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Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant is expected to be a “full go” for Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors: Though the Warriors are saying Kevin Durant (calf) is ‘a game-time decision’ for Game 5 Monday night, he’s expected to be a full go, according to multiple league sources. — Monte […]

Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr opened up about the challenges his team has faced dealing with the injury to Kevin Durant, who has missed the last nine games due to a calf injury: “It’s been frustrating. We talked about it when the injury occurred,” Kerr told Raptors beat reporter Josh Lewenberg during Monday […]

Former NFL wide receiver Cris Carter has provided New York Knicks supporters with a mouthwatering prospect for the upcoming season. According to the 53-year-old, the Knicks might just be looking at the possibility of having both Kevin Durant and Kawhi Leonard signing with their team this summer. Interesting insight from Chris Carter this morning on […]

The Golden State Warriors find themselves at the verge of elimination, trailing the Toronto Raptors 3-1 in the NBA Finals and forced to embrace the role of underdogs against a capable team that is one win away from the championship. Former Warriors center David West recalls watching Game 4 and noticing that Golden State will […]

Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant will be a game-time decision for Monday’s Game 5 against the Toronto Raptors, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Connor Letourneau of The San Francisco Chronicle expressed confidence in him rejoining the starting lineup, given the striking record the Warriors have had in recent years of playing those […]

Kevin Durant’s long-awaited return could have a series of history-defying repercussions, if he happens to come back in time for Monday’s Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Not only would it give the Golden State Warriors an unmatched talent to add to their injury-calloused lineup, but also give a team that is down 3-1 at […]

The Toronto Raptors have decided to take a rather unusual approach in the pre-game national anthem for Game 5 on Monday night. Instead of having a renowned artist perform a rendition of the anthem, the Raptors have decided that “O Canada” will be collectively sung by the adoring home crowd. Tonight's Canadian anthem will be […]

The entire nation of Canada is completely behind the Toronto Raptors as they carry on their quest to becoming the NBA champions. So much so, that an Ontario-based school has decided to altogether abandon their “Warriors” team name as a show of support for the Raptors. The University of Waterloo has recently removed the “Warriors” […]

Marc Gasol became a local legend in Memphis while playing 10-plus seasons for the Grizzlies, leading them to seven straight playoff appearances and one trip to the Western Conference Finals. The Grizzlies traded Gasol to the Toronto Raptors right before the deadline this season, but the Spaniard still has plenty of fans in Memphis cheering […]

Toronto Raptors fans have started camping at Jurassic Park way ahead of Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Golden State Warriors, so Masai Ujiri made sure they know that they are appreciated. In a video posted by Devin Heroux of CBC News, the Raptors president apparently visited the dedicated supporters on Sunday midnight […]

Toronto Raptors fans can’t stop cheering for their team recently. It seems that they’re doing it almost everywhere; at the Oracle Arena, at the PGA tour, and now, even in concerts. and this is how you ask for an encore. @Terminal5NYC #WeTheNorth #NBAFinals @raptors pic.twitter.com/34bG3fRlZY — ALEXISONFIRE (@aof_official) June 9, 2019 Fans have a lot […]

Toronto Raptors’ Kawhi Leonard has regained his status as one of the best players in the league, but that hasn’t stopped him from continuously studying the game that he loves to play. One of his methods is looking at some statistical records after each game. Kawhi says rebounds, turnovers and the FG percentage of each […]

Toronto Raptors fans spotted Golden State Warriors head coach Steve Kerr, and they didn’t hesitate in trolling the highly decorated tactician. Kerr was on his way out of a hotel and was met by Raptors fans. Kerr greeted the fans with a wave and a smile but the fans screamed “Warriors in 8.” Raps fans […]

Like most NBA fans, a consultant for the Toronto Raptors knew that the Kawhi Leonard trade was a ‘high risk, high reward deal’ considering the situation Leonard occupied during that time. Per Terry Pluto of cleveland.com, Wayne Embry — a former NBA player and executive — who is now a consultant for the Raptors, knew […]

Kawhi Leonard is on the verge of leading the Toronto Raptors to their first-ever NBA championship, and he’s doing it in such a phenomenal and efficient way. They could finish off the Golden State Warriors in Game 5 on Monday largely because of him. Raptors forward Pascal Siakam has been in awe at how Leonard […]

The hype around the Toronto Raptors has reached an all-time high. As the team is one win away from capturing the franchise’s first NBA championship, Canadians worldwide have shown support for the country’s only NBA team. Pro golfer Rory McIlroy joined Canada in showing love to the Raptor when he displayed a Kyle Lowry jersey […]

Throughout the NBA Finals, Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet’s primary defensive assignment has been Golden State Warriors superstar Stephen Curry. However, he found himself with a much easier assignment before Game 5 when a kid took him on one on one on the Raptors homecourt: BLOCK! 🖐@FredVanVleet playing NBA-level defence on a kid 😂 #NBAFinals […]

Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant has been upgraded to questionable for Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors: Kevin Durant (calf) has been listed as questionable for Game 5 of NBA Finals on Monday night. — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) June 9, 2019 Durant finally went through a practice on Sunday after […]

Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant finally returned to the practice floor on Sunday in advance of Game 5 of the NBA Finals, but it appears he got in limited work with his teammates: If KD got some work in today against the rest of his teammates — it wasn’t much. He was one of […]

Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry was taken aback on Sunday during his Media Availability session when a young boy had the opportunity to ask him how it felt to be an “icon” to kids in Canada: “How does it feel to be an icon all over Canada to kids?” Lowry was blown away. pic.twitter.com/DPqj77aG3N — […]

Golden State Warriors point guard Stephen Curry is familiar with this scenario. In 2016, he and the Warriors stampeded through the NBA en route to a record 73 wins, with Curry winning his second straight NBA MVP after putting up one of the most memorable individual seasons in league history. In the NBA Finals, Golden […]

Golden State Warriors star Kevin Durant participated in practice Sunday and still has a chance to play in Game 5 of the NBA Finals against the Toronto Raptors on Monday. If Durant does suit up, Warriors point guard Stephen Curry believes his superstar teammate will make an impact no matter what: Stephen Curry on Kevin […]

The Golden State Warriors have not faced this much adversity since they blew a 3-1 lead to the Cleveland Cavaliers in the 2016 NBA Finals. Three years after that historical collapse, they find themselves in a 1-3 deficit of their own as they hope to prolong the NBA Finals with a win in Game 5 […]

The Toronto Raptors secured a massive victory in Game 4 of the NBA Finals, but it nearly came at a tremendous cost. With the momentum swinging in Toronto’s favor in the fourth quarter, Raptors point guard Fred VanVleet was struck by an inadvertent elbow by Kevon Looney as Looney was attempting to secure a rebound. […]

Kawhi Leonard has always had a businesslike approach to the game of basketball, so it comes as no surprise that the Toronto Raptors superstar is staying level-headed with the Raptors having the chance to win their first NBA Championship on Monday night: "We're focused." Kawhi and the @Raptors know their work isn't done yet. #NBAFinals […]

The Toronto Raptors are on the brink of possibly ending one of the NBA’s greatest dynasties, but point guard Kyle Lowry is not feeling any pressure. Lowry has shown as much mental toughness as anyone throughout this postseason. After getting off to a slow start in the Eastern Conference Semifinals, Lowry was chided for his […]

A rumor came out in the past week stating Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard recently purchased property in Toronto. Leonard was asked about this rumor during Sunday’s NBA Finals media availability, and he said that hasn’t happened … yet: Kawhi on the rumor that he’s buying property in Toronto: “It didn’t happen yet, no” pic.twitter.com/O2AjiwqciY — […]

With the Golden State Warriors facing elimination on Monday night in Toronto, superstar forward Kevin Durant will practice on Sunday in the hopes of making his return to the floor: Kevin Durant will practice today, Steve Kerr says. Then the plan is to get him some extra work in with younger players. "We'll gauge it […]

Toronto Raptors veteran point guard Kyle Lowry has come out with one of the most shocking statements of the season: Kawhi Leonard’s sense of humor is comparable to that of Hollywood funny man Vince Vaughn. Lowry is painting an entirely different image of Leonard, who holds a reputation of being one of the most silent […]

Having been a first-hand witness to the meteoric rise of Toronto Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard during their time together with the San Antonio Spurs, Danny Green described how astounding Kawhi’s transition was to becoming the outstanding player he is today. Green started off by sharing his first impression on Leonard when the latter first arrived […]

Considered today as one of the best players in the league, Toronto Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard recently looked back on his journey towards the heights he has reached today. Speaking to Tim Bontemps of ESPN, Leonard expressed his appreciation towards Washington Wizards veteran swingman Trevor Ariza, who according to Kawhi, has had a tremendous impact […]

Despite a gutting Game 4 defeat that saw them fall 3-1 behind against the Toronto Raptors, the belief among the Golden State Warriors remains unwavering. Dubs big man Kevon Looney is the latest to exhibit Golden State’s unshakable desire to win, as he described how teammate Draymond Green gave out a very inspiring message following […]

Former Golden State Warriors big man David West is the latest to state his disbelief at how the Dubs were outplayed by the Toronto Raptors in Game 4 of the NBA Finals. According to the retired former two-time All-Star, The Warriors did not look like themselves on Friday night, and that in his mind, The […]

Golden State Warriors star Klay Thompson is definitely not one to make excuses. The five-time All-Star proved this yet again following his team’s Game 4 defeat against the Toronto Raptors, stating that his hamstring issue had no effect on his play throughout the contest. “It didn’t affect me,” Thompson said of his injury, per Nick […]

A new report has just emerged pertaining to Golden State Warriors superstar Kevin Durant and his potential availability for his team’s Friday night Game 4 defeat at the hands of the Toronto Raptors. According to Sam Amick of The Athletic, there was real hope that the reigning back-to-back Finals MVP would suit up for the […]

The 2018-19 season reminded NBA fans just how good Kawhi Leonard really is. Scratch that. The truth is, it revealed to everyone how much better Leonard is than anyone thought. That’s why once he opts out of his contract this offseason in July, as he is expected to, he could be one of the most […]

Kawhi Leonard is having a postseason for the ages, and he’s well on his way to winning NBA Finals MVP as long as the Toronto Raptors finish off the Golden State Warriors to win their first-ever title. Leonard’s playoff numbers have been so prolific that he’s set to join Boston Celtics legend Larry Bird as […]

In Game 4, the Warriors amassed 19 total turnovers en route to losing a game many expected them to win. The Toronto Raptors stole both games in Oracle Arena, and head back north with a commanding series lead. The Raptors’ defense has been stout all series long. It has frustrated and confused the defending champs, […]

The Washington Wizards are still searching for their next general manager and are eyeing Toronto Raptors GM Masai Ujiri. Reportedly, the Wizards could go to extreme measures in trying to pry Ujiri from the Raptors, per Jake Baer of Yahoo Sports. Among the options mentioned are an annual eight-figure compensation package and an ownership stake […]