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Andrea Bargnani was the talk of the town in 2006 when he was selected with the first overall pick by the Toronto Raptors. Bargnani had a few good seasons with the Raptors, but was hit by injuries and soon left the NBA to play in Europe. Bargnani last played in the Liga ACB for Baskonia. […]

The Toronto Raptors are known for a variety of things. Their official ambassador is Drake, a rapper who seems to have a penchant for other NBA teams. The Raptors is also the only NBA team based outside of the United States. They have been a successful franchise since the emergence of DeMar DeRozan and Kyle […]

The first returns for the All-Star Game starters are already in. With the first set of votes counting as double, fans did not waste time to cast them for their favorite players and those they think deserve to be part of the exhibition game the most. Familiar names lead the list of top vote-getters with […]

As one of the elite scorers in the league, DeMar DeRozan added a couple of new badges on his chest on Monday. He hung 52 points in their 131-127 overtime win against the Milwaukee Bucks, and it could be a performance for the ages. It had DeRozan unlocking three things in the points department: a […]

Canada’s only representatives in the NBA underwent an image change for the 2017-18 season, finally evolving into a more modern style of play with ball movement and spacing. But the Toronto Raptors didn’t do this by trading away their core or star players, who worked well under the old regime — they simply worked hard […]

DeMar DeRozan has had his share of detractors over the course of his nine-year NBA career. His critics often point to his lack of a 3-point shot or that his mid-range-oriented game no longer fits in with this modern pace-and-space era of NBA basketball. But according to DeRozan, he has learned to block out the […]

Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan had a remarkable performance against the Milwaukee Bucks as he set a new career-high and Raptors franchise record 52 points. He also notably had five 3-pointers, which comes a couple weeks after hitting a career-high six treys against the Philadelphia 76ers. After his career game, DeRozan wryly reminded the media […]

DeMar DeRozan had a career night on Monday as he welcomed the new year with a career-high 52 points, en route to a 131-127 win by the Toronto Raptors over the Milwaukee Bucks. The three-time All-Star guard turned a lot of heads with his impressive performance, even breaking the Raptors’ record for most point by […]

The Toronto Raptors came out on top in a thrilling 131-127 overtime win over the Milwaukee Bucks on Monday night. Much of this came behind a career-best performance from All-Star guard DeMar DeRozan, posting a career-high 52 points in the win. According to Tomer Azarly of ClutchPoints, DeRozan has effectively surpassed Vince Carter’s long-standing franchise […]

Things got quite testy on Friday night during the closing seconds of the Toronto Raptors’ 111-98 victory over the Atlanta Hawks. Raptors head coach Dwane Casey was seen yelling a barrage of f-bombs in the direction of Hawks head coach Mike Budenholzer’s bench. Raptors rookie forward stole a pass from Hawks guard Isaiah Taylor and […]

If you missed the incredible NBA Christmas Day preview, then you totally missed out on a treat. The Cleveland Cavaliers battled the Golden State Warriors at Oracle Arena for a showdown that went down to the wire. The Warriors ended up capturing the victory with great performances from Kevin Durant, Klay Thompson, and Draymond Green. […]

The Toronto Raptors are coming off arguably their worst loss of the season at the hands of the Oklahoma City Thunder on Wednesday. Although they will have a chance to get back into the win column on Friday, they may have to do it without one of their key players. Prior to tonight’s game, Toronto announced that […]

During the second quarter of last night’s 124-107 win for the Oklahoma City Thunder over the Toronto Raptors, Thunder reigning MVP point guard Russell Westbrook and Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas got into a minor scuffle with one another. Thunder star forward Carmelo Anthony, who was on the bench at the time, was seen laying down on […]

With a game as big as the matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Toronto Raptors on Wednesday, with both teams considered serious title contenders in their conferences, every basket counts in what is expected to be a close ball game throughout the night. Even botched plays could be converted to bonus baskets for both […]

Heading into Wednesday’s matchup between the Oklahoma City Thunder and Toronto Raptors, many were intrigued to see both teams compete against each another especially being top contenders in their respective conferences. It did not take long for it to be a hotly contested one, as a scuffle happened in the second quarter. It involved Russell […]

Nike has unveiled the “City edition” uniforms for all 30 NBA teams today and fans will surely have a lot to say about it. Here is a look at some of the new threads: Here’s a look at all of the jerseys: Nike is in the first season as the main provider of NBA jerseys. […]

The NBA Christmas season is now behind us, as we are in the final week of 2017. In just one week, the power rankings have fluctuated and new teams have moved up and down the standings. Of course, the Golden State Warriors have claimed the first spot on the power rankings for their close Christmas […]

The Toronto Raptors have become one of the league’s hottest teams over the last couple of weeks winning 12 out of their last 13 games. This has elevated them to the top overall spot in the Eastern Conference and second-best mark in the league through 31 games played. During a recent interview with David Aldridge […]

The NBA is full of surprises every year. It is never uncommon to see budding young stars take shape in the league, just as superstars such as LeBron James and Kevin Durant have done when they were younger. In today’s NBA, a few players have taken the league by storm and are putting up surprising […]

The Toronto Raptors are healthy and they also own the Eastern Conference’s second best record which is good for fourth in the entire NBA. The Raptors are currently looking down on the Cleveland Cavaliers and San Antonio Spurs in the standings. While DeMar DeRozan, Kyle Lowry, and Serge Ibaka’s numbers haven’t jumped out of the […]

‘Tis the season of giving all across the NBA. Washington Wizards superstar John Wall recently got into the holiday spirit by presenting some lavish Christmas gifts to his teammates. Needless to say, Wall has set the bar high for other star players across the league looking to play Santa Claus for their team during the holidays. […]

The NBA is definitely a parity league. No matter now much teams stack up, it seems like the Golden State Warriors and Cleveland Cavaliers are poised for a fourth straight meeting in the NBA Finals. Still, that shouldn’t stop any NBA team from stacking up talent to compete in the NBA. In fact, there are […]

With the NBA gearing up for the holidays, teams across the league are making their preparations for Christmas Day. While most will be able to spend the entire day with their families and loved ones, there are a select few who will be presenting fans with a gift of their own by suiting up to […]

For the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night, they overcame a pretty slow start to blow out the Charlotte Hornets on the road, 129-111, for their 10th win in 11 games. According to a blog post by Doug Smith of the Toronto Star, their hot shooting might not have been if Raptors star point guard Kyle Lowry […]

In the past few weeks, Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan has been a favorite topic in NBA trade rumors. One of the reasons why is the Clippers’ current campaign. The Clippers had an excellent start to the season before they faltered. Until now, Lob City is yet to recover. The team has lost three […]

December 18, 2017 marks the day that the Los Angeles Lakers retire Kobe Bryant’s jerseys. The future Hall of Fame has treated fans worldwide with a generous display of excellence and competitiveness throughout his 20-year career. While it is impossible to find another replica player who is exactly like Bryant, one can attempt the challenging […]

Vince Carter has played for seven different teams in the NBA during his decorated 20-year pro career, but he’ll always be remembered mostly for being a Toronto Raptor. Carter played his first seven seasons in Toronto before he was shipped to the New Jersey Nets in a blockbuster trade in 2004, a move that instantly […]

Sacramento Kings veteran forward Vince Carter received a warm ovation from the fans in what may have been his last game at the Air Canda Centre on Sunday night. While it may not have been the performance Carter would have wanted in a potential finale after losing to the Toronto Raptors, his heartfelt moment with […]

The Toronto Raptors had all but blown out the Brooklyn Nets by the third quarter of their 120-87 win, meaning the Raptors starters no longer had any reason to be on the court in the fourth. But Kyle Lowry was still one rebound shy of his second triple-double of the season. Raptors coach Dwane Casey […]

The Ball family has not been receiving a lot of good words over the past few months, especially following the controversial statements LaVar Ball has made, and the much talked about the arrest of LiAngelo Ball in China for shoplifting. However, that changed recently, as Jonas Valanciunas of the Toronto Raptors offered his help to […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry is good at a lot of things. He’s always been a very good playmaker. He then successfully transformed himself into a knockdown 3-point shooter later in his career. He’s also a sneakily-great rebounder at the point guard position. In fact, Kyle Lowry is having a historically great rebounding season and […]

Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry is probably smaller than his listed height of 6’0” which is why he’s often been a target of opponents looking to take advantage of mismatch opportunities. What most of these opportunistic players probably don’t know, however, is that Lowry is one of the best when it comes to drawing […]

When players shoot free throws, it has been a common practice for them to give high fives to teammates, regardless if they make the attempt or not. The habit has become second nature for some, including DeMar DeRozan, who even taps his “imaginary friends,” when his teammates are not near. The Toronto Raptors guard has […]

Serge Ibaka’s age has been a mystery in NBA circles for some time now. Rumor has it that Ibaka is much older than the 28 years old he claims to be. Even his Toronto Raptors teammates don’t really know Serge’s real age, according to DeMar DeRozan. However, DeRozan does cheekily admit Ibaka’s been playing like […]

The college basketball scandal from a few months ago continues to barrel its way around the NBA. Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN reported that Andy Miller, the founder of ASM Sports, has “relinquished his NBPA certification,” according to a memo sent out to the league’s players from the National Basketball Player’s Association. The NBPA sent out […]

Serge Ibaka may not reject the same number of shots as he did in the past, but he continues to be an intimidating presence inside the paint. On Tuesday against the Phoenix Suns, the Toronto Raptors big man showcased his prowess in blocking shots, by denying Alex Len of an easy bucket. What made it […]

The Phoenix Suns did not have a very good Tuesday. They’re going to hit the sack tonight knowing they just ate a 126-113 loss at the hands of the Toronto Raptors, who also held them to zero offensive rebounds. Worse, they probably lost the lone bright spot on the team for some time with Suns […]

The Phoenix Suns have reached another low. Apart from dropping to 9-17 with a 126-113 road loss to the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday, the Suns were also held in check on the offensive glass. In fact, the Suns didn’t record an offensive rebound in that game. Nada. Nil. Zero. That’s what the official Twitter account […]

In the summer of 2017 we witnessed one of the most intriguing postseasons in recent history. The weird thing is that it wasn’t the Finals that got fans excited – it was free agency and trades. Few teams either lost or traded away their star players which meant a radical change in these franchises’ future. […]