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For Toronto Raptors backup point guard Fred VanVleet, the North’s so-called bench mob is “no more.” Per the Toronto Sun‘s, Mike Gunter, the 24-year-old VanVleet believes that the Raptors’ bench which wreaked havoc on teams last year is gone. He admitted that this fact has been a challenge, especially when closing out their foes in the […]

Kawhi Leonard will not play Tuesday night when the Toronto Raptors pay the Los Angles Clippers a visit at Staples Center, as announced by Raptors head coach Nick Nurse and reported by Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints. #Raptors coach Nick Nurse says star Kawhi Leonard (bruised hip) WILL NOT play today against the L.A. #Clippers. The […]

The Toronto Raptors are preparing for a brutal slate of back-to-back games, and Kawhi Leonard is questionable for Tuesday night’s game against the Los Angeles Clippers. Toronto turns around Wednesday night to take on the Golden State Warriors. Additionally, Lou Williams of the Clippers is questionable, while Luc Mbah a Moute and Jerome Robinson are […]

Back in 2014, Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant called Toronto Raptors small forward Kawhi Leonard a system player with the San Antonio Spurs, saying on Twitter that the two-time Defensive Player of the Year was “doing work like this because of the system.” Kevin Durant was of the belief that his good friend, Paul […]

The addition of Kawhi Leonard, a top scorer in his prime, has transformed Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry — turning him into the NBA’s best facilitator and the league’s assist leader with 10 per game. Lowry’s new focus into his playmaking has caused him to take on a more passive role scoring the ball, […]

Toronto Raptors star forward Kawhi Leonard is not generally known as a funny guy, or even a particularly humorous one. Leonard is infamous for showing little to no emotion on the court. When he does show some emotion, it looks something like this: Regardless, or perhaps because of these factors, the Raptors have decided to put […]

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet has stated his belief that he will be an NBA starter very soon. Ahead of his team’s loss on Friday against the Brooklyn Nets, VanVleet stated in an article by Mark Suleymanov for NBA.com: “I’m going to be a starter, it’s just a matter of when.” Despite this, VanVleet is […]

Fred VanVleet sees himself playing for the Toronto Raptors for the rest of his career. The third-year backup point guard shared to Mark Suleymanov of NBA.com that he wants to stay with the Raptors throughout, saying that he loves playing for the city and its fans. Fred VanVleet also emphasized that he is ready to […]

On Sunday, two of the best players in the NBA will go head-to-head, as Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors host Giannis Antetokounmpo and the Milwaukee Bucks in a Eastern Conference showdown. Leonard and Antetokounmpo will likely be matched up against each other and Raptors head coach Nick Nurse is looking forward to watching the two […]

Toronto Raptors dime wizard Kyle Lowry was frosty cold in his response to ESPN’s Rachel Nichols when asked of his relationship with president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri, claiming the two only have a working relationship, which is independent of one another. Ujiri insists he and Lowry don’t have an acrimonious relationship and have never had so much […]

For those who doubted if Kawhi Leonard is finally back from the mysterious injury that kept him out for the vast majority of the 2017-18 season, look no further than his 36-point masterpiece in a 113-102 win over the Philadelphia 76ers. While his stroke from deep was near-flawless (5-of-6 from long range) and his efficient […]

Two of the best small forwards in the NBA went head-to-head Wednesday, as Toronto Raptors All-Star Kawhi Leonard hosted Jimmy Butler and the Philadelphia 76ers in a Eastern Conference showdown up north. Kawhi Leonard is regarded as the best two-way player in the NBA, and the two-time Defensive Player of the Year wanted to remind […]

OG Anunoby is one of the exciting young players the Toronto Raptors have in their arsenal. On Wednesday, Raptors team president Masai Ujiri was asked about the standout play from Pascal Siakam, but Ujiri used the moment to mention Anunoby who is dealing with the recent death of his father. Raptors president Masai Ujiri was […]

Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka has been one of the more entertaining players in the league for years now. Aside for consistently putting up solid numbers for any team he’s on, Ibaka always provides a lighthearted interview and a good sense of humor. The Congolese native is certainly not camera shy, as he told Raptors […]

Philadelphia 76ers star Jimmy Butler and Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard have dominated headlines this year thanks to trade requests from the Minnesota Timberwolves and San Antonio Spurs, respectively. On Wednesday night, the two players will square off in a battle of Eastern Conference powerhouses. Butler discussed the friendship he has with Leonard and the […]

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 […]