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NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 9/24/12

September 24, 2012

Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA.  »Read More

Ranking The Impact Players On New Teams

September 21, 2012

Many NBA teams have added new players for the coming season. Which of these acquisitions will make the biggest impact? »Read More

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NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 9/17/12

September 17, 2012

Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 9/10/12

September 10, 2012

Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA.  »Read More

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Six Reasons Why Toronto Makes The Playoffs

September 8, 2012

The Toronto Raptors have been getting noticed this off season and with good reason. This team has gotten better. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 9/3/12

September 3, 2012

Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More

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New Faces In New Places – NBA Head Coaches

September 1, 2012

New faces in new faces? More than two-thirds of the teams in the NBA have changed their head coaches over the past two seasons. »Read More

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Six NBA Players Primed To Breakout

August 28, 2012

Every year there are NBA players primed for a breakout season. Check out our top six candidates here. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 8/27/12

August 26, 2012

Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More

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Does Celtics’ Loyalty Equal Success?

August 25, 2012

The Celtics have a history of loyalty to their players that they showed this summer, but will that loyalty translate into success?  »Read More

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Cavaliers Creating Their Own Thunder

August 21, 2012

Cavaliers General manager Chris Grant's rebuilding plan is eerily similar what Sam Presti did with the Thunder.  »Read More

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NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 8/20/12

August 20, 2012

Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA.  »Read More

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Remaining NBA Free Agents: Bargain Buys

August 18, 2012

There are still several notable free agents who can he signed at a relatively cheap price. Who should be on your GM's list? »Read More

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Ranking the NBA Eastern Conference

August 14, 2012

After a deluge of player changes, HOOPSWORLD ranks the NBA's Eastern Conference teams. »Read More

Olympian Leandro Barbosa Remains Unsigned

August 13, 2012

NBA veteran Leandro Barbosa remains unsigned after personal success at the Olympics. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 8/13/12

August 13, 2012

Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA.  »Read More

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Who Will Battle For Eighth In The East?

August 12, 2012

The battle for playoff spots in the NBA's Eastern Conference will be competitive all the way through the eighth and final position. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 8/6/12

August 6, 2012

Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More

Jonas Valanciunas Shines in Limited Time

August 5, 2012

Toronto Raptors rookie Jonas Valanciunas has played well in limited minutes for Lithuania at the 2012 Olympics. »Read More

Ranking the 2013 NBA Free Agents

July 31, 2012

As free agency winds down teams are already looking towards ranking the 2013 NBA free agents. It's a good crop. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 7/30/12

July 30, 2012

Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA.  »Read More

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Omri Casspi: A Realistic And Happy Cavalier

July 28, 2012

Omri Casspi is happy in Cleveland and has a realistic view of the Cavaliers' chances next season. »Read More

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Toronto Raptors Plan For The Playoffs

July 27, 2012

It's been a while, but the Toronto Raptors are planning to make the playoffs next season. »Read More

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The NBA Summer League Must-Sign List

July 25, 2012

Who were this year's undrafted or unsigned players from Summer League who belong on the NBA's must sign list for training camp? »Read More

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NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 7/23/12

July 23, 2012

Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA.  »Read More

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Is Landry Fields Toronto’s Shane Battier?

July 22, 2012

The acquisition of Landry Fields by the Toronto Raptors was no accident. Has Bryan Colangelo found his team's Shane Battier type player? »Read More

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Corey Maggette Ready to Mentor Young Pistons

July 21, 2012

At 32 years old, veteran Corey Maggette is happy to be in Detroit and is looking forward to being a mentor on a young Pistons team. »Read More

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John Lucas III To Sign With The Raptors?

July 18, 2012

Surprisingly, free agent point guard John Lucas will be joining the Toronto Raptors for next season as Dwane Casey adds another shooter. »Read More

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Raptors’ Terrence Ross Learning The Ropes

July 18, 2012

Toronto Raptors rookie Terrence Ross is using the NBA summer league as his first step in getting acclimatized to the NBA. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 7/16/12

July 16, 2012

Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA.  »Read More

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Toronto Raptors Get Landry Fields

July 14, 2012

The New York Knicks balked at Toronto’s back-loaded offer sheet for Landry Fields, making the 24-year-old small forward a Raptor on Saturday night. While the structure of the deal was at least partially constructed... »Read More

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Jared Sullinger Is Ready For Boston

July 14, 2012

Jared Sullinger is off to a great start at the Orlando Summer League and feels ready to begin the season in Boston. »Read More

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New York Knicks Consider Matching Fields

July 11, 2012

The Toronto Raptors plan to sign New York Knicks restricted free agent Landry Fields to an offer sheet on Wednesday for an estimated $18.5 million over three years. It has been widely assumed the... »Read More

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Coach Casey Gets Aaron Gray Back

July 8, 2012

The fingerprints of Raptors Head coach Dwane Casey are all over this off season’s moves in Toronto. It was Casey who saw incoming rookie Terrence Ross at a practice in Washington during the lockout... »Read More

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NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 7/9/12

July 8, 2012

Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA.  »Read More

NBA Free Agent Scorecard

July 7, 2012

Free agent deals in the NBA have been coming in fast since July 1 and the pace could pick up as we head toward Wednesday. »Read More

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Toronto Raptors’ Final Playoff Piece?

July 5, 2012

The Rockets are sending starting point guard Kyle Lowry to Toronto, likely signalling the coming end of Jose Calderon's time with the Raptors. »Read More

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2012 NBA Draft Losers

June 29, 2012

NBA Draft's biggest losers either failed to accomplish their goals on Thursday night or headed into the draft without a chance. »Read More

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#24 Jared Cunningham

June 29, 2012

Jared Cunningham was selected by Cleveland with the twenty-fourth pick and is part of a proposed trade with Dallas for Tyler Zeller. »Read More

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#4: Dion Waiters

June 28, 2012

With the fourth pick in the NBA draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers selected the best shooting guard available in Dion Waiters. »Read More

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#8: Terrence Ross

June 28, 2012

With the eighth pick of the 2012 NBA draft the Toronto Raptors took Washington wing Terrence Ross. »Read More

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Colangelo Says Draft Speculation Has Legs

June 27, 2012

It's seems like every NBA draft pick except first is in play and Bryan Colangelo says some speculations have legs. »Read More

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Top 10 NBA Free Agents

June 26, 2012

The top NBA free agents are anxiously waiting for July 1 and for teams to start vying for their services. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 6/25/12

June 25, 2012

Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA.  »Read More

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Where Do The Celtics Go From Here?

June 19, 2012

Two of Boston's big three are free agents and the team has big decisions to make, so where do the Celtics go from here? »Read More

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Raptors Want Barnes Or Best Available Player

June 19, 2012

The Toronto Raptors have worked out a lot of draft prospects, but Harrison Barnes is the guy they want. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 6/18/12

June 18, 2012

Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More

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Scott Machado Still Flying Below The Radar?

June 16, 2012

Iona senior point guard Scott Machado led Division 1 with 9.9 assists per game but still flies under the radar in the NBA draft. »Read More

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Darius Miller, Championship-Caliber Sixth Man

June 13, 2012

Darius Miller was the sixth man on the NCAA Champion Kentucky Wildcats. Will that experience help him get to the NBA? »Read More

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NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 6/11/12

June 11, 2012

Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More

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Marquis Teague Says He Can Shoot Too

June 9, 2012

Kentucky Wildcat point guard Marquis Teague wants the NBA to know he can shoot too before the draft on June 28. »Read More

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Draft Options For The Cleveland Cavaliers

June 6, 2012

With four picks, the Cleveland Cavaliers have some excellent draft options this year. Will GM Chris Grant stay the course or make trades? »Read More

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NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 6/4/12

June 4, 2012

Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More

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Toronto Raptors Looking To Trade Draft Picks

June 2, 2012

The Toronto Raptors plan on making the playoffs next season and see trading their draft picks as the way to get there. »Read More

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Raptors Need: Point Guard Vs. Small Forward

May 29, 2012

As the Toronto Raptors move closer to the draft, is their biggest need at point guard or small forward?  »Read More

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NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 5/28/12

May 28, 2012

Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA.  »Read More

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NBA 2012 Free Agent Shooters

May 26, 2012

NBA teams in need of three-point shooters will find a wealth of talent available during the 2012 Free Agent rush. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 5/21/12

May 21, 2012

Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA.  »Read More

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Toronto Raptors Possible Draft Day Trades

May 19, 2012

Can the Raptors take advantage of other teams luxury tax issues to land a star player in a draft day deal? »Read More

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Raptors: A Playoff Team With Bargnani?

May 9, 2012

Did injuries to Bargnani end the Raptors playoff hopes this season? »Read More

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NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 5/7/12

May 7, 2012

Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA.  »Read More

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Ranking The 2012 NBA Playoff Duds

May 5, 2012

The 2012 NBA playoffs are just getting underway but there are already some duds who are impacting the results. »Read More

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Are The Raptors A Playoff Team Next Year?

May 2, 2012

Can a 23-win team make the playoffs next season? It seems every Toronto Raptors coach, player, and manager believes. »Read More

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NBA Chat With Stephen Brotherston 4/30/12

April 30, 2012

Stephen Brotherston hosts his weekly NBA Chat every Monday at 3pm ET covering the Toronto Raptors and the NBA. »Read More

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Biggest Stories of the 2011-2012 NBA Season

April 27, 2012

The 2011-2012 NBA season almost wasn’t, but it was worth the wait. What are the biggest stories this year? »Read More

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