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NBA players are always looking for an edge on their competition any way they can and Toronto Raptors head coach, Nick Nurse’s nephew, David Nurse is at the forefront of the leading technology. David Nurse is looking to change the way players train and help guys take their game to the next level. Figuring out […]

Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas has had most of the offseason to process the change of direction by the front office, as DeMar DeRozan in a Raptors uniform is no longer a reality. Yet the 7-footer won’t place blame on either side, despite the new San Antonio Spurs star’s claims that he was blindsided by […]

Atlanta Hawks veteran Vince Carter believes that San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan deserved to finish his career with the Toronto Raptors. As reported by Jon Krawczynski of The Athletic, the Raptor legend looked back on the things DeRozan has done for the franchise. He didn’t blame anyone for the ugly breakup between DeRozan and the […]

Toronto Raptors forward Kawhi Leonard “looks remarkable” during his summer workouts, according to Ashish Mathur of Amico Hoops. Leonard reportedly is 100 percent with zero limitations. The Raptors pulled the trigger on a trade for The Klaw earlier this summer, stunning other Eastern Conference contenders like the Boston Celtics and Philadelphia 76ers, who were said to have […]

Just a week ago, it was reported that Toronto Raptors backup big man Greg Monroe was working with head coach Nick Nurse to shoot more outside shots this upcoming season. Despite many people questioning whether Monroe can actually make this leap, especially after never making a three-ball in his career thus far, it looks like he […]

NBA superstars LeBron James, Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard made the most of their offseason by working out together last week. It turns out that the superstar trio actually had been planning the rendezvous for a while, per Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. “James, Durant and Leonard worked out together for the first time […]

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri is all for addressing mental health issues with his players, but the brass man admits doing so is a slippery slope of sorts. “It’s a sensitive topic,” Ujiri acknowledged, according to ESPN’s Jackie MacMullan. “If you aren’t performing well, and I came to you and said, ‘I think you should […]

When Kawhi Leonard was sent to the Toronto Raptors, fans and critics very well knew that it would be a one-year rental. After all, Leonard himself has expressed his desire to play in Los Angeles, preferably the Lakers. But it seems that Raptors fans won’t allow their new superstar go without a campaign to make […]

Famous rapper and Toronto Raptors ambassador Drake has become an influential presence in the NBA. His dedication and desire for the success of the hometown Raptors does not go unnoticed. Drake has been around for a while, and is a huge fan of the NBA as a whole, not just the Raptors. Recently, the Canadian-born […]

The story of these Toronto Raptors is one of incremental improvements amid crushing failures. Through it all, team president Masai Ujiri remained patient. And while his preference was always to find a superstar like Kawhi Leonard, he allowed his roster time to breathe in hopes of developing one. Like, perhaps, Pascal Siakam. Like the Raptors, […]

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri recently took a trip to Kenya with his Giants of Africa Foundation. The goal of this trip, according to a report from David Kwalimwa of Daily Nation, is to raise awareness about the standards of sports in Kenya. Some NBA fans simply know Ujiri as the Raptors’ president, but it’s […]

The Toronto Raptors newly acquired superstar Kawhi Leonard is keeping an open mind about his future heading into the upcoming NBA season. Despite his constant and relentless links with the Los Angeles Lakers and Clippers, the 27-year-old will not rule out re-signing with the Raptors, according to Jabari Young of the San Antonio Express-News. “Based off […]

Positive news are surrounding Kawhi Leonard’s offseason with his new team, the Toronto Raptors. After reports circulated online about Leonard’s displeasure on playing for the Raptors, it seems like we will eventually see the 2014 Finals MVP back on the court with his new Raps threads. In a bid to retain Leonard and offer him […]

The date when San Antonio Spurs star DeMar DeRozan will make his return to Canada to face the Toronto Raptors has been set and it comes with a hefty price tag. DeRozan and the Spurs will visit the Scotiabank Arena on February 22, 2019. Fans have to shell out at least $180 to get to see […]

The Toronto Raptors have signed former Cleveland Cavaliers point guard Kay Felder. As reported by Sam Amick of USA TODAY Sports, the Raptors and Felder have agreed to a one-year partially guaranteed deal and will compete for the final spot in the team’s roster. The Raptors have made a late summer addition, I'm told, adding Kay […]

San Antonio Spurs fans have January 3, 2019 circled on their calendars, which is the day Kawhi Leonard will make his return to his old stomping grounds, albeit as part of the Toronto Raptors. But if these fans want to boo and heckle the forward live on that day, they will first have to feel […]

The Toronto Raptors are bent on keeping Kawhi Leonard beyond this season and they even added a person closely connected to him to their staff, per ESPN’s Ian Begley. The Raptors hired former San Antonio Spurs staffer Jeremy Castleberry to be a part of the team’s coaching staff. Castleberry is known as a close friend of […]

The Houston Rockets is looking to shore up its frontcourt. The team has signed 6-foot-9 small forward Bruno Caboclo, waiving sharpshooter R.J. Hunter in the process. Shams Charania reported the development on his Twitter account. Sources: The Houston Rockets have waived former Celtics first-round pick R.J. Hunter, who was on a two-way deal. — Shams […]

The Toronto Raptors added a familiar face to their roster when they signed center Greg Monroe to a one-year deal for the veteran’s minimum. That face is especially familiar for starter Jonas Valanciunas, who went toe-to-toe with the lefty during the 2017 playoffs, including coming face-to-face during an on-court altercation. Monroe hasn’t forgotten the incident, […]

These last few seasons have seen a rapid evolution of the NBA. The league has successfully abandoned the traditional approach and transitioned towards position-less basketball. Toronto Raptors big man Greg Monroe realizes this, but more on that in a second. Point guards, like Kyrie Irving and Chris Paul, are now spending more time on the […]

Bruce Bowen is out as a television analyst for the Los Angeles Clippers following critical comments he made about Kawhi Leonard. Bowen appeared on the Dan Patrick Show to discuss his ousting. “Kawhi never said I want to play for the Clippers. Kawhi said he wanted to play for the Lakers, and so unfortunately, if […]

If there was any confirmation needed, Bruce Bowen reaffirmed the notion that he was fired from his television analyst job because of his criticism of Kawhi Leonard. The LA Clippers are poised to strongly pursue Leonard during the summer of 2019, and Bowen’s critique of Leonard was enough to get him axed from his position. […]

In a culture where perfect becomes the enemy of the very good, DeMar DeRozan’s struggle is an interesting contrast. DeRozan has pushed tirelessly against his ceiling only to continuously be surpassed by an elite few. Still, he fights. It’s an entirely relatable battle that makes him perfect for the San Antonio Spurs. Steph Curry’s relatively […]

The San Antonio Spurs introduced center Jakob Poeltl, part of the package the team received in exchange after trading Kawhi Leonard to the Toronto Raptors for DeMar DeRozan. Shortly after his formal welcome to the club, the 7-footer expressed his sincere worry for the rest of the league, knowing that his partner DeRozan would unleash […]

The #InMyFeelingsChallenge has wildly taken the entire world by storm and is currently a trending topic on all social media platforms. You can even add Toronto Raptors power forward, Serge Ibaka, to the growing list of participants. For those of you living under a rock, it goes a little like this: When the chorus of Drake’s […]

Superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard may have been traded to the Toronto Raptors this offseason, but ESPN is predicting that the 27-year-old will eventually sign with the Los Angeles Lakers next summer. Leonard received a staggering 57.6 percent of votes, indicating he would call Staples Center home once he enters free agency next summer. The ESPN […]

It seems like the drama that surrounded Kawhi Leonard last season didn’t hurt how people believe in his abilities. Despite having not seen him play for most of last season, the new Toronto Raptors star is still pegged as a dark horse for the Most Valuable Player award in 2018-19. Kawhi Leonard opens at 11:1 […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet appears to be making the most of his summer vacation. The 24-year-old decided to drive around the city on Tuesday, and treated some fans to a pickup game cameo. VanVleet himself shared a bit of the experience via his Twitter account. Drove by had to get a few runs […]

The L.A. Clippers aren’t hiding their intentions for the 2019 offseason. They will be in hot pursuit of superstar wing Kawhi Leonard. On Monday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN wrote: “Before the Toronto Raptors traded with San Antonio for Leonard in July, the Clippers tried to acquire him and plan to be aggressive suitors for Leonard in 2019 […]

Really good basketball organizations do not magically appear in the NBA. They are a result of hard work, foresight, good decision making, and sometimes a little bit of gambling. Some reap the rewards while others the disaster. There is no exemption to this rule. Even some of the best and most successful organizations had a […]

Toronto Raptors general manager Bobby Webster is optimistic about Greg Monroe’s recent signing after reeling in the lefty big man on a one-year, $2.1 million deal for the veteran’s minimum, according to Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun. “Greg’s a proven big man in this league,” said Webster. “We believe Greg’s experience will be a great addition […]

With a chapter of NBA basketball now over, teams look forward to a fresh slate this season. New and old faces with their respective teams are going to be out there carving out a legacy to be remembered. With the wild free agency nearly over, we already have a picture of what to expect this […]

A basketball stat line is a clear barometer on how a player affects the game. Good or bad, a player’s stats will reflect that. Once in a blue moon, stat lines reflect basketball anomalies, a reflection of some of the most bizarre things in NBA basketball. Here are some of the most impressive and bizarre […]

The LA Clippers won’t renew Bruce Bowen’s contract for next season in the aftermath of the television analyst’s comments on San Antonio Spurs forward Kawhi Leonard, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The Clippers feel they will have a chance to snag the Toronto Raptors forward in 2019 free agency, as he has expressed his desire […]

The shakeup of the Toronto Raptors appears to have appealed to national TV broadcasters, to the extent that the team is slated have their most nationally televised games in almost two decades. Mainstream media loves controversy and drama, and perhaps there is none bigger than that of the arrival of Kawhi Leonard to Toronto this […]

With big acquisitions this offseason, the Toronto Raptors and the Golden State Warriors are viewed as a potential matchup for the NBA Finals come June next year. The Warriors have pretty much steamrolled on teams for most nights these past few years. Opposing teams know that they always have to be in their A-game if […]

For years, Toronto Raptors fans have griped about how their team is covered by the national media.  Even though the Raptors have been a playoff team for five straight seasons, they very rarely get nationally televised games. Over the last four seasons, all of which they have made the playoffs in, the Raptors had a […]

The NBA regular season schedule has yet to be announced, but on Friday afternoon, Sam Amick of USA TODAY Sports has reported that DeMar DeRozan and the San Antonio Spurs will be visiting Toronto to take on the Raptors on February 22, 2019. Per source, DeMar DeRozan will make his emotional return to Toronto for […]

The NBA regular season schedule has yet to be announced, but on Friday afternoon, Shams Charania of The Vertical has reported that Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors will be visiting San Antonio to take on the Spurs on January 3, 2019. Sources: Kawhi Leonard’s return to San Antonio next season as a Toronto Raptor: […]