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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 […]

With the NBA draft quickly approaching trade season is underway. We’ve already seen one blockbuster trade with Bradley Beal on the move, and there could be more to come, perhaps involving the Atlanta Hawks. The Hawks are reportedly involved in a bunch of trade talks some of which may include the 15th pick in the […]

The Toronto Raptors have a lot to deal with in the 2023 NBA offseason. The roster for new head coach Darko Rajakovic may not be super different but it will need a lot of work in order to be playoff-caliber again. While Fred VanVleet’s free agency looms large over the team, there is also that […]

Rumors around the NBA are swirling about what the Toronto Raptors are going to do to salvage their main core. This would include trying to re-sign Fred VanVleet in NBA free agency and holding onto Pascal Siakam, to which sources around the NBA believe is the priority, reports SportsNet’s Michael Grange. “What I’m hearing now […]

Rumors are that Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby is garnering heavy trade interest around the NBA, namely from the Memphis Grizzlies and Portland Trailblazers. However, the Raptors might not be too keen on trading him, reports NBA insider Marc Stein. “One source from a team with interest in trading for Anunoby described Toronto as having […]

Just like ahead of the 2023 NBA trade deadline, many teams are wondering what the Toronto Raptors are going to do this offseason after missing the playoffs. Fred VanVleet, Gary Trent Jr. and Jakob Poeltl are all set to be free agents, while Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby have been in trade rumors. Will the […]

Fred VanVleet is about to hit the open market in the 2023 NBA offseason. The Toronto Raptors’ star point guard had a pretty rough 2022-23 season for his standards but remains one of the best free agents this summer. Many teams are already reportedly showing interest in the two-way star. VanVleet is being linked to […]

With the Atlanta Hawks now linked to Toronto Raptors star forward Pascal Siakam, the question is what a trade between the two sides could look like with the Hawks trying to capitalize on their momentum and the Raptors at a crossroads. With that in mind, the Hawks are unwilling to surrender either half of their […]

The Sacramento Kings have been relatively quiet this offseason. However, the Kings may be willing to make a move for Toronto Raptors wing OG Anunoby, an elite defender that averaged 16.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 1.9 steals per game during the 2022-23 season. Anunoby, who also shot 47.6 percent from the field and […]

Are the Toronto Raptors about to blow up their team? The hiring of Darko Rajakovic, a first-time head coach with a background in player development, seems to indicate so. After the 2019 championship, the team might feel like they need a bit of a reset. The general opinion seems to be that a Toronto rebuild […]

The Toronto Raptors last won an NBA Championship in 2019, but one can easily forget that OG Anunoby was missing from the playoff run because of an appendectomy. Ever since Kawhi Leonard’s departure, Anunoby has been thrust into the spotlight as one of the key cogs of the Raptors organization. He is a fantastic versatile […]

The Toronto Raptors stand at a crossroads. Upper management is contemplating whether to embark on a rebuilding phase or continue their pursuit of immediate championship glory. In fact, trade rumors surrounding star forward Pascal Siakam have intensified. This indicates the team’s willingness to undergo a major shake-up. Not surprisingly, Siakam’s availability has piqued the interest […]