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Toronto Raptors forward Danny Green revealed that he tweaked his ankle in the team’s 117-109 overtime win against the Miami Heat. Green said he will see how his ankle responds in tomorrow’s practice, but is optimistic that he won’t be missing significant amount of time because of it. Danny Green told me he tweaked his […]

Despite already having clinched a playoffs berth, Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse recently announced that the team has no intention of resting any of its players in either of their last two regular season games. Nurse says Raptors want to play last two games out. Thinks team looks fresh, want to have home court […]

The NBA’s second-best team the Toronto Raptors lost for the second straight time against the Charlotte Hornets 113-111 Friday night. The loss was notable for again being decided by a three-pointer from Hornets guard Jeremy Lamb (albeit at a more humane distance and with a lot less luck) and also for how unfortunate Kawhi Leonard’s game-winner […]

The final week of the NBA regular season is upon us, which means the playoff matchups are close to being set. For the Golden State Warriors, a three-peat is on the table. It hasn’t been accomplished since the 2002 Lakers and 1998 Bulls. As the Warriors enter the postseason as the title favorite for the […]

On February 7, the Toronto Raptors were a good basketball team. In fact, at 39-16, they were very good, and likely headed to the playoffs for the sixth straight seasons. But that wasn’t enough for Toronto. Despite finishing as one of the Eastern Conference’s four best teams each of the last five seasons, they have […]

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam showed a lot of love to teammate Kyle Lowry, saying that the superstar guard is the type of player you want to have on your team. Siakam, who is playing in his third season in the NBA, said that Lowry is a huge part of the team because he cares […]

The Toronto Raptors are rounding into form at the perfect time. After an unequivocally successful regular season nevertheless beset by injuries to key players, random absences of Kawhi Leonard, and integration of multiple new rotation pieces, Nick Nurse’s team has won five games in a row by an average of 15.8 points, and is suddenly […]

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam has been one of the more pleasant surprised of the 2018-19 NBA season. It seems he has even started to draw comparisons to Golden State Warriors forward Draymond Green. Siakam has emerged as one of the most promising, young players in the league. He admitted during an appearance on the […]

Kyle Lowry is fully aware of the seed of doubt that surrounds the Toronto Raptors when entering the playoffs, often pegged as no more than second-round contenders due to their recent history of postseason failures. Lowry, for one, has been criticized for his poor play when it counts, though he has managed to right the […]

Kyle Lowry has been demonized by his share of playoff struggles, often making him a question mark as to how far the Toronto Raptors can go in the postseason. The 6-foot point man has seen his efficiency dip, going through shooting slumps at the worst of times, though he has managed to correct those recently, […]

It has been another disappointing season for the New York Knicks, and for the team’s fans, this is nothing new. Year after year after year, Knicks’ owner James Dolan has failed to assemble a team good enough to even make the playoffs. Their second place finish in the Eastern Conference back in the 2012-13 season […]

NBA players continue to pay tribute to slain rapper Nipsey Hussle. But while most of them have taken to social media to show respect for the artist, Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard honored him through his game-worn sneakers against the Orlando Magic. Kawhi Leonard pays homage to Nipsey Hussle. 🙏 pic.twitter.com/AuyTFJuNay — B/R Kicks (@brkicks) […]

Chicago Bulls point guard Walter Lemon Jr., a relatively unknown name just a few days ago, had such an impressive debut for his new team on Saturday that allowed him to make a little bit of noise as the season winds down. The 27-year-old recorded 19 points (on 8-of-15 shooting), four rebounds, six assists, four […]

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 […]