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Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors big Serge Ibaka tweets out frustrations with two second video

The 14-day self-isolation is slowly taking its toll on Toronto Raptors slotman Serge Ibaka. Now halfway done on his coronavirus (COVID-19) quarantine, the Congolese-Spanish player made his frustrations known on social media on Monday. Ibaka posted a two-second clip of himself rolling his eyes to the thought of spending seven more days holed up inside […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors' Serge Ibaka builds gym at home during quarantine

Toronto Raptors big man Serge Ibaka is staying busy during his 14-day quarantine. As a result of facing the Utah Jazz recently, the entire Raptors team has been forced to self-quarantine due to coming into contact with Rudy Gobert. Gobert tested positive for the coronavirus earlier in the week. Needless to say, Ibaka is making […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors' Serge Ibaka says he's going into 'self quarantine'

Toronto Raptors big man Serge Ibaka said on Saturday he is going into “self quarantine.” He also suggested the public “listen to the experts” in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic. https://twitter.com/sergeibaka/status/1238631430424592387 Ibaka and the rest of his Raptors teammates were being tested for coronavirus after playing the Utah Jazz on Monday night. Ibaka guarded […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoReport: Serge Ibaka tests negative for coronavirus after guarding Rudy Gobert

Toronto Raptors big man Serge Ibaka has tested negative for the coronavirus after guarding Utah Jazz center Rudy Gobert on Monday, per Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Gobert tested positive for the virus on Wednesday. The NBA suspended the season indefinitely. Jazz All-Star shooting guard Donovan Mitchell is the only other NBA player […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors' OG Anunoby spams Serge Ibaka's Instagram for scarf credit

Toronto Raptors swingman OG Anunoby wants big man Serge Ibaka to give him his credit for the scarf trend going on with the team right now. Ibaka has somewhat become a fashion guru with the Raptors this season. He has been arriving to games in extravagant garments, including large scarves, but we might have to […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors' Serge Ibaka becomes 1st NBA player with 500 3-pointers, 1,500 blocks

Toronto Raptors big man Serge Ibaka is the first player in NBA history with at least 500 3-pointers and 1,500 blocks in their career. The @Raptors Serge Ibaka is the only player in NBA history with at least 500 3-pointers made and 1,500 blocks. — Justin Kubatko (@jkubatko) January 31, 2020 Ibaka started hitting 3-pointers […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors could listen to trade calls for Marc Gasol, Serge Ibaka, Kyle Lowry

The Toronto Raptors have a number of veteran players on expiring contracts, and there is a real possibility that one or more of them could be dealt before the February trade deadline. Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reported that teams around the league believe the Raptors will take inquiries on big men Marc Gasol […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoNick Nurse plans to 'shuffle' Raptors' starting lineup during 2nd half of season

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse has plans of shuffling his team’s starting lineup here and there during the second half of this season, according to Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun. With Fred VanVleet back healthy, Nurse is currently sticking with the dual point guard lineup featuring VanVleet and Kyle Lowry. Serge Ibaka had […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoShould Nick Nurse start Marc Gasol or Serge Ibaka at center?

The impending return of grizzled veteran Marc Gasol marks an interesting conundrum for head coach Nick Nurse, who must now decide who will get the nod at center from here on out. While Serge Ibaka is likely to keep his job, for the time being, Nurse must examine if he should eventually give the Spaniard […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoSerge Ibaka clowns on Patrick McCaw for broken-down phone

When you’re an NBA player, you are expected to have the best technology available because, well, you can afford it. Not in the case of Toronto Raptors wing Patrick McCaw, who heard an earful from teammate Serge Ibaka for his, uh, less than stellar cell phone that clearly has some issues: No chill on Pat […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors' Serge Ibaka hammers home Christmas dunk vs. Celtics

The Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics were the first contenders in the NBA’s slate of Christmas Day games, and Serge Ibaka had presents for fans early in the first quarter. With just over five minutes remaining in the first frame and his team holding a one-point advantage, Ibaka received a pass in the paint and […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoSerge Ibaka inadvertently takes down teammate Rondae Hollis-Jefferson after dunk

Toronto Raptors big man Serge Ibaka is known for his ability to protect the rim on the defensive in addition to throwing it down on the offensive end. While Ibaka typically does this to the opposition, the former Oklahoma City Thunder standout actually encountered some friendly fire on Monday evening with fellow Raptors forward Rondae […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoSerge Ibaka jokes he would've retired had he goaltended Kawhi Leonard's iconic shot for Raptors vs. Sixers

In Kawhi Leonard’s visit to Scotiabank Arena this week as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers, Serge Ibaka reflected on Kawhi’s iconic shot for the Toronto Raptors in last season’s playoffs. Ibaka won the NBA title with the Raptors in the 2018-19 season — the first title in franchise history. However, things could have […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoSerge Ibaka laughs off doubters after Raptors rise in power rankings

The Toronto Raptors rose from 11th in ESPN’s power rankings to seventh, something that had center Serge Ibaka laughing at the ebb and flow of people’s opinions after many discounted the Raptors as competition in the East at the start of the season. Since, the Raptors sit 1.5 games behind the lead at a strong […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoSerge Ibaka back vs. Jazz after 10-game absence, but Kyle Lowry not quite ready yet

The Toronto Raptors are currently second in the Eastern Conference standings with a 14-4 record. They have also won six straight games and eight of their last ten. They’ve been playing really well despite not having two of their most experienced players in Serge Ibaka and Kyle Lowry for a significant period of time as […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoREPORT: Kyle Lowry doubtful, Serge Ibaka questionable for Raptors vs. Jazz

Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka are progressing from their respective injuries, but it remains to be seen if they will be able to suit up for the Toronto Raptors when they play the Utah Jazz on Sunday. Lowry is listed as doubtful against Utah, as he recovers from a left thumb fracture he sustained in […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors coach Nick Nurse hopes to have Kyle Lowry, Serge Ibaka back by Dec. 1

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse is hopeful point guard Kyle Lowry and big man Serge Ibaka will be back in the lineup by Dec. 1. Ibaka is still recovering from a sprained right ankle, while Lowry is out after fracturing the distal phalanx of his left thumb. No Ibaka tonight. Nurse says he hopes […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoSerge Ibaka out vs. Sixers, likely to return this weekend

Toronto Raptors big man Serge Ibaka will miss his eighth straight game on Monday against the Philadelphia 76ers. Ibaka is still recovering from a sprained right ankle. Raptors head coach Nick Nurse says Ibaka may be able to play this upcoming weekend after Thanksgiving. No Serge Ibaka for the Raptors either. “Probably this weekend.” — […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoSerge Ibaka says 'it hurt a little bit' when Kawhi Leonard left for Clippers

Toronto Raptors big man Serge Ibaka chopped it up with Charlamagne Tha God during an episode of Bleacher Report’s “How hungry are you?” telling the radio personality how he really felt when Kawhi Leonard decided to leave for the Los Angeles Clippers. Charlamagne went sizzling hot from the jump, quickly asking Ibaka about Leonard’s departure: […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors: Is Toronto still a championship contender in the East?

The Toronto Raptors seemingly had their moment in the sun. After years of playoff disappointments, Toronto broke through to win the 2019 NBA championship behind a sensational playoff run from Kawhi Leonard and breakout performances from the likes of Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet. Yet things seemed headed back to normalcy for the Raptors this […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors' Serge Ibaka could return from ankle injury Saturday vs. Hawks

The Toronto Raptors could soon be getting back a key piece of their rotation in the form of forward Serge Ibaka. According to Blake Murphy of The Athletic, Ibaka could return as soon as Saturday when the team takes on the Atlanta Hawks. Serge Ibaka could be ready to play by Saturday. — Blake Murphy […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors already showing the heart of a champion

Despite the departure of reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard in the offseason, many still considered the Toronto Raptors to be a very competitive team entering the new season. After all, they are the defending champs, and surely, they weren’t going to give up their title without a fight. However, perhaps only few were able to […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoHow the Raptors can adjust with Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka sidelined

The Toronto Raptors lost a huge chunk of their rotation this past week when Serge Ibaka went down with an ankle injury and Kyle Lowry suffered a fracture in his left thumb. Ibaka is out indefinitely, while Lowry will be re-evaluated in two weeks. With two key veterans down, where do the defending champions go […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors' Kyle Lowry is out for two weeks, Serge Ibaka out indefinitely

The Toronto Raptors are currently dealing with injuries to multiple key players. According to Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press, Kyle Lowry will be sidelined for two weeks due to a fractured thumb and Serge Ibaka will be out indefinitely with a sprained ankle. The official diagnosis for Lowry was a ‘fracture of the distal […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors' Kyle Lowry, Serge Ibaka leave game vs. Pelicans due to injuries

The defending champions Toronto Raptors cruised to 122-104 win over the New Orleans Pelicans on Friday, but lost Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka to separate injuries. Lowry was the first one to get hit by the injury bug, as he hurt his thumb after going for a steal against Derrick Favors. He initially managed to […]

NBA · 5 years agoNets' Kevin Durant reveals dream of playing for Barcelona in his final year

Kevin Durant is one of the most talented basketball players of this generation, and it’s kind of hard to envision him playing elsewhere outside the NBA. As it turns out, the two-time NBA Finals MVP has aspirations of taking his talents overseas someday before he decides to hang-up his sneakers for good. Sitting down with […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoNets' Kevin Durant jokes he’s a better shooter than Warriors’ Stephen Curry

The Golden State Warriors will once again have to stick with the “Splash Brothers” in terms of dealing it from deep after Kevin Durant changed zip codes this offseason. Durant — who will miss the entire 2019-20 season for the Brooklyn Nets after recovering from an Achilles injury — recently had a lighthearted conversation about […]

Golden State Warriors · 5 years agoNets' Kevin Durant says Warriors would've beat Raptors if he was healthy

Kevin Durant believes the Golden State Warriors would have defeated the Toronto Raptors if he was healthy. The Raptors will enter the upcoming 2019-20 regular season as the defending NBA Champions, thanks to the team’s memorable series win over the heralded Warriors. However, even with the Raptors infamously winning the franchise’s first ever NBA title […]

Oklahoma City Thunder · 5 years agoKevin Durant eats snake with former Thunder teammate Serge Ibaka

When Kevin Durant left the Oklahoma City Thunder in the summer of 2016 for the Golden State Warriors, he was called a snake by NBA fans everywhere. So of course, Serge Ibaka cooked up a nice little snake for Durant on the latest episode of his show called “How Hungry Are You?” Durant and Ibaka […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoSerge Ibaka thinks people are sleeping on Raptors entering the season

The Toronto Raptors enjoyed a fantastic 2018-19 NBA campaign, culminating with their first championship in franchise history. This season, however, the team will be without the star that drove them, as Kawhi Leonard joined the Clippers over the summer. Despite this loss, Serge Ibaka says the Raptors are “still good.” "We're still good. We're still […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors to rest Kyle Lowry, Pascal Siakam, Serge Ibaka, Fred VanVleet, Marc Gasol, Norman Powell against Bulls

The Toronto Raptors are resting a slew of key players ahead of their preseason tilt with the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night as a result of international travel following the team’s participation in the Japan Games. Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports that Kyle Lowry, Pascal Siakam, Serge Ibaka, Marc Gasol, Fred VanVleet and Norman Powell […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors' Serge Ibaka more interested in new challenge of winning another title than defending it

The Toronto Raptors have a tough task ahead defending their NBA title, the first in 24 years since the formation of the expansion franchise. Yet veteran big man Serge Ibaka believes his team won’t be really defending its title, but rather swinging for a new one. Unlike a championship belt in wrestling, mixed martial arts, […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoSerge Ibaka reacts to Kawhi Leonard’s Raptors exit

Serge Ibaka and the Toronto Raptors were disappointed with Kawhi Leonard’s decision to walk away from the team after leading them to an NBA championship last June. However, he understands the decision Kawhi had to make and was happy for him making it back home to Southern California with the Los Angeles Clippers. Josh Lewenberg […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors' Serge Ibaka speaks out on what has changed since becoming an NBA champion

Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka is used to being the unheralded piece on a title contender. He was the third option for the Oklahoma City Thunder teams that were driven by Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook, and he became more of a role player for the Toronto Raptors as Kawhi Leonard and Kyle Lowry propelled […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRumor: Raptors have no plans to trade Kyle Lowry, Marc Gasol, Serge Ibaka

The Toronto Raptors face a completely different challenge, fresh off their first championship celebration in 24 years of existence. Veteran players like Kyle Lowry, Marc Gasol, and Serge Ibaka are currently in expiring contracts, with their future unknown as all of them are 30 years or older and bound for one last sizable contract before […]

Toronto Raptors · 6 years ago5 bold predictions for the Toronto Raptors in the 2019-20 NBA season

The Toronto Raptors are coming off their best season in franchise history, as they won their first NBA championship behind the strength of a magnificent playoff performance by Kawhi Leonard. Of course, Leonard is no longer around, as he signed with the Los Angeles Clippers this summer. So, the Raptors went from champions to playoff […]

Toronto Raptors · 6 years agoRaptors' Serge Ibaka shares why he brought the Larry O’Brien trophy to Congo restaurant

The NBA is full of touching rags-to-riches stories. Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka graced the league with another one on Monday when he shared the story behind bringing the Larry O’Brien trophy all the way to a small restaurant in the Congo. From begging leftovers 15 years ago to coming back as an NBA Champhion […]

Toronto Raptors · 6 years agoVIDEO: Raptors' Serge Ibaka brings Larry O'Brien trophy during his meal in Congo

Remember, kids. Always take your special someone back to home to meet the folks. That’s what Toronto Raptors big man Serge Ibaka just did. The newly-crowned NBA champ brought the Larry O’Brien trophy — or the Larry O.B. as Kawhi Leonard likes to call it — to his native land of Congo and shared a […]

Toronto Raptors · 6 years agoSerge Ibaka looking forward to facing 'ex-teammate' Kawhi Leonard on Dec. 11

Toronto Raptors power forward Serge Ibaka says he’s looking forward to facing his “ex-teammate” Kawhi Leonard on Dec. 11 when the Los Angeles Clippers come to Toronto. Ibaka says he’s talked to Leonard since the two-time Finals MVP signed with the Clippers in free agency. The big man says it’s about time the Raptors got […]

Toronto Raptors · 6 years agoNBA exec says Raptors' Kyle Lowry, Marc Gasol, Serge Ibaka will 'have some value to contenders at the trade deadline'

If the Toronto Raptors decide to blow up the roster at the February 2020 trade deadline, an NBA executive believes Kyle Lowry, Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka will “have some value to contenders.” The Raptors lost superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard to the Los Angeles Clippers in free agency this summer. It’s believed president Masai […]

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