping to make an appearance at some […]

Toronto Raptors wing OG Anunoby has missed the entire postseason as a result of undergoing an emergency appendectomy, but according to Blake Murphy of The Athletic, Anunoby is about 10 days away from playing. Murphy notes that Anunoby is healed but “not quite 100 percent.” He also states that Anunoby is taking contact. Given that […]

The Toronto Raptors had plenty of reasons to celebrate after the team defeated the Milwaukee Bucks on Saturday night to advance to their first NBA Finals in franchise history. And as the Raptors prepare to face the defending champions, the Golden State Warriors, they may be getting yet another lift to their bench unit. According […]

The New Orleans Pelicans were the biggest winners of the 2019 NBA Draft Lottery when they surprisingly won the first pick despite only having a six percent chance. Pelicans General Manager David Griffin is expected to select Zion Williamson from Duke University to the chagrin of the Phoenix Suns, New York Knicks, and Cleveland Cavaliers. […]

Even as shifting Kawhi Leonard onto Giannis Antetokounmpo has made a huge difference in the Eastern Conference Finals, the Toronto Raptors would no doubt prefer if they had another viable defender of the league’s MVP frontrunner available. Unfortunately for Nick Nurse’s team, though, O.G. Anunoby likely won’t be healthy enough to return to the floor […]

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby is on the path to recovery, but it sounds like he won’t be available to face the Bucks in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals. Anunoby has been sidelined since mid-April after undergoing an emergency appendectomy. There was some hope within the Raptors organization that he might be able […]

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby underwent an emergency appendectomy earlier this month. His official status is “out indefinitely,” and it sounds like he won’t be returning any time soon. Raptors beat reporter Blake Murphy of The Athletic spoke with Raptors head coach Nick Nurse about Anunoby’s status on Tuesday morning. Not surprisingly, Nurse feels that the […]

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby is progressing in his recovery from an appendectomy and was in good spirits at the team’s practice facility on Monday, according to head coach Nick Nurse. Unfortunately, there’s still no timetable for Anunoby’s return to the court: OG Anunoby is progressing in recovery from his appendectomy. He was at the […]

If the Toronto Raptors want to make it to the Eastern Conference Finals, they may have to do so without one of their best defensive players. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Raptors forward OG Anunoby may miss the first two rounds of the playoffs as a result of acute appendicitis. Anunoby underwent an emergency […]

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby was diagnosed with acute appendicitis and had to undergo an emergency appendectomy, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. The young wing is expected to be sidelined for at least two weeks, likely causing him to miss beyond the first-round of playoff action. The Raptors were already down one lengthy […]

Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby has played an integral role in the team’s success in the 2018-19 NBA season. It appears there is no shortage of motivation fueling him to live out his NBA dreams. Anunoby has shown plenty of promise early in his career. He pinpointed what it is exactly that inspires him to […]

The Toronto Raptors announced that they will be sitting out two of their best players as they begin their three-game home stand against the Phoenix Suns later tonight. No Lowry or Kawhi tonight. Load management. Or Anunoby. For Raptors — Ryan Wolstat (@WolstatSun) January 17, 2019 Both Kyle Lowry and Kawhi Leonard aren’t dealing with […]

The Indiana Pacers were involved in another controversial ending to a game, and this one also didn’t go their way. With just seconds remaining in their game against the Toronto Raptors and the Pacers trailing by three, 99-96, Indiana got the ball to forward Bojan Bogdanovic for what would’ve been a game-tying three-pointer. As Bogdanovic went […]

OG Anunoby is one of the exciting young players the Toronto Raptors have in their arsenal. On Wednesday, Raptors team president Masai Ujiri was asked about the standout play from Pascal Siakam, but Ujiri used the moment to mention Anunoby who is dealing with the recent death of his father. Raptors president Masai Ujiri was […]

A few weeks ago, Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard pulled off an incredible no-look steal against the Minnesota Timberwolves. Wednesday night, Raptors teammate OG Anunoby executed a similar move against the Sacramento Kings: https://twitter.com/TheRenderNBA/status/1060388334244118528 Anunoby’s sneaky theft was part of a stellar overall game for the 21-year-old forward. He recorded 11 points, seven rebounds and […]

Toronto Raptors have decided to exercise their option on 2016 and 2017 first round picks, OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam. To no surprise, the Raptors have exercised OG Anunoby's 3rd-year option and Pascal Siakam's 4th-year option. Both no-brainers. — Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) October 31, 2018 Forward OG Anunoby started a majority of the games last […]

The Toronto Raptors are expected to have Delon Wright and OG Anunoby back in action when they visit the Milwaukee Bucks this Monday. Both players missed the Raptors’ match with the Dallas Mavericks last Friday. Delon Wright has been dealing with a left adductor strain and has only played in one game this season — […]

The Toronto Raptors will again field a depleted lineup in tonight’s game against the Dallas Mavericks. Delon Wright (groin strain) and OG Anunoby (personal) are officially out for the game, while Fred VanVleet (toe sprain) is still questionable. Toronto Sun’s Ryan Wolstat tweeted out this development from the Raptors camp. Raptors say Wright and Anunoby […]

OG Anunoby is one of the most exciting young players in the NBA and the Toronto Raptors are excited to watch his continued development. The long, athletic forward is a versatile defender that is perfect for the switch-happy playstyle in the league today. But Raptors fans will have to wait for their first preseason look […]

As another season is set to unfold, the Minnesota Timberwolves find themselves in a precarious position that could undermine their championship aspirations. Superstar shooting guard Jimmy Butler, whom the team acquired via trade in 2017, recently declined a max contract extension that would pay him $110-million over four years. Reported rifts with several young teammates suggested […]