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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 […]

This offseason could be a very interesting one for the Toronto Raptors. While they scour trades for OG Anunoby, they will have to sign Fred VanVleet to a contract extension. After putting up a career year that saw the Raptors return to the playoffs, VanVleet has one more guaranteed year on his contract. He averaged […]

Toronto Raptors star OG Anunoby has found his name in trade rumors recently, with Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer even claiming OG is unhappy with his role in the Six. Well, ROTY Scottie Barnes, who is close with Anunoby, made sure to set the record straight on these reports, putting Fischer on blast in the process. […]

Despite the fact that they were unsuccessful in revamping their roster prior to the February trade deadline, the fact still remains that the Los Angeles Lakers tried to make some mid-season moves in an attempt to improve their roster. One player that they reportedly showed interest in was Gary Trent Jr. of the Toronto Raptors. […]

After a promising 2021-22 season, the Toronto Raptors seem determined to keep Fred VanVleet and OG Anunoby and run it back with their core team. VanVleet is eligible to get a contract extension this offseason, with his current deal ending after 2022-23 since he has a player option for 2023-24. And according to Hoops Hype, […]

The Toronto Raptors have done an excellent job establishing an identity over the past few years. They have built a roster loaded with length and athleticism. Toronto’s collection of unique players and defensive ability makes them an intimidating matchup for any team. it was a fairly impressive season for the Raptors. They turned things around […]

Kyle Lowry’s place in Toronto Raptors history has never been in question. The bulldog point guard is widely-recognized as the greatest player in franchise history, and for good reason. Many fans in Canada have a soft spot for Lowry, even when he departed the team to join the Miami Heat. It’s no surprise, then, that […]

The trade rumors surrounding OG Anunoby continue to swirl as the offseason goes on, with rumblings that he might not be thrilled with his role upon Scottie Barnes’ emergence. Teams are lining up to trade for the Toronto Raptors’ defensive stalwart, who is not being claimed to be untouchable by Toronto. The latest two teams […]

The Toronto Raptors, led by president and vice chairman Masai Ujiri, have earned respect from the NBA as one of the league’s best franchises. Now, the championship-winning organization could be expanding into a new domain of professional basketball: the WNBA. Toronto’s possible expansion into the WNBA has circulated as the league looks to add an […]

The Toronto Raptors could be a major trade player in the offseason, and that could mean letting go of a key piece for the right return. Someone like OG Anunoby could be traded by the Raptors, with the forward reportedly linked to a couple of Western Conference teams in the Utah Jazz and Portland Trail […]

The Toronto Raptors are ready to go all in to land a proven center this summer who can help bolster their frontcourt. On Tuesday, they were briefly linked to Utah Jazz big man Rudy Gobert, who could potentially be involved in a trade for OG Anunoby. However, it appears the Raptors have a number of […]

The Utah Jazz were once again eliminated from the NBA playoffs in disappointing fashion this season. After losing in six games to the Dallas Mavericks, the rumors on splitting up stars Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert immediately began. As a result, the Jazz and their front office are tasked with a difficult decision. Gobert has […]

There was a bombshell rumor that hit the NBA waves in the last few days, that the Toronto Raptors could look to trade OG Anunoby for Rudy Gobert from the Utah Jazz. The NBA world reacted in all sorts of manners, but the most prevalent one was pure confusion. The Raptors did get a huge […]

It was reported earlier on Tuesday that OG Anunoby was feeling a bit “dissatisfied” with his reduced role for the Toronto Raptors amid the rapid rise of Rookie of the Year winner Scottie Barnes. A team insider has now quashed these malicious rumors and the source comes in the form of none other than Barnes […]

The Portland Trail Blazers are looking to retool around Damian Lillard this offseason and will try to make a big splash to give him at least one new high-level teammate. The Blazers are armed with the No. 7 pick and a $20.9 million trade exception, though they could also look to create cap space for […]

Is OG Anunoby unhappy in Toronto? The answer seems to be unclear. But the news coming from the Raptors star doesn’t exactly sound like it’s a resounding “No.” According to the latest report from Bleacher Report’s Jake Fischer, there are rumors of discontent surrounding OG Anunoby and his minimized role in the Raptors offense, even […]

The Utah Jazz is reportedly considering the idea of trading big man Rudy Gobert in order to help improve their perimeter defense. A possible destination for him is the Toronto Raptors, who desperately need a rim protector to bolster their frontcourt. The player that could go back to the Jazz in return? OG Anunoby. However, […]

While Detroit Pistons rising star Cade Cunningham wanted to win Rookie of the Year, he has no problem about Toronto Raptors youngster Scottie Barnes winning it. The two were teammates at Montverde Academy in High School, and so Cunningham couldn’t be any happier to see Barnes succeed. He also shared that his frequent declaration that […]

The Toronto Raptors bounced back and regained their place as one of the consistent organizations in the Eastern Conference. Not even squeaking through the play-in tournament last season was an aberration, probably because of a slew of reasons but mainly revolving around not being able to play home games in Canada. Losing to the Philadelphia […]

Rudy Gobert’s future with the Utah Jazz is in serious jeopardy. After another embarrassing defeat in the NBA playoffs, the All-Star big man may have run his course with Utah. A trade may be necessary for both sides. There are already teams that have an interest in acquiring him. According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher […]

The first-round series between the Philadelphia 76ers and the Toronto Raptors was incredibly entertaining to watch. After dropping the first three-games, the young Raptors attempted the impossible. However, they were shut down by the might of Philly. However, a few unfortunate accidents ruined the fun for both sides. Of course, we’re talking about Raptors star […]

Things are not very peachy in Utah right now after the Jazz suffered another disappointing first-round exit in the playoffs. Rumors have been rife about a potential Donovan Mitchell exit and at the moment, Rudy Gobert is another star that could be on his way out. There will be no shortage of suitors for the […]

The Toronto Raptors are coming off an impressive season in which they outperformed expectations. The Raptors ended the season on a hot streak and finished with a 48-34 record. Unfortunately, the squad was unable to make any noise in the playoffs and was knocked out in the first round by the Philadelphia 76ers. Masai Ujiri continued […]

The Los Angeles Lakers have requested permission to interview Toronto Raptors assistant coach Adrian Griffin for their head coaching vacancy, according to The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Nick Nurse may be off the table, but the Lakers are hoping to interview Raptors assistant Adrian Griffin. Griffin is an ex-player with no head coaching experience, but he's […]

Overall, the Toronto Raptors had a successful season this year. After starting the campaign at 4-14, they were able to turn it around and secure the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference. Their 48-34 record and the great number of lengthy defenders made them a frightening postseason matchup. Even so, they were not enough of […]

The Los Angeles Lakers are in search of their next head coach. The Toronto Raptors happen to employ one of the best head coaches in the game in Nick Nurse. As with any Lakers pursuit, whether it be for a big-name star or a head coach, their front office goes after the biggest of big […]

The Toronto Raptors were bounced in the first round of the NBA Playoffs by the Philadelphia 76ers, but it was a promising season nonetheless. They put up a real fight and have a solid core in place for the future. However, the Raptors could use more depth at the five in particular and Masai Ujiri […]