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The NBA reacted swiftly in disciplining Golden State Warriors part-owner Mark Stevens for shoving Toronto Raptors star Kyle Lowry during Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Even so, some within the league were displeased with the relatively tepid measure of punishment assessed to Stevens. Hall of Famer and TNT analyst Charles Barkley, though, isn’t among […]

Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse credited his experience in the minor leagues for preparing him against the shuffling lineups that are part-and-parcel of the long chess match that is the NBA Playoffs. Nick Nurse: "When you get used to coming up in the minor leagues, sometimes you don't know who's playing until an hour […]

Patrick Patterson came into his own in the NBA as a member of the Toronto Raptors. As a result, it should come as no surprise that the veteran big man is unapologetic about rooting against the two-time defending champions in the Finals. In an interview with Brady Trantham of The Franchise, Patterson, now with the […]

Toronto Raptors big man Serge Ibaka just showed Golden State Warriors center DeMarcus Cousins how he earned the ‘Serge IBLOCKA’ nickname. Early in the second quarter of the NBA Finals Game 4, Cousins tried to do a power move against Ibaka under the basket. However, the Congolese-Spanish rim protector didn’t budge and instead perfectly executed […]

You can always count on Toronto Raptors center Marc Gasol to deliver some unique quotes. Gasol is in his 11th year in the NBA. The three-time All-Star and former Defensive Player of the Year has seen it all and knows it takes a full team to win consistently in the NBA. That’s why Gasol described […]

Toronto Raptors small forward Kawhi Leonard tells Rachel Nichols of ESPN that he likes to go fishing, golfing and hang out with his daughter when he’s not playing basketball. Leonard says when he’s in a basketball setting, he’s always going to be serious and quiet. However, the Raptors star admits he’s a different guy when […]

Kawhi Leonard has been sensational for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA Finals, and his performance is certainly turning heads as people look at potential Finals MVP candidates. Leonard is averaging 29.0 points, 9.7 rebounds, 4.7 assists, 1.3 steals and 1.0 block in the Finals so far. He’s also shooting at an impressive 43.1 percent […]

Despite the Toronto Raptors leading the NBA Finals series 2-1, fans are still not convinced that the Canada-based team can beat the Golden State Warriors for the championship. Odds from BetOnline.ag shows that the reigning two-time defending champions are still heavily favored to hoist the Larry O’Brien Trophy when all is said and done. Series […]

Since the birth of his child, Toronto Raptors backup guard Fred VanVleet has looked like another player, immediately boosting the team’s chances of taking home the NBA Championship. On May 20, 2019, Fred Jr. was born — in between Games 3 and 4 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Milwaukee Bucks. The night before […]

Toronto Raptors star Kawhi Leonard says if he and the team didn’t manage his body throughout the regular season, he wouldn’t be playing in the NBA Finals right now. Leonard played in 60 games during the regular season and missed 12 for “load management.” After only playing in nine games in 2017-18 with the San […]

Toronto Raptors superstar small forward Kawhi Leonard knows what he’s looking for in free agency this summer, but the three-time All-Star and two-time Defensive Player of the Year isn’t thinking about it right now. Leonard told ESPN’s Rachel Nichols he’s solely focused on winning the championship with the Raptors. The All-World swingman says he’ll turn […]

Shortly before making their trade with the San Antonio Spurs for Kawhi Leonard, the Toronto Raptors teamed up with McDonald’s for an in-game promotion. If Toronto were to make 12 three-pointers in any game, fans in Ontario would receive a free order of french fries from the popular fast food restaurant. McDonald’s Sr. Marketing Manager […]

Milwaukee Bucks head coach Mike Budenholzer was recently awarded with a Coach of the Year award by renowned Milwaukee-based law firm, Gruber Law. As the 49-year-old accepted the honor, he could not help but crack a bit of an inside joke that perhaps, only true Milwaukeeans will appreciate. Mike Budenholzer says it’s fitting he won […]

Thanks in large part to his outstanding play of late, Toronto Raptors veteran point guard Kyle Lowry has had his recent share of the limelight. Now in his first ever appearance in the NBA Finals — and with a legitimate shot at actually going all the way to bag the coveted trophy — some conflicting […]

The Boston Celtics were heavily involved in Kawhi Leonard trade discussions last summer, but it was the Toronto Raptors who came away with the Leonard prize. The Raptors are now two wins away from their first-ever NBA title, while the Celtics were one of the league’s biggest disappointments and could be on the verge of […]

An Oracle Arena lantern light nearly struck Toronto Raptors analyst Leo Rautins in Game 3 of the 2019 NBA Finals. According to the Toronto Sun’s Ryan Wolstat, the lantern light fell during the first minute of the third quarter. In the first minute of the third quarter of Toronto’s win over Golden State, a round […]

Completely avoidable controversy continues to plague the NBA Finals. On Thursday, local police arrested a Toronto Raptors fan for vulgar comments he made on live television earlier this week about Ayesha Curry, wife of Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry. Tristan Warkentin, a 28-year-old from Toronto, turned himself into authorities on Thursday morning. He faces […]

Toronto Raptors hysteria continues to sweep our neighbors to the north. Earlier in the playoffs, tens of restaurants and businesses throughout the city of Toronto offered Kawhi Leonard free service in hopes of coaxing the prospective free agent to re-sign with the Raptors. Now, during the NBA Finals, there are apparently over 30 “Jurassic Parks” […]

The Toronto Raptors and Danny Green strolled into Oracle Arena and nabbed a two games to one series lead over the Golden State Warriors on Wednesday night thanks to a consistent team effort. All five Raptors starters scored at least 17 points. Danny Green has experience firing off myriad triples in the NBA Finals, which […]

Golden State Warriors investor Mark Stevens officially issued a statement regarding his Game 3 altercation with Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry. Stevens took full responsibility for his actions, apologized to Lowry and both organizations, and accepted the punishments that were handed down. Here’s a statement from Mark Stevens on his actions last night: pic.twitter.com/p1msH4Pj8y […]

New York Knicks president Steve Mills and general manager Scott Perry reportedly fully expect to get a free agent meeting with Kawhi Leonard this summer, according to Marc Berman of the New York Post. Leonard becomes an unrestricted free agent this offseason once he declines his 2019-20 player option with the Toronto Raptors. The Knicks […]

Jaren Jackson Jr. lost the perfect veteran mentor when the Memphis Grizzlies traded Marc Gasol to the Toronto Raptors in February. If the pair’s interaction on Thursday is any indication, though, their relationship seems poised to continue for years to come regardless. During the Raptors’ NBA Finals media availability at Oracle Arena, Gasol was surprised […]

The Toronto Raptors earned perhaps their most important victory in franchise history on Wednesday night. Even so, beating the Golden State Warriors in Game 3 of the NBA Finals was bigger than basketball for first-year coach Nick Nurse. As the final buzzer sounded at Oracle Arena, officially putting the Raptors up 2-1 on the two-time […]

Toronto Raptors All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry says he appreciates the support he received from Los Angeles Lakers superstar LeBron James on Thursday. Lowry was shoved by Warriors minority owner Mark Stevens in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday. James called for swift action from the NBA towards Stevens. Lowry says he texted […]

The NBA and Golden State Warriors have banned Warriors investor Mark Stevens from NBA games for one year and fined him $500,000 for his altercation with Raptors All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry. The ban also includes Warriors team activities through the 2019-20 season, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Ban includes Warriors team activities, […]

Toronto Raptors All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry believes Golden State Warriors minority owner Mark Stevens should receive a lifetime ban from the NBA. Stevens shoved Lowry in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday after Lowry dove into the stands trying to save a loose ball in the Raptors’ win. Lowry says Stevens hasn’t […]

Golden State Warriors’ Steph Curry praised Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry for his professionalism in handling the shoving incident that took place in the fourth quarter of Game 3 of the NBA Finals. Steph Curry gives credit to Kyle Lowry for handling the situation with Mark Stevens the way that he did. pic.twitter.com/c5vThmSNvH — ESPN […]

Draymond Green says the Golden State Warriors play their best basketball “when our backs are against the wall.” The Warriors are down 2-1 in the 2019 NBA Finals to the Toronto Raptors and will once again be without superstar small forward Kevin Durant in Game 4. If the Dubs lose Game 4 at home, they […]

Golden State Warriors All-Star shooting guard Klay Thompson admits it would “suck” if superstar small forward Kevin Durant misses the entire 2019 NBA Finals. Thompson believes the Warriors can still defeat the Toronto Raptors without Durant, but knows the challenge is much greater sans KD, who is one of the best scorers in NBA history. […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr apologized to Kyle Lowry and the Toronto Raptors for the Game 3 incident involving Lowry getting shoved by Warriors minority owner Mark Stevens: “I personally apologize to Kyle and the Raptors. That was unacceptable,” – Warriors head coach Steve Kerr about incident with Stevens. — Marc J. Spears […]

Golden State Warriors superstar point guard Stephen Curry says there was “nothing janky” about the Toronto Raptors’ defense in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday. After the Raptors played a box-and-1 zone in the fourth quarter of Game 2, Curry said Toronto’s defense was janky. The Raptors didn’t deploy the box-and-1 zone in […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr insists superstar small forward Kevin Durant hasn’t suffered a setback in his recovery from a right calf strain. Kerr, though, admits he misspoke on Wednesday when he said Durant could maybe play some three-on-three on Thursday. The Warriors coach says Durant still has another hurdle to clear before […]

The NBA has banned Golden State Warriors minority investor Mark Stevens from games and team activities for shoving Toronto Raptors All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry in Game 3 of the NBA Finals on Wednesday. After Lowry dove into the crowd for a loose ball, Stevens pushed Lowry in the left shoulder and the Raptors guard […]

Golden State Warriors star forward Kevin Durant is listed as out once again ahead of Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors, Warriors coach Steve Kerr announced Thursday. Durant is still in the final stage of his recovery from a calf strain, which he suffered in Game 5 of the Western Conference […]

Mark Stevens, the Golden State Warriors minority owner responsible for shoving Kyle Lowry in Game 3 of the NBA Finals, will reportedly make a public apology and provide a sizable donation to the Lowry Love Foundation, according to Arash Madani of Rogers Sportsnet. Stevens, who was identified earlier Thursday after his interaction with the Toronto […]

Nicole Curran, the wife of Golden State Warriors majority owner Joe Lacob, has received multiple death threats since an incident with singer/actress Beyoncé took place during Game 3 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors. Curran said she has been in tears and has resorted to disabling her Instagram account amid the death threats […]

Though he was initially ruled out, Golden State Warriors big man Kevon Looney could be cleared for action before the end of this year’s NBA Finals, according to a report from ESPN’s Tim Bontemps: After undergoing further evaluation of the non-displaced first costal cartilage fracture he suffered in Game 2, Warriors forward Kevon Looney could […]

During Game 3 of the NBA Finals, Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry dove into the crowd to go after a loose ball, and he was subsequently shoved by Warriors minority owner Mark Stevens as he got up. After the news broke about Stevens’ identity, LeBron James took to Instagram to comment on the situation: […]

ESPN’s Jalen Rose is not so confident that Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant will return in time to suit up for Game 4 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors. The former player turned analyst explained his skepticism of believing a return is near during Thursday’s iteration of ESPN’s Get Up!: “I think […]