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The Toronto Raptors have been on quite the journey since trading franchise player DeMar DeRozan for Kawhi Leonard in 2018. Since that trade, the Raptors won their first NBA title, Leonard left, Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam developed into All-Stars, and they drafted Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes. The Raptors have yet to reach […]

It now feels like an eternity when the DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry-led Toronto Raptors were one of the biggest threats in the Eastern Conference. At that point in time, Toronto was a perpetual playoff team that was always in the mix for the title year in and year out. Unfortunately for them, the Raps […]

Just like the rest of the NBA world, Scottie Barnes couldn’t hold off the “Bo Cruz” reaction after Juancho Hernangomez joined the Toronto Raptors. Hernangomez is reportedly signing with the Raptors on a one-year deal. And upon seeing the good news, the 2021-22 Rookie of the Year took to his Instagram stories to welcome his […]

It was not long ago that Isaiah Thomas was scoring 53 points in a playoff game for the Boston Celtics. From the 2017 postseason to the 2022 offseason, his journey has been very different from what most thought about. Thomas was set for a contract extension the very same summer he got traded, and since […]

There are few players who have embraced their identity as well as Lou Williams. The veteran embraced his Sixth Man role early on in his career and has won three Sixth Man of the Year Awards as a result. The Underground GOAT has been one of the best bench options for more than a decade […]

Juancho Hernangomez got more fame from his lead role in the movie “Hustle” with Adam Sandler than he’s ever received during his basketball career in the NBA, moving around from team to team. But, fans sure took notice on Tuesday when “Bo Cruz” signed with the Toronto Raptors on a one-year deal, as Adrian Wojnarowski […]

While most of the notable NBA free agent moves have been made, there are still a number of intriguing talents that remain available. One guy to watch is Hassan Whiteside. It has been an interesting career trajectory for the 33-year-old. After bouncing around the G-League and overseas, it was not until age 25 that Whiteside […]

The Utah Jazz are in the midst of a full-scale fire sale, having dealt three-time Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves for a boatload of picks. Next up on the rebuild to-do list is finding a deal for All-Star guard Donovan Mitchell. Having made the All-Star team in each of […]

The way the NBA sees DeMarcus Cousins has drastically changed in the last few years. Back in 2018, he was just named for his fourth consecutive All-Star Game; now, in 2022, he is fighting to get a place in the league once again. During this period, the big man out of Kentucky suffered a torn […]

The summer drags on with no Kevin Durant trade in sight. Some have wondered whether Durant would soften his Brooklyn Nets trade stance and perhaps be more open to a return alongside Kyrie Irving for the 2022-23 season, but Shams Charania of The Athletic says he “has shown no change in his stance.” Because of […]

We’re in the middle of the offseason, but the NBA rumor mill is still running hot with big trade situations going on around the league. The Utah Jazz are in the middle of making major changes to their roster, with Donovan Mitchell seemingly out the door right after Rudy Gobert. The New York Knicks have […]

The Toronto Raptors are still in the hunt for Brooklyn Nets star Kevin Durant. Despite trade talks slowing down, the Canadian team still figures to be a prominent name in trade talks. However, should the Raps fail to get the big fish in Durant, one of his teammates could be their next target. According to […]

Toronto Raptors rising star Scottie Barnes enjoys a bit of gaming during his free time. The reigning Rookie of the Year has a certain affinity to NBA 2K — understandably so — and he’s been working hard to be the best GM of his NBA 2K MyTeam. Barnes recently had a relatively noteworthy pull on […]

The Toronto Raptors’ 2022 offseason has been both uneventful yet nerve-wracking for fans. On one hand, the team has not made any mind-boggling free agency signing to bolster their ranks. On the other hand, though, they have been constantly linked to a certain fellow from Brooklyn who demanded a trade. Because of that, fans have […]

The Toronto Raptors have an exciting young core that is still early in their developmental process. The franchise has a defined style of play and has embraced positionless basketball. They had an exciting season last year which included a red-hot end to the regular season. Their overall 48-34 record gave them the fifth seed in […]

The Toronto Raptors seem to have checked all the boxes in the offseason, but could something else be brewing soon? The Toronto Raptors really went into free agency with only two key objectives. As soon as the free agency clock started ticking, they re-signed Chris Boucher and Thaddeus Young. They wasted no time doing what […]

The Toronto Raptors have emerged as one of a handful of teams that appear to be in serious contention for Brooklyn Nets want-away superstar Kevin Durant. This could be in part because of the fact that KD himself indicated many years ago that he wanted to play in Toronto, but also because of the Raptors’ […]

While the attention of the whole NBA world was on LeBron James and his return to the Drew League after 11 years, another NBA player casually dropped 73 points in a pro-am league to little fanfare. Toronto Raptors guard Malachi Flynn joined the Crawsover Pro-Am on Saturday and recorded the mind-numbing number in addition to […]

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 […]