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It’s been quite some time now since Kevin Durant shocked the basketball world by demanding a trade from the Brooklyn Nets. Several teams have already been linked to a sensational swoop for the former league MVP, but right now, nothing has materialized just yet. At this point, it has become increasingly clear Durant could end […]

The Toronto Raptors bounced back from a disappointing 2020-21 season by returning to the playoffs. However, they still fell short of their ultimate goal of winning the NBA Finals, falling in the first round. The team was able to maintain its young core by retaining the likes of OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet. […]

Two of the Summer League favorites are set to battle it out Wednesday night! It’s time to continue our NBA odds series with a Raptors-Jazz prediction and pick.   According to FanDuel, the Jazz own the fifth best odds to win the Summer League at +750. These odds change each day, but as of now, […]

The Toronto Raptors have so far done what they need to do in 2022 NBA free agency, but has the needle moved for them in the right direction? If Masai Ujiri had not been sufficiently prepared, the Toronto Raptors may have lost key players Thaddeus Young and Chris Boucher in the first few weeks of […]

The NBA Summer League is a chance for young players to make their impression on their respective teams, with the hopes of making a big enough impact to warrant a roster spot in the upcoming season. It is also an opportunity for team general managers not only to scout players but also, to engage in […]

Otto Porter Jr. was just one of a handful of players that the Golden State Warriors have lost to free agency shortly after winning the title this past season. After just one season in Golden State, Porter decided to sign a two-year deal with the Toronto Raptors worth $12.3 million. Warriors star Draymond Green recently […]

NBA Summer League is underway which provides a spotlight for the rookie class and other young prospects. This is a crucial time for development, as this is a great way for the league to showcase its future stars. However, the Toronto Raptors are facing some heat after bringing in an alleged domestic abuser to the […]

The Toronto Raptors managed to sign free-agent winger Otto Porter in the early part of NBA free agency. Porter is set to join the Raptors on a two-year, $12.4 million deal following his successful season with the Golden State Warriors, during which he won the NBA Finals. While a return to Golden State was surely […]

The Kevin Durant storm has been pouring torrential rain over this NBA offseason. The Toronto Raptors find themselves one of the most heavily affected, knee-deep in reports and rumors about their interest in the former MVP and two-time NBA champion. But getting a superstar of that caliber has a price – one that most likely […]

Rudy Gobert’s shocking trade to the Minnesota Timberwolves leaves a big hole in the middle for the Utah Jazz, who will be missing his elite rim protection and incredibly efficient offense. Restricted free agent Deandre Ayton could be the ideal Gobert replacement in Salt Lake City, but according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, Utah might […]

Kevin Durant wants out of the Brooklyn Nets, which is music to the ears of several NBA general managers. Any time a player like that wants to switch teams, that’s already a step closer to a dream becoming a reality for the other 29 teams in the league — the dream being having an all-time […]

The waiting game between the Brooklyn Nets and other teams continues this offseason, as the Kevin Durant trade speculation has only just begun. A report recently emerged that the Nets would be planning on using their leverage with Durant, meaning a deal shouldn’t be expected anytime soon, a sentiment that ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski also expressed […]

The Toronto Raptors are in a very precarious position. The only Canadian team in the NBA won 48 games last season and ended 5th in the conference. However, they were also eliminated in the first round of the NBA playoffs by the Philadelphia 76ers in six games. It is clear that their current core will […]

The Toronto Raptors’ interest in trading for Kevin Durant has caused quite the stir amongst fans. On one hand, there are fans who feel that getting a player of Durant’s caliber is worth any price. On the other hand, a certain portion of the fanbase feels strongly about refusing to give up major assets for […]

While half of the league reportedly has interest in trading for Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant, only few have a legitimate chance of landing him. Now according to the latest odds, the Phoenix Suns and Toronto Raptors are heavy favorites. The Suns leading the race doesn’t come as a surprise, especially since they were one […]

The Toronto Raptors were not among the more aggressive spenders over the first few days of this year’s NBA free agency period. They did shift much of their attention to keeping a pair of players, including Chris Boucher. ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski noted on Thursday that Boucher agreed to a three-year, $35.25 million deal to stay […]

Just two seasons removed from being a top-four team in the Eastern Conference, the Indiana Pacers are all but revving up for a total rebuild. Dealing away Domantas Sabonis last season was the first big move. Next came shipping out Malcolm Brogdon to the Boston Celtics, and now, if rumors are to be believed, big […]

It looks like Toronto Raptors’ interest in Kevin Durant is deeper than what was initially reported. On Friday, Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN mentioned the Raptors as dark horse candidates to land Durant. He mentioned that the Toronto franchise is “lurking” and could make a push for a potential trade for the superstar. However, according to […]

The Toronto Raptors have been linked with a potential trade for Kevin Durant, and according to the latest rumors, the Brooklyn Nets star isn’t against the idea of moving to Canada. As Michael Grange of SportsNet reported, there is at least a growing sense that Durant is open to playing in Toronto with the Raptors […]

The Utah Jazz have officially pulled the plug on the Donovan Mitchell-Rudy Gobert partnership after they traded the latter to the Minnesota Timberwolves. In return, the Jazz got a king’s ransom of picks (four first-round picks, a pick swap and recent first-round pick Walker Kessler) and an army of players. In the wake of this […]

The Toronto Raptors don’t often make any major splashes in the free agent department. Oftentimes, the team is content with snagging complementary pieces off the market instead of signing any major stars in free agency. That trend continued in the 2022 offseason; however, their new acquisition has a more stacked resume than most of their […]

Four years ago, the Toronto Raptors shocked the NBA world by trading for disgruntled San Antonio Spurs star Kawhi Leonard. Toronto wasn’t really seen as a contender for Kawhi prior to that move. However, in the span of mere hours, Masai Ujiri flipped DeMar DeRozan, Jakob Poetl, and a first-round pick for Leonard. The rest […]

After Kevin Durant made his trade demand to the Brooklyn Nets, the Miami Heat and Phoenix Suns have been mentioned as potential destinations. However, there is a dark horse team that can make a move for the superstar: the Toronto Raptors. According to Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Raptors have all the necessary pieces to […]

Free agent forward Otto Porter Jr., a key member of the Golden State Warriors championship core, won’t be returning to the team next season. Porter has signed a two-year contract with the Toronto Raptors in NBA free agency, per Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Free agent Otto Porter Jr. — vital member of Golden State […]

The Toronto Raptors acted quickly to bring back a pair of key free agents in the 2022 NBA offseason. According to multiple reports, the Raptors have agreed to deals with free agents Chris Boucher and Thaddeus Young to keep both players in Toronto. Adrian Wojnarowski reports that Boucher and the Raptors have agreed to terms on […]

Mo Bamba is entering free agency for the first time in his career and will likely leave the Orlando Magic. The Magic didn’t give Bamba a qualifying offer to make him a restricted free agent, and they reportedly have interest in Isaiah Hartenstein to potentially take his spot. Bamba would have a better opportunity to […]

Mo Bamba is about to become one of the sought-after big men in free agency after reports emerged that the Orlando Magic are not expected to tender a qualifying offer to the 24-year-old center. Bamba is now expected to become an unrestricted free agent, with the Los Angeles Lakers reportedly keeping a keen eye on […]

The NBA free agency period opens on Thursday, signaling the beginning of the NBA offseason’s most exciting time. While there might not be many big splashes, teams will still be maneuvering for the services of the many talented veteran players available. One such player is free agent center Isaiah Hartenstein, who has spent the first […]

The Portland Trail Blazers were heavily linked with a trade for Raptors forward OG Anunoby this offseason, but ultimately nothing ever materialized. Ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft, rumors emerged regarding a potential deal for Anunoby involving the Blazers’ No. 7 overall pick in the draft. In the end, neither team pulled the trigger on […]

FredVanVleet bet on himself, and that bet still seems to be the gift on keeps on giving to the Toronto Raptors guard. According to  Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, VanVleet and the Raptors are closing in on a new contract that would guarantee of NBA checks coming in for four more years. Toronto and Fred VanVleet […]

The Toronto Raptors bounced back from a horrific 2020-2021 season by finishing 5th in the Eastern Conference in 2021-2022. If they want to return to genuine title contention status, though, they need to make some moves in the 2022 NBA free agency period. First, the Raptors are well-positioned to contend now and in the future, […]

The Toronto Raptors are in a rather weird position today in the NBA. On one hand, the team found incredible success last season behind the heroics of Scottie Barnes, Fred VanVleet, and Pascal Siakam. On the other hand… they don’t quite have the talent level to compete with the big dogs of the Eastern Conference. […]

The Toronto Raptors went into the 2022 NBA Draft with one glaring need: A legitimate shot-blocking, rim-running big man. By the end of Thursday night, they had just that. The Raptors took University of Arizona standout Christian Koloko with their lone pick in the second round, 33rd overall. Another Cameroonian prospect just like Pascal Siakam, […]

The Toronto Raptors could be among the teams to make a big splash at the NBA Draft. The Raptors have been rumored to be shopping young guard OG Anunoby ahead of the draft, with various teams linked to the 24-year-old. Now, Toronto has made clear what they are seeking in any trade for Anunoby. According […]

Earlier Wednesday, the Portland Trail Blazers made a stunning trade with the Detroit Pistons. The Blazers landed Jerami Grant for a 2025 first-round pick. But apparently, the Trail Blazers are not satisfied with just Grant and are looking to wheel and deal further. According to Yahoo Sports NBA Insider Chris Haynes, the Trail Blazers are […]

The San Antonio Spurs may end up seeing plenty of change within their roster in the coming months. For one, Jakob Poeltl could be on the move for the second time in his career. HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto noted that the Spurs could garner trade interest for Poeltl come the 2022 NBA Draft. Scotto mentioned that […]

The Toronto Raptors struck gold in last year’s draft when they took Scottie Barnes with the No. 4 overall pick. Barnes eventually won the 2021-22 Rookie of the Year award and will be a huge centerpiece for the Raptors for many years to come. Unlike last year, Toronto will not have a high draft pick […]

The Toronto Raptors are in a bit of a precarious spot in the Eastern Conference right now. The team has some intriguing talent across the board. However, compared to some of their peers in the East, they stand no chance. A near-sweep from the Philadelphia 76ers in the first round cemented this idea. The burning […]

Deandre Ayton was hoping for a rookie max extension last summer along with the rest of the 2018 draft class, but it never happened. The Phoenix Suns believed he didn’t deserve it yet and even after a solid campaign in 2021-22, they still seem unwilling to reward him with a new contract. Now, with reported […]