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Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri made it clear that the organization has considered going young if the chips don’t fall where they’re supposed to, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski via Alex Kennedy of HoopsHype. The organization will be tested this free agency period, with starting point guard Kyle Lowry fielding offers around the league after having […]

Kentucky Wildcats head coach and top-flight college recruiter John Calipari wants to make it clear once and for all: neither he nor anyone from his camp have contacted the New York Knicks with regards to a possible job opportunity. Calipari sent out a tweet on Thursday, one that he hopes will put to rest any […]

Despite being their first-reported interest, the New York Knicks are no longer expected to seek permission from the Toronto Raptors to talk to president Masai Ujiri for their same vacant role, according to ESPN’s Ramona Shelburne. With former Knicks president Isiah Thomas recently declining interest to come back to his old role, the main candidate […]

When free agency begins in less than two days, the Toronto Raptors will be heading into a critical period that could have a drastic effect on the long-term future of the franchise. All-Star guard Kyle Lowry is set to become an unrestricted free agent with the ability to sign with any team. It is also […]

Following the surprising development that was reported about the New York Knicks and Phil Jackson parting ways, team owner James Dolan is not wasting any time looking for a replacement for him. Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri is being reported to be Dolan’s target to take the place of the the Zen Master, to help […]

Surrounded by many options for what’s likely to be the last big contract of his NBA career, Kyle Lowry is in for an offseason filled with tough decisions and heartbreak for many teams that would like to add him to their roster. While there’s been conflicting reports about his willingness to go back to his current team, […]

If you thought the Minnesota Timberwolves were done with a draft night trade for All-Star forward Jimmy Butler, you’re sorely mistaken. The Twin Cities are going all-in on free agents in an effort to make this roster a contender as most intend to beef up during this offseason. President and head coach Tom Thibodeau reportedly […]

The Toronto Raptors, this offseason, will face the critical task of re-signing All-Star Kyle Lowry, who is set to become an unrestricted free agent next month. However, his fellow All-Star teammate DeMar DeRozan stated during an interview with TSN Radio in Vancouver that he wouldn’t get involved in Lowry’s free-agency decision next month. DeRozan was on […]

The long wait is over for the 2017 NBA Draft. Here’s a recap and breakdown of every pick from the night. Markelle Fultz, Washington Round 1, Pick 1 — Philadelphia 76ers Age: 19 Position: PG Stats: 23.2 PPG, 5.7 RPG, 5.9 APG Analysis: The sixth-leading scorer in the nation with a 23.2 points per game clip, […]

For those who can’t wait for Thursday’s NBA Draft, here’s a chance to test that prospect knowledge with this funny-but-true Mock Draft by NBA/Twitter personality Jared Dubin. Take your best shot at these predictions if you must… It's here one day early… MOCK DRAFT. pic.twitter.com/qpCGf1G8km — Yaya Dubin (@JADubin5) June 21, 2017 The best gem among these […]

The Houston Rockets are going full wholesale mode, making forward Ryan Anderson and guards Lou Williams and Patrick Beverley available for trade conversations in search of landing a star free agent to play alongside talisman James Harden, according to ESPN’s Marc Stein. Clutch City is reportedly pursuing point guard Chris Paul and forward Blake Griffin from […]

Contradictory to earlier reports stating that Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry had “zero interest” in returning to the organization, team president Masai Ujiri said Tuesday the All-Star dynamo has told him the very opposite. “He’s been a part of our organization, and he says he wants to come back,” Ujiri told reporters, according to ESPN. “I […]

With All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry set to hit the free-agent market in less than two weeks, it has prompted much concern from the Toronto Raptors. According to Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders, it has pushed the organization to consider making a trade for Indiana Pacers All-Star forward Paul George in order to retain Lowry. I […]

While many teams are already being linked to be Kyle Lowry’s next destination, the Toronto Raptors still have a big chance of re-signing him. Despite a recent report suggesting that he will bolt out of Toronto, the All-Star point guard took to his Twitter account recently to make it clear that he has not closed his […]

The Toronto Raptors head into the offseason with much of their focus centered on bringing back All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry in free agency. However, it appears that plan could be much more difficult to follow through as Bruce Arther of The Star is reporting that Lowry has “zero interest” in re-signing with Toronto next […]

One of the free agents expected to receive significant interest in the open market this summer is Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry. His playoff experience and solid playmaking skills are valuable commodities these days that only a few other players can rival. He has long been linked to his hometown team, the Philadelphia 76ers, but now […]

Since his retirement from the NBA last season, Kobe Bryant has been quite a busy body with various ventures through the media. One of the unique ways has remained active is through commercial over the years. In light of that, he has added another hilarious one to the list that stars himself and Jalen Rose […]

The Naismith Hall-of-Fame is widely considered the Mecca of basketball, where great players, coaches and other personalities of the sport are enshrined for what they have contributed throughout their careers. It is also where facts and numbers are accurate, especially of what has happened in history. However, a mistake in the Coaches and Team Gallery […]

Jonas Valanciunas has been producing fairly consistent for the Toronto Raptors over the last four years, but that trend might soon have an effect for worse on the part of the seven-footer. The potential is there for Valanciunas, but his numbers have got to improve and it isn’t helping that his minutes are on a […]

One of the more intriguing storylines heading into the free agency will be what Kyle Lowry will do on the open market. Despite it being less than a month away, Lowry has already met with the Toronto Raptors regarding his future with the team, according to Chris Haynes of ESPN. Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry, […]

Amir Johnson, Boston Celtics forward/center, has had an up-and-down season for the Massachusetts-based team. Although he was a starter for 77 games in the regular season, the big-man was a non-factor in the playoffs, as he started only nine out of 18 games, not even registering a minute in four of them. While injuries have […]

The Orlando Magic and the Toronto Raptors have been frequent business partners as of late, but they won’t be trading with each other until the end of the 2017-18 season. Given the provision in their most recent transaction between the Toronto-Orlando deal that sent Jeff Weltman to the Magic’s front office, these two teams are […]

The Orlando Magic will compensate the Toronto Raptors with a 2018 second-round pick for the hiring of their new president, Jeff Weltman, who was the former general manager under president Masai Ujiri, according to a report by Adrian Wojnarowski of The Vertical. Weltman wasted no time upon his hiring, snatching former Milwaukee Bucks colleague John […]

After a postseason letdown in the second round of their postseason run, Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey has been assured he will resume his coaching duties next season. This comes only weeks after president Masai Ujiri stated the front office would look at changes all around the roster and “evaluate” many aspects of the […]

Since the departure of Dwight Howard, the Orlando Magic have struggled to put together a roster that can at least compete for a playoff spot in the Eastern Conference. This has featured five straight years missing the postseason while compiling no more than 35 wins in any of those campaigns. However, it appears that the […]

The Orlando Magic have found their new president of basketball operations. It has been reported that Toronto Raptors general manager Jeff Weltman has agreed to a deal with the team to fill the vacant post and call the shots for them on basketball-related concerns, per The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski. Although the Magic have been intrigued with […]

Despite no longer playing in the NBA and being labeled a “bust” for not living up to expectations after getting selected first overall in the 2013 draft, Anthony Bennett still has a lot of confidence in his game and believes he will have the last laugh once he calls it a career. The Canadian international and […]

The Toronto Raptors have a deal “basically done” in order to bring back free agent Serge Ibaka into the fold, per Steve Kyler of Basketball Insiders. “Most in NBA circles believe that Ibaka made it clear to the Magic the only team he wanted to land with was Toronto, and it’s likely why other teams […]

The drama surrounding Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry is just beginning. Lowry is evaluating his options expressing to management he would opt out of his contract during the team’s exit meeting. Speculations have already begun about the 31-year-old point guard looking to sign with other teams such as the Philadelphia 76ers. Raptors team president Masai […]

As soon as the Toronto Raptors were eliminated in this year’s playoffs, speculations already emerged as to where their All-Star point guard, Kyle Lowry, would end up after this summer’s free agency. Although his current team is still considered the frontrunner to secure his services once again, other teams could also make a run for him […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry was quick to announce he’d be opting out of his deal, doing so a day after being swept off the second round of the playoffs by the Cleveland Cavaliers. His interest however, may lie in his hometown Philadelphia 76ers, who have maintained a mutual interest, according to Keith Pompey […]

The Toronto Raptors‘ exit meetings were filled with addressing the numerous holes in the organization, one that will have to re-assess the state of the franchise after a resounding 4-0 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers, one year removed from a 4-2 loss to the same team in the Eastern Conference finals. One of the main […]

The Eastern and Western Conference elite have proven to be an overwhelming task for their matchup thus far into the playoffs in the eyes of more than just the fans, but some of the players as well. The Cleveland Cavaliers have breezed by their competition to a sparkling 8-0 this postseason, getting all the rest […]

The feelings of optimism Kyle Lowry had last season, hoping to have an easy and painless extension like DeMar DeRozan’s, might have changed after his Toronto Raptors were swept with ease by the Cleveland Cavaliers on Sunday. DeRozan, who didn’t even get to be courted by teams around the league, signed a five-year, $139 million […]

Even after the success the Toronto Raptors have had the past four seasons, the organization is facing a tough situation this summer on whether to continue playing with their current group of players, or start to rebuild by acquiring young guns who can help them in the future. One of the things they have to address is […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers won over the Toronto Raptors in Sunday’s Game 4 matchup, 109-102, for a semifinals sweep. Cavs superstar LeBron James wasn’t being savage when he tried helping forward Normal Powell from earning a technical foul. Powell headed towards the bench ready to get a breather from his matchup with James, not realizing he shouldn’t have. […]

With the Toronto Raptors‘ season now over, many are looking ahead to the summer, where their All-Star point guard, Kyle Lowry, is slated to become an unrestricted free agent. Although he’s now 31-years-old, Lowry is still one of the elite guards in the league today because of his ability to setup his teammates and also […]

After being swept by the Cleveland Cavaliers in their second round playoff series on Sunday, DeMar DeRozan was understandably not in the best of moods. That said, he didn’t look too thrilled to be at the podium during the postgame press conference. The three-time All-Star sarcastically answered a reporter’s question and stated that if LeBron […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry confirmed he won’t play in today’s Game 4 against the Cleveland Cavaliers, according to ESPN’s Dave McMenamin. Kyle Lowry on if he's going to play today: "Nope." — Dave McMenamin (@mcten) May 7, 2017 Lowry first suffered a left ankle injury in the third quarter of Game 2 of […]