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The Chicago Bulls are going through an offseason of major changes. The Bulls have not been a factor in the Eastern Conference for nine years. They have participated in the play-in round at the end of the season, but they have not won a round in the playoffs since they defeated the Milwaukee Bucks in […]

It is becoming clearer with each passing game that the Toronto Raptors, currently at 12th in the Eastern Conference, need to finally embrace a rebuild. Scottie Barnes is in the midst of a breakout campaign and is already looking like the guy Masai Ujiri needs to build around. With that, Toronto has found itself in the […]

The NBA trade market is about to open up with several free agents signed during the offseason set to become available come December 15th. The Toronto Raptors are a team that always seems to find themselves in trade rumors. They were in on the Damian Lillard sweepstakes. Now they’re in the Zach LaVine marathon as […]

The Toronto Raptors were in the trade market for Damian Lillard when he requested a trade from the Portland Trail Blazers this summer, but they weren’t able to bring him in. Perhaps they have another chance to land a different dynamic, bucket-getting All-Star guard just a few weeks into the 2023-24 season. Zach LaVine and […]

The Toronto Raptors may be without OG Anunoby and Gary Trent Jr. in tonight’s game against the Washinton Wizards. Both players appear as “questionable” on the Raptors injury report. Anunoby is dealing with a laceration to a finger on his right hand, while Trent Jr. is suffering from plantar fasciitis in his right foot. While […]

The Philadelphia 76ers can now worry about what happens on the court over drama that happens off of it. This finally starts with their matchup against the Pascal Siakam-led Toronto Raptors. Joel Embiid started heating up immediately in the first half of action. He even notched an insane defensive play over Gary Trent Jr. to […]

Just a couple of seasons ago, the Toronto Raptors finished fifth in the Eastern Conference with a 48-34 record. They failed to build on that promising 2021-22 campaign last season, though, and saw team leader Fred VanVleet leave for a bigger payday in free agency. His departure left a sizable hole at point guard, so […]

NBA Media Days are here and it’s the first look fans are getting of their favorite players ahead of the upcoming basketball season. It’s time for members of the media to ask those burning questions they’ve been sitting on all offseason and it’s also a fun opportunity for NBA stars to show off some of […]

The Damian Lillard trade saga has been dragged to another page lately, with the Toronto Raptors now emerging as a top suitor for the Portland Trail Blazers star. Masai Ujiri is no stranger to making risky moves for disgruntled stars, even though Toronto isn’t particularly the preferred destination of some of the league’s top players. […]

The Toronto Raptors took a step backwards last season. After jumping from 27 wins in 2020-21 to 48 in 2021-22, they were unable to return to the playoffs, splitting their regular season down the middle with 41 wins and 41 losses before losing in disappointing fashion to the Bulls in the first play-in game. This […]

Ah yes, the enigma that is the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors are entering a new era, with two pillars of their championship-winning 2019 team in Fred VanVleet and head coach Nick Nurse deciding to find greener pastures south of the Canadian border. With this transition comes a few questions as to whether president of basketball […]

The Toronto Raptors and Gary Trent Jr. are said to be close to completing an extension that has been described as “lucrative,” according to Chris Haynes of Bleacher Report. Toronto lost Fred VanVleet in free agency, as he signed a massive three-year deal worth $130 million with the Houston Rockets. With that, the Raptors quickly […]

The NBA free agency buzz is starting to churn. Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. was expected to hit free agency, but he has decided to opt in and exercise his $18.5 million player option, per TNT NBA insider Chris Haynes. ‘Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. will opt into his $18.5 million player option for […]

Gary Trent Jr. is eligible to enter free agency in the 2023 NBA offseason. He is currently under contract with the Toronto Raptors for the 2022-2023 season, but he has a player option for the 2023-2024 season. If he declines his player option, he will become an unrestricted free agent. In this article, we will […]

Not too long ago, the Toronto Raptors achieved the unthinkable by defeating the Golden State Warriors in the 2019 NBA Finals. Led by superstar Kawhi Leonard, the Raptors captured their first championship in franchise history and appeared to be a new powerhouse in the Eastern Conference for many years to come. But since that championship, […]

The Toronto Raptors did not have the 2022-23 season they were hoping for, as they failed to make the playoffs entirely after crashing out of the Play-In Tournament after losing to the Chicago Bulls. This offseason will likely feature quite a few changes, with the firing of Nick Nurse being the first big move made. […]

The Toronto Raptors have plenty of major decisions to make this offseason. Between trades, the NBA Draft, and free agency, only a handful of Toronto’s current rotation players may return in 2023-24. Chief among them will be 21-year-old forward Scottie Barnes, the only player that the Raptors front office has tagged as untouchable in trade […]

Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. has a $18.8 million player option on his contract for the 2023-24 season, but the 24-year-old may choose to head to free agency. During the team’s exit interviews, Trent says of his contract situation that “it’s a business” (h/t Sportsnet’s Michael Grange), echoing a sentiment shared within and outside […]

The Toronto Raptors saw a 19-point lead vanish on Wednesday night in the 2023 NBA Play-In Tournament, ultimately losing to the Chicago Bulls. The Raps came out of the gates firing in the first half and capped off the second quarter with a buzzer-beater from Fred VanVleet, but absolutely collapsed in the final two periods. […]

Despite their inconsistent play this season, the Toronto Raptors are still in the mix for a postseason appearance in the Eastern Conference. If the Raptors do make the postseason it’s likely that they will end up in one of the play-in games. With the final stretch of the regular season ahead, every game is critical. […]

The Feb. 9 NBA trade deadline is less than 24 hours away, so the clock is ticking for organizations to find their final pieces for a potential playoff run. Teams such as the New York Knicks could go all in so they can stay competitive for the final stretch of the 2022-23 season. So far, […]

The Toronto Raptors are full of high-end talent but cannot seem to find a rhythm, sitting in 12th place in the NBA’s competitive Eastern Conference as the Feb. 9 trade deadline looms. The roster is heavy with the caliber of player who could join high-end teams and make a difference in the playoff race, including […]

The Los Angeles Lakers aren’t done wheeling and dealing ahead of the NBA trade deadline as they attempt to surround centerpiece LeBron James with the right supporting cast. As a result, Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. is rumored to be on their radar, according to Yahoo Sports Jake Fischer. However, speaking to NBA insider […]

The Toronto Raptors may be one of the most promising teams in the NBA, with an intriguing cast of characters that pride themselves on their length and defensive ability. Nonetheless, the 11th-seed Raptors do have kinks to work out in their rotation. Namely, a number of promising players who desire a larger offensive role and […]

With the Milwaukee Bucks missing Giannis Antetokounmpo and Khris Middleton on Tuesday night against the Toronto Raptors, Jrue Holiday and Brook Lopez had to step up. And step up they did. But their solid night didn’t come without its foibles. With 6:40 left and the Raptors trying to mount a comeback, Lopez and Gary Trent […]

The Toronto Raptors, amid their 20-24 season, have found themselves at the center of plenty of trade rumors throughout the season, with Fred VanVleet and OG Anunoby as some of the most sought-after pieces in the market. However, Gary Trent Jr., has also drawn considerable interest, even with the 23-year old sharpshooter set to enter […]

The Toronto Raptors have always been capable of playing above expectations, as evidenced by their stellar 2019-20 performance following the departure of Kawhi Leonard and their surprising 48-win campaign last season after bottoming out in 2021. However, the Raptors just have not been able to rekindle the same magic they conjured last season, as they […]

The Toronto Raptors’ wacky roster construction appears to be catching up to them. With a lack of a true center and an obvious lack of backcourt depth, the Raptors have struggled this season despite having All-Star caliber talents in Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, and OG Anunoby. Through 41 games, the Raptors have won just 18 […]

The Toronto Raptors have several attractive players that many teams across the NBA are keeping an eye on ahead of the February 9th trade deadline. And with the Raps struggling, there is certainly a chance they decide to part ways with one or two key pieces. Among them is sharpshooter Gary Trent Jr, who is […]

What are the Toronto Raptors going to do at the trade deadline? Plenty of contenders are monitoring the 2019 champions, and for good reason. With their record starting to crumble over the last month, there’s speculation about Toronto blowing it up. While the Raptors might not go on a trade bonanza in February, Gary Trent […]

The Toronto Raptors erased a 21-point deficit with less than three minutes remaining in the fourth quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks Wednesday. The Raptors trailed 90-69 with two minutes and 50 seconds remaining in the game. They then remarkably went on a 28-7 run in the final 170 seconds of the game. The comeback culminated […]

The Toronto Raptors are in a downward spiral this season, which has many teams eyeing them for possible trades at the deadline in February. One Raptors player garnering a ton of interest is OG Anunoby, but it appears he’s not their most coveted trade candidate. That’s actually sharpshooter Gary Trent Jr, according to numerous NBA […]

The Toronto Raptors’ 2022-23 season has not gone according to plan. After their first-round appearance last season, many expected this team to continue their upward trajectory. Their core of Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes, and Fred VanVleet seemed to be solid at worst, and their roster experiment was an early success. 27 games into the 2022-23 […]

An 11-9 record and the sixth seed in the Eastern Conference may not feel like a major accomplishment on the surface, but for a Toronto Raptors squad that has been decimated with injuries since the season’s takeoff, that is extremely impressive. OG Anunoby is in the Defensive Player of the Year conversation, while Scottie Barnes […]

The Toronto Raptors have been hit especially hard by injuries in the early goings of the 2022-23 season. Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, and Gary Trent Jr., among others, have missed some time due to various injuries. Nevertheless, head coach Nick Nurse’s standards have remained sky high, especially as the Raptors try to remain competitive in […]

After a hot start to the season, the Toronto Raptors have significantly slowed down in the last few games. The reason: a pesky injury bug that’s been terrorizing the team over the last few games. Players like Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, and Scottie Barnes have been dealing with various injuries throughout the season. Now, the […]

The Toronto Raptors had a pretty good 2021-22 NBA season. They finished with the fifth-best record in the Eastern Conference and were competitive against the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round of the NBA Playoffs. Looking ahead to the 2022-23 NBA season, they do have some questions they have to face as they enter training […]

Despite the fact that they were unsuccessful in revamping their roster prior to the February trade deadline, the fact still remains that the Los Angeles Lakers tried to make some mid-season moves in an attempt to improve their roster. One player that they reportedly showed interest in was Gary Trent Jr. of the Toronto Raptors. […]

The Toronto Raptors have a tough task ahead of them in their NBA Playoff matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. The Sixers have raced out to a 2 games-to-none lead over the Raptors, blowing out Toronto in the process. To make matters worse, the Raptors are dealing with injuries, as talented rookie Scottie Barnes, who sprained […]