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When Masai Ujiri and the Toronto Raptors front office made the tough decision to part ways with DeMar DeRozan in favor of trading for Kawhi Leonard in 2018, they envisioned a path to competing for a championship. Well, Ujiri was right, as the Raptors went on to defeat the Golden State Warriors and win the […]

Heading into free agency, the Toronto Raptors found themselves in a unique position. After doing much of their roster-building shopping last season, trading for Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Kelly Olynyk, and Ochai Agbaji, the Raptors weren’t expected to be major players in the open market, but fans still wanted to see some positive steps forward […]

When the Toronto Raptors signed Immanuel Quickley to a five-year, $175 million contract, the price came in a bit higher than many anticipated at $35 million a year, and while the Raptors could have matched any deal in restricted free agency, there was concern about real interest from the San Antonio Spurs and Utah Jazz, […]

The Toronto Raptors have fully embraced the youth movement; they strengthened their commitment to their young core earlier in the offseason when they agreed to maximum contract extension with franchise cornerstone Scottie Barnes, the breakout star of last season whose All-Star campaign came to a screeching halt when he broke his hand. On Friday night, […]

Toronto Raptors guard Immanuel Quickley intends to sign a five-year, $175 million contract to remain with the team. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski first reported the news Friday morning. The Raptors acquired Quickley in the blockbuster trade that sent OG Anunoby to the New York Knicks ahead of last season’s trade deadline. The 25-year-old guard is a […]

With the 2023-24 NBA season officially over, it is now time for teams to evaluate their rosters and see what went wrong or diagnose how they can improve. With free agency approaching, teams will need to sign replacements for the players they are slated to lose and add upgrades to their weakest positions. Although some […]

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 […]

Athletes are always going to do well when they are playing for incentives. Players in the NFL, for instance, start blazing up when they are only a couple of yards, sacks, tackles, and touchdowns away from a clause in their contract. Coach Darko Rajakovic might be implementing the same thing with the Scottie Barnes-led Toronto […]

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 […]

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 […]

Since his shocking trade from the New York Knicks, Immanuel Quickley seems to have settled in just nicely in his new Toronto Raptors threads. Quickley was dealt to the Raptors alongside former Knicks teammate RJ Barrett in exchange for a package centered around OG Anunoby, and the former Kentucky Wildcat has looked great so far […]

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 […]

The Toronto Raptors and New York Knicks agreed to a shocking trade, with OG Anunoby going to New York as the headliner with Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn, and RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and a second-round pick going to Toronto. Immanuel Quickley addressed the media for the first time since the trade with the Raptors […]

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 […]

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, […]

The New York Knicks backcourt rotation has become crowded  The off-season acquisition of Donte DiVincenzo is the biggest reason for the logjam, which has stymied others including Immanuel Quickley and Quentin Grimes. Fortunately, the Knicks best player and point guard, Jalen Brunson, is mostly unaffected. He essentially plays all of his 35.6 minutes per game […]

Rumors are floating around that the New York Knicks have their sights set on Atlanta Hawks guard Dejounte Murray. Ian Begley of SNY described Murray as “an ideal trade target” for the Knicks, who are looking to make an upgrade to improve their chances of competing in the Eastern Conference. New York is having a […]

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 […]

Immanuel Quickley is set to become a restricted free agent in the offseason after failing to reach a contract extension prior to the 2023-24 campaign. With that said, the New York Knicks are willing to move him today, albeit for the right price. However, the contract issue isn’t the only reason why the Knicks are […]

Every team needs a spark plug. For the New York Knicks, that role is filled by Immanuel Quickley. Quickley comes off the bench and helps lead the team’s second unit. He is averaging a career-best 15 points, 2.9 rebounds, and 2.8 assists in just 24 minutes per game while connecting on 36.4% of three-point attempts […]

The New York Knicks picked up a 136-130 win over the Toronto Raptors on Monday, but there was some concern from fans regarding Immanuel Quickley’s knee inflammation as he did not participate in the game, and Tom Thibodeau opened up on how the team is approaching it. “It just cropped up, some knee soreness, we’ll […]

The New York Knicks have had a decent start to the 2023-24 campaign, although their 12-9 record currently only has them sitting in seventh place in the Eastern Conference. As always, there are an abundance of trade rumors swirling around the Knicks, and it looks like one guy who is drawing a lot of interest […]

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 […]

The New York Knicks are off to a good start to the 2023-24 NBA season, and head coach Tom Thibodeau appears to have his rotation locked and loaded. But despite the strong play and Thibodeau’s preference for leaning on his veterans, are there young players in New York who deserve more playing time moving forward? […]

Immanuel Quickley is one of the most popular players on the New York Knicks, but teams are reportedly monitoring whether or not he will become available on the trade market after the two sides failed to agree to an extension before the season, according to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype. “I think Quickley might be New […]

Recent NBA trade rumors have linked the Philadelphia 76ers to Zach LaVine as his days with the Chicago Bulls seemingly start to come to an end. The Sixers have positioned themselves nicely to be big players in the trade market but LaVine may not be the guy they try all that hard to get. The […]

To start the fourth quarter, it seemed as though the Miami Heat had their Friday night contest against the New York Knicks won. The Knicks struggled all night long to take care of the basketball, undoing much of their work on the offensive end, as they entered the fourth staring at a 16-point deficit. However, […]

Following their NBA Championship victory, the Denver Nuggets are off to a great start to their 2023-24 season. The Nuggets currently sit at the top of the Western Conference with a record of 9-2, including a record of 2-0 in the NBA In-Season Tournament. Right now the Nuggets are one of the most dominant teams […]

This 2023-24 NBA season for the San Antonio Spurs is all about Victor Wembanyama’s rookie campaign. Every Spurs game will highlight and showcase the spectacle of the French phenom. This team does not intend to compete. Though Wembanyama’s talent alone can somehow win them some games and potentially be in the mix for a play-in […]

When it comes to the New York Knicks, there’s no doubt they’ve had a slow start to the 2023-24 NBA season with star player Julius Randle being a part of that. However, teammate Immanuel Quickley is very confident in Randle’s abilities and believes he’s going to bounce back according to SNY’s Ian Begley. “I don’t […]