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Before the Dallas Mavericks acquired Kristaps Porzingis from the New York Knicks, the big man gave the Knicks a list of four preferred trade destinations. The Mavs weren’t on that list, but the Brooklyn Nets, Los Angeles Clippers, Miami Heat and Toronto Raptors were, according to The New York Times’ Marc Stein: Kristaps Porzingis had […]

After losing to the Boston Celtics on Tuesday at home, the Sixers are now 1-7 against the Milwaukee Bucks, Toronto Raptors and Celtics this season. The Sixers lost to the Kyrie Irving-less Celtics on Tuesday by a final score of 112-109. Philadelphia is now 0-3 against Boston this season. The 76ers look like an Eastern […]

Jeremy Lin is officially a member of the Toronto Raptors and will wear No. 17. However, before he chose his number, the guard texted former Raptor and current Memphis Grizzlies big man Jonas Valanciunas if it was okay for him to wear No. 17. Valanciunas wore No. 17 with the Raptors. The center, who was a […]

The Toronto Raptors are set to sign Jeremy Lin after the guard was waived by the Atlanta Hawks earlier this week. Many felt the Hawks were going to trade Lin at the deadline last Thursday, but whether Atlanta didn’t get any good offers or simply decided not to move him for whatever reason, he remained […]

Former NBA All-Star big man Chris Bosh is set to announce his retirement during a ceremony on March 26, he told Bill Simmons of The Ringer during an interview on his podcast. The former Miami Heat forward said his dream of chasing a comeback in the league is now behind him: “That part of my […]

Marc Gasol looked a tad more comfortable during his home debut with his new team, the Toronto Raptors, who pulled out a big-time win over the Brooklyn Nets in cardiac fashion. During an eight-minute stretch to open the fourth quarter, Gasol displayed why Toronto worked so hard to acquire him, going a perfect 5-for-5 from […]

The Toronto Raptors earned another impressive win, beating the Brooklyn Nets 127-125 behind Kawhi Leonard’s game-winner. KAWHI BANK FOR THE WIN. pic.twitter.com/UAjB9Aebyr — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) February 12, 2019 Jarrett Allen, one of the league’s best defenders, guarded Leonard in the final play. The Raptors’ All-Star forward is well aware of the opponent’s shot blocking […]

The Toronto Raptors acquired Marc Gasol in a trade with the Memphis Grizzlies last week, and in his first home game with the team, the fans were quick to show their appreciation for the former All-Star forward. Marc Gasol gets a warm introduction in Toronto. He was traded to the Raptors last week.pic.twitter.com/Ssm8pgVTyM — The […]

In his first game in Toronto, Marc Gasol had no clue that his new team performed a pre-game ritual. Moments before their game against the Brooklyn Nets, the Raptors without hesitation — entered their pre-game ritual. Gasol, whom they acquired via trade just days earlier, didn’t seem to receive a memo regarding his new team’s […]

The Toronto Raptors are among the teams who have shown interest in signing free agent small forward Markieff Morris, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Morris was waived by the New Orleans Pelicans after the team traded for him from the Washington Wizards. The veteran swingman has been dealing with a lingering neck injury, […]

Brooklyn Nets head coach Kenny Atkinson says All-Star center Marc Gasol is “a huge addition” for the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors acquired Marc Gasol at the trade deadline from the Memphis Grizzlies. Gasol made his Toronto debut on Saturday against the New York Knicks and finished with seven points, six rebounds and one assist in […]

Well, apparently, Ben McLemore is not signing with the Toronto Raptors after all. After it looked like the Raptors were set to ink McLemore to a deal following his release from the Sacramento Kings, complications with the CBA arose as Toronto was trying to bring him aboard on a 10-day contract this past weekend, according […]

The Toronto Raptors traded guards C.J. Miles and Delon Wright in the deal that landed them Marc Gasol at the trade deadline, so their backcourt was already a bit thin as it was. Now, it is even thinner. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, Raptors backup point guard Fred VanVleet will be sidelined for at […]

Newly-acquired big man Marc Gasol scored seven points and six rebounds as a reserve in his Toronto debut, but Raptors head coach Nick Nurse hasn’t set his starting lineup in stone just yet, according to a report from Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports. The Raptors dealt for Gasol just before this season’s trade deadline. The […]

Point guard Jeremy Lin is expected to arrange a buyout with the Atlanta Hawks to join the Toronto Raptors after he clears waivers, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Lin has been looking for a new home for the last few months after playing a mentorship role for young Trae Young during the first part of […]

Kawhi Leonard’s last four games have showcased a noticeable dip in performance, shortly after coming back from a team-induced four-game rest past the halfway point of the season. The Toronto Raptors star was putting up 27.9 points per game on 50.3 percent from the field and 37.2 percent from deep through his first 38 games […]

The NBA trade deadline was filled with a plethora of trades such as the Milwaukee Bucks surrounding Giannis Antetokounmpo with another shooter in Nikola Mirotic, and former no. 1 pick Markelle Fultz heading to the Orlando Magic. However, no trade was as seismic as the one the Toronto Raptors made to acquire Memphis big man […]

According to a Sunday afternoon report from Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the Toronto Raptors have agreed to a multi-year NBA contract with forward Boucher. Prior to coming to terms with the Raptors over the weekend, Boucher served as a two-way player for the surging franchise. However, his new deal is a standard […]

Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard had some kind words for New York Knicks fans after Saturday’s game between the two teams. The Raptors went into Madison Square Garden and handed the Knicks a 104-99 defeat, which dropped New York to a league-worst 10-45 overall on the season. However, even with the franchise clearly struggling, Leonard […]

Saturday night marked the first time that Marc Gasol donned a different jersey aside from the usual dark blue of the Memphis Grizzlies. The Spanish big man made his debut for the Toronto Raptors after they traded for him just hours before the NBA’s trade deadline last February 7. Gasol opened up about his first […]

After trading for Marc Gasol before the trade deadline expired, the Toronto Raptors find themselves with numerous roster openings. Of course, with the buyout market beginning to take shape, the Raptors will have plenty of options to bolster their bench and fill in any holes. 5. Shelvin Mack While the Raptors have a fine backup […]

The Toronto Raptors may have been the away team against the New York Knicks, but it was difficult for center Marc Gasol to see the difference thanks to the fan turnout. Gasol made his debut with the Raptors after being dealt by the Memphis Grizzlies at the trade deadline. According to Blake Murphy of The […]

Kawhi Leonard, perhaps taking a cue from the recent trials and tribulations of Kevin Durant, took a very direct approach to answer questions about free agency. After his team’s 104-99 win over the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden on Saturday night, the Toronto Raptors superstar simply refused to talk about anything other than […]

Marc Gasol made his Toronto Raptors debut on Saturday against the New York Knicks, and it didn’t take long for the three-time All-Star to score his first basket as a member of the Raptors. Gasol came off the bench versus New York, as Raptors head coach Nick Nurse wants to ease him into the team. […]

The Toronto Raptors are undoubtedly one of the best teams in the league. They currently hold the second spot in the Eastern Conference standings and are primed to make a deep run in the playoffs. And they just became one of the favorites to win the title when they acquired Marc Gasol from the Memphis […]

Newly acquired big man Marc Gasol will make his Toronto Raptors debut on Saturday against the New York Knicks, but he will come off the bench. The Raptors acquired Marc Gasol from the Memphis Grizzlies for C.J. Miles, Jonas Valanciunas, Delon Wright and a 2024 second round draft pick. Marc Gasol will play tonight. Off bench tonight — Blake […]

The Toronto Raptors have some open space on their roster, and they have decided to fill one of the openings with guard Ben McLemore, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. McLemore played in 19 games with the Sacramento Kings this season, averaging 3.9 points over 8.3 minutes per game while shooting 39.1 percent from […]

Toronto Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard has been upgraded to probable for his team’s game against the New York Knicks on Saturday night, according to Tim Bontemps of ESPN. Leonard missed the Raptors’ win over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday evening due to a sore left knee. Toronto has also been giving Leonard intermittent rest throughout […]

All-Star big man Marc Gasol is officially a member of the Toronto Raptors, ending his storied run with the Memphis Grizzlies. Memphis traded Gasol to the Raptors on Thursday. The Spaniard is no doubt excited to play for a Toronto team which can win the championship this season, but Gasol wanted to say his final […]

The Golden State Warriors are clear favorites to win their fourth title in five years, but that didn’t deter most of the Eastern Conference powerhouses from making big splashes ahead of Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. After acquiring Jimmy Butler in November, the Philadelphia 76ers went even more all-in this week, shipping Wilson Chandler, Landry Shamet, […]

LeBron James might just have pulled the greatest heist in NBA All-Star Draft history during Thursday’s first rendition of its broadcast, putting on a clinic in true Fantasy Basketball fashion while managing to toe the line between friendly competition and elite-level tampering. The King’s picks for this 2019 iteration of the February festivities are so […]

New Toronto Raptors acquisition Marc Gasol is hoping to make his debut in a different uniform for the first time in his 11-year career against the New York Knicks on Saturday, according to Ryan Wolstat of The Toronto Sun. Gasol naturally missed Thursday’s game, as the trade with the Memphis Grizzlies was being processed by […]

The Toronto Raptors went all-in at the NBA trade deadline and added another All-Star level player to their starting lineup in Marc Gasol. In the swap, Toronto received Gasol while sending Jonas Valaciunas, C.J. Miles, Delon Wright, and a second-round pick to the Memphis Grizzlies in return. The move was an obvious upgrade for the […]

LeBron James wasn’t shy about tooting his own horn again, following some semi-praise for the aggressive moves the Eastern Conference contenders made before the trade deadline, fully knowing he no longer has a stronghold in the East. The Los Angeles Lakers star left the conference for the first time in 15 seasons after agreeing to […]

The NBA trade deadline loosed the petty child in all of the NBA — perhaps for good reason — and the Toronto Raptors were no exception. ESPN has the scoop about the situation with the Raptors, which has been a bit off since the trade deadline began looming: The vibes out of Toronto over the […]

By landing former Memphis Grizzlies big man Marc Gasol an hour before the trade deadline, the Toronto Raptors emerged as one of the big winners of this season’s edition of the trade deadline fiasco. However, it appears that the team are far from done, with Raptors president Masai Ujiri claiming that Toronto intends to be […]

Via a press release from the Toronto Raptors, Marc Gasol is officially a Raptor. The Memphis Grizzlies had dealt Gasol for Jonas Valanciunas, Delon Wright, C.J. Miles, and a future second-round pick. Raptors president Masai Ujiri said in the press release: “Marc brings significant playoff experience to our team, which along with his savviness and […]

Without question, Marc Gasol is a seamless fit with the Toronto Raptors. First-year head coach Nick Nurse rejuvenated Jonas Valanciunas’ career this season by bringing him off the bench, allowing the seven-foot behemoth to wreak havoc in the post against opposing second-unit big men. Gasol, at 34, is more similar to Valanciunas than their disparate […]

For NBA fans, this week is the time everyone turns on their notifications on Twitter to get the latest trade news from Adrian Wojnarowski. This year, we were given an early present before the trade deadline on February 7th. On Tuesday, the Philadelphia 76ers made a move to acquire Tobias Harris from the Los Angeles […]