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Practice? We talkin’ ‘bout practice? Well, Pascal Siakam and the Toronto Raptors certainly are, with the team putting in more work at the OVO Athletic Centre this season than is typical for most NBA teams. Often, rest days wind up taking the place of practices due to the arduous nature of the league schedule, but […]

Toronto Raptors star Pascal Siakam had quite the day on Sunday against the Washington Wizards as he led the way with 31 points in a big win. It was one of his best performances of the season thus far since returning from shoulder surgery and he had a rather hilarious reason for why he was […]

Playing games at Scotiabank Arena has not provided the Toronto Raptors with the relief they had hoped it would. After falling to the Memphis Grizzlies Tuesday night, the Raptors are now 2-8 on their home turf (and 3-10 over their last 13 contests). That game was supposed to signal the start of a turnaround for […]

The Toronto Raptors couldn’t overcome a severely depleted roster and dropped their second game in a row after losing to the Boston Celtics on Sunday. There were some spirited runs, including a breathtaking third quarter stretch that saw Scottie Barnes morph into the 6’9” version of Stephen Curry, raining three-pointers from a variety of areas […]

The Toronto Raptors are now through about a quarter of their 2021-22 season, a significant chunk of which has been spent away from Scotiabank Arena. In fact, they’ve played 12 of their 20 total games on the road, where they’ve achieved a 7-5 record. Most of those games came within the last two weeks, with […]

After going 2-0 to start the season series against the Indiana Pacers, the Toronto Raptors couldn’t find a way to remain undefeated. At the end of a long six-game road trip, with multiple rotation players missing from the lineup and more injuries accruing during the contest, Toronto just couldn’t muster a consistently high level of […]

In what may have been the most fun game of the Toronto Raptors’ season to date, they managed to oust the pesky Memphis Grizzlies thanks to a number of thrilling performances. Toronto is now just one game away (Friday against the Indiana Pacers) from completing its 13-day, six-game road trip, its longest journey of the […]

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’ Pascal Siakam has been having a challenging time since he came back from his season-ending injury and subsequent surgery last year. The All-Star forward has been facing pressure and adversity from all sides—but mostly from himself—as he tries to make a strong comeback this season. So far into the season, Siakam has […]

Perhaps the Toronto Raptors should only play the second nights of back-to-backs—it seems to work out better for them. That was, at least, certainly the case against the Sacramento Kings on Friday night, whom the Raptors smacked around to the tune of a 19-point victory that was truly much more devastating than that, when considering […]

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam missed the start of the 2021-22 NBA season due to his recovery from shoulder surgery this offseason. Spicy P has since made his return on the floor. Unfortunately, his return has not translated into wins. In fact, Toronto has lost every game Siakam has appeared in this season. The Raptors […]

Now that the Trail Blazers are currently sitting at ninth place in the Western Conference with Damian Lillard having a slow start to the 2021-22 NBA season, it’s safe to say that things haven’t exactly gone as planned for Rip City. As Lillard has started to get his groove back and lead the Blazers back […]

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 […]

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 All-Star center Pascal Siakam has opened up about how his return from a major injury played out. After almost six months, Raptors star Pascal Siakam finally played his first game of the season against the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday. Siakam, who underwent first surgery of his career to repair a torn labrum in […]

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 […]

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam is set to return from his shoulder injury, and the rest of the league better be ready. The Raptors are thriving under head coach Nick Nurse, thanks in large part to the productions of Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby and their prized rookie from the 2021 NBA Draft, Scottie Barnes. With […]

Toronto Raptors star Pascal Siakam has yet to play in 2021/22 as he continues to recover from shoulder surgery, but it appears he is ahead of schedule in his rehab. Per Sportsnet’s Michael Grange, Siakam could make his season debut as early as Sunday against the Brooklyn Nets: Some positive Raptors news: Pascal Siakam’s return […]

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 have received a huge boost after it was revealed that former All-Star forward Pascal Siakam is nearing his return. After undergoing surgery on his left shoulder last June, it appears that Siakam is now very close to a full recovery as he looks to re-join his team at the soonest possible time. […]

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. […]

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 […]

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 […]

In the 2019-20 season, the Toronto Raptors still finished second in the Eastern Conference despite the departure of superstar Kawhi Leonard. The following season, Toronto played all their games away from their home floor because of the COVID restrictions mandated in Canada. The Raptors dropped all the way down as they did not even contend […]

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 […]

When the Toronto Raptors drafted Scottie Barnes fourth overall in the recent NBA draft, a lot of Raps fans were confused. “Wait, don’t we have Pascal Siakam? Aren’t the two basically just the same players?” Indeed, a lot of fans and draft insiders were pegging the Raptors to take Jalen Suggs with the fourth pick. […]

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 […]

A lot has definitely changed in the NBA since Klay Thompson last played a game. Kyle Lowry is has taken his talents to the Miami Heat, Russell Westbrook has gone home to the Los Angeles Lakers, and so much more. The same train of thought also applies to the hobby and how some guys are […]

The Charlotte Hornets are hyped up for the start of the NBA season. After seeing the clean flicks of the new squad, Hornets fans should feel the same way. Media Day in Buzz City is the most wonderful time of the year! New season coming 🔜#AllFly pic.twitter.com/hJs7PJWl61 — Charlotte Hornets (@hornets) September 27, 2021 On […]

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 Atlanta Hawks surprised the NBA last season with their run to the Eastern Conference Finals. They have been going through a rebuild for the last few years. After their all-around squad in 2015, where they had four All-Stars, they have not had much success in the regular season or in the playoffs. However, with […]

Pascal Siakam averaged 21.4 points per game for the Toronto Raptors a year ago across 56 games. A shoulder injury and then surgery cut his season short and the injury will drag into this season as well. On Monday, there appeared to be an updated timeline on Siakam’s return to the floor for the Raptors. […]

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 […]

Toronto Raptors star Pascal Siakam is a very positive person. As he stated multiple times in various interviews, he is always cheerful and ready to have a great time. However, during an interview with the New York Times, he opened up about more negative things. He concentrated on two things – the racism he faces […]

After a very poor season, the Toronto Raptors entered a summer of uncertainty that ended with them losing veteran point guard Kyle Lowry and replacing him with Goran Dragic. While it seems like it is now time for Pascal Siakam to step up and lead, that did not stop the media to report some trade […]