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NBA Power Rankings Week 19
The Miami HEAT continue to dominate. The LA Lakers step into the West's top eight & 15 overall in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 19 »Read More
Fantasy: Waiver Wire Watch
A few gems that may be able assist those general managers looking to make a final push to capture their league’s 2013 fantasy championship belt. »Read More
NBA AM: Former Teammates Respond To Howard
Lakers' center Dwight Howard isn't a bad guy, he just keeps acting like one... David Stern is not happy with Dennis Rodman... The Raptors and Rudy Gay already talking extension?... NBA Chats at 10:30am... »Read More
Source: Raptors Interested in Extending Gay
The struggling Raptors appear to believe in (Rudy) Gay. General manager Bryan Colangelo already views him as the face of the franchise, and a source said he will likely offer a contract extension in... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 18
The Golden State Warriors take a sizable dip in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 18 »Read More
NBA AM: Looking Ahead To The NBA Draft Lottery
The NBA Draft is roughly 115 days away, but with NBA teams settling into playoff roles, some teams are going to be looking to the March Madness tournament and the draft. What's the lottery... »Read More
Raptors Trading Bargnani in Offseason?
Since I’ve focused on the Raptors most of the day, here are some potential summer destinations for Andrea Bargnani: And they WILL trade him, by the way. The 7-footer has played in just 29... »Read More
Irving to Miss Second Consecutive Game
Kyrie Irving will miss tonight’s game against the Toronto Raptors because of a sore/hyperextended right knee, the same injury that forced him to miss Tuesday’s game in Chicago, the Cavaliers announced. Irving suffered the... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 17
Behind LeBron James, the Miami HEAT are dominating - climbing to the top of the NBA Power Rankings through Week 17. »Read More
The Race for the NBA’s Eighth Seeds
The Los Angeles Lakers aren't currently in the playoff picture. L.A. and a few other teams are scrambling to get there. Who will make it in? »Read More
Raptors Looking To Deal Linas Kleiza?
The Toronto Raptors are actively seeking to bolster their roster in an effort to make a playoff run this season. Sources close to Raptors forward Linas Kleiza have indicated they wouldn’t be surprised in... »Read More
10 Dream Trades We’d Love To See
As we approach the NBA trade deadline, there are dream trades we'd really love to see happen. Here's our top 10. »Read More
The Worst Trade Deadline Deals of All-Time
The L.A. Clippers turned out fine without Kyrie Irving, but they probably didn't have to just give him away to the Cleveland Cavaliers either. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 16
Where do all 30 teams stand as they head into the NBA trade deadline? The NBA Power Rankings, 16 weeks in . . . »Read More
NBA AM: All About The Upcoming Trade Deadline
The trade deadline is February 21. There are plenty of names in play. We have it all covered here. »Read More
Source: Raptors Bidding on 2016 ASG
According to several sources, Maple Leaf Sports and the Raptors have already begun the process of submitting an official bid to host the 2016 all-star game to commemorate the 20th anniversary of the franchise... »Read More
Casey: Nuggets are ‘Defensively Impatient’
At this point, it is almost surreal to think that Dwane Casey started his NBA coaching career as an assistant under George Karl. Casey has spent his two seasons in Toronto preaching playoff-style basketball... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 15
The Boston Celtics say, 'Don't bury us yet' as they jump up the NBA Power Rankings for Week 15 »Read More
Andrea Bargnani Waiting Out Trade Deadline
Andrea Bargnani is back in uniform for the Toronto Raptors, just in time for them to shop him aggressively before the trade deadline... »Read More
NBA AM: Deals For Bucks, Pistons and Jazz?
The NBA Trade Deadline is in ten days, are the Bukcs, Jazz, Raptors and Pistons poised for moves?... JJ Hickson talks Blazers... Magic end the streak... NBA Chats at 11am and 3pm EST. »Read More
NBA Saturday: Ben Gordon to Brooklyn?
Could the Brooklyn Nets and Charlotte Bobcats pull off a Ben Gordon/Kris Humphries swap?... Cleveland to offer Greg Oden two-year deal?... John Lucas III still adjusting to new life in Toronto... »Read More
NBA AM: Celtics’ Breakup Delayed Again?
The Boston Celtics looks like they're going to be innocent bystanders at the Feb. 21 trade deadline... Things take another turn for the worse with the Los Angeles Lakers... Bargnani-Boozer swap being discussed by... »Read More
Raptors’ Andrea Bargnani Returns Tonight?
It is likely that the Toronto Raptors will have Andrea Bargnani back in the lineup, for the first time since Dec. 10, on Wednesday evening. Bargnani went through a physical practice on Tuesday, with... »Read More
Gay Finds Friends, Freedom With Raptors
Rudy Gay was friends with most of the Raptors' starting lineup and an assistant coach before he arrived in Toronto. »Read More
Raptors’ DeRozan Wants Ross in Dunk Contest
Raptors rookie Terrence Ross is accustomed to being heavily scrutinized. For the past week or two, teammate DeMar DeRozan has been paying particular attention to young Ross. In Ross, DeRozan sees a second —... »Read More
HOOPSWORLD TV: Rudy Gay’s Impact
Yannis Koutroupis and Stephen Brotherston discuss the immediate impact Rudy Gay has made on the Toronto Raptors in the latest edition of HOOPSWORLD TV. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 14
The New York Knicks are getting healthy, playing well and climbing in the NBA Power Rankings for Week 14 »Read More
Bosh Surprised Raptors Fans Still Bitter
It’s been nearly three years since (Chris) Bosh decided to leave Toronto, yet the sting remains for the fans. They booed him every time he touched the ball despite this being Bosh’s fourth return... »Read More
Gay: Miami Exposed Raptors’ Deficiency
(Rudy) Gay scored Toronto’s first 10 points of the second quarter, allowing Toronto to take its first lead of the game, but said afterward that the team’s lack of familiarity with each other hurt.... »Read More
NBA Sunday: Raptors Still Open For Trades?
The Toronto Raptors’ goal is making the playoffs, so is another deal in the works? Kyle Lowry isn’t worried about the trade rumors »Read More
NBA Saturday: Getting Trade Deadline Stars
Several teams have plans for getting star players into their lineups before the trade deadline, but not in the way you think... Rudy Gay and Tayshaun Prince both shine in their debuts... Seven teams... »Read More
How the Grizzlies Cleared Over $16 Million
The Memphis Grizzlies saved a significant amount of money this month, dealing Rudy Gay and Marreese Speights. »Read More
Dwane Casey Fined for Public Ref Criticism
Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey has been fined $25,000 for public criticism of officiating, it was announced today by Stu Jackson, NBA Executive Vice President Basketball Operations. via NBA.com »Read More
NBA AM: Moving On From Rudy Gay
The Memphis Grizzlies had to trade Rudy Gay and their deal yesterday was exactly what they were looking for... Lakers get their exception... Magic lose Glen Davis for the season... NBA Chats at 10:30am... »Read More
Grizzlies Land Prince in Rudy Gay Trade
The Grizzlies, with new ownership and under management determined to shed payroll, traded Gay and backup center Hamed Haddadi to the Toronto Raptors in a three-team deal that landed them Detroit forwards Tayshaun Prince... »Read More
Colangelo Brings Rudy Gay To The Raptors
The Toronto Raptors finally landed small forward Rudy Gay from Memphis. Toronto loses Jose Calderon and Ed Davis. »Read More
NBA AM: Where Does Rudy Gay End Up?
Memphis' Rudy Gay has been a hot name on the trade market, but is there a deal Memphis would do?... Mike Conley is the key for Memphis... Eric Gordon sees a future in New... »Read More
Source: Raptors Discussing Rudy Gay Trade
The Memphis Grizzlies continue to field calls from teams interested in Rudy Gay and are engaged in active trade discussions with the Toronto Raptors, sources with knowledge of the talks told ESPN.com. Although the... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week 13
Flaying under the radar, the San Antonio Spurs suddenly climb to the top of the NBA Power Rankings with the league's best record. »Read More
2013 Dunk Contest Needs Green, White
James White and Gerald Green are two of the best dunkers alive, so fans should pray both participate in the 2013 Slam Dunk Contest. Who else might be named to this year's event?... »Read More
Fantasy Focus: Time To Trade
As trade discussions dominate NBA headlines lately, fantasy basketball owners must decide which trades to propose in their league. HOOPSWORLD sorts it out for you. »Read More
Raptors Would Trade Lowry Over Calderon?
And while Jose Calderon has frequently been mentioned as trade bait, league sources say the Raptors are far more amenable to trading Kyle Lowry, who has not made many friends in his new surroundings.... »Read More
Raptors’ Bargnani, Valanciunas Back Soon?
Toronto Raptors’ forward Andrea Bargnani continues to take shots before games, but is still in pain and still likely needs another week or two before he is expected to return from his elbow injury.... »Read More
Are the Raptors Showcasing Quincy Acy?
Have the Toronto Raptors been showcasing forward Quincy Acy as the sweetener in a future trade? »Read More
NBA PM: Five Burning Trade Deadline Questions
Five questions NBA teams are asking as the trade deadline approaches ... Former Lakers' draft pick making good ... Hunter promises culture change in Phoenix ... »Read More
NBA Salary Now, Salary Tomorrow
Which NBA teams still have cap flexibility today? Which franchises project to have spending power over the offseason? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 12
The Utah Jazz climb to 13 in the NBA Power Rankings. The Oklahoma City Thunder and L.A. Clippers stand strong in the top two spots. »Read More
Luol Deng Injured in Bulls Overtime Win
Chicago Bulls forward Luol Deng injured his right hamstring during Wednesday night’s 107-105 overtime win over the Toronto Raptors. Deng, who played nearly 48 minutes against the Raptors, finished with 19 points, 7 assists and 6 rebounds and... »Read More
NBA AM: NBA Trade Market Update
The NBA trade deadline is just 37 days away, and the trade market is starting to take real shape... Nikola Pekovic may be pricing himself out of Minnesota. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 11
The Oklahoma City Thunder climb back to the top of the NBA Power Rankings, nudging slightly ahead of the Los Angeles Clippers. »Read More
Fantasy: Waiver Wire Watch 1/12/13
A handful of surprising standouts that may be worth snagging off your league's waiver wire… »Read More
Bargnani May Not Reclaim Starting Role
In fact, when (Andrea) Bargnani is ready to return – perhaps by the end of January – it is quite possible that the former No.1 overall draft pick will have to bide his time... »Read More
Raptors’ Calderon, Davis for Rudy Gay?
The Memphis Grizzlies have not made an iron-clad decision about trading swingman Rudy Gay before the league’s Feb. 21 buzzer for deals, according to NBA front-office sources. The Grizzlies might trade him. But they... »Read More
Six Pack: The NBA’s Best Bargain Value Contracts
Senior NBA Analyst Tommy Beer takes you through his most recent musings on the National Basketball Association in this latest installment of the NBA Six Pack. »Read More
Anderson Leads Raptors Back To Contention
Journeyman Alan Anderson has been the unlikely leader that helped turnaround the Toronto Raptors disastrous start to the season. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Nine
The L.A. Clippers didn't lose a game the entire month of December to climb back on top of the NBA Power Rankings for week nine. »Read More
NBA AM: Few Deals On Tap For New Years
There are a number of names floating around the NBA rumor mill, but there doesn't seem to be many deals in the works... DeMar DeRozan talks Raptors and while they are up and... »Read More
NBA Sunday: Maybe Jazz Shouldn’t Trade Big Men
Most believe the Utah Jazz will make a trade to break up their frontcourt; Derrick Favors doesn't buy into that line of thinking »Read More
Source: Raptors Intent on Moving Bargnani
It has been widely assumed for months that the Raptors would try to package (Jose) Calderon’s expiring deal with (Andrea) Barngani’s in hopes of landing a top-flight player in return. But the Raps have... »Read More
Valanciunas Out 4-6 Weeks With Broken Finger
The Toronto Raptors say rookie Jonas Valanciunas is expected to be out four to six weeks while he recovers from a broken ring finger on his right hand. Valanciunas was battling for a loose... »Read More
Kyle Lowry Will Come off Bench in Return
Injured Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry is close to returning to the active list and the team’s coach — who said last week he would “cross that London Bridge when he came to it”... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Eight
The Oklahoma City Thunder hold the top spot in the NBA Power Rankings by a fine margin over the surging L.A. Clippers. »Read More
The Emergence Of Ed Davis In Toronto
Ed Davis, the Toronto Raptors' first-round pick in 2010, is finally starting to emerge as the player the organization envisioned when he was drafted. »Read More
Raptors’ Confidence at All-Time High?
Now, the use of “championship-type” should not be taken literally when it comes to the Raptors but things are better than they have been in a long time around this team. The four straight... »Read More
Calderon Hits 5,000 Points With Raptors
Toronto point guard Jose Calderon reached 5,000 points in a Raptors uniform this week. »Read More
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