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A potential trade that would swap Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry and center Jonas Valanciunas for Mike Conley and Marc Gasol has been of no interest to the Memphis Grizzlies and no longer has any traction, according to Michael Grange of Rogers SportsNet. The Grizzlies reportedly wanted a young player in trade, such as […]

Back in 1992, the USA Team deployed its 12 best players on the Olympic stage and promptly annihilated every opponent in its path. It was at the time called the Dream Team. A moniker the team has earned and has will be used for the rest of history. That team was quite the collection of […]

The Toronto Raptors apparently no longer have interest in swapping one perpetually-underrated point guard for another. According to Marc Stein of The New York Times, the Raptors have suspended trade talks with the Memphis Grizzlies that could have netted them Mike Conley before Thursday’s trade deadline. The Raptors are not presently pursuing Memphis' Mike Conley, according […]

The Toronto Raptors reportedly made a pitch to the Memphis Grizzlies for big man Marc Gasol and point guard Mike Conley this week. But wait: point guard Mike Conley? Why would the Raptors need a point guard? They already have Kyle Lowry. Well, Lowry was apparently a part of the offer, which raised hairs around […]

The NBA Trade Deadline is less than 24 hours away and has rumors swirling. A name that has popped up a few times in rumors already was brought up again, but with a new destination attached to it. On Wednesday afternoon during ESPN’s The Jump, Brian Windhorst noted that there is a chance Kyle Lowry […]

If the Memphis Grizzlies trade point guard Mike Conley at the trade deadline, the veteran floor general reportedly doesn’t want to be traded to the Utah Jazz or any Western Conference team, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times and Brian Windhorst of ESPN: Per @WindhorstESPN on The Jump, Mike Conley's agent has […]

With the NBA’s trade deadline just 24 hours away, the Philadelphia 76ers have made a deal to acquire Malachi Richardson and a 2022 second-round pick from the Toronto Raptors, the Sixers announced Wednesday. Pompey also reports that the Sixers, who are sending cash considerations to the Raptors as part of this deal, will also receive […]

Recent rumors of a trade offer from the Toronto Raptors to the Memphis Grizzlies soon went viral in the north, with point guard Kyle Lowry forced to step in and declare his innocence in the matter. “I personally want to be in Toronto. I never asked for a trade,” said Kyle Lowry, according to Michael […]

The Toronto Raptors trade offer of Kyle Lowry and Jonas Valanciunas for Mike Conley and Marc Gasol did not appeal to the Memphis Grizzlies, lacking the youth they expected in return. According to Jake Fischer of Sports Illustrated, the Grizzlies wanted a player like OG Anunoby in return to make the trade happen — a […]

The Toronto Raptors are pursuing a trade to acquire Memphis Grizzlies point guard Mike Conley and the veteran guard would reportedly look positively on Toronto as an option, according to Michael Grange of Rogers Sportsnet. The Raptors would likely part ways with Kyle Lowry in the deal, so if Toronto did acquire Conley, he would […]

With the NBA trade deadline inching closer, the Toronto Raptors are surprisingly trying to get involved in some big-name acquisitions. According to a report by Sports Illustrated’s Jake Fischer, the Raptors have called the Memphis Grizzlies and inquired about acquiring stars Mike Conley and Marc Gasol in a trade. Per Fischer, the Raptors have reportedly […]

Though he missed Monday morning’s practice session due to a sore back, Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry is going to suit up for Tuesday night’s road game against the Sixers, according to a report from Sportsnet: He says he could have played Sunday but was being cautious. https://t.co/1Hc0ZqSsxg — Eric Smith (@Eric__Smith) February 5, […]

I recently wrote a piece proclaiming the Philadelphia 76ers to have the second-best starting lineup in the NBA when healthy. Obviously, the Golden State Warriors have the league’s top starting five, but I think the Sixers are just behind them. So surely that means the Sixers are also the only Eastern Conference team who have […]

It’s been easy for casual NBA fans to overlook Jonas Valanciunas this season. The Toronto Raptors center is coming off the bench for the first time in his career, and has been surpassed in the organization’s player hierarchy by All-Star wing Kawhi Leonard and ever-improving forward Pascal Siakam. But Valanciunas has acquitted himself well for […]

Due to ongoing back pain, Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry is now listed as “doubtful” for Tuesday night’s road game against the Sixers, according to a report from Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports. Lowry didn't practice today. He's doubtful for tomorrow's game in Philly. Nurse says the plan is to have Valanciunas return on […]

The designated veteran player extension, best known as the “supermax” extension, was designed to give small market teams a better chance to keep their homegrown stars and entice those stars to remain with the franchise with a more lucrative offer. Following Kevin Durant’s shocking signing with the Golden State Warriors on July 4, 2016, the […]

The Golden State Warriors are among a group of potential championship contenders awaiting a potential Wesley Matthews buyout in order to scoop him up as a free agent, according to Marc Stein of The New York Times. Teams like the Houston Rockets, Oklahoma City Thunder, Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers are also interested in adding […]

Kawhi Leonard was recently asked about his future with the Toronto Raptors, and in a move that should shock no one, he chose to play it cagey. Kawhi said he will think about future, have meetings at appropriate time. Right now he’s just all about this season. Same, consistent message we’ve heard from him. — […]

Toronto Raptors All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry will miss Sunday’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers with back soreness. Fred VanVleet will start in Lowry’s place, according to the Raptors. Lowry played 34 minutes in Toronto’s last game against the Milwaukee Bucks, a 105-92 loss on Thursday. The 32-year-old had 10 points on 4-of-11 shooting […]

The Denver Nuggets and Toronto Raptors are two surprise teams that could acquire New Orleans Pelicans superstar big man Anthony Davis, according to Brian Windhorst of ESPN. The Los Angeles Lakers have reportedly offered the Pelicans everyone on their roster except for star small forward LeBron James. However, New Orleans isn’t really that interested in […]

The NBA’s trade deadline frenzy has already begun with the New York Knicks and Dallas Mavericks offering the first salvo in blockbuster deals. With one stroke, the Knicks and Mavs sent shock waves reverberating throughout the league as Kristaps Porzingis, Tim Hardaway Jr., Courtney Lee and Trey Burke were sent packing from New York to […]

Since the announcement Monday morning that Anthony Davis had requested a trade via his agent Rich Paul, it has almost felt like a foregone conclusion that he will someway, somehow end up a member of the Los Angeles Lakers. There are obvious ties between both parties and abundant expressed interest on behalf of the Lakers. […]

Could the Toronto Raptors land superstar players in back-to-back years by trading for Anthony Davis months after acquiring Kawhi Leonard? It doesn’t seem all that likely, as it is going to be tough for the Raptors to match offers that some other teams can present, but let’s for a second pretend that Toronto general manager […]

Toronto Raptors big man Jonas Valanciunas has been sidelined for over a month due to a broken thumb he suffered during a win over the Golden State Warriors in mid-December. However, the center may be nearing his return. According to Josh Lewenberg of TSN, Valanciunas has been cleared for full contact and went through a […]

Kyle Lowry was in full support of Anthony Davis requesting a trade from the New Orleans Pelicans ahead of the looming trade deadline. The Toronto Raptors guard argued that time is short and players must do what makes them happy. “Hey man, whatever makes him happy,’ said Lowry, according to TSN’s Josh Lewenberg. “This brotherhood […]

Two Eastern Conference powers won’t fall behind in the Anthony Davis sweepstakes, as the Toronto Raptors and the Milwaukee Bucks are expected to throw their hat in the ring and make a bid for the New Orleans Pelicans star, according to Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer. The Bucks and Raptors are in a tight race […]

Before the Toronto Raptors faced the Dallas Mavericks, Raptors forward CJ Miles showered Mavs legend Dirk Nowitzki with high praises and gave him a ton of credit for his contributions in revolutionizing the forward position. “I mean he changed the position. (At the time, there was) nobody like him,” CJ Miles told Ryan Wolstat of […]

The Dallas Mavericks will be facing the Toronto Raptors later today, and head coach Rick Carlisle knows that they will be up against a team that has Kawhi Leonard, one of the best players in the league. Mavericks head coach Rick Carlisle with a lot of praise for Kawhi Leonard. Says if you don’t bring […]

According to Blake Murphy of The Athletic, the Toronto Raptors have listed shooting guard Danny Green as probable for their game against the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday due to left hand soreness. Danny Green is being listed as probable for tomorrow. Dealing with left hand soreness. — Blake Murphy (@BlakeMurphyODC) January 26, 2019 Green was […]

Remember the days when Vince Carter would get booed whenever he returned to Toronto? Well, those days are long over. Now, Carter is treated to cheers and standing ovations whenever he takes the floor at Scotiabank Arena (formerly known as the Air Canada Centre), and he is even giving consideration to signing a one-day contract […]

The Toronto Raptors may have Kawhi Leonard and Kyle Lowry and they may have had DeMar DeRozan, but nobody will ever be as special to Raptors fans as Vince Carter. With Carter likely to retire at the end of the 2018-19 campaign, the subject of Toronto potentially retiring his No. 15 was broached by Michael […]

There is no question that Houston Rockets superstar James Harden is the league’s best scorer at this moment. Currently averaging a mind-boggling 36.2 points per game, the 29-year-old is leading the league in scoring by quite a margin. The reigning NBA Most Valuable Player has been on an absolute scoring barrage of late. So much […]

Kawhi Leonard has been in the “load management” protocol for four straight games, missing a full week’s slate of games through a mysterious trend of absences. Yet the Toronto Raptors forward claims he’s not hurt, but rather choosing to be careful with his body, as is the team’s training staff. “I’m not hurt or anything […]

Houston Rockets point guard Chris Paul won’t be available for Friday’s game against the Toronto Raptors, according to Jonathan Feigen of The Houston Chronicle. Head coach Mike D’Antoni expressed hope he would be able to return on Sunday against the Orlando Magic. D’Antoni previously gave a loose timetable, saying Paul could return Friday or Sunday […]

Toronto Raptors superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard has bought a $13.3 million house in the San Diego County community, according to Neal J. Leiterg of the Los Angeles Times. Kawhi Leonard is from Riverside, California. The two-time Defensive Player of the Year played his college ball at San Diego State University and he usually trains […]

Toronto Raptors shooting guard Danny Green has drawn the unenviable task of containing James Harden in Saturday’s matchup against the Houston Rockets. Harden is always a tough player to check, but the fact that he dropped a career-high 61 points against the New York Knicks on Wednesday night makes this matchup a bit more intriguing. […]

Toronto Raptors star small forward Kawhi Leonard won’t play on Wednesday against the Indiana Pacers, but will return to the lineup on Friday versus James Harden and the Houston Rockets, according to head coach Nick Nurse. The Raptors are holding out Kawhi Leonard on Tuesday and Wednesday just so they can rest their franchise player. […]

After initially seeming on track to play tonight against the Sacramento Kings, it seems as if Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard might actually be held out from playing tonight after all. According to Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports, Leonard will be held out once again due to “load management,” a term the team is using […]

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard will be available to play on Tuesday against the Sacramento Kings after missing the last two games with what the coaching staff described as “load management,” according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. Center Jonas Valanciunas and forward OG Anunoby will not play. Leonard is coming off a season-long injury that forced […]