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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 […]

The Toronto Raptors have much of their future hanging in the balance this offseason with a couple of their core players in All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry and forward Serge Ibaka each available in free agency. According to Michael Grange of Rogers Sportsnet, the Raptors hold much confidence that they can re-sign both players to deals […]

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 […]