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As Thursday’s NBA Trade Deadline approaches, teams are being forced to answer very tough questions about themselves. Do they think their rosters are ready to contend in the playoffs? Are they just one piece away? Or are they ready to rebuild as mid-to-low playoff seeds? One team that doesn’t seem to have a problem confronting […]

This is becoming a nice little old-fashioned standoff between the Toronto Raptors’ media relations team and Shams Charania. In one corner there’s Shams, highly regarded and well thought of for constantly breaking NBA news accurately for The Athletic and Stadium. He reported earlier Tuesday that the Toronto Raptors had fined Pascal Siakam $50,000 after “directing […]

Players and teams really don’t like losing to the Cleveland Cavaliers. Especially, apparently, Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam. NBA Insider Shams Charania noted recently that the All-Star is in a bit of hot water after getting in a shouting match with head coach Nick Nurse: The Toronto Raptors fined star forward Pascal Siakam $50,000 after […]

It’s NBA trade rumors season. Enter Player Two. Brooklyn Nets GM Sean Marks has yet again managed to involve himself with yet another high-profile trade talk earlier on Tuesday. The Toronto Raptors have slowly slipped out of this year’s playoff race with a nine-game skid, and are sitting four games outside of the 8th seed […]

The Houston Rockets came into their matchup with Toronto on a massive losing streak. Surprisingly, they were the ones who came out as victors, extending the Raptors’ own run of misery. Following Toronto’s disappointing loss to Houston, Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet reacted to the team’s performance, via TSN’s Josh Lewenberg. VanVleet: "I'm gonna leave […]

The Toronto Raptors are in the midst of a disastrous 2020-21 campaign, where they’re 17-25 and the 11th seed in the Eastern Conference. Recent reports have stated that Raptors guard Norman Powell could be on the move before Thursday’s NBA trade deadline. Powell, 27, is putting up 19.6 points per game while shooting career highs […]

Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell is reportedly drawing significant attention ahead of the trade deadline. He is likely to be moved as he is only making $11 million this season and will possibly decline his player option to test the waters in the coming offseason. Amid the buzz, the New York Knicks and the Cleveland […]

If there is one thing we could learn about a Masai Ujiri head office it is that no player is above the franchise. This was made evident in the trade that sent Toronto Raptors fan-favorite DeMar DeRozan to the San Antonio Spurs for Kawhi Leonard. Toronto endured a rough start to the season and several […]

Despite efforts made by both the Toronto Raptors and Kyle Lowry himself to quell trade rumors, talk of a potential move away from Toronto for the veteran point guard continues to rumble. The Miami Heat have now emerged as a frontrunner to acquire Lowry, given how the former All-Star reportedly prefers a move to South […]

The Cleveland Cavaliers have fallen off a cliff over the last two months, making them potential sellers before the March 25 NBA trade deadline. Center JaVale McGee is a prime trade candidate. ESPN’s Zach Lowe reports the veteran big man is being pursued by championship contenders, with a potential buyout on the horizon if a […]

Following a narrow 115-112 loss on Friday against the Utah Jazz, Nick Nurse lost his cool, just a little bit. Wanting a late whistle that the Toronto Raptors didn’t get, Nurse spun around in frustration and threw his mask before arguing with one of the officials. The response by Adam Silver and the NBA showed […]

The NBA trade deadline is right around the corner and teams around the league are searching for ways to improve their rosters. The latest name to hit the rumor mill is Norman Powell of the Toronto Raptors. With the Raptors currently in 11th place in the Eastern Conference, the chances of making the postseason are […]

The top-seeded Utah Jazz narrowly escaped with a 115-112 win over the reeling Toronto Raptors on Friday. The sting for Toronto was the same familiar one that comes with any loss, but the defeat was particularly frustrating for Kyle Lowry and Co. because of the free throw disparity between the two teams. While Lowry didn’t […]

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam had a chance to send Friday’s game against the Utah Jazz to overtime. However, Lady Luck didn’t smile in his favor. In another heartbreaker for the Raptors, Siakam missed a game-tying triple at the buzzer that would have tied the game at 115-all and extend it to OT. Making matters […]

Toronto Raptors star Fred VanVleet may have just returned to the lineup after a lengthy absence from COVID-19, but he’s already hitting big shots. In a marquee matchup with the NBA’s best Utah Jazz on Friday night, VanVleet received an in-bound pass from Kyle Lowry with just under a second left in the first half. […]

The Norman Powell sweepstakes could open up a week before the 2021 NBA trade deadline. The Toronto Raptors are reportedly open to listening to offers for the 27-year-old swingman, who is enjoying a career year in his sixth season with the team. Per TSN Sports’ Josh Lewenberg on Thursday, Powell has joined teammate Kyle Lowry […]

Some people have considered Kyle Lowry a possible trade piece for the Toronto Raptors with the NBA trade deadline approaching. Despite Lowry being a player who could draw interest on the trade market, the Raptors have no plans of trading Lowry, per TSN’s Josh Lewenberg. Lowry probably isn’t going anywhere and they aren’t likely to […]

The Toronto Raptors have been shorthanded in recent weeks due to COVID-19, but they’ll be getting some much-needed reinforcements soon. According to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet have returned to practice on Tuesday ahead of their upcoming game versus the Detroit Pistons. Raptors clear Siakam, VanVleet, Flynn and McCaw to practice tonight […]

The Toronto Raptors could be in the market for Boston Celtics big man Tristan Thompson. Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports reported the Celtics could deal Thompson before the March 25, including the Raptors as a possible suitor. Thompson would make sense for the Raptors as currently constructed. Toronto ranks last in the NBA in rebounding. […]

Chicago Bulls guard Coby White has been relegated to the bench for the first time this season. But rather than fret about it, White seems at ease with his new role. Per KC Johnson of NBCS Chicago, White isn’t bothered about being relegated to the second unit after being the Bulls’ starting point guard. Coby […]

The Toronto Raptors lost another game on Sunday against the Chicago Bulls that extends their current losing skid to five games. This, obviously, has taken a toll on six-time All-Star Kyle Lowry who was ejected in the final minutes of their game on Sunday en route to a 23-point blowout. Lowry was also pretty straightforward […]

It was a frustrating night for Toronto Raptors superstar Kyle Lowry. Lowry wasn’t on his best behavior on Sunday as he got tossed out of their game against the Chicago Bulls with over two minutes left in the fourth quarter. The Bulls were already up by 19 at that point when Lowry decided that he […]

Kyle Lowry has left a lasting impression during his career with the Toronto Raptors and he’s attempting to do the same off of the court. While speaking about his interest in investing, Lowry shared why he’s motivated to break barriers for others around him. “Getting the African-American, the Black person into those types of positions, […]

The Charlotte Hornets had it going on during their Saturday night matchup against the Toronto Raptors. The trio of LeMelo Ball, Terry Rozier, and Devonte’ Graham led the Hornets to a historic opening period in what turned out to be a scorching hot start for Charlotte. The Hornets amassed 44 points in the first quarter […]

Oof. The past few years have not been kind to Houston Rockets guard John Wall. We are only three years and change removed from the 2017 Eastern Conference Semi-Finals, where John Wall seemed to all the world like the spearhead that the Washington Wizards would take to the top of the league. A driving force […]

The Toronto Raptors have not gotten off to the start they had hoped for after coming a quarter away from the Eastern Conference Finals. Kyle Lowry signed a one-year $30 million contract during free agency and is set to enter the offseason as an unrestricted free agent. Despite this being the most successful era in […]

With the All-Star weekend over, the second half of the NBA season is upon us. Not only is it time for NBA teams to shift to a higher gear, but also be on the lookout for upgrades with the trade deadline approaching and some notable veterans choosing to enter the buyout market. Just recently, we […]

After surpassing Chris Bosh for second the Toronto Raptors’ all-time scoring list, guard Kyle Lowry thanked the Hall of Fame finalist for what he’s done to the organization, noting that it’s an honor to mentioned alongside him. Per Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports, Kyle Lowry admitted that he never actually gunned for taking the spot […]

The suspension of games in accordance with the NBA’s COVID-19 protocols has been the new normal this season. Teams have been used to sitting out for a few days after a violation gets spotted. A report, however, stating the Toronto Raptors violated the health guidelines didn’t sit particularly well with coach Nick Nurse. In a […]

Kyle Lowry made a bit more history for the Toronto Raptors on Thursday night as the 2019 champs took on the Atlanta Hawks. Lowry drained a triple in the second quarter of Thursday’s tilt, which allowed him to climb the franchise’s all-time scoring list. The legend of Kyle Lowry keeps growing. Congrats, @Klow7! pic.twitter.com/xJQjiQSYKW — […]

Purple and gold reign once again. The Los Angeles Lakers — fresh off winning the franchise’s 17th championship in the bubble — sold more official merchandise in the United States than any other NBA team through the first half of the 2020-21 season, the league revealed on Thursday. Not surprisingly, LeBron James, in his 18th […]

Much has been made about Kyle Lowry potentially parting ways with the Toronto Raptors via a looming trade deal. The veteran is well aware of all the whispers, and he has come out with an unequivocal statement pledging his loyalty to the team. According to Lowry, he will do everything he can to remain in […]

The Toronto Raptors enter their first game after the All-Star break shorthanded. According to a new report, Toronto will face the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday without no less than five players missing from their roster, including star forward Pascal Siakam. This report comes via NBA insider Tim Bontemps of ESPN: The Raptors say all five […]

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry has been at the center of trade rumors. It is understandable as he is an aging, albeit productive veteran on a team with virtually no chance of winning a championship. Another thing that increased trade talk was Lowry selling his house in Toronto recently. According to Michael Grange of Sportsnet, Lowry’s […]

As the NBA nears its trade deadline on March 25, one name who has been attached to plenty of recent trade rumors is Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry. Lowry has reportedly been linked to several playoff contenders looking to add a veteran playmaker with championship experience in time for the postseason, such as the […]

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry voiced out his thoughts on Instagram after seeing countless trade rumors involving his name as of late. He then claimed the speculations as ‘lies’ and warned that the public shouldn’t believe anything unless it came directly from him, via The Score. Kyle Lowry responds on his IG story as recent […]

When you take a look around the league, you’ll be bombarded with news surrounding major names, like LeBron James, Kevin Durant, Stephen Curry, and Giannis Antetokounmpo, among others. You’ll also see big developments across the NBA, such as Blake Griffin signing with the Brooklyn Nets or LaMelo Ball making a strong case for being this […]

The Toronto Raptors could turn to the G League for reinforcements heading into the second half of the 2020-21 NBA season. Kevin O’Connor of The Ringer reported the Raptors are among the teams with interest in Raptors 905 star Alize Johnson. O’Connor added the Orlando Magic, Houston Rockets, San Antonio Spurs and Phoenix Suns are […]

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry reportedly believes his departure from the team is imminent. Ryen Russillo of The Ringer said on the latest episode of the “Bill Simmons Podcast” the Raptors guard has been telling people he expects to be traded: “The word on that is that Lowry has been telling everybody for a month […]