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Through the first eight years of his career, All-Star guard DeMar DeRozan has established himself as one of the top scorers in the league. This has seen him almost entirely become a sole contributor in the scoring column on the court. However, DeRozan recently made it clear that he wants to become a bigger factor […]

DeMar DeRozan hasn’t had the pleasure of playing with a lot of great shooters during his time with the Toronto Raptors. His list of choices is so shallow that offseason acquisition C.J. Miles — a career 36 percent three-point shooter — is in the discussion for the best shooter he’s ever played with. According to […]

Gordon Hayward’s gruesome foot injury has caught the attention of many since he suffered it early in the season opener between the Boston Celtics and Cleveland Cavaliers. LeBron James even approached him before he was stretchered out of the floor to offer some words of encouragement, and players around the league have tweeted their support […]

The Toronto Raptors didn’t make any massive moves in the offseason other than re-signing star point guard Kyle Lowry and reeling in three-and-D veteran C.J. Miles into the fold. Miles is competing for the starting spot at small forward, hopeful to bring the Raptors what they once wanted out of DeMarre Carroll a few offseasons […]

Sports and politics are currently intertwined in an ugly blend, thanks to whatever it has been coming out of United States President Donald Trump’s mouth. Last Friday, Trump waged war against the NFL before he did against North Korea when he referred to football players kneeling during the playing of the national anthem before games […]

Coming off his best NBA season, All-Star shooting guard DeMar DeRozan is still among one of the most underrated powerhouse players of this league. DeRozan was ranked 36th in Sports Illustrated’s annual Top 100 NBA player rankings, finishing a spot after Milwaukee Bucks shooting guard Khris Middleton, who missed the majority of the season and […]

The offseason means plenty of free time for NBA stars to do non-basketball related activities. Toronto Raptors swingman DeMar DeRozan checked one box this Saturday, as he led the USC Trojans football team out of the tunnel for a showdown with Pac-12 rival, the Stanford Cardinals, at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. McKenna Keil of […]

With teams preparing for the 2017-18 NBA season, they are all chasing the defending champion Golden State Warriors. As the Warriors re-signed their core and improved their depth, there are interesting storylines in the Eastern Conference. Although numerous All-Stars took their talents to the Western Conference, the Toronto Raptors re-signed Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka […]

After over a month of whispers and rumors about where superstar point guard Kyrie Irving might end up, the Cleveland Cavaliers decided on a deal with the Boston Celtics. With Gordon Hayward and Al Horford as his new running mates, Irving will have an immediate opportunity to challenge LeBron James and the Cavaliers for the […]

DeMar DeRozan wants to be DeBest. The Toronto Raptors swingman isn’t taking the offseason lightly, as he is dead serious in leading Toronto into bringing an NBA championship to Canada. To that end, DeRozan is looking for ways to elevate his already impressive game, beginning with identifying some areas he thinks he could further improve […]

James Harden sits atop the top 10 shooting guards list on NBA 2K18, the last of five released by 2K Sports on Wednesday. The Beard netted a rating of 95, closely followed by Jimmy Butler and Klay Thompson, who tied for a 90 rating in the new iteration. Harden was once again an MVP runner-up […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant is already a freak of nature capable of scoring anywhere on the basketball court, but at the age of 28 and still in his prime, he knows that he still has a lot to learn to add to his game. The good thing though is he’s aware of exactly […]

In August, teams are filling out the remainder of their rosters in anticipation for the 2017-18 NBA season. With numerous All-Star players moving to the Western Conference via trade and free agency, the Eastern Conference is considerably weak as Kyrie Irving’s future with the Cleveland Cavaliers remains uncertain. As the new season is still months […]

The Drew League is one of the most entertaining parts of the NBA summer. This league has some amazing NBA players participate in it each year, and this year was no exception. New teammates JaVale McGee and Nick Young were joined by Julius Randle and DeMar DeRozan in a very entertaining game. However, the game […]

Over the past couple of seasons, DeMar DeRozan has emerged as one of the best shooting guards in the NBA. He has shown a lot of improvement in his game, not just in scoring, but also as a facilitator on offense. That said, Dwane Casey is planning to give him more playing time at the one […]

The time for the NBA offseason video game craze has come and only weeks after the announcement of the cover athletes and the Legend Edition of the franchise that has dominated the market — NBA 2K18 — it’s a body count of players disgruntled with their ratings in the game. Phoenix Suns phenom Devin Booker was […]

Dion Waiters might be short of a few screws from time to time, but if there are two things he’s not short of — money and confidence. The new $52-million-man stopped by Fox Sports 1’s The Herd with Colin Cowherd and blessed the show with his top five shooting guards list, one that undoubtedly included the […]

DeMarre Carroll never quite fitted well with the Toronto Raptors and now that he’s been traded to the Brooklyn Nets, the forward is busy putting some salt on his tracks as he makes his way out of Canada. While admitting that his salary had reduced greatly the Raptors’ leg room financially, Carroll commented that his style of […]

As the NBA’s up-and-coming players continue to hone their craft by partaking in Summer League activities, some of the league’s more established stars opted to join other basketball leagues this offseason. The Drew League has been around for several years as one of the premier non-sanctioned leagues during the NBA offseason, with professional players mostly hailing […]

Toronto Raptors mid-range assassin DeMar DeRozan has been selected as the cover athlete for the Canadian version of the famed video game franchise NBA 2K18. He is the first Raptor to ever grace the cover of an NBA 2K game. https://twitter.com/NBA2K/status/883000679832236033 “It’s a huge honor to be recognized on the first-ever Canadian cover for NBA 2K and represent the […]

DeMar DeRozan has been the master of the mid-range jump shot in the Eastern Conference this past season, and he is back as a member of M.H.P in L.A.’s famous Drew League, showing just how lethal his improved ball-handling and jump shot are looking only weeks into the offseason. Check out some highlights below: .@DeMar_DeRozan is on the […]

When free agency begins in less than two days, the Toronto Raptors will be heading into a critical period that could have a drastic effect on the long-term future of the franchise. All-Star guard Kyle Lowry is set to become an unrestricted free agent with the ability to sign with any team. It is also […]

Surrounded by many options for what’s likely to be the last big contract of his NBA career, Kyle Lowry is in for an offseason filled with tough decisions and heartbreak for many teams that would like to add him to their roster. While there’s been conflicting reports about his willingness to go back to his current team, […]

The Toronto Raptors, this offseason, will face the critical task of re-signing All-Star Kyle Lowry, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent next month. However, his fellow All-Star teammate DeMar DeRozan stated during an interview with TSN Radio in Vancouver that he wouldn’t get involved in Lowry’s free-agency decision next month. DeRozan was on […]

One of the more intriguing storylines heading into the free agency will be what Kyle Lowry will do on the open market. Despite it being less than a month away, Lowry has already met with the Toronto Raptors regarding his future with the team, according to Chris Haynes of ESPN. Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry, […]

Even after the success the Toronto Raptors have had the past four seasons, the organization is facing a tough situation this summer on whether to continue playing with their current group of players, or start to rebuild by acquiring young guns who can help them in the future. One of the things they have to address is […]

After being swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers in their second round playoff series on Sunday, DeMar DeRozan was understandably not in the best of moods. That said, he didn’t look too thrilled to be at the podium during the postgame press conference. The three-time All-Star sarcastically answered a reporter’s question and stated that if LeBron […]

In the first two games of their series against the Cleveland Cavaliers, DeMar Derozan has seen first hand how good LeBron James is, especially in this year’s playoffs. The King has torched the Toronto Raptors with averages of 37.0 points, 8.0 rebounds, 4.0 assists, 2.0 steals, and 1.5 blocks per game. More importantly, they now […]

DeMar DeRozan did not hesitate to take the blame squarely on his shoulders after an 0-for-8 performance from the field in Game 3 of the Toronto Raptors‘ best-of-seven series against the Milwaukee Bucks on Thursday. The All-Star shooting guard struggled mightily against a lengthy Bucks defense that kept him off balance all game long. “There’s […]

Things seemed to be moving back in place for the Toronto Raptors after a Game 2 win against the Milwaukee Bucks, but the deer flipped the script in Game 3 on Thursday and managed a resounding 104-77 win at home to go up 2-1 in the series. It was yet another ghastly night from the […]

DeMar DeRozan had a very rough outing on Saturday in Game 1 versus the Milwaukee Bucks. Despite finishing with 27 points and eight rebounds, he struggled knocking down shots and was only 7/21 from the field. A lot of credit should be given to the Bucks’ defense for making it very difficult for the Toronto Raptors‘ shooting […]

Don’t ask Miami Heat head coach Erik Spoelstra how to stop DeMar DeRozan — because after four games against the Toronto Raptors swingman, the team clearly doesn’t have the answers. The All-Star shooting guard exploded for 38 points on Friday night, giving the Raptors a 96-94 win and a slight half-game lead over the Washington […]

Toronto Raptors swingman DeMar DeRozan has put the finishing touches on a brilliant 2016-17 season, dropping 38 points in a close 96-94 win against a playoff hungry Miami Heat team on Friday night. DeRozan’s latest performance also put his resume up above one of the franchise greats, surpassing Vince Carter for the most 30-point games […]

DeMar DeRozan turned back the clock with a gorgeous up-and-under in traffic against the playoff-chasing Miami Heat on Friday. The All-Star swingman lost Goran Dragic in a half-spin move, then drove baseline only to be met by a challenging Willie Reed at the rim. The Compton native took the contact and evaded just enough to finish […]

Wednesday night’s games did not have a shortage of buzzer beaters in the first half. DeMarcus Cousins knocked down a three pointer just before the halftime buzzer sounded during their game against the Dallas Mavericks inside Smoothie King Center. DeMarcus Cousins with the deep 3-pointer at the buzzer! pic.twitter.com/ngTsZi4Wjl — NBA SKITS (@NBA_Skits) March 30, 2017 Meanwhile, Toronto […]

Toronto Raptors swingman DeMar DeRozan was one of the most affected players upon the departure of Terrence Ross to the Orlando Magic in a trade deadline deal for Serge Ibaka prior to the trade deadline. Having had weeks to let it marinate, the Compton native has seen the silver lining in the situation as the two […]

The Toronto Raptors have punched their fourth straight playoff ticket after defeating the Dallas Mavericks 94-86, making defense its calling card during a clutch five-game win streak. The North has now kept four of their last five opponents under 100 points, as they average a mere 91.2 points per game in points against, making the […]

DeMar DeRozan took a few Dallas Mavericks to the Kobe Bryant school of mid-post game, giving the crowd a very resemblant look at what they saw against the Los Angeles Lakers star throughout his 20-year career. The Toronto Raptors slasher posted up the Mavs’ best perimeter defender, Wesley Matthews, only to back him down with […]

Kyle Lowry couldn’t help but give his running mate DeMar DeRozan a hard time after recording his second straight 40-point game in a clutch win against the Miami Heat on Thursday night. The injured point guard took on interview duties post-game and channeled his inner Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson as he asked him how it […]