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The Los Angeles Lakers botched a major opportunity to snatch one of the best all-around players in the league in Kawhi Leonard, as the Toronto Raptors beat the rest of the league to the punch, dealing a haymaker of an acquisition for the two-time Defensive Player of the Year. While rumors have swirled of a […]

Despite the recent initiative to get Atlanta Hawks swingman Vince Carter back into the dunk contest one last time, the veteran formerly known as “Half-Man, Half-Amazing” won’t even dabble in consideration of it, noting it would sour the memories of what’s arguably the best Slam Dunk Contest of all time. “I don’t think about doing […]

Throughout 15-plus years of his career, one thing has proven true about playing next to LeBron James: it takes a special person to be able to handle what comes with it. From the incessant attention to the constant share of the blame that comes with playing next to such an idolized star in the NBA, […]

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry hasn’t been president Masai Ujiri’s biggest fan since he traded his backcourt mate DeMar DeRozan to the San Antonio Spurs over the summer. ESPN’s Rachel Nichols asked the pressing question, one that Lowry’s icy response got the message across just fine. Nichols: How would you define your relationship with Masai […]

The Toronto Raptors’ Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka had a funny moment in their team’s practice facility. In the video below, it can be seen that Lowry trolled his Congolese teammate, who then threw the ball towards him. This wasn’t the first time the duo had a hilarious moment. Back in April, at a post-game […]

The Toronto Raptors’ trade for Kawhi Leonard has had a positive effect so far. They are currently the best team in the league with an outstanding 20-5 record. It cannot be denied that Leonard’s addition turned the Raptors into a more fierce contender than before. He currently leads the team with averages of 25.6 points […]

The Toronto Raptors are the best team in the NBA right now, but point guard Fred VanVleet believes that the team is not fully meshed just yet. As of this writing, the Raptors hold a 20-5 record. They’ve won eight of the last 10 games. This feat is a surprise to many as the Raptors had […]

Sixers forward Jonah Bolden has been cleared to play in an actual game setting. According to a report from Serena Withers of NBC Sports, the former UCLA Bruin participated in Tuesday’s practice session and will make his return to the court on Wednesday night against the Raptors. A good injury update on the #Sixers front. […]

The Denver Nuggets pulled off a statement win against the NBA-leading Toronto Raptors on Monday night, despite getting only nine minutes from starting shooting guard Gary Harris, who left the game in the first quarter with a groin injury. The win played a sense of pride for coach Mike Malone, who was forced to make […]

After 24 games, the Toronto Raptors sit atop the NBA standings as the best team in the league with a 20-4 record. It’s not an unfamiliar sight to see the Canadian ballclub dominating the league but it is quite different with a new coach and a new franchise player at the center of the team’s […]

Ever since DeMar DeRozan left the Toronto Raptors in July, none of the team’s players have occupied his old locker at Scotiabank Arena. But according to Josh Lewenberg of TSN, “The Boy,” who is better known as Drake, took charge of DeRozan’s former spot: Courtesy of Delon's IG, this is a picture of DeMar DeRozan's […]

Toronto Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard has been regarded as one of the best defensive players in the league for several years. The quiet but deadly forward has racked up defensive awards, winning Defensive Player of the Year twice (2015, 2016), appearing three times on the All-Defensive First Team(2015-17) and once on the All-Defensive Second Team […]

NBA fans were treated to one of the best games of the season and some late-game drama on Monday night when the Denver Nuggets and Toronto Raptors clashed in Canada. The Nuggets entered the night as the second seed in the Western Conference while the Raptors held the first seed in the East. The game […]

Tempers flared on the bench during a Monday night matchup between two of the best teams in the league, the Toronto Raptors and the Denver Nuggets. It was expected to be an exciting and close game, and it is not uncommon in the NBA to see raw emotion displayed on the floor in these scenarios. Sure enough, […]

Entering Monday, the Toronto Raptors had the best record in the NBA, while the Denver Nuggets were tied with the Los Angeles Clippers for the best record in the Western Conference. The two teams met in Toronto on Monday, and the game came down right to the wire. The Nuggets were up 106-103 with 5.6 […]

Los Angeles Clippers head coach Doc Rivers and Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse have been named the Coaches of the Month for the first month of the NBA season. The Clippers are the biggest surprise of the season thus far. They are 15-7 on the season, tied for first place in the tough Western […]

Per ESPN’s Tim Bontemps, the Raptors 905 have released point guard Kay Felder after the 22-year-old was charged with domestic violence on Monday morning. The 905 haven’t had any further comment on the matter. The Raptors announce that Kay Felder, who was playing for their G League team, has been released after being charged with […]

Toronto Raptors star small forward Kawhi Leonard and Denver Nuggets power forward Paul Millsap have been named the NBA Players of the Week for Week 7. Kawhi Leonard averaged 29.3 points, 9.0 rebounds and 3.3 assists while leading the Raptors to a 3-0 mark. Paul Millsap put up 21.0 points, 10.5 rebounds and 3.0 assists […]

Though he’s been dealing with a sore back, Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry is going to play in Monday night’s game against the Denver Nuggets, according to a report from Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports. Lowry (back) went through shootaround today and will play tonight. — Josh Lewenberg (@JLew1050) December 3, 2018 Lowry, who […]

Toronto Raptors forward Danny Green believes that his team needs to create the mindset of taking every opponent seriously. The Raptors are in the midst of an eight-game winning streak, but it sounds like Green and company aren’t looking to get complacent after their impressive 20-4 start. Here’s what Green had to say following Toronto’s […]

Tristan Thompson knows what it takes to reach an NBA Finals and the Cleveland Cavaliers big man believes that the Toronto Raptors could be poised to emerge from the Eastern Conference when all is said and done. Thompson got a first-hand view of the Raptors on Saturday night when the two teams met in Cleveland. […]

“I’m a fun guy.”  These were some of Kawhi Leonard’s first words as a member of the Toronto Raptors. Following the Raptors’ 106-95 road win over the Cleveland Cavaliers, Leonard found time to joke about Kyle Lowry’s sudden absence from Saturday night’s contest. Toronto ruled out Lowry prior to the game due to a back issue […]

Toronto Raptors All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry has been ruled out of the team’s Saturday night game against the Cleveland Cavaliers. According to Joe Vardon of The Athletic, the Raptors decided to sideline Kyle Lowry due to a back injury. No further details were provided about his injury, but reports suggest that Lowry’s back flared […]

Golden State Warriors forward Kevin Durant has six 50-point outings to his name after drumming up 51 points against the Toronto Raptors in an overtime loss on Thursday, yet this particular one bares close resemblance to one of his own favorite all-time performances with the Oklahoma City Thunder. March 21, 2014 — the date itself […]

The Golden State Warriors visited the Toronto Raptors on a night Kevin Durant erupted for 51 points with Drake in attendance. Recently, the Warriors have been missing some key elements in their two previous championship runs. Stephen Curry has not returned yet from his groin injury, while Draymond Green’s toe has not healed. On Thursday, […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry still has no intention of discussing the DeMar DeRozan trade with Raptors president Masai Ujiri. Both Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan were mad about the trade that sent DeRozan, Jakob Poeltl and a first-round pick to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green. Ujiri […]

Along with the Toronto Raptors’ ascent to prominence this season is Kyle Lowry’s positively different approach to the game. Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant took note of Lowry’s brilliance as he gave heaps of praises to the All-Star playmaker. Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports tweeted out Durant’s comments on Lowry’s transformation to a premier […]

Stephen Curry has missed 10 games since first suffering a strained adductor injury and the Golden State Warriors have clearly missed him through a rough stretch of this start of the season. Head coach Steve Kerr said that all signs pointed to him being ready to go, but chose to declare he would return on […]

The Golden State Warriors frontcourt duo of Kevin Durant and Draymond Green are not fooled by Kawhi Leonard’s careful integration to full health by the Toronto Raptors. A bar-measuring matchup against the team with the best record in the league suggests that Leonard has had a big hand in that success, which Durant has clearly […]

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse has a plan for Kyle Lowry and it is all about taking deep 3-pointers. The Raptors boss wants his All-Star point guard to start pulling up from distance more going forward. In fact, this is an aspect of Kyle Lowry’s game that Nick Nurse asked him to work on […]

It’s a potential NBA Finals preview Thursday, as Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors host Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson and the Golden State Warriors in a battle of two of the best teams in the NBA. Thursday will be the first time Kawhi Leonard faces off against the Warriors since he injured his foot in […]

It appears that not everyone is exactly happy for Kawhi Leonard and his new shoe deal with New Balance. Jared Dudley took to Twitter on Wednesday to throw a little shade at the situation: Bruh they better of paid him a 100 million!! 😂 https://t.co/qxhj3nl71C — Jared Dudley (@JaredDudley619) November 28, 2018 😩😩😩😂😂😂 https://t.co/uoSHc54wZT — […]

Toronto Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard is taking this season one game at a time, and it’s clearly working as he has helped lead the Raptors to a 18-4 record. The Raptors lead the East and are already being praised as the representatives for the East in the NBA Finals this season, but Leonard isn’t buying […]

Kawhi Leonard reportedly agreed to a deal with shoe and apparel brand New Balance, but the Toronto Raptors star told the media Wednesday that nothing is official yet, according to ESPN’s Tim Bontemps. “It’s not official,” said Leonard. “Me and New Balance haven’t announced anything.” Unofficial as it may be, Twitter didn’t wait for the grand […]

Toronto Raptors All-Star forward Kawhi Leonard has agreed to a multi-year shoe deal with New Balance. Leonard apparently declined an extension from Jordan Brand and is set to become New Balance’s pioneer star endorser of basketball shoes. Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports has the full report on the deal: Leonard, 27, will serve as the […]

Golden State Warriors guard Klay Thompson is preparing for this Thursday’s matchup against the Toronto Raptors and praised the Raptors for their strong play this season, even suggesting it could be an NBA Finals preview. Raptors head coach Nick Nurse took notice: Nick Nurse on Klay Thompson calling tomorrow night's game a possible Finals preview: […]

Kyle Lowry didn’t hold any grudges against Kawhi Leonard after he became the main return piece for longtime friend DeMar DeRozan when Toronto Raptors chose to trade him away to the San Antonio Spurs. While Leonard was the apple that seduced the Raptors’ front office to swing big and end a nine-year partnership with DeRozan, […]

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry’s new start without his longtime backcourt partner DeMar DeRozan has brought a major change to his basketball career, but it’s a change that he’s welcomed with open arms, now determined to make the best of his situation. While DeRozan’s departure stung deep, the addition of a top-caliber player in Kawhi […]

Toronto Raptors star Kyle Lowry was awakened at 2:30 a.m. on a late July night by a random call from his teammate DeMar DeRozan. Lowry had missed his prior call, and soon picked up the next, knowing something must be off. DeRozan began to explain what had just happened, traded to the San Antonio Spurs […]