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The Toronto Raptors announced on Saturday small forward Patrick McCaw is out with a sprained right thumb. McCaw will wear a splint for approximately three weeks. The Raptors say forward Patrick McCaw is out with a sprained right thumb. McCaw will wear a splint for approximately three weeks. In 26 games with Toronto, McCaw is averaging […]

The Toronto Raptors are listing star small forward Kawhi Leonard as out for Saturday’s game against the Chicago Bulls. This time, though, Leonard isn’t out for load management. The Raptors say the two-time Defensive Player of the Year is out for personal reasons and won’t be with the team in Chicago. The Raptors have listed […]

Kawhi Leonard of the Toronto Raptors will likely sit out on Thursday’s game against the New York Knicks. Per Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports, the Raptors have listed the 27-year-old as ‘out.’ Looks like Kawhi Leonard will get a load management night against the 14-win Knicks in New York tomorrow. The Raptors have already listed […]

For those wondering why Lauri Markkanen of the Chicago Bulls did not play in the second half of Tuesday’s loss to the Toronto Raptors, here is head coach Jim Boylen’s explanation. According to Teddy Greenstein of the Chicago Tribune, Boylen said that the second-year man felt some fatigue. Thus, Boylen and his coaching staff decided […]

The Toronto Raptors will now have to surrender their 2019 first-round pick to the San Antonio Spurs after scoring a 112-103 win against the Chicago Bulls at home on Tuesday. The Raptors sent a first-round pick to the Spurs during the deal that sent Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green to Toronto, and DeMar DeRozan to […]

DeMar DeRozan of the San Antonio Spurs is arguably the best mid-range shooter in the NBA, but that does not mean that he cannot make highlight plays. DeRozan left Charlotte Hornets defenders stunned during their showdown at the Spectrum Center. Leading by six points early in the third period, DeRozan received a baseline pass from […]

Nothing is certain for the Detroit Pistons. While they currently hold a playoff spot, their lead is slim and could evaporate within days. But the Pistons aren’t afraid of the pressure. In fact, it excited head coach Dwane Casey. Via Vince Ells of the Detroit Free Press on Twitter: Good question from @JLEdwardsIII in pregame. […]

There are some members of the Toronto Raptors who have reportedly been skeptical of star swingman Kawhi Leonard sitting out games this season for rest, according to Josh Lewenberg of TSN. Entering Monday, Leonard has played in 54 games and 14 of the 20 games he’s missed have been for rest. Leonard only played in […]

Toronto Raptors officials have reportedly become increasingly confident the franchise can re-sign star small forward Kawhi Leonard this summer, according to Josh Lewenberg of TSN.ca. Leonard becomes an unrestricted free agent this summer once he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Raptors. Behind the scenes, many Toronto Raptors officials have become increasingly confident in the team’s […]

Veteran shooting guard Jodie Meeks has agreed to a deal with the Toronto Raptors for the rest of the season, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium. Meeks signed a 10-day contract with the Raptors on Feb. 20. He appeared in two games with the team before his 10-day contract expired. Free agent guard […]

If the 2019 playoffs started tomorrow, Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse would feel good about his team’s chances of going on a deep run. The Raptors are 51-23 on the season, which is good for second place in the Eastern Conference standings. However, Toronto is just 5-5 in its last 10 games and currently […]

The Chicago Bulls will look much different on the perimeter than normal against the Toronto Raptors. Coach Jim Boylen said on Monday that starting wings Zach LaVine and Otto Porter Jr. will be unavailable for Tuesday’s game, while starting point guard Kris Dunn is doubtful to play: “LaVine and Porter are OUT for tomorrow night. […]

Jeremy Lamb stepped up big time for the Charlotte Hornets, as he banked the game-winning half-court heave to give his team a 115-114 victory over the Toronto Raptors. Sure enough, it wasn’t the ideal way to lose a game for the Raptors. However, for the Hornets, it was a much-needed victory as they try to fight […]

After missing the past two games due to an ankle injury, Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry is now set to return to action against the Charlotte Hornets. Lowry will play tonight vs. Hornets. First time Raps have post deadline group intact, I believe. — Michael Grange (@michaelgrange) March 24, 2019 Lowry picked up the injury […]

When Marc Gasol was traded to the Toronto Raptors during the NBA trade deadline, many thought that it would be a great fit for a team that is now looking to push for an NBA Finals appearance. While the team has been great, Gasol himself has had to deal with a variety of issues, including […]

Toronto Raptors superstar swingman Kawhi Leonard says when he sits out games, it’s not only because the franchise is trying to keep him fresh for the playoffs. Leonard, who only played in nine games with the San Antonio Spurs last season as he dealt with a lingering quadriceps injury, doesn’t want to re-injure his quad. […]

The Toronto Raptors knew what they were getting into when they acquired Kawhi Leonard in a blockbuster trade with the San Antonio Spurs over the summer. Yes, they were getting a superstar. Yes, they were getting a former Finals MVP. Yes, they were improving their team. But they were also getting a player who had […]

Jalen Rose, who played for the Toronto Raptors during his NBA career, wants Kawhi Leonard to stay with the franchise this summer. However, Rose believes Leonard will sign with the LA Clippers should he decide to leave the Raptors.  “I hope – I really hope – he stays in Toronto,” Rose told Alex Kennedy of […]

Toronto Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard has never been one to say much, and when he does say something, it’s usually a one-word answer without any juice behind it. But, his breakup with the San Antonio Spurs has apparently left him bitter enough to finally say something headline-worthy. When asked about his good relationship with the […]

Kawhi Leonard is rounding into form at exactly the right time. After his team lost the second leg of a home-and-home with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday, the Toronto Raptors superstar told reporters he’s “feeling good” with the playoffs fast approaching. “It feels a lot better than when I started the season,” he said […]

The Toronto Raptors are a resilient bunch with the NBA Playoffs inching closer, and a lot of it has to do with the growth of Pascal Siakam this season. The 24-year-old power forward asserted his defensive mastery with an epic block on Russell Westbrook in Friday’s match-up against the Oklahoma City Thunder. Pascal Siakam SWAT […]

The Toronto Raptors enter play Friday two games behind the Milwaukee Bucks for the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference. Despite that, head coach Nick Nurse isn’t buying that his squad should chase the Bucks for the top spot, instead choosing to prioritize getting wins each night, saying via Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports: […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry will miss his fourth contest in his past five games Friday night when his squad takes on the Oklahoma City Thunder. Raptors head coach Nick Nurse acknowledged that Lowry’s ankle is still sore and that the team will not rush him back; although the belief is that he could […]

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam has placed himself firmly at the front of the line for the NBA’s Most Improved Player honor. But his rise hasn’t been a complete surprise to everyone in the league. Paul George of the Oklahoma City Thunder worked out with Siakam last summer and had this to say, via Josh […]

Toronto Raptors star point guard Kyle Lowry has been ruled out of the team’s game against the Oklahoma City Thunder on Friday: Kyle Lowry has been ruled out for tomorrow. — Blake Murphy (@BlakeMurphyODC) March 21, 2019 Kyle Lowry, who has been nursing an ankle injury he suffered against the New York Knicks earlier this […]

Kawhi Leonard was not impressed by Paul George trying to get physical on the post against him during a 123-114 overtime win for the Toronto Raptors. In this play, Leonard catches George resisting him backing him down, but to no avail, as Leonard spun with ease and nailed the turnaround fadeaway jumper over the late-contesting […]

Speaking to reporters on Wednesday for the first time since he got into a fight with Cleveland Cavaliers power forward Marquese Chriss, Toronto Raptors big man Serge Ibaka said he regrets the incident and is glad he didn’t land a punch on Chriss. The NBA suspended Ibaka for three games. The 29-year-old had to forfeit $448,275. […]

The Toronto Raptors will be without the services of Kyle Lowry for Wednesday night’s road game against the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to a report from Mike Ganter of the Sun. Ganter reports that Lowry made the trip to OKC with his teammates, but it sounds like he still needs a bit more time to […]

The Toronto Raptors could be without star point guard Kyle Lowry for their marquee matchup with the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. Kyle Lowry is questionable for tomorrow. — Blake Murphy (@BlakeMurphyODC) March 19, 2019 Lowry is having a major down year when it comes to his scoring. The 14.8 points per game he’s averaging […]

New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson claimed his innocence after hearing Toronto Raptors star Kyle Lowry’s post-game comments, saying he felt the aforementioned made a dirty play when barreling into him from behind. Robinson hard-chased an offensive rebound and then Lowry after he secured the board, losing control in the process and falling into him, […]

Kyle Lowry had no qualms speaking out when asked about his second-half injury against the New York Knicks that forced him to miss the remainder of the game. The Toronto Raptors point guard said center Mitchell Robinson made a dirty play on the ball after impeding his way from behind and causing an ankle injury […]

In their loss to the Toronto Raptors on Monday, New York Knicks head coach David Fizdale called a timeout just over a minute into the third quarter. The timeout served two purposes: to pacify the red-hot shooting from the Raptors and for Fizdale to pull out all of his starters. After the game, Fizdale explained […]

Kyle Lowry of the Toronto Raptors left Monday’s game against the New York Knicks after Mitchell Robinson got tangled up with his ankle. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Lowry’s ankle underwent some testing. However, the belief among the medical staff is the injury isn’t serious. Raptors guard Kyle Lowry is undergoing testing on right […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry has been listed as probable to return to the court for Monday’s showdown against the New York Knicks, per Blake Murphy of The Athletic. Lowry has missed each of his team’s past two contests due to an ankle injury, but it appears he is ready to suit up against […]

The Toronto Raptors will be without the services of Kawhi Leonard for Monday night’s home game against the New York Knicks due to “load management,” according to an official press release from the team: From Raps PR…Kawhi Leonard is out tonight. Load management. Serge Ibaka is out. Suspension. Kyle Lowry (ankle) is questionable. Hear tonight's […]

The Detroit Pistons have now gone 3-0 this season against the Toronto Raptors following their 110-107 win Sunday night. However, head coach Dwane Casey doesn’t want his team to be overconfident. In an interview with Toronto Sun’s Ryan Wolstat, Casey acknowledged how good the Raptors are as a team, and that they will be a […]

In a potential matchup that could take place in the first round of the Eastern Conference playoffs, the Detroit Pistons are once again fighting tooth-and-nail with the Toronto Raptors. Their Sunday afternoon game was one in which the Pistons’ Andre Drummond wanted to make a statement, win or lose, and he did just that by […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet will return to the lineup against the Detroit Pistons on Sunday after missing 12 games due to a thumb injury: Fred VanVleet upgraded to probable, Kyle Lowry doubtful — Blake Murphy (@BlakeMurphyODC) March 17, 2019 VanVleet, who has been sidelined since mid-February, has been a vital rotation player for […]

The Toronto Raptors will try to get even with the Detroit Pistons on Sunday, but they might have to do it without their two key players, as Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet are listed as questionable for their Sunday match-up. Lowry and VanVleet questionable for Pistons game on Sunday — Ryan Wolstat (@WolstatSun) March 16, […]