Toronto Raptors Articles - Page 149

In the last few seasons, the Toronto Raptors have constructed a team that has become a constant in the playoff picture. However, Raptors general manager Masai Ujiri made it clear during a recent interview with Michael Lee of The Vertical that the primary goal for the franchise is to get past LeBron James in the Eastern Conference. […]

Since the Toronto Raptors made the decision to trade DeMarre Carroll to the Brooklyn Nets, the veteran forward has continued to bash his former team. According to Brian Lewis of the New York Post, Carroll has voiced that he believes that he is a better fit with the Nets because the Raptors’ heavy tendency to play isolation offense centered around […]

Jared Sullinger is out of work and he’s hoping a new NBA contract would come knocking at his doorstep before the next pizza delivery man does. Sullinger is aware that a reason why teams aren’t contacting his agent that much this summer is because of his struggles to keep his weight at an unacceptable level. Speaking […]

Matthew Dellavedova is experiencing a much hotter summer than what he would’ve been having in Milwaukee, as the Milwaukee Bucks point guard is currently in the Philippines, where the climate is always a challenge for visitors not used to its 30 degrees Celsius temperatures. Dellavedova posted a video on his Twitter account, where he is […]

Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas arrived to the Lithuanian national team practice this morning in nothing less than a beat-up 90s Audi four-door automobile. @JValanciunas arrived at the national team practice camp with the 90s Audi 😅😅😅@Sportando @SportsCenter @Eurohoopsnet @EurobasketNews pic.twitter.com/5J16mik4ci — Žygimantas Vingelis (@vingelis) July 21, 2017 While we’re still trying to figure out […]

Over the past couple of seasons, DeMar DeRozan has emerged as one of the best shooting guards in the NBA. He has shown a lot of improvement in his game, not just in scoring, but also as a facilitator on offense. That said, Dwane Casey is planning to give him more playing time at the one […]

In the last several months, Detroit Pistons former All-Star big man Andre Drummond has seen his name continually be tossed around in the rumor mill. According to Jake Fischer of Sports Illustrated, it was revealed that a slew of teams expressed interest in acquiring Drummond prior to the 2017 NBA Draft last month. Toronto called dangling […]

DeMarre Carroll’s time with the Toronto Raptors was forgettable for both sides, as he barely made positive impact on the squad while saddling the franchise with a fat contract during his brief two-year stint above the border. Fortunately for the Raptors, though, they were able to ship Carroll and his salary to the Brooklyn Nets this […]

Since DeMarre Carroll‘s departure from the Toronto Raptors, he has continued to trash his former teammates for what he believed to be internal dysfunction. Carroll’s most recent comments went as far as stating that he’s a much better fit with the Brooklyn Nets. In light of all of that, former NBA player Steven Jackson has […]

It’s been three years since the Toronto Raptors selected Bruno Caboclo 20th overall in the 2014 NBA Draft, but there has been barely any progress that could be gleaned on. To date, Caboclo only holds career averages of 1.6 points and 1.1 rebounds per game across just 23 total games played to show in his NBA […]

The Toronto Raptors have been trying to stay active in their pursuit of dethroning the Cleveland Cavaliers in the East. The organization traded for forwards Serge Ibaka and P.J. Tucker last season, and re-signed Ibaka to a massive deal this summer. In addition to that, they added C.J. Miles this offseason. While the moves have not helped […]

The time for the NBA offseason video game craze has come and only weeks after the announcement of the cover athletes and the Legend Edition of the franchise that has dominated the market — NBA 2K18 — it’s a body count of players disgruntled with their ratings in the game. Phoenix Suns phenom Devin Booker was […]

It’s good to be a Toronto Raptors fan nowadays. The team has four-consecutive playoff appearances to date and has an exciting roster core heading into the 2017-18 season consisting of a pair of three-time All-Stars in forward DeMar DeRozan and recently re-signed point guard Kyle Lowry, as well as three-time NBA All-Defensive First Team member, Serge Ibaka. And […]

The Toronto Raptors might have signed big time free agents in Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka, as well as dealt other parts in order to re-mold their talent into a different team, but they have yet to trade one of the most important cogs of that conversion, center Jonas Valanciunas. The organization reportedly exhausted every […]

Winning the NBA MVP award is the single greatest achievement a player can reach. Although winning championships is why, ideally, all players play the game, the MVP is still the biggest individual honor. While there have been 61 MVP’s in the history of the league, there are nine franchises without a single one According to […]

Following the departure of DeMarre Carroll, Patrick Patterson, and P.J. Tucker from their team this summer, the Toronto Raptors are now in search of another forward who can fill the void left by the three aforementioned players. According to Michael Grange of Rogers Sportsnet, the Raptors have turned their attention on unrestricted free agent forward Luc […]

The Toronto Raptors have inquired about forward/center Boris Diaw, who was expected to be waived by the Utah Jazz on Thursday morning, according to Tony Jones of the Salt Lake Tribune. Diaw is coming off one of the worst scoring seasons of his career, having small, but meaningful contributions with a veteran group in a limited […]

Through his first seven years in the league, veteran forward Patrick Patterson has developed into a dependable player. His transformation as a pro includes the use of the 3-point shot as one of his primary assets in his offensive repertoire. According to Tyler Palmateer of The Norman Transcript, it is something that he added to […]

In his best impersonation of LaVar Ball, former NBA player Jerry Stackhouse came up with one of the most ridiculous statements this summer. Appearing as a guest on ESPN’s Zach Lowe’s Lowe Post podcast, Stackhouse, who coached the Raptors 905 to a D-League (now G-League) title last season, said that Brady Heslip would beat Golden State Warriors guard Stephen […]

Patrick Patterson may now be part of a different team, but he will never forget the experience he had playing for the Toronto Raptors. He wanted the fans and supporters of the team, as well as the whole city of Toronto, to know that he is thankful for the opportunity to represent them, and that […]

DeMarre Carroll never quite fitted well with the Toronto Raptors and now that he’s been traded to the Brooklyn Nets, the forward is busy putting some salt on his tracks as he makes his way out of Canada. While admitting that his salary had reduced greatly the Raptors’ leg room financially, Carroll commented that his style of […]

The Toronto Raptors recently pulled off a trade that sent Demarre Carroll to the Brooklyn Nets, to the surprise of a lot of their fans. What left them in further disbelief was only getting Justin Hamilton in exchange for their starting small forward. However, the move was more of a financially-motivated decision for Toronto. In order […]

As the NBA’s up-and-coming players continue to hone their craft by partaking in Summer League activities, some of the league’s more established stars opted to join other basketball leagues this offseason. The Drew League has been around for several years as one of the premier non-sanctioned leagues during the NBA offseason, with professional players mostly hailing […]

Toronto Raptors team president Masai Ujiri has done a great job in his role. The former Denver Nuggets executive signed a $15 million, three-year deal in 2013 to be Raptors general manager, and he was promoted to team president in 2016. In his tenure, the Raptors escaped from relative obscurity in the East and made […]

The Toronto Raptors and Indiana Pacers have agreed on a trade swapping Cory Joseph for C.J. Miles, according to a report by ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Toronto is finalizing a sign-and-trade with Indiana to move Cory Joseph for CJ Miles, league sources tell ESPN. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) July 9, 2017 With the deal now agreed […]

The NBA free-agency period leaves plenty of room for some shake-ups around the league, but the wisest of teams hold on to their top stars. The Golden State Warriors, L.A. Clippers and Toronto Raptors did just that by re-signing Stephen Curry, Blake Griffin and Kyle Lowry, respectively, to long-term contracts. The same scenario also holds true […]

Haven’t been keeping up with the storm-like free agency frenzy this offseason? This guide tells everything that is to know about the signings, trades, and transactions that have transpired through this busy 2017 offseason. Take a day-by-day look since the the start of the free agency period in July 1 and read all about them in […]

Toronto Raptors forward DeMarre Carroll, along with a future first and second-round pick have been traded to the Brooklyn Nets for center Justin Hamilton. The biggest catalyst for the trade, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, is a substantial savings from the luxury tax. Carroll’s remaining salary is set at $14.8 million next season and $15.4 million in the 2018-19 […]

When the Raptors traded for forwards Serge Ibaka and P.J. Tucker last season, their fanbase hoped that this would help the team against LeBron James and the Cavaliers. However, even with these players, the Raptors were swept in the second round by their old tormentors. After that came the offseason, and the Raptors needed to make a decision […]

Toronto Raptors mid-range assassin DeMar DeRozan has been selected as the cover athlete for the Canadian version of the famed video game franchise NBA 2K18. He is the first Raptor to ever grace the cover of an NBA 2K game. https://twitter.com/NBA2K/status/883000679832236033 “It’s a huge honor to be recognized on the first-ever Canadian cover for NBA 2K and represent the […]

The Toronto Raptors became the eighth team in the NBA to secure a deal for an ad patch on its jerseys. After the 76ers broke the ice with the StubHub sponsorship way back in May of last year, six more teams joined in. The Kings signed a deal with Blue Diamond Almonds, Celtics with GE, Nets with Infor, Jazz with […]

Free agent forward Patrick Patterson has agreed to a three-year, $16.4 million deal with the Oklahoma City Thunder, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The deal includes a third year player-option. Patterson gets a starting job on a contending team, getting the best possible outcome of a tough marketplace for mid-tier big men. His ability to […]

The Toronto Raptors have been active through the first few days of free agency that has led to him to successfully retaining their key core players in All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry and forward Serge Ibaka. However, Jordan Schultz of Yahoo Sports is reporting that the Raptors are looking into possibly moving veteran big man […]

Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka has once again faced a lot of negative stereotyping lately as his real age is being questioned. While he stands by being 27-year-old, and knowing where he was born and raised, many are not believing him, and even thinking that there’s no proof that his mother gave birth back in […]

Point guard Kyle Lowry has agreed to a three-year, $100 million deal to return to the Toronto Raptors, according to Shams Charania of the Vertical. The All-Star point guard announced his return to the Toronto Raptors in a self-written piece titled “Home” in The Players’ Tribune. “At the end of the day, this was an easy […]

Since the Indiana Pacers finally went through with a trade to send All-Star forward Paul George to the Oklahoma City Thunder, the team has been actively looking to rebuild their roster. During this process, the Pacers have seen former All-Star point guard Jeff Teague sign a three-year, $57 million deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves. With […]

The Toronto Raptors and Serge Ibaka have agreed to a three-year deal worth $65 million, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. This huge development takes out one item off the plate of Team President Masai Ujiri, putting the Raptors in a better position to entice All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry back to their fold. Ibaka, 27, returns to […]

DeMar DeRozan has been the master of the mid-range jump shot in the Eastern Conference this past season, and he is back as a member of M.H.P in L.A.’s famous Drew League, showing just how lethal his improved ball-handling and jump shot are looking only weeks into the offseason. Check out some highlights below: .@DeMar_DeRozan is on the […]

The Houston Rockets have signed unrestricted free agent P.J. Tucker to a four-year, $32 million deal, according to Shams Charania of The Vertical. The Toronto Raptors now lose of their three key free agents along with point guard Kyle Lowry and forward Serge Ibaka, who are weighing their offers from the organization. Tucker became a […]