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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 […]

The Toronto Raptors are reportedly interested in adding an elite shooting guard by the Feb. 7 trade deadline, according to Ken Berger of Bleacher Report. The Raptors have previously been linked to Washington Wizards shooting guard Bradley Beal. If Washington decides to part ways with Beal, an NBA executive thinks Toronto can offer the Wizards a […]

The Phoenix Suns were minutes from pulling off the unthinkable, holding a 95-87 advantage in the fourth quarter against the Toronto Raptors, only to see the lead evaporate as tempers flared and Josh Jackson earned his second technical foul of the quarter, resulting in his ejection. The ejection proved to be a game-changer, as the […]

Enjoying his 21st season in the league, Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter came into the league in a way most members of a basketball family don’t expect themselves to. Drafted fifth overall by the Golden State Warriors and then traded for University of North Carolina teammate Antawn Jamison, who went a pick above to the […]

Kyle Lowry’s original plan was to sit out against one of the NBA’s worst teams in the Phoenix Suns, as the Toronto Raptors noted “load management” as the reason for his and Kawhi Leonard’s absence. Leonard sat out, but Lowry did anything but, playing a whopping team-high 40 minutes in a close game against the […]

At a time when personal issues between coaches and players become public consumption, reconciliations are media fodder to a worldwide audience as well. That was the case when Kawhi Leonard and his former coach Gregg Popovich shared an intimate moment on the court when they hugged it out after the game between the Toronto Raptors […]

The Toronto Raptors edged out the Phoenix Suns, 111-109, at home on Thursday thanks to a driving bucket by power forward Pascal Siakam at the buzzer. The Raptors were playing without superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard, who was out due to rest, so Pascal Siakam decided to take the game into his own hands and he […]

The Toronto Raptors announced that they will be sitting out two of their best players as they begin their three-game home stand against the Phoenix Suns later tonight. No Lowry or Kawhi tonight. Load management. Or Anunoby. For Raptors — Ryan Wolstat (@WolstatSun) January 17, 2019 Both Kyle Lowry and Kawhi Leonard aren’t dealing with […]

In their win over the Toronto Raptors, Kyrie Irving of the Boston Celtics either scored or assisted his team’s final 25 points. Per ESPN, Irving finished with 27 points, a career-high 18 assists, and five rebounds in their 108-117 victory over the Raptors. Kyrie scored or assisted on the Celtics’ final 25 points of the […]

Boston Celtics center Al Horford came off a fast break with some serious thunder on forward Serge Ibaka and the Toronto Raptors late in the third quarter of an Eastern Conference battle. Al Horford gets the dunk + stare down on Ibaka 😤 https://t.co/TwYSvthOvM — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) January 17, 2019 Ibaka has been known as […]

On Wednesday against the Toronto Raptors, Kyrie Irving had a huge game. He set a new career high in assists and completely dominated for the Boston Celtics. Al Horford contributed 24 points with seven rebounds, and Jason Tatum had 16 points with 10 rebounds on the game. Irving came out in this game and set the […]

Who says he’s robotic? Kawhi Leonard let loose a bit after finishing over Boston Celtics’ guard Marcus Smart during the Toronto Raptor’s loss to their division rivals. KAWHI NOT?? https://t.co/6PUORDAheB — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) January 17, 2019 Kawhi not, indeed. Leonard had 33 points, but it wasn’t enough as Toronto lost in Boston, 117-108. The Raptors […]

Boston Celtics guard Kyrie Irving’s magisterial ball handling was put on display yet again during Wednesday’s matchup against the Toronto Raptors, and it had Danny Green quickly trying to recover. Kyrie so crafty 🎨 pic.twitter.com/TPYDqFFS0I — ESPN (@espn) January 17, 2019 Irving returned to action for the Celtics after sitting out Monday’s loss to the […]

Gordon Hayward of the Boston Celtics just unleashed a crazy step-back 3-pointer that made the Toronto Raptors look silly. Check out the clip posted by Dime. Oh hello Gordon Hayward step back 🙌 https://t.co/FcDDTWIhO4 — Dime (@DimeUPROXX) January 17, 2019 As observed, right after the step-back move, Hayward’s defender was nowhere near him. The Celtics […]

In a much-anticipated showdown between two of the East’s best teams, the Toronto Raptors will try to earn a win at TD Garden against a suddenly scuffling Boston Celtics squad. The Raptors own the league’s best record at 33-12. They are also on a five-game winning streak and have won eight of their last 10 […]

The Boston Celtics take on Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, and Celtics star point guard Kyrie Irving is not on the team’s injury report after missing Monday’s game against the Brooklyn Nets. Irving didn’t play versus the Nets due to a quad injury. The Celtics lost to Brooklyn by a final score […]

Charlotte Hornets point guard Tony Parker is a San Antonio Spurs legend. The six-time All-Star spent a whopping 17 seasons with the Spurs and helped the team win four championships. For this, he will be loved by Spurs fans forever. This is in direct contrast to Kawhi Leonard, who was roundly booed by the crowd at […]

Two NBA players — Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard and Utah Jazz guard Donovan Mitchell — have been named Players of the Week for their respective conferences. #NBA Players of the Week for Week 13! Kawhi Leonard of the @Raptors (East)@spidadmitchell of the @utahjazz (West) pic.twitter.com/RVkuiwlJ1n — NBA (@NBA) January 14, 2019 Kawhi Leonard received […]

Kawhi Leonard is having a good time with the Toronto Raptors this season. Since being traded to the Raptors, Leonard has been caught laughing on multiple occasions. From his ground breaking introductory press conference that people can’t seem to forget to several group photos with Raptors coaches and teammates, it seems that this is the […]

Washington Wizards guard Bradley Beal is having what has easily been the best season of his NBA career, and he now has a pair of 40-point triple-doubles to show for it. During the Wizards’ 140-138 overtime loss to the Toronto Raptors on Sunday afternoon, Beal racked up 43 points, 15 assists and 10 rebounds, making […]

The Washington Wizards hit a franchise-record 19 3-pointers against the Toronto Raptors on Sunday, but it wasn’t enough to beat the NBA’s best team. Otto Porter Jr. missed a potential game-winner in the final seconds of double overtime as the Raptors escaped with a thrilling 140-138 victory. While Porter missed his last 3-pointer, he did […]

The Toronto Raptors have listed Fred VanVleet as questionable and ruled out CJ Miles for their game against the Washington Wizards on Sunday, according to a report by SportsNet’s Michael Singh. New to the injury report is guard Fred VanVleet, who is questionable for Sunday afternoon’s game with a left thigh contusion. The 24-year-old recently moved […]

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard is one of the most quiet and stoic individuals in the NBA. You rarely see him make any facial expression and you don’t see him react to a lot of things that’s been happening around him. So everyone is playing close attention to Leonard whenever he says or do something, […]

This season has been a weird one for guard Patrick McCaw. A former NBA champion with the Golden State Warriors, the 23-year has signed with the Toronto Raptors, his third team this season, after being waived by the Cleveland Cavaliers. McCaw’s season began with his fallout with the Warriors. He was offered a two-year $5.2 […]

The newest member of the Toronto Raptors, combo guard Patrick McCaw, is available to play on Friday against the Brooklyn Nets. Patrick McCaw officially signed with the Raptors on Thursday. McCaw available to play tonight. — Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) January 11, 2019 Unless you have been living under a rock, you know that McCaw has […]

The fissure between Toronto Raptors guard Patrick McCaw and the Golden State Warriors is one with many layers to peel, a coalition of feelings that go beyond a salary and the length of contract, guarantees and bonuses. While his decision to play hardball with the defending champions was largely viewed as a puzzling one, it […]

The Toronto Raptors have officially signed former Cavs and Warriors combo guard Patrick McCaw, the team announced in a press release on Thursday. The Toronto #Raptors have officially signed Patrick McCaw. pic.twitter.com/fWpIEzqGsN — Tomer Azarly (@TomerAzarly) January 11, 2019 Patrick McCaw signed a multi-year deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers on Dec. 30, a contract the […]

Patrick McCaw will reportedly sign with the Toronto Raptors, and Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr isn’t surprised his former guard found a new home: Steve Kerr on whether he was surprised Patrick McCaw resurfaced with Toronto: “Not really. He’s a very good NBA player.” — Connor Letourneau (@Con_Chron) January 10, 2019 McCaw signed […]

Atlanta Hawks swingman Vince Carter was asked by Brian Mahoney of the Associated Press about his comment to the Toronto Raptors security personnel that he would “see them next year.” Carter repeated the same statement back in a very cryptic fashion. Vince Carter, smiling, told he was overheard last night telling someone in Toronto he would […]

The NBA plans to speak to the representatives of shooting guard Patrick McCaw on Thursday, according to Mark Medina of the Mercury News. The Golden State Warriors reportedly asked the league to investigate the Cleveland Cavaliers’ signing and waiving of McCaw, who reportedly signed with the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday. The NBA has continued its formal […]

Brooklyn Nets showed gratitude to one of the best players to ever suit up for their franchise, when they hosted the Atlanta Hawks today. The Nets paid tribute to Vince Carter with a video that they played in the titantron late in the first quarter. https://twitter.com/APOOCH/status/1083168828211769346?s=19 Carter, 41, played five seasons with then New Jersey […]

Patrick McCaw plans to sign a one-year, $786,000 veteran’s minimum deal with the Toronto Raptors, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. McCaw signed a restricted free agent deal with the Cleveland Cavaliers after having an unusual standoff with the Golden State Warriors. The Cavs then waived McCaw after he played in just three games. […]

Executives, scouts and assistant coaches around the NBA believe the Toronto Raptors are the team best equipped to challenge the Golden State Warriors for the 2019 championship. The Raptors, led by star small forward Kawhi Leonard and All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry, have the best record in the NBA entering Wednesday at 31-12. Toronto has […]

Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas is now slated to return from a left thumb injury around the All-Star break, according to a team release via ESPN’s Tim Bontemps: The injury to Jonas Valanciunas’ left thumb continues to heal and his condition continues to improve. Valanciunas is now wearing a splint for basketball activities only, and […]

On Tuesday, Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter had a memorable night against his former team, the Toronto Raptors. Carter and the Hawks were hosted by the Raptors at Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, and the home crowd gave Carter an ovation that showed just how much love the city has for their former son. Carter had […]

After the Atlanta Hawks lost to the Toronto Raptors by a score of 104-101, Hawks veteran forward Vince Carter had a very cryptic message for the Raptors’ security personnel. 👀 https://t.co/VHprs8CJvc — Michael Lee (@MrMichaelLee) January 9, 2019 What Vince Carter means by this is unknown. Carter was reportedly planning on retiring after this season […]

The Toronto Raptors made sweeping changes in the offseason that was headlined by a blockbuster trade with the San Antonio Spurs involving All-Star wings Kawhi Leonard and DeMar DeRozan. Raptors president resident Masai Ujiri made the trade because he felt the team had peaked with DeRozan and needed to change something up if they had […]