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Toronto RaptorsDeMar DeRozan officially says goodbye to Toronto after Raptors trade

When Kawhi Leonard and DeMar DeRozan were traded for each other earlier this week, it shocked a lot of people but the most surprised person was probably DeRozan. DeRozan gave everything he had to the city of Toronto and to the Raptors for nine years and it seemed like it was where he wanted to spend […]

Toronto RaptorsDwane Casey reacts to DeMar DeRozan's bitter exit from Raptors

The Toronto Raptors made headlines for all the wrong reasons after essentially trading shooting guard DeMar DeRozan to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for small forward Kawhi Leonard. Former Raptors head coach Dwane Casey, now with the Detroit Pistons, had a rather interesting take on the whole ordeal. Many have criticized the Raptors for trading their […]

Toronto RaptorsDeMar DeRozan doesn't appear to accept Masai Ujiri's apology

DeMar DeRozan clearly didn’t like the way things went down in Toronto. After he believed his spot on the roster was safe, Raptors president Masai Ujiri dealt the All-Star to San Antonio for Kawhi Leonard. On Friday, Ujiri tried to explain the situation, but DeRozan doesn’t appear to buy the explanation. The newest Spur posted […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors president Masai Ujiri told DeMar DeRozan 'nothing was imminent' prior to Kawhi Leonard trade

DeMar DeRozan felt betrayed after word of a trade involving him and Kawhi Leonard went viral, reportedly having been assured that he wouldn’t be traded just the week before the trade went down. Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri briefly explained what went on last week in Las Vegas, when the two sides met during the […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors' Masai Ujiri will do 'anything in his power' to honor DeMar DeRozan

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri apologized for the upheaval surrounding the organization after he traded star DeMar DeRozan in a blockbuster trade for Kawhi Leonard earlier this week. The front office boss urged that he would do “anything in his power” to honor DeRozan in the near future. “He’s the greatest player to play for […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors GM Masai Ujiri claims he's loyal, but has 'a mandate to win'

The Toronto Raptors front office and president Masai Ujiri have faced an onslaught of concern after shooting guard DeMar DeRozan blasted the organization on his Instagram story, claiming he had been lied to. Ujiri cleared up matters somewhat during his media availability Friday, apologizing for “a gap in communication” with his former star. “I’m a […]

Toronto RaptorsWho won the Kawhi Leonard-DeMar DeRozan trade the Spurs or Raptors?

After LeBron James signed with the LA Lakers the spotlight has rightfully shifted back on the NBA’s biggest drama this year – the Kawhi Leonard situation. At one point it seemed like the star forward had the entire basketball media world at his feet because everybody was waiting for something to happen with him. Yet […]

Toronto RaptorsCan the Raptors convince Kawhi Leonard to stay after one year?

This is LeBron James’ fault. Last May, the Toronto Raptors suffered a 4-0 sweep in back-to-back seasons at the hands of the Cleveland Cavaliers after a historic playoff series by the four-time Most Valuable Player. That ultimately led to the firing of coach Dwane Casey who ironically won Coach of the Year honors at the […]

Toronto RaptorsDeMar DeRozan sent 'get well' text to Raptors beat writer who was hospitalized during playoffs

DeMar DeRozan was a fan favorite in Toronto, and all of Canada for that matter, but it wasn’t just from the fans. Beat writers also had a fond respect for him, and it was because of the way he treated them. Doug Smith of The Star wrote an article about everything DeRozan meant to him, […]

Toronto RaptorsDavid Griffin believes Raptors won the DeMar DeRozan-Kawhi Leonard trade

Former Cleveland Cavaliers general manager David Griffin believes there was one clear winner of the DeMar DeRozan-Kawhi Leonard trade between the San Antonio Spurs and the Toronto Raptors — the team that took the biggest risk. “This is almost a no-lose situation for Toronto,” said Griffin as a guest in NBA TV. “DeRozan is owed a […]

Toronto RaptorsAnthony Morrow disses Raptors' chances to keep Kawhi Leonard after lying to DeMar DeRozan

NBA veteran Anthony Morrow wasn’t thrilled by the way the Toronto Raptors went about trading for Kawhi Leonard after reports of their brass lying to DeMar DeRozan were made known hours prior to the deal getting done. The report explained how DeRozan met with members of the front office last week and addressed the recent […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors outbid other teams by offering All-Star that could keep Spurs competitive

The Toronto Raptors were believed to be the odds-on favorites to land Kawhi Leonard last week, yet no one saw how the team with the best record in the Eastern Conference could trump the likes of the Los Angeles Lakers, Boston Celtics, or the Philadelphia 76ers in this process. According to ESPN Insider Bobby Marks, the […]

Toronto RaptorsCharlie Villanueva recounts the time Raptors pulled a DeMar DeRozan on him

Permanence is a myth in the NBA. Even if you’re the team’s franchise player, the reality is, if the organization sees a greater opportunity, they would be willing to trade you. Ex-NBA player Charlie Villanueva recalled the time when the Toronto Raptors promised to not trade him but was sent to another team the following […]

Toronto RaptorsDwyane Wade reflects on loyalty after DeMar DeRozan-Raptors breakup

The NBA or any other professional sports organization is first and foremost a business. But no matter how many times that intangible piece of reality is recited, most people will always overlook it. The line between sports allegiance and business can be easily blurred, which is why feelings always get hurt whenever transactions like that […]

Toronto RaptorsFred VanVleet on DeMar DeRozan's bitter exit from Raptors

The Toronto Raptors are the talk of the NBA world today after the franchise acquired Kawhi Leonard via a trade with the San Antonio Spurs. The Spurs’ problem is now Toronto’s to worry about, as there have been rumors that the beset superstar forward has no plans of playing the final year of his contract […]

Toronto RaptorsSpurs sending Raptors $5 million in Kawhi Leonard-DeMar DeRozan trade

The Kawhi Leonard trade saga has finally concluded, only that the former San Antonio Spurs star is not landing in Los Angeles as he planned, but in the bitter cold of Northern Canada to join the Toronto Raptors. And as the hours go by, the details slowly begin to form — including some additional perks […]

San Antonio SpursDeMar DeRozan removes "Living my dream in Toronto" from Twitter bio

DeMar DeRozan was reportedly promised by Toronto Raptors executives about a week ago during the Summer League phase that he would not get traded. Shortly afterwards, DeRozan was sent to the San Antonio Spurs in a blockbuster trade that netted the Raps the services of disgruntled forward Kawhi Leonard. And now, DeRozan is seemingly having […]

Toronto RaptorsDejounte Murray excited for addition of DeMar DeRozan

The San Antonio Spurs will look much different next year. The most notable change will be DeMar DeRozan taking the place of Kawhi Leonard. DeRozan joins incumbent starter Dejounte Murray in the backcourt next season and the Spurs’ young guard welcomed his new teammate with an emoji-filled tweet: https://twitter.com/DejounteMurray/status/1019611990241603584 DeRozan is coming off of an All-NBA […]

Toronto RaptorsToronto Raptors didn't thank DeMar DeRozan in trade press release

DeMar DeRozan gave the Raptors and the city of Toronto everything he had for nine seasons. They never achieved the ultimate goal of winning an NBA championship or even made it to the NBA Finals, but that won’t diminish DeRozan’s legacy in Toronto. The 28-year-old guard 19.7 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.1 assists, and 1.0 steal […]

NBARaptors superfan Drake sends message to DeMar DeRozan

Drake is the most famous fan of the Toronto Raptors. He’s often found sitting courtside at the games of his hometown team and he’s always in the building during the playoffs. Earlier today, he took to Instagram to thank DeMar DeRozan for his time in Toronto while simultaneously welcoming Kawhi Leonard. https://www.instagram.com/p/BlYnf_ZnZRJ/?hl=en&taken-by=champagnepapi Drake expresses a […]

NBARaptors' Kawhi Leonard hasn't had physical after Spurs trade for DeMar DeRozan

After only playing in nine games last season for the San Antonio Spurs, Kawhi Leonard’s health is still a huge concern. The Toronto Raptors took the gamble on Leonard by trading star DeMar DeRozan for him, and according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN, are now the team will await the results of his physical. Here’s Windhorst […]

Toronto RaptorsIsaiah Thomas calls out Raptors' loyalty after trading DeMar DeRozan

Isaiah Thomas claimed his spot as president of maligned athletes, calling out the Toronto Raptors for their lacking any sense of loyalty to DeMar DeRozan, having traded him after nine seasons with the team. “Just learn from my story,” Thomas said in a tweet. “Loyalty is just a word in this game SMH.” The Raptors […]

NBAPaul George reacts negatively to Kawhi Leonard-DeMar DeRozan trade

The San Antonio Spurs went through with the move to trade All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday morning that involved All-Star guard DeMar DeRozan being sent back in return. Paul George, of the Oklahoma City Thunder, has thoughts about this. This has generated much reaction around the league regarding the deal […]

San Antonio SpursSpurs HC Gregg Popovich thinks Kawhi Leonard trade good for both teams

Head coach Gregg Popovich addressed the media for the first time since his wife’s passing, immediately addressing the recent trade that sent San Antonio Spurs star Kawhi Leonard and sharpshooter Danny Green packing. The Spurs traded Leonard and Green for swingman DeMar DeRozan, center Jakob Poeltl and a first-round pick in next year’s draft, protected […]

San Antonio SpursSan Antonio IG account thanks Kawhi Leonard

The San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors have engaged in a trade involving their star players in what has been an offseason filled with surprising trades and acquisitions all throughout the NBA. The San Antonio Spurs traded Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green to the Toronto Raptors for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl, and a potential 1st round […]

Golden State WarriorsWarriors' Stephen Curry only player from 2009 NBA Draft still with original team

Oh, how time has passed … After Wednesday morning’s blockbuster trade that sent DeMar DeRozan to the San Antonio Spurs for estranged forward Kawhi Leonard, the lone player from the 2009 NBA Draft to still remain with the team that drafted him is none other than Stephen Curry. Funny how time flies. It was only nine […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors' trade with Spurs puts an end to NBA's best bromance

The Toronto Raptors’ trade with the San Antonio Spurs has ended the NBA’s best bromance, separating All-Star shooting guard DeMar DeRozan from backcourt friend Kyle Lowry, who played all of his last six seasons alongside the Compton native. The duo was inseparable on and off the court, providing some of the sweetest and most endearing moments […]

San Antonio SpursAre the Spurs better with DeMar DeRozan than Kawhi Leonard?

The San Antonio Spurs are finally done with Kawhi Leonard. The drama that his injury issue brought last season was more than the Spurs franchise bargained for. Now, San Antonio is headed in a different direction with a new All-Star player on its roster. According to a recent report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Leonard and […]

Toronto RaptorsAnalytics predict Raptors improve by 8 wins after Kawhi Leonard-DeMar DeRozan trade

The Toronto Raptors are projected to get a major boost by bringing in one of the league’s top talents in Kawhi Leonard after a blockbuster trade with the San Antonio Spurs. Based on NBA analyst Jacob Goldstein’s projected win totals, the Raptors will be a feather shy of eight wins better than their projection before […]

Toronto RaptorsDeMarre Carroll thinks DeMar DeRozan deserves a statue in Toronto

The San Antonio Spurs finally traded Kawhi Leonard, dealing Leonard along with Danny Green to the Toronto Raptors for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl, and a protected 2019 first-round pick on Wednesday morning. Fans and players have chimed in with reactions to this deal, including DeRozan’s former teammate, DeMarre Carroll, who feels that the city of […]

Toronto RaptorsRaptors didn't feel they could beat Celtics, 76ers before Kawhi Leonard trade

The Toronto Raptors took a major swing for the fences by trading DeMar DeRozan for star forward Kawhi Leonard, one that comes with a huge risk at hand. Leonard has given no assurance of his willingness to re-sign with the team, and the state of his health is unclear after playing in only nine games […]

Toronto RaptorsDamian Lillard tweets that it's a 'cold game' reacting to Kawhi Leonard-DeMar DeRozan trade

Damian Lillard had a reaction similar to many other NBA players after finding out Kawhi Leonard had been traded to the Toronto Raptors for DeMar DeRozan in an early morning blockbuster deal: Smh cold game — Damian Lillard (@Dame_Lillard) July 18, 2018 It’s a cold game indeed, Dame. It always has been. DeRozan was arguably […]

Toronto RaptorsLou Williams 'hurt' DeMar DeRozan was traded for Kawhi Leonard

The Toronto Raptors and San Antonio Spurs rocked the NBA world early Wednesday morning when the Raptors sent DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and a protected first-round draft pick to the Spurs for Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green. The two keys to this trade are DeRozan and Leonard, and what happens with two guys will be what […]

Toronto RaptorsDeMar DeRozan 'extremely upset' with Raptors, claims he was lied to

As the San Antonio Spurs and the Toronto Raptors finish a call with the league office to finalize the trade that will send star forward Kawhi Leonard and sharpshooter Danny Green to the Toronto Raptors for shooting guard DeMar DeRozan, center Jakob Poeltl, and a protected 2019 first-round pick — there is a DeRozan’s storm a-brewin’. […]

San Antonio SpursDeMar DeRozan was a year away from being able to lock no-trade clause

Soon-to-be San Antonio Spurs shooting guard DeMar DeRozan was traded after the Toronto Raptors brass had promised him he wouldn’t be traded. The two sides met at the Las Vegas Summer League, where he quickly addressed the rumors surrounding him, getting assurance he would not be moved. Yet all of this could have been prevented […]

Toronto RaptorsDeMar DeRozan's cryptic IG story after news of Spurs-Raptors trade

DeMar DeRozan is not a happy camper and for reasons that are understandable. After Adrian Wojnarowski’s patented “Woj Bomb” revealed that the Toronto Raptors will apparently ship their nine-year veteran to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for the disgruntled Kawhi Leonard, the now former Raptor immediately posted an interesting Instagram story. DeMar DeRozan was […]

Toronto RaptorsBreaking: Spurs trade Kawhi Leonard, Danny Green to Raptors for DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl, 1st-round pick

The San Antonio Spurs have traded star forward Kawhi Leonard and sharpshooter Danny Green to the Toronto Raptors for shooting guard DeMar DeRozan, center Jakob Poeltl, and a protected 2019 first-round pick, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The first-rounder will be protected from spots 1-20 with the potential of becoming two second-round picks after one […]

Toronto RaptorsKawhi Leonard, DeMar DeRozan are not eager about looming trade

While nothing is set in stone yet, Adrian Wojnarowski’s “Woj bombs” are often as good as it gets when it comes to trade rumors. And with his recent story on how a swap is being finalized between the Toronto Raptors and San Antonio Spurs involving their respective stars DeMar DeRozan and Kawhi Leonard, it’s not jumping […]

Toronto RaptorsBill Simmons' bold guess on framework of Kawhi Leonard-DeMar DeRozan trade

A potential Kawhi Leonard deal to his beloved Boston Celtics is looking bleaker by the day — even more so with news that one of the best two-way players in the game is headed to Canada — but the “Sports Guy” is still willing to dig in and spitball on some plausible scenarios. The former […]

Toronto RaptorsDeMar DeRozan was told by Raptors executives in Summer League that he won't be traded

A blockbuster trade between the San Antonio Spurs and Toronto Raptors is reportedly in the process of being finalized. In the said deal, a swap of stars involving Kawhi Leonard and DeMar DeRozan is front and center. While this could finally put an end to a dragging drama in San Antonio, things are bound to […]

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