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The Toronto Raptors expanded their lead in their first-round playoffs series against the Washington Wizards with a comprehensive 130-109 victory at home. The Raptors were simply too much for Washington, which was once again overpowered by Toronto’s offense much like it did in Game 1 when the Raps took a 114-106 win. The difference between […]

Washington Wizards forward Kelly Oubre is a lot of things, but for Toronto Raptors celebrity fan Drake, he is nothing more than a bum. How do we know this? Well, Drake called Oubre just that on Tuesday, when he was caught by cameras talking trash to Oubre during Game 2 of the first-round series between […]

John Wall, if you’re reading this, it’s too late. At this point, thousands of folks have likely viewed Toronto Raptors superfan Drake’s social media post in which he was verbally skewering the Washington Wizards point guard from the sidelines of the Air Canada Centre during Game 2 of the series Tuesday night. .@Drake talking that […]

Coming into the NBA postseason even though the Cleveland Cavaliers are the 4th seed most believed they were the team to beat in the Eastern Conference. After they were dominated in Game 1 of their series against the Indiana Pacers it opened up a lot of eyes around the league, especially those of the people […]

The Toronto Raptors bench were likely to be shorthanded in Game 2 against the Washington Wizards as guard Fred VanVleet, who has been dealing with a shoulder injury over the last couple of weeks. As of Tuesday afternoon, VanVleet had his ‘game-time decision’ status downgraded all the way to ‘doubtful,’ but is now on track […]

The Toronto Raptors shook off a 16-year winless streak for Game 1 of the postseason, grabbing a much-needed confidence booster against a threatening Washington Wizards team. Point guard Kyle Lowry warned that this Wizards team was no ordinary one, likely falling victim to end-of-season struggles and a tight playoff race that strung them in the […]

One of the best atmospheres in the NBA is at the Air Canada Centre, especially when the playoffs roll around. The decibels really benefit the home team Toronto Raptors and their playoff opponents in the Washington Wizards learned that the hard way. In Game 1, the Washington Wizards were really affected by the home crowd and […]

Serge Ibaka powered the Toronto Raptors to their first Game 1 victory in any playoff series since 2001 — when Vince Carter was still with the team. The defensive-minded power forward scored 23 points to lead Toronto while grabbing 12 rebounds and rejecting a couple of shots. Ibaka displayed his versatile game for a big […]

The long wait is finally over for the Toronto Raptors after 17 years. On Saturday, the Raptors were able to defeat the Washington Wizards 114-106 during Game 1 of the first round of the Eastern Conference Playoffs. It was the franchise’s first Game 1 victory in a playoff series since back in 2001 when Vince Carter […]

The NBA is not a Black Mirror episode. Of the four major pro sports leagues in North America, it is the most predictable (including the NBA playoffs). Remember last year when we wasted our time watching each team play 82 games for an entire season knowing full well that in the end, it was going […]

The NBA playoffs are set to begin and the East once again looks like a cakewalk for the higher-seeded teams in the conference. However, it appears that this year’s seedings have paired some intriguing matchups based on the regular season. In fact, the top four teams have had some trouble dealing with their first-round matchups. […]

With the 2017-18 NBA season officially in the books, the Toronto Raptors have seemingly shifted gears into playoff mode a long time ago. Toronto has home-court advantage thanks to their remarkable campaign and point guard Kyle Lowry is looking to take full advantage of it. The Raptors kick things off by facing the Washington Wizards in […]

The Toronto Raptors finished the greatest regular season in franchise history this year, coming up with 59 wins and only 23 losses. Led by stars DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry, as well as Coach of the Year candidate Dwane Casey, the Raptors have claimed the first overall seed in the Eastern Conference and will have […]

The Toronto Raptors have been part of a curse that has proven tough to shake off — since 2002 they haven’t been able to secure a Game 1 win in the postseason. Matter of fact, the streak extends to an even more abysmal record, going a haunting 1-12 in Game 1s since the inception of the […]

It’s time to throw away all those copies of playoffs seeding scenarios. After 2,460 NBA regular season games and all the jostling and the jockeying of teams for the right to play beyond the regular season, the league has finally finalized the order and matchups in the first round of the 2018 NBA Playoffs. In […]

It’s hard to imagine that a NBA team with the best record in its conference is not considered the favorite to go to the Finals. Unfortunately, this is the reality for the Toronto Raptors. Even though they have secured the number one spot in the East for the first time in franchise history, their bid for […]

According to several official reports, the Toronto Raptors have decided to upgrade Lorenzo Brown’s contract. Brown signed a two-way deal with Toronto in July and was recently named the 2017-18 NBA G League MVP. After signing his two-way deal with the team, Brown went on to average 18.8 points on 46.8 percent shooting from the […]

For the longest time, the Western Conference has dominated the Eastern Conference — if one were to look at season records. Out in the West, it’s not enough for teams to have more wins than losses. They have to win at least 45 games to have a slot in the playoffs. Teams in the East, […]

The Toronto Raptors bench is one of the best second units in the NBA. Several players part of the unit are responsible for this feat. The Raptors believe that the Sixth Man of the Year award should be given to the entire bench, and not just a single person. As posted on the Raptors’ Twitter […]

He was supposed to be a Spur for life. After winning a championship and the NBA Finals Most Valuable Player award in 2014, and finishing in the top three in the regular season MVP race last season, Kawhi Leonard was destined for greatness in a San Antonio Spurs jersey. He was the successor to Tim […]

Among the likes of Lou Williams, Eric Gordon, and Jordan Clarkson, Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey had an oddball pick worthy of consideration for the Sixth Man of the Year award — Fred Van Vleet. The second-year Wichita State product has gone from last in the point guard depth chart to a vital component […]

DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry comprise one of the best backcourt tandems in the NBA. They show great chemistry on the battlegrounds, and even after the final whistle. A recent clip simply shows the deep friendship that the Toronto Raptors’ backcourt mates hold. A clip posted by Yahoo Sports NBA shows DeRozan trolling Lowry while […]

L.A. Clippers shooting guard Lou Williams has bounced around a number of teams in his pro career. That means he has also played with a lot of teammates with different personalities. And when he was asked by Alex Wong of GQ which teammate is his favorite, he did not hesitate to say that it’s Toronto […]

Vince Carter and Charles Oakley, both veterans of NBA lore, used to play together on the Toronto Raptors back in 2001. That year, the Raptors were in a tough series against Allen Iverson and the Philadelphia 76ers in the Eastern Conference semifinals. The series went to a deciding seventh game, and the Raptors ended up […]

A stubborn rim, a ladder, and two bewildered NBA teams all conspire to create perhaps one of the weirdest moments in the league so far this season at Air Canada Centre Friday. The action between the Brooklyn Nets and the Toronto Raptors had to be put on hold during one extended moment in the game […]

The Toronto Raptors have finally made the splash their fans had been hoping they make, leading the Eastern Conference as a top seed by a wide margin. Yet there still remains some hesitation of their postseason chances after being bounced from the playoffs the last two years and failing to make a run at the […]

Kyle Lowry expressed his utter disappointment after the Toronto Raptors’ narrow 132-129 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on the road on Wednesday night. “It was a trash game by us,” said Lowry, according to TSN’s Josh Lewenberg. ” They shot 60 percent from the field. It was a disgraceful display of defense by us and […]

Playing without five of their top players, LeBron James took matters into his own hands and carried the Cleveland Cavaliers to a 132-129 over the East-leading Toronto Raptors. With the win, the Cavaliers snapped the Raptors’ franchise record 9-game road winning streak. They’ve also won 9 of their last 10 home games against Toronto including […]

The Toronto Raptors have impressed many around the NBA in various facets of their game, especially with the way they have revamped their offense. They currently have the best record in the Eastern Conference, even though they lost to the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday in a close game. Against the Cavs, the Raptors really showcased […]

The Toronto Raptors were able to take care of business on Tuesday night when they took on the Orlando Magic on the road without one of their two All-Stars and leading scorer DeMar DeRozan. The nine-year veteran had been dealing with a thigh injury, but according to many injury reports, the Raptors simply opted to […]

The Toronto Raptors have run into a buzzsaw in their last two postseason trips, falling to the LeBron James-led Cleveland Cavaliers, who have made the NBA Finals the past three seasons. To some, the Raptors are still unproven, given their propensity to fall off before reaching the big stage, but that’s not the way head […]

Kyle Lowry has proved to be a great floor general during his last few years with the Toronto Raptors, and an All-Star caliber one at that — but the 30-year-old knows his limitations, and coaching a team is one of them. When prompted with the possibility of following up his playing days with a stint […]

The Toronto Raptors have had an impressive season and currently have a five-game cushion over the Boston Celtics who sit in the second spot in the Eastern Conference. With that type of cushion, it has opened up the possibility for the Raptors to rest some players. Raptors are about to play their 9th (tonight in […]

Last Sunday, the Toronto Raptors hosted the Oklahoma City Thunder looking to stretch their win streak to 12 games, but failed to do so as they succumbed to Russell Westbrook and company. Entering the game with a lengthy unbeaten run, the Raptors might have forgotten a bit just how it feels like to be on […]

Jonas Valanciunas, they said, was a dinosaur. And not in the hokey he’s on the Toronto Raptors sense of the word, either. Players of his ilk were supposed to be extinct; relegated to museums and the end of the bench during fourth quarters. A center who can’t stretch the floor or anchor a defense isn’t […]

The Toronto Raptors have been a good team in the Eastern Conference for the last few years, but this year they have taken that next step forward. Even though they lost on Sunday against the Oklahoma City Thunder they still have a record of 52-18 which gives them a 4.5 game cushion over the Boston […]

Despite going their separate ways several years ago, no love is lost between the Oklahoma City Thunder’s Steven Adams and the Toronto Raptors’ Serge Ibaka. In the third quarter of the scrimmage between the Raptors and the Thunder, 6-foot-10 Ibaka drove to the lane. His former teammate, when he was still with the Thunder, in […]

Since entering the league back in 2005, C.J. Miles has made a name for himself as a deadly shooter, especially from beyond the arc. Proof of this is the career 36.4 percent clip he has from that distance. He’s considered a specialist for teams who need reliable outside shooting. On Sunday, though, in the game […]

The Toronto Raptors lost to Oklahoma City Thunder on Sunday afternoon, and DeMar DeRozan had a lot of feelings. The game was tied several times down the stretch. It was anyone’s game. Thunder star Russell Westbrook had a triple-double. It was a truly exciting matchup for a game in mid-March. But then, Kyle Lowry committed […]