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There isn’t a choice for players in the NBA Draft when it comes to the destination of the team that selects them. For San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan, he recalled an NSFW reaction that he had when he found out that he was selected by the Toronto Raptors. In a joking tone, the main […]

The Boston Celtics will be without center Enes Kanter when they take on the Toronto Raptors on Friday. Kanter banged his knee in the second half of the Celtics’ opening night loss to the Philadelphia 76ers and suffered a left knee contusion: The Celtics have ruled out Enes Kanter for tomorrow night’s game against the […]

Toronto Raptors big man Marc Gasol had his championship ring engraved with “GRIT&GRIND,” the motto he, Zach Randolph, Mike Conley and Tony Allen encompassed during their time with the Memphis Grizzlies. If you pause the ring making video at 50 seconds, you can see what each Raptors player engraved their ring with: Gasol was acquired by […]

Giannis Antetokounmpo is entering his seventh season in the league, already with a Most Valuable Player award in his trophy collection, but there’s one that is still sorely missing. The Milwaukee Bucks star told Greek website Contra that had he won a pivotal Game 3 against the Toronto Raptors, he would’ve been an NBA champion […]

DeMar DeRozan admitted he did not watch the Toronto Raptors’ ring ceremony, where many of his former teammates like Kyle Lowry, Fred VanVleet, and Pascal Siakam were recognized as NBA champions. The San Antonio Spurs guard however noted he reached out to his former teammates to congratulate them. “I just didn’t want to. I seen […]

Fred VanVleet is now on the final year of his of a two-year deal he signed with the Toronto Raptors last season. Given his stellar performance which paved the way for the franchise’s first-ever title, the guard may be it for a huge payday. He understands, however, that his future is still not etched in […]

Philadelphia 76ers star big man Joel Embiid admits he watches the Sixers’ 2019 playoffs Game 7 loss to the Toronto Raptors all the time. Raptors star Kawhi Leonard hit the game-winning shot at the buzzer over Embiid, sending Toronto to the Eastern Conference Finals and ending the Sixers’ season. "I still think about it. I […]

The Toronto Raptors got their championship rings on Tuesday against the New Orleans Pelicans, and it looks like almost all of Canada was watching. The Raptors’ home opener was the most-watched regular season game ever in Canada with 2.6 million total viewers. It was the first ring ceremony in Raptors franchise history: The Raptors home […]

Fred VanVleet’s hero turn for the Toronto Raptors during the 2019 NBA Playoffs was nothing short of astonishing. After an injury-plagued regular season, VanVleet was arguably the worst rotation player in the postseason for roughly two and a half series. He shot 12.9% against the Philadelphia 76ers and went 1-of-11 in Game 3 against the […]

The New Orleans Pelicans may be without Zion Williamson, but that didn’t stop them from putting forth an impressive showing in their season opener against the Toronto Raptors on Tuesday night. Yes, the Pelicans fell by a score of 130-122 in overtime, and it’s not like the Raptors are the same team as a year […]

Pascal Siakam wasted no time showing the Toronto Raptors he will be worth every penny of the four-year, $130 million extension he signed last week, pouring in a smashing 34 points and 18 rebounds in a 130-122 season-opening win over the New Orleans Pelicans in overtime. The Raptors looked shaky for three quarters, but were […]

Toronto Raptors star Kyle Lowry is still confident in his team’s chances even without Kawhi Leonard. According to the veteran guard, “everyone will fill the void” left by the star forward. Per Josh Lewenberg of TSN, Lowry noted that Leonard is definitely one of the top players in the league. As such, it will be […]

The Toronto Raptors were in a giving mood on opening night of the 2019-20 NBA regular season. After receiving their championship rings prior to tip-off of their home opener versus the New Orleans Pelicans, the Canada-based franchise rewarded one of their most loyal followers of all time. Canadian business man Nav Bhatia, or most popularly […]

Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet rolled his ankle on a cameraman in their season opener against the New Orleans Pelicans. After the game, he called for the camera people to be moved so as to avoid another injury from happening. “How many times does it have to happen before we have to think about doing […]

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam becomes the first player since 1992 to record a 38-18-5 stat line in a season opener. Per Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press, Siakam joins NBA icon Charles Barkley as the only two players who have posted similar stat lines in their first game of a season. 34p-18r-5a in regular-season […]

Lonzo Ball’s jump shot has always been a cause for concern, but no one can deny his extraordinary playmaking and phenomenal court vision. The 21-year-old point guard is off to an auspicious start with his New Orleans Pelicans team, dropping a unique, highlight-worthy dime just minutes in their match against the defending champions Toronto Raptors. […]

According to an official statement released on Tuesday, Toronto Raptors team president Masai Ujiri is in the clear in terms of his recent spat with some potential legal trouble. After months of speculation, the Alameda County District Attorney’s Office has announced that no criminal charges will be filed against Ujiri, who allegedly shoved an Alameda […]

Toronto Raptors superfan and hip-hop recording artist Drake received a championship ring commemorating the Canadian team’s first title in franchise history. The “Hotline Bling” crooner showed off the bling on Instagram. Per Yahoo! Sports NBA on Twitter: Drake got his 💍 (via champagnepapi | IG) pic.twitter.com/npjoMt792q — Ball Don’t Lie (@Balldontlie) October 23, 2019 Drake […]

2018-19 NBA champions Toronto Raptors held their ring ceremony prior to their regular-season opening tilt against the New Orleans Pelicans. Watch the members of the Raptors receive their shiny prizes (via Bleacher Report): Raptors receive their championship rings 💍 pic.twitter.com/1bYSFv9RGF — Bleacher Report (@BleacherReport) October 22, 2019 Obviously absent was the 2019 Finals MVP, Kawhi Leonard, […]

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri got MVP chants on Tuesday from the Toronto faithful as he accepted his championship ring. Masai Ujiri gets MVP chants as he accepts his Raptors championship ring. pic.twitter.com/pD474qDn5W — Marc J. Spears (@MarcJSpears) October 22, 2019 Masai Ujiri made the bold move to trade fan favorite DeMar DeRozan to the […]

The NBA doesn’t have a clear favorite to win the championship this season. That is a stark contrast from recent seasons when the Golden State Warriors were at the height of their powers and were considered as being the heavy favorites to win it all. While the competition is open, Shaquille O’Neal doesn’t see the […]

Pascal Siakam still remembers his breakout season and how it came to a bittersweet ending in free agency. While the Toronto Raptors forward was still reveling in the joy of winning a championship, a text from Kawhi Leonard soon hit the team’s group chat, an ominous sign that the Finals MVP had made up his […]

The Toronto Raptors will open their title defense later tonight when they host the new-look New Orleans Pelicans at the Scotiabank Arena. Here are some reasons why the defending NBA champions will open the season on a positive note: 1. Highly motivated Raptors The first home game of the regular season is always exciting for […]

Even with the odds stacked against them, Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse still has full confidence with his team. After the departure of one-and-done reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard to the Los Angeles Clippers, most pundits have already been doubting the Raptors’ chances of repeating in the 2019-20 NBA season. Some were even brazen […]

Kevin Durant believes the Golden State Warriors would have defeated the Toronto Raptors if he was healthy. The Raptors will enter the upcoming 2019-20 regular season as the defending NBA Champions, thanks to the team’s memorable series win over the heralded Warriors. However, even with the Raptors infamously winning the franchise’s first ever NBA title […]

When Kyle Lowry was traded from the Houston Rockets to the Toronto Raptors in 2012, he felt like he was getting sent into “exile.” Lowry knew nothing about the Raptors or Toronto and thought it would be another pit stop in his career. Fast forward to today, and Lowry is one of the best players […]

The Toronto Raptors signed Pascal Siakam to a four-year, max contract extension, according to ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski. The 25-year-old forward shared some of his initial thoughts with reporters after inking his big deal. Siakam says he is hoping this deal will serve as an inspiration to young athletes in Africa. However, he also noted that […]

The Toronto Raptors enjoyed a fantastic 2018-19 NBA campaign, culminating with their first championship in franchise history. This season, however, the team will be without the star that drove them, as Kawhi Leonard joined the Clippers over the summer. Despite this loss, Serge Ibaka says the Raptors are “still good.” "We're still good. We're still […]

The Toronto Raptors didn’t just lose a franchise player in Kawhi Leonard to the Los Angeles Clippers, but also one of their key veterans in Danny Green to the Los Angeles Lakers. Green is a player the franchise will miss dearly after their trade with the San Antonio Spurs has virtually evaporated since that splashy […]

Following a historic NBA title run in the 2018-19 season, the Toronto Raptors did not exactly have the most ideal of summers. This was primarily brought about by the departure of Kawhi Leonard, who now plies his trade as a member of the Los Angeles Clippers. Nonetheless, despite the exit of the reigning Finals MVP, […]

Opening night is finally upon us and we start things off between a matchup featuring the defending champs, the Toronto Raptors, and a new-look New Orleans Pelicans side. In truth, one of the primary reasons why the league chose this particular matchup to kick things off this season is because of one man — Zion […]

Pascal Siakam’s contract extension has a new twist, as his four-year, $130 million pact with the Toronto Raptors could balloon to $156 million in total by reaching some of the bonuses in the language of his extension. According to Michael Grange of SportsNet, the two sides agreed that if Siakam makes the All-NBA First or […]

Detroit Pistons head coach Dwane Casey isn’t losing sleep for his former team winning it all the year after he was fired. The former Toronto Raptors coach finished out the 2017-18 season as the Coach of the Year recipient, but was let go by the organization after being swept out of the playoffs at the […]

The Toronto Raptors will begin the defense of their championship this season without Kawhi Leonard, who decided to join the Los Angeles Clippers as a free agent. Every member of the team’s roster is confident that they can repeat without him, including Fred VanVleet who believes he can replace the reigning Finals MVP. Well, at […]

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse, who is entering his second year as the team’s head coach, has big plans for incoming OG Anunoby this 2019-20 season. Nurse wants Anunoby to be the team’s primary defender, and he believes the 22-year-old forward has the tools to do it. Nurse praised Anunoby's camp, said he's looked […]

The New Orleans Pelicans took a blow with the news that first overall pick Zion Williamson, the stud power forward out of Duke, is expected to miss several weeks due to a right knee ailment. Nevertheless, Pelicans head coach Alvin Gentry has to plan for the immediate future, including the team’s nationally televised primetime matchup […]

Toronto Raptors big man Marc Gasol wants to make it very clear that he believes in Pascal Siakam. As the 25-year-old big man prepares for his first season as the Raptors’ main offensive option, Siakam will have all of the support in the world from his teammates — as Gasol made very clear to the […]

When the Toronto Raptors prepared for the 2019 NBA Playoffs, their intentions were pure. They wanted a healthy roster, and their load management tactic for Kawhi Leonard appeared to pay off. But then news of OG Anunoby undergoing an emergency appendectomy put a hole into their plans for a healthy team. The expectations for Anunoby […]

Los Angeles Lakers guard Danny Green is extremely happy about the news of former teammate Pascal Siakam getting a four-year max extension with the Toronto Raptors. He congratulated the third-year forward on Twitter. Big s/o to my guy @pskills43 for the well deserved extension!!! Congrats king!!! 💰💰💰#nextdinneronyou lol — Danny Green (@DGreen_14) October 19, 2019 […]