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Draymond Green praised Pascal Siakam after the Toronto Raptors forward hung a team-high 32 points against the Golden State Warriors on Thursday. Siakam shot a blistering 14-of-17 from the field, including making 11 straight field goals, as his fast-paced transition game aided him to easy buckets: “Well, you know, I mean, really the only time […]

The Golden State Warriors lost Game 1 of the NBA Finals for the first time in this era, but star point guard Stephen Curry isn’t worried about it. Curry emphasized that “it’s not the end of the world,” and he expects the Warriors to use their resiliency and championship mettle to fight back: “New experiences […]

The Golden State Warriors are expecting Kevin Durant to return from his calf injury midway through the NBA Finals, according to Yahoo Sports’ Chris Haynes. While some members of the Warriors organization are hoping Durant can return for Game 3 at Oracle Arena, the more likely option is Game 4. Durant has been out since […]

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins made his return from a quad injury in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors. Cousins only played eight minutes in the Warriors’ 118-109 loss, but that didn’t stop him from enjoying the moment as he took the floor for the first time ever in an […]

Now that Magic Johnson is free from the constraints of the Los Angeles Lakers president job, he has been free to tweet to his heart’s desire about the playoffs. Magic was at it again after Game 1 of the NBA Finals, praising the Toronto Raptors for their terrific team effort in a 118-109 victory over […]

Toronto Raptors power forward Pascal Siakam has dedicated his first NBA Finals game to his late father. Siakam told the press after the Raptors’ resounding 118-109 win over the visiting Golden State Warriors in Game 1 on Thursday that he commits himself to a purpose bigger than basketball. "For me, like I always say man, […]

So much for the bright lights of the NBA Finals proving too much for the Toronto Raptors. Playing in their first championship series in franchise history, the Raptors beat the Golden State Warriors 118-109 on Thursday night, putting the defending champions in their first ever 1-0 hole with the Larry O’Brien Trophy on the line. […]

For four straight seasons, the Golden State Warriors met the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals. The cast of characters around LeBron James shifted to varying degrees from season to season based on injuries, free agency, and trades, but the Cavaliers nevertheless maintained their same overall sense of identity, especially on offense. Facing the Toronto […]

The basketball continues to bounce Fred VanVleet’s way in the 2019 NBA Finals. The Toronto Raptors backup point guard helped secure his team’s 118-109 win in Game 1 with a desperation jumper in the waning moments. With 3:26 left in the game, the Raptors led the visiting Golden State Warriors by 10 points, 108-98. The […]

Drake wasn’t exactly more subdued during Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Despite chatting with commissioner Adam Silver and others from the league office about his inappropriate conduct during the Eastern Conference Finals, the music mogul and Toronto Raptors super fan certainly made his presence felt on Thursday night. He went chest to chest with […]

Pascal Siakam was the best player on the floor in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Playing with Kawhi Leonard and against Steph Curry, not to mention the likes Kyle Lowry, Marc Gasol, Draymond Green and Klay Thompson, the third-year forward outplayed them all while leading the Toronto Raptors to a 118-109 victory over the […]

The Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors met in Game 1 of the NBA Finals on Thursday night, with the Warriors trying to make their case as one of the greatest teams in NBA history. However, the Raptors had other ideas. They held numerous advantages over the Warriors that other teams simply haven’t had. For […]

S0 much for Drake’s chat with Adam Silver and the league office leading to a more subdued demeanor during the NBA Finals. As the Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors were walking off the floor after Game 1 at Scotiabank Arena, the music mogul exchanged words with Draymond Green, calling the Warriors star “trash” when […]

Toronto Raptors power forward Pascal Siakam made NBA history in his first NBA Finals game on Thursday. According to Basketball Reference’s official Twitter account, Siakam becomes just the fourth player with a maximum of three years’ experience to score at least 30 points in his first NBA Finals game. He joins Kareem Abdul-Jabbar, Hakeem Olajuwon, […]

The Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors faced off in the first Finals game in NBA history outside of the United States, and the atmosphere could not have been better. Also: Pascal Siakam could not have been better. The ScotiaBank Arena was rocking and ready to see the best team in franchise history face the […]

The league office warned Drake about his antics after the Eastern Conference Finals, in hopes of assuring the music mogul would better blend into the Scotiabank Arena crowd during the NBA Finals. Midway through Game 1, however, Drake suddenly found himself nearly chest to chest with Stephen Curry at a timeout, even going so far […]

It seems Toronto Raptors fans are well aware of the so-called “Paul Pierce Curse.” Toronto fans were up in arms during Game 1 of the 2019 NBA Finals on Thursday. They collectively chanted, “Paul Pierce sucks!” in Pierce’s direction toward the broadcast booth. For his part, Pierce egged them on, cupping his hands against his […]

The Toronto Raptors honored several franchise legends during halftime of Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. Among those waving to adoring fans from half court of Scotiabank Arena were Isiah Thomas, Dell Curry, Tracy McGary, Chris Bosh, and Damon Stoudamire. Toronto just brought out Chris Bosh, Charles Oakley, Tracy McGrady […]

You have to hand it to Drake. The omnipresent Global Brand Ambassador for the Toronto Raptors is having himself quite an NBA Playoffs run. With the NBA Finals on Canadian soil for the first time in NBA history, it is certainly Drake’s time to shine. Seeing as the Warriors will be starting the Finals on […]

Canadian rapper Drake has been in the NBA news constantly due to his role as the Toronto Raptors’ Global Brand Ambassador. Certainly, his supremely excited antics on the sideline catch the attention of fans the world over while simultaneously drawing the ire of opposing team’s coaches. Bucks coach Mike Budenholzer was extremely peeved by Drake’s […]

Count Paul “The Truth” Pierce as one of the basketball analysts predicting the Toronto Raptors’ first world title in the NBA Finals. Pierce predicted the Raptors will beat the Golden State Warriors in six games in the 2019 NBA Finals, per ESPN’s official Twitter account. Six other ESPN NBA analysts cast their vote. Max Kellerman […]

The Toronto Raptors and Golden State Warriors faced off on Thursday night in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. Danny Green wanted to make a statement. The Toronto crowds showed up exceedingly early just to get into ScotiaBank Arena’s “Jurassic Park” fan viewing area – let alone the arena proper – in order to watch […]

The Golden State Warriors and Toronto Raptors face off in Game 1 of the NBA Finals, the first Finals game that will take place outside of the United States. Stephen Curry is center stage in this series. This is unmarked ground for the Raptors, who have never been in the Finals in franchise history – […]

NBA commissioner Adam Silver admitted that Toronto Raptors ambassador Drake is no ordinary fan, but he reiterated that does not mean that the popular rapper can do anything he wants on the sidelines. Silver pointed out that Drake is not the same as a “regular fan” and it is likely the reason why he was […]

Toronto Raptors superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard is dealing with left knee tendinitis, according to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN. Leonard looked to have suffered the injury in Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks on a breakaway dunk. Here’s video of ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski saying #Raptors star Kawhi Leonard is dealing […]

Jordan Bell is starting at center for the Golden State Warriors in Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors. It’s the second straight game the sophomore big man has started, going back to Game 4 of the Western Conference Finals. The Warriors have rotated who starts at center throughout the playoffs as […]

Rapper and Toronto Raptors ambassador Drake is wearing a Dell Curry Toronto jersey ahead of Game 1 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors. Dell is the father of Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry. Dell played for the Raptors from 2000-2002. Drake just walked into Scotiabank Arena wearing a Dell Curry Raptors […]

The Toronto Raptors and the Golden State Warriors will begin their Finals duel on Thursday night at the Oracle Arena in Oakland, and the Raptors may get a boost to their supporting cast but they will have to wait a bit longer as OG Anunoby was ruled out for Game 1. Previous reports revealed that […]

Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins has been sidelined due to a quadriceps injury, but he’s been cleared to participate in Thursday night’s Finals opener against the Toronto Raptors. There are some who feel that Cousins’ return to the lineup will have a negative impact, but Kevon Looney is confident that it won’t be an […]

Kawhi Leonard is getting a lot of love from fans in Toronto following his efforts in leading the Raptors to their first-ever NBA Finals appearance in 24 years. There’s a mural in the city that’s dedicated solely to him, with those people who made it giving him the title “King of the North.” Toronto names […]

The city of Toronto is very appreciative of what Kawhi Leonard has done for the hometown team, the Raptors. The All-Star forward has successfully led them to their first-ever appearance in the NBA Finals, and now they have an opportunity to win a championship at the expense of the Golden State Warriors. Several establishments in […]

The Golden State Warriors are expected to have their share of headaches heading into these NBA Finals against this version of the Toronto Raptors team they’ve had little experience facing. Rendered at less than full strength without the services of Kevin Durant, the main task on the Warriors’ checklist is to contain Kawhi Leonard, something […]

The Golden State Warriors will be facing the Toronto Raptors in Game 1 of their best-of-seven NBA Finals series on Thursday, but head coach Steve Kerr doesn’t seem to be pressured at all. He was asked by some Raptors fans whether the Warriors will lose in five or six games, and he gave quite the […]

Toronto Raptors fans are very excited for their team reaching the Finals for the first time in its 24-year existence in the NBA. A lot of people are already at the Jurassic Park in anticipation for Game 1 of their best-of-seven series against the Golden State Warriors tonight. Raptors fans were lined up before 7 […]

Former Toronto Raptors All-Star Chris Bosh was warmly welcomed by fans when he came to Jurassic Park to cover the NBA Finals. Former Raptor @chrisbosh arrives at Jurassic Park to cheers as he gets ready to go live on @GMA — All eyes on Toronto for this historic NBA Finals. #WeTheNorth pic.twitter.com/8csZqexE9i — Devin Heroux […]

Through the start of his professional career, Patrick McCaw set a goal which has now become cliche for most athletes: to be the best player there ever was. While self-betterment and the pursuit of greatness is nothing to chide him for, it was that attitude that ultimately clouded his abrupt exit from the Golden State […]

Despite nearly a year having gone by since Kawhi Leonard was traded to the Toronto Raptors, the San Antonio Spurs are still feeling the palpable reverberations of his move to The Six, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. The Spurs managed to make it into the playoffs for an NBA-record 22nd straight […]

The Golden State Warriors will head into a barnburner of a series against the Toronto Raptors, finally facing a different team from the Cleveland Cavaliers in the NBA Finals. While LeBron James won’t be there, the two-time defending champions will have another problem of their own: Kawhi Leonard, who they “unequivocally regard” as a bigger […]

Toronto Raptors forward Marc Gasol has been in the NBA for 11 years, but this is the first time that he will be part of an NBA Finals series. The seven-foot Spaniard played his best years with the Memphis Grizzlies, but he was unable to lead that franchise to a championship. He was traded to […]