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The big man market during the 2023 free agency market is rather thin. Now, one of the few top big men in the market has found a new home. Jakob Poeltl has agreed to a four-year, $80 million contract extension to stay with the Toronto Raptors, as reported by Woj. Jakob Poeltl Player Background Jakob […]

The Toronto Raptors are set to meet with unrestricted free agent Fred VanVleet in Los Angeles at 3PM PT, according to Sportsnet insider Michael Grange, in what will be “his first official contact” of free agency. VanVleet has been a hot name among the 2023 free agent class, with the Houston Rockets said desire the […]

The Toronto Raptors knew what they wanted to address entering the 2023 NBA Draft last Thursday — three-point shooting. Toronto was able to do exactly that by taking Kansas sharpshooter Gradey Dick with the 13th overall pick. However, the Raptors’ biggest mistake from the draft was a move they were unable to make — and […]

The Toronto Raptors could have real competition for Jakob Poeltl this offseason, with the San Antonio Spurs and the Houston Rockets emerging as threats to sign the Austrian pivot. In the case of the Spurs, bringing Poeltl back to play alongside Victor Wembanyama “is very appealing” for San Antonio, according to HoopsHype insider Michael Scotto. […]

With the 2023 NBA Draft taking place last week, the NBA world now turns their attention to free agency. While considered a weaker free agent class compared to previous years, quite a bit of movement is expected as many playoff contending teams look to finally get over the hump with one key addition. There are […]

OG Anunoby of the Toronto Raptors departed from Klutch Sports as his agency a couple of days ago, and it has been officially announced that he will now be represented by CAA Basketball, the agency announced on Twitter. We are excited to welcome OG Anunoby to the CAA family! pic.twitter.com/YCtTx8dXDO — CAA Basketball (@CAA_Basketball) June […]

Jordan Poole was recently acquired by the Washington Wizards in a trade that sent Chris Paul to the Golden State Warriors. Rumors are that before the trade, the NBA was almost shaken up by a trade that sent Jordan Poole to the Toronto Raptors and OG Anunoby to the Warriors, reports The Athletic’s Tim Kawakami. […]

The Toronto Raptors seem to be bent on keeping Fred VanVleet around for next season. The star point guard is one of the most coveted names in the market, and plenty of teams are lining up to sign VanVleet. One of the Raptors’ biggest competitors for VanVleet’s services are the Houston Rockets. After initially reporting […]

Pascal Siakam could be on the move this offseason. The Toronto Raptors’ star is reportedly receiving no shortage of interest from potential trade suitors, per Michael Grange of sportsnet.ca. According to Grange’s article, at least six teams have “inquired” about a possible Siakam trade. These teams include the following: Atlanta Hawks, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in the market for a point guard, whether it be through free agency or via the trade market. While Fred VanVleet is one of the better potential guards set for free agency this offseason, there is also a possibility that a sign-and-trade with the Toronto Raptors could materialize. ESPN put […]

There are few more controversial figures in the NBA than the Dallas Mavericks’ Kyrie Irving. Right now, Irving is making headlines again. The good news is that there’s no scandal this time around. The bad news for Mavs fans is that they are now in danger of losing Irving in NBA free agency. Another star […]

Over the course of its history, the Toronto Raptors have not been the top destination for big-name free agents. Some believe that while Toronto is a great city filled with the most passionate fans, players are not too ecstatic about playing in a different country, especially for Americans. Despite this reality, the Raptors organization has […]

How close are the Toronto Raptors to making another run in the NBA Playoffs? 11 players will be under contract for Toronto in the 2023-24 season, according to sports contract and salaries website Spotrac. Forwards Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby and Scottie Barnes highlight the players who could return for the Raptors next season. Forwards Thaddeus […]

The Toronto Raptors have plenty of questions to answer this offseason, and most of them revolve around impending free agents Fred VanVleet and Jakob Poeltl. The Raptors are reportedly in a conundrum when it comes to signing them, according to Marc Stein. Re-signing Fred VanVleet would make it harder to afford the luxury-tax ramifications of […]

Gradey Dick not only received a follow from Drake — he got a hilarious welcome from the Raptors super fan as well. Dick was the No. 13 pick by the Raptors in the 2023 NBA Draft and the former Kansas wing certainly made a splash on draft night with his fit and overall charisma. The […]

The Toronto Raptors ranked 28th in the NBA in three-pointing shooting last season. The team attempted to address the need for better outside shooting with the selection of Bill Self product Gradey Dick of the Kansas Jayhawks. The sharpshooter Dick was taken 13th overall in the 2023 NBA Draft. A 6-foot-6 forward with a 6-foot-9 […]

Toronto Raptors star OG Anunoby is at a crossroads. He is entering the final non-option year of his contract, and the Raptors may be going in several different directions, so of which could lead to an OG Anunoby trade. At this point, we don’t know what will happen next in the career of one of […]

The Toronto Raptors addressed their biggest need at the 2023 NBA Draft by selecting Kansas wing Gradey Dick with the No. 13 overall pick. The Raptors needed more shooting and they got arguably the best one in this year’s class. Nonetheless, Toronto could still use more shooting, and continuing to prioritize that in free agency […]

The Toronto Raptors are entering a new era after firing Nick Nurse and hiring Darko Rajakovic. Now, Rajakovic is adding some experience to his staff and has hired former UCLA assistant Ivo Simovic, per Pete Thamel of ESPN. ‘Sources: UCLA basketball assistant Ivo Simovic is finalizing a deal to become a Toronto Raptors assistant coach. […]

Short kings have played in the league despite stature being a big deal when teams pick in the NBA Draft. Players like Muggsy Bogues, Isaiah Thomas, and Spud Webb have a new person to root for in Markquis Nowell. Despite not getting his name called by Adam Silver, the Toronto Raptors rookie from Kansas State […]

Toronto Raptors fans, meet your 2023 NBA Draft class: Gradey Dick. Yes, the Raptors will bring home just one player north of the border in this year’s draft by selecting Gradey Dick with the No. 13 overall pick. After missing out on the 2023 NBA Playoffs by losing their play-in game at home, the Raptors […]

The Toronto Raptors made an intriguing and calculated move during the highly anticipated 2023 NBA Draft when they decided to select Gradey Dick with the 13th overall pick. This strategic choice sparked considerable interest and excitement among fans and experts alike. As a sharpshooter hailing from the University of Kansas, Dick brings an exceptional shooting […]

Toronto Raptors took Kansas Jayhawks’ Gradey Dick with the No. 13 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft, and he is already making headlines with his personality. His former university is running with this narrative, posting a video dubbing Gradey Dick ‘The most interesting rookie in the league,’ via Bleacher Report. Gradey Dick is One […]

The Toronto Raptors decided to draft Kansas guard Gradey Dick with the No. 13 overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft Pick. Gradey Dick showed off a little of his personality after the draft, displaying an unreal Donald Duck impersonation, via Bleacher Report. Gradey Dick's impersonation of Donald Duck is UNREAL 😂 (@SiriusXMNBA)pic.twitter.com/5qTRRUiYSx — Bleacher […]

The Toronto Raptors opted to select Kansas wing Gradey Dick with their 13 overall selection in the 2023 NBA Draft. Soon after, the 19-year-old was met with a surprise notification on his social media, as Raptors superfan Drake started following the former Jayhawk standout. Secured the @Drake follow ✅🦉 pic.twitter.com/ypYP5PShdx — Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) June […]

The Toronto Raptors selected Kansas sharpshooter Gradey Dick in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft on Thursday night. Leading up to the selection, Dick’s suit was the talk of the night, and the bedazzled red exactly matched the Raptors’ color scheme. Afterward, he revealed why he sported the sparkling suit, and it was […]

Kansas State basketball standout Markquis Nowell may have gone undrafted in the 2023 NBA Draft, but it didn’t take long for him to get a deal with a team. After he failed to hear his name get called during Thursday’s rookie selection, Nowell reportedly agreed to a deal with the Toronto Raptors. Nowell is signing […]

Gradey Dick is not in Kansas anymore, as he just got selected by the Toronto Raptors in the first round of the 2023 NBA Draft Thursday night. It’s an exciting time for Dick, who also couldn’t hide his thrill over the prospect of meeting Toronto super fan and hip-hop superstar  Drake. “Get ready because it’s […]

A skilled wing who has a chance to be the best three-point shooter from this year’s draft class, Gradey Dick will be taking his talents to the Toronto Raptors after they selected him with the 13th overall pick in the 2023 NBA Draft. There is no denying that Dick is one of the best sharpshooters […]

There has been a lot of buzz surrounding Pascal Siakam and his future with the Toronto Raptors. The two-time All-Star will be on an expiring deal this coming season, which may prompt Toronto to try and cash in on him now while they still can, as opposed to losing him for nothing if he potentially […]

The 2023 NBA Draft is very nearly upon us, and unsurprisingly, trade rumors are at an all-time high. One such team that could be looking to make a big move is the Atlanta Hawks, and it seems like they have set their sights on Pascal Siakam of the Toronto Raptors as a player they want […]

The Toronto Raptors are in the midst of a huge offseason as the 2023 NBA Draft approaches on Thursday night in New York City. Rumors are that the Raptors have been linked to as many as three teams in a potential trade of their No. 13 pick in the NBA Draft; those three teams are […]

Amid Harrison Barnes’ impending free agency, the Sacramento Kings have been linked to multiple frontcourt players, including Philadelphia 76ers forward Tobias Harris and Olympiacos forward Sasha Vezenkov. Ahead of the 2023 NBA Draft, their list of offseason targets was updated by Turner Sports insider Chris Haynes, who appeared on the What’s Chad Doing? podcast, reports […]

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet opted out of his player option and hit NBA free agency with rumors that he will be leaving. However, a ‘big money offer’ from the Raptors has put his return back into the realm of possibility, reports Hardwood Paroxysm. “Have an update on this that I wasn’t expecting, Toronto still […]

The Toronto Raptors pick at No. 13 in the 2023 NBA Draft. Just days before the annual selection show, there are a lot of rumors out there about what the team intends to do. They can trade the pick or take one of the players they reportedly covet. However, the bold last-minute Raptors draft prediction […]

The Toronto Raptors underperformed in the 2022-23 season. The Raptors entered the season with postseason expectations, but fast forward to the current day, and it’s evident that they fell short of expectations. The Raptors finished the regular season with a mediocre 41-41 record, just the ninth-best in the Eastern Conference. Because of the Raptors’ down […]

The NBA free agency buzz is starting to churn. Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. was expected to hit free agency, but he has decided to opt in and exercise his $18.5 million player option, per TNT NBA insider Chris Haynes. ‘Toronto Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. will opt into his $18.5 million player option for […]

Amid the Utah Jazz‘s interest in trading up from the No. 9 and No. 16 picks in 2023 NBA Draft to acquire Arkansas Razorbacks standout Anthony Black, the Jazz have reportedly made 24-year-old guard Collin Sexton available in trade talks. The eighth overall pick in the 2018 NBA Draft, Sexton has averaged 19.0 points per […]

Amid the news that the Washington Wizards agreed to trade star guard Bradley Beal to the Phoenix Suns, reports surfaced highlighting the connection between Beal’s agent — Mark Bartelstein of Priority Sports — and Suns CEO Josh Bartelstein. A father-son relationship that at worst was the basis for collusion and at best the tipping point […]