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The Toronto Raptors have been very active in showing their support as an organization to the widespread “Black Lives Matter” movement. Team general manager Masai Ujiri has been at the very forefront of this initiative, and recently, the high-ranking team executive explained why they decided to use their team bus as another avenue to promote […]

NBA legend Tracy McGrady had quite a story to tell about former Toronto Raptors teammate Charles Oakley and a bottle of Jack Daniels whiskey. McGrady recently went on the “All the Smoke Podcast” with Stephen Jackson and Matt Barnes, and he narrated a hilarious (and kinda scary) story about how Oakley once poured a bottle […]

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet believes that the natural order of things will soon fix the team’s current player rotation dilemma. After getting devastated by the injury bug all year, the defending champs had to bring in a surplus of talent to keep themselves competitive in the much-improved Eastern Conference. While the hiatus allowed Raps players […]

The Toronto Raptors are always such a pleasant surprise. They may not be as talked about as the glamour names of the NBA, but Toronto certainly gets the job done. Prior to the season, everyone expected that the Raptors would feel the absence of Kawhi Leonard, especially on the defensive end. However, that has not […]

Toronto Raptors guard Norman Powell is upset that the NBA boxed players in by limiting what phrases they could put on the back of their jerseys for the “bubble” games. During a conference call with Raptors reporters, Powell went off on the NBA. “I was really disappointed in the options that were given to us,” […]

Los Angeles Clippers forward Kawhi Leonard is the rare NBA superstar who doesn’t seem all that interested in promoting his brand on a daily basis. It’s not accurate to say he’s disinterested in marketing himself considering his ambitions to play in Los Angeles (though he does hail from Southern California), but Leonard—who is not on […]

Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol was among those who underwent a massive physical transformation during the NBA’s nearly four-month hiatus. Gasol lost a bunch of weight, and — much like Denver Nuggets star Nikola Jokic — practically looks unrecognizable. Marc Gasol has lost some serious weight😳 pic.twitter.com/iKFddDKdaV — Hoop Central (@TheHoopCentral) June 20, 2020 Now, […]

As the United States continues to grapple with the longstanding racism and social injustices, Toronto Raptors star Kyle Lowry opened up about his experiences with systemic racism through his life and how he’s lucky to be alive. “I grew up a Black man in America. Definitely a tough thing to grow up that way. You […]

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry had some high praise for the NBA’s bubble set-up at Disney’s Wide World of Sports in Orlando. “I’m a big fan of how everything has come together and to see the work that the league has put in and the time they’ve put in,” the six-time All-Star said on a […]

Toronto Raptors big man Marc Gasol missed a number of games at the beginning of the 2019-20 season due to a hamstring injury. Fortunately, the Spaniard has fully healed from it and is ready to help the Raps defend their title in the Orlando bubble. There was ample concern for Gasol after playing a total […]

The Toronto Raptors’ preparation for the upcoming season restart is now in full swing, with the team now inside the Disney World bubble. The Raptors recently held their first official practice inside the isolated venue, and according to guard Fred VanVleet, they all kind of felt like schoolboys again. VanVleet shared how their first experience […]

The defending champions Toronto Raptors has been home to many memorable superstars over the years, with the likes of Vince Carter, DeMar DeRozan, and Kyle Lowry just to name a few. While Kawhi Leonard only spent one season with the Raps, he also won’t be forgotten anytime soon after leading the entire nation to its […]

Controversies are inevitably part of history. As great as one franchise could be, there’s always some event or episode from the past which is inconvenient, uncomfortable, contentious, or worse. With a good chunk of time and some research, you can discover some surprising things that have happened throughout history. Here, we take a look at […]

The Toronto Raptors arrived in the bubble location in Disney World on Thursday with their minds are set at defending their title. But this doesn’t mean that they have forgotten about the more important things outside the sport. The Raptors arrived in Disney World with the phrase “Black Lives Matter” written on their two team […]

The Toronto Raptors returned to the practice court, and they sent a strong message while at it. On Friday, the Raptors’ social media accounts posted images from the team’s latest practice session, which showed head coach Nike Nurse and a bevy of players like Marc Gasol, Serge Ibaka and Chris Boucher wearing black shirts with […]

Toronto Raptors big man Serge Ibaka displayed the Oura ring NBA players have the option to wear during the “bubble” games down in Orlando. The NBA big man also played some creepy music in the background that gives you a spine-chilling feeling. The bubble ring is here #orlando #nba pic.twitter.com/95v2X3pXWk — Serge Ibaka (@sergeibaka) July […]

The Toronto Raptors returned to practice on Saturday for the first time in months, and with that practice came a media availability in which the always-outspoken Serge Ibaka chimed in on a variety of subjects. One of those subjects was providing his opinion on the Raptors’ chances of repeating as NBA Champions this season. As […]

With the NBA’s restart plan centered in Orlando, Florida in full motion at this point, one notable player wants to ensure that everyone in the “Orlando bubble” follows the rules while there. Serge Ibaka of the Toronto Raptors made some statements about the bubble in a conference call with reporters, per Josh Lewenberg of TSN […]

Florida has seen a massive increase in cases of COVID-19, prompting some players around the league to drop out of the restart in the interest of health and safety. Others are still on the fence, but Toronto Raptors All-Star forward Pascal Siakam has faith that the NBA has the players’ best interests in mind and […]

One major concern for NBA athletes as we near the scheduled restart date is making sure they get back into proper game shape. Rust and overly-relaxed muscles are a couple of factors that might affect some players’ performances on the hardwood. Toronto Raptors All-Star big man Pascal Siakam isn’t worried about any of that though. […]

The Toronto Raptors have emerged as arguably the biggest surprise package of the 2019-20 season. Despite being the defending champs, not many expected them to be this good this term, especially considering the fact that they lost their best player, reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard, over the summer. Nevertheless, the Raptors are comfortably sitting at […]

The New York Knicks are projected to have upwards of $50 million in cap space when the NBA offseason commences, and Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet could be a potential recipient of that money. In a conversation on The Athletic, former league executive and stats wizard John Hollinger says that he’s heard VanVleet’s name connected […]

With the NBA season set to return next month, all eyes are looking towards the NBA playoffs. Many consider the Milwaukee Bucks, the Los Angeles Lakers, and the Los Angeles Clippers as the top three favorites to come out of Disney World with the Larry O’Brien trophy. Meanwhile, other teams may emerge as dark horse […]

The Milwaukee Bucks entered the 2019-20 NBA regular season with redemption in their minds. Following a painful exit against eventual champions Toronto Raptors in last year’s Eastern Conference Finals, head coach Mike Budenholzer’s wards played like men on a mission since opening night. Powered by another herculean showing from reigning MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, the Bucks […]

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet revealed the inner struggles of the decision-making to go ahead with the restart of the 2019-20 NBA season — one that was contested by a few players. The Raptors point guard admitted there was some pause about the optics of playing amid the civil unrest caused by racism and police […]

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse is looking at things differently. The man at the helm of last year’s championship team was one of the first to leave the market, traveling to Florida with the rest of the Raptors — the first of 22 teams invited to Walt Disney World for the restart of the […]

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse has opened up about his biggest concern as the NBA restart draws closer. According to the defending champs head coach, his biggest worry lies in the possibility of one of his guys testing positive for the virus. Nurse explained his issue in a recent interview with David Aldridge of […]

The Milwaukee Bucks had the best record in the NBA before the 2019-20 season was suspended in March. Led by MVP Giannis Antetokounmpo, Milwaukee has a great chance to win the 2020 title once the “bubble” games begin on July 30. Antetokounmpo was averaging 29.6 points, 13.7 rebounds, and 5.8 assists for the Bucks prior […]

The NBA has released its schedule for the remainder of the 2019-20 season. The 22 selected teams will play eight regular-season games before playoff seeding is determined, and here are five games you can’t afford to miss. Honorable mentions: The Brooklyn Nets and Orlando Magic will play twice over the restart, but those games will […]

11-time All-Star Chris Bosh is launching an email newsletter, The Last Chip, that will tell the story of the Miami Heat’s 2012-13 championship campaign, and he offered a preview of his new project in a wide-ranging interview with TrueHoop on Thursday—revealing some insight into how the “Heatles” joined forces. Bosh pushed back on the common […]

Kawhi Leonard may be quiet, but his sneaker game speaks for itself. Here are all the notable shoes Leonard has ever worn. Air Jordan 5 Raging Bull 3M Even at such a young age, Kawhi Leonard loved his retro shoes. His pair of the Air Jordan 5 3M from the Raging Bull pack was among […]

Vince Carter just announced his retirement from the NBA after 22 seasons, with his last bucket officially a 3-pointer on the night the season was suspended on March 11, 2020. The 43-year-old enjoyed an illustrious career that’s hard to encompass with mere words — sometimes only pictures and video can do the man justice. From […]

Atlanta Hawks forward Vince Carter has announced his retirement from the NBA after 22 years in the league. The longtime NBA superstar did so in his own podcast: Wingin’ It as the Hawks were eliminated from further contention once the league decided to restart the season with 22 teams in Orlando. The Florida native played […]

The Toronto Raptors entered the NBA as an expansion team in the 1995-96 season. They started out with nothing — just a bunch of scrappy players trying to make it. But over the years, the Raptors have turned into one of the most successful organizations in sports. They have drafted the best prospects, became legitimate […]

Kawhi Leonard initially entered the NBA as an offensively raw defensive stud. Over the years, the Los Angeles Clippers superstar has become one of the most complete offensive players in the league. Possessing a deadly mid-range jumper, a steady outside stroke, and a knack for throwing down nasty dunks, Leonard can pretty much do anything […]

When the Indiana Pacers drafted Kawhi Leonard with the 15th overall pick in the 2011 draft and traded him to the San Antonio Spurs in a draft-night trade involving George Hill, not a lot of pundits thought the San Diego State product was going to carve out a Hall of Fame career. However, through hard […]

Kawhi Leonard is not your typical NBA superstar thanks to his demeanor, but he is typical due to the fact that he is the owner of a number of very impressive records in the league. While Leonard didn’t come into the league with a lot of fanfare, he has since blossomed into one of the most […]

Los Angeles Clippers swingman Kawhi Leonard is indeed the best two-way superstar in the league right now. His stock has considerably risen in recent years, as the 28-year-old forward has already two NBA titles, two Finals MVPs, and four All-Star appearances under his belt. The Klaw is enjoying a remarkable first season in LA, tallying  […]

There are few bigger names in the NBA than Kevin Durant. He’s had a highly-decorated basketball career, and will certainly go down in history as one of the greatest ever. There are a few tidbits that you may not know about the former MVP winner, though. Today we have five that might just give you […]