Toronto Raptors
Trade Rumors Don’t Concern Bargnani
Andrea Bargnani has heard the trade rumours. He knows he has been targeted in the media and by the public for much of what ails the Raptors. And all of it is having zero... »Read More
Raptors’ Season Implodes On The Road
The Raptors had high hopes when the season started, but has bad luck and a bad start killed the team's confidence? »Read More
Raptors Assign Quincy Acy to D-League
The Raptors announced that they have assigned forward Quincy Acy to the D-League’s Bakersfield Jam. Acy will stay on the Raptors’ roster but will be placed on the team’s inactive list. »Read More
Raptors, Wolves Express Interest in Gasol?
The Los Angeles Lakers, largely at the behest of general manager Mitch Kupchak, have rebuffed trade inquiries from at least two teams for Pau Gasol, according to sources with knowledge of the Lakers’ thinking.... »Read More
Ed Davis Unaware of Efficiency Rating
Ask any of the stats gurus out there to pick one stat that gives a good day-to-day indication of how much a player is helping his team and he’ll send you to PER or... »Read More
Raptors Make No Excuses for Early Struggles
The Toronto Raptors were going to be playoffs contenders this season. No guarantees, but the additions of Kyle Lowry from Houston and restricted free agent Landry Fields from New York together with a healthy... »Read More
Is The Toronto Raptors Season Already Over?
With a 4-14 record and in the midst of a 5 game western road trip, is the Toronto Raptors season finished already? »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: December 4th
The NBA rookie watch witnessed some slippage amongst the early leaders, but Lillard bounced back and Davis is still injured. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings – Week Five
The Memphis Grizzlies stay on top but the Eastern Conference has gained significantly on the West. »Read More
Toronto Raptors Sign Mikael Pietrus
The Toronto Raptors announced Friday they have signed free-agent guard-forward Mickael Pietrus (MY-kel PEE-trus). Per team policy, financial details were not disclosed. Pietrus, 6-foot-6, 215 pounds, has shot .357 per cent (659-1846) from three-point... »Read More
Raptors Rekindle Interest in Pietrus?
No signing done yet, but hearing injury-hit Raptors ramping up search for new SF, with Mickael Pietrus being strongly considered anew. via Marc Stein of Twitter »Read More
Ross Learning NBA Game on the Court
Despite the odds, Toronto Raptors rookie Terrence Ross has begun to carve out a role for himself on the team. Depth on the wing and a stated reluctance to risk losing games by developing... »Read More
Raptors’ Injuries Give Terrence Ross a Shot
Raptors head coach Dwane Casey didn't promise his rookies anything, so how did Terrence Ross get his playing time? »Read More
NBA Rookie Watch: November 27th
While the NBA Rookie Watch waits for the return of Anthony Davis from injury, other rookies have been grabbing our attention. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Four
The Memphis Grizzlies climb to the top of the NBA Power Rankings with a league-best 9-2 record. »Read More
NBA: Refs Missed Foul in Cats/Raps Game
The NBA said Thursday that officials Ed Malloy, John Goble and Violet Palmer missed a foul by Charlotte’s Michael Kidd-Gilchrist against Toronto’s Andrea Bargnani on a jump shot in the final seconds of the... »Read More
Team-by-Team Payroll Breakdown
The L.A. Lakers easily have the biggest payroll in the NBA. How do the remaining 29 teams compare? »Read More
Jose Calderon Stepping Up for Raptors
The longest serving active player on the team, Calderon is in his eighth season in Toronto and is just 53 games behind the retired Morris Peterson for the most games played in a Raptors... »Read More
Is Jose Calderon Too Valuable To Trade?
Jose Calderon's recent triple-double broke the Toronto Raptors losing streak. Has Kyle Lowry's injury made Calderon too valuable to trade? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Three
The L.A. Clippers rise to the top of the rankings, edging out the powerful Memphis Grizzlies. »Read More
Raptors’ Landry Fields Not a Bust After All
Toronto Raptors free agent acquisition Landry Fields just had elbow surgery. Not a bust after all, he was playing hurt. »Read More
Multiple Injury Updates For Toronto
The Toronto Raptors announced Thursday the following injury updates: Guard-forward Alan Anderson has a partially torn plantar fascia in his left foot. Anderson is estimated to be out for 3-6 weeks during the rehabilitation... »Read More
Dwane Casey Not Panicking About Record
To it all, Casey, ever the level-headed professional, calmly said “No” to any and all of it. “It’s early in the season,” Casey said before Tuesday’s tilt against the Indiana Pacers. “That’s what we... »Read More
DeRozan the Key To Toronto’s Rise
One of the primary reasons why the Raptors are expected to be in the playoff mix once they get healthy is the anticipated emergence of DeMar DeRozan, who just inked a contract extension that... »Read More
NBA PM: DeMar DeRozan Preparing To Dominate?
DeMar DeRozan wants to put Toronto back on the map ... Triangle cost Phil Jackson the Lakers job? ... Denver's next superstar emerging from unlikely place? ... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week Two
The San Antonio Spurs still top the NBA Power Rankings although the N.Y. Knicks are close behind. »Read More
The Raptors Struggling without Kyle Lowry
“It’s just the beginning of the season,” Bargnani said after the Toronto Raptors’ fifth loss in the season’s first six games, a worse-than-the-score-looked 93-83 loss to the Philadelphia 76ers. “So I have to stay... »Read More
Valanciunas Showing Glimpses of Potential
Young bigs are often the most difficult players to get a true appreciation for. With minds racing well beyond the pace their bodies can accommodate and the action on the court moving even faster... »Read More
NBA Saturday: NBA’s Best Point Guard?
Just a handful of games into the season, Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry has been unbelievable--perhaps even the best in the NBA... Andray Blatche finding success in life after Washington... How in the... »Read More
Coach: OKC Stronger; Valanciunas Breakdown
Just a few games into the season, Coach Macri explains why the Oklahoma City Thunder might be stronger now than ever and what he likes about Jonas Valanciunas' game. »Read More
Raptors Won’t Change Plan With Lowry Out
Casey said the Raptors will still try to be a pick-and-roll type of team with Jose Calderon starting for Lowry. “We’re not mature enough to change (the offence) midstream (to compensate for Lowry’s absence),”... »Read More
Raptors Struggling to Find Offense
“Guys will have to learn and it will take Andrea a little while to figure out where the offence is going to come from, where the shots are coming, where the opportunities are. It... »Read More
Vince Carter to End Career In Toronto?
As the Mavs prepare to entertain the Raptors tonight at 7:30 at American Airlines Center, Carter also said he wouldn’t mind his career going full circle so he could play against for Toronto and... »Read More
Lowry Leaves Game with Ankle Sprain
Right ankle sprain for @Raptors Kyle Lowry, he will not return to game at OKC via Doug Smith via Twitter »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week One
The 2012/13 NBA Regular Season is finally underway and the standings are already all over the map. »Read More
Raptors Coach on Anderson: ‘He’s a man’
There may not be a bigger compliment that Dwane Casey can give. He is a basketball coach who appreciates work ethic above all, a guy who loves players who compete and do what’s asked... »Read More
50 NBA Predictions for 2012-13 (Part 2)
Joel Brigham makes his predictions about the postseason, rookies and potential transactions in the second half of his annual 50 NBA predictions. »Read More
Casey: Calderon Key to Raptors’ Success
On Friday, Casey added, Calderon is smart enough to recognize who he is as a player — and who he isn’t, something many NBA players never are able to grasp, preventing them from reaching... »Read More
Valanciunas’ European Experience Shows
Toronto Raptors rookie Jonas Valanciunas faced All-Star Roy Hibbert in his first NBA game, and the rookie's European experience helped him make an immediate impact. »Read More
NBA PM: 10 NBA Tricks And Treats
Ten tricks and treats from Halloween night NBA action ... Wesley Johnson's big shot in Phoenix ... Michael Jordan wants the "Hornets" name back and has big plans for his team . . . »Read More
NBA AM: Harden Explodes For The Rockets
James Harden put on a show in his Rockets debut... Terrence Jones is ready to be a pro... Some Extensions got done... Dell Demps denies Eric Gordon has one foot out in New Orleans...... »Read More
Raptors Explain DeMar DeRozan’s Extension
A happy DeMar DeRozan got his contract extension and the Toronto Raptors believe the young wing is a core player who will continue to improve. »Read More
Raptors Ink DeMar DeRozan to Extention
The Toronto Raptors announced Wednesday they have signed guard DeMar DeRozan to a multi-year contract extension. Per team policy, financial details were not disclosed. “DeMar has worked very hard and has been a significant... »Read More
DeMar DeRozan, Raptors Close to Deal?
Toronto and DeMar DeRozan have made progress today in talks on a 4-year extension, but no deal yet in place, league sources tell Y! Sports. via Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports/Twitter »Read More
Casey Won’t Force Bargnani to Rebound
When (Andrea) Bargnani does play, he will not be expected to reinvent himself. Bargnani has averaged 5.8 rebounds per 36 minutes for his career — paltry production on the glass for a 7-footer —... »Read More
NBA AM: Are The Thunder Better Now?
Are the Oklahoma City Thunder better after the James Harden trade?... Updates on the 2009 draft class extension talks... Chandler Parsons ready to jump forward.... NBA Chat at 10:30am EST »Read More
Can Terrence Ross Crack Toronto’s Rotation?
As a rookie on a team with playoff aspirations, can Terrence Ross crack the Toronto Raptors' rotation? »Read More
The Toronto Raptors’ Competitive Edge
This Raptors’ training camp and preseason has been very competitive. “Competing from Jose and Kyle , to me and DeMar , to Amir and Bargnani, we are competing all the way... »Read More
Ranking the Eastern Conference
With the preseason in the books, HOOPSWORLD ranks the Eastern Conference teams. »Read More
Raptors’ Point Guard Depth Jeopardized?
The Toronto Raptors traveled to Rama, Ontario on Sunday to put on an intrasquad scrimmage game at the Casino Rama Entertainment Center. It was to be a fun filled afternoon for the fans that... »Read More
Three Raptors Injured In Final Scrimmage
Three players were injured during the Toronto Raptors' final preseason scrimmage on Sunday. Is the team's depth now an issue? »Read More
Low Expectations to Motivate Raptors?
“I saw today someone predict we’re going to win 33 games, so, with that lack of respect, that should get us motivated to come in this gym each and every day to bust our... »Read More
Raptors Waive McNeal, Wright
The Toronto Raptors have waived guard Jerel McNeal and forward Chris Wright, the team announced on Monday. McNeal saw action in one preseason outing, while Wright was a DNP-CD for all six games. via Sportsnet.ca »Read More
Sunday Topic: Biggest Sleeper Team?
Which team is the biggest sleeper entering the 2012-13 NBA season? HOOPSWORLD's analysts weigh in. »Read More
NBA PM: Who Survives the Cut?
NBA Teams can carry up to 15 players into the regular season. Who will make it past training camp to opening night? »Read More
NBA AM: Preseason, The Necessary Evil
Vince Carter talks to HOOPSWORLD about transitioning into a veteran leader and the rigors of the preseason schedule »Read More
Raptors’ Kyle Lowry Returns From Injury
Raptors head coach Dwane Casey announced Kyle Lowry is available for Wednesday’s game versus the Wizards. »Read More
Amir Johnson Changed Off-Season Routine
But now a grizzled (OK, maybe not quite grizzled) 25-year-old and into his eighth year in the league, no one on the Raptors has as many years in the league outside of Jose Calderon,... »Read More
HOOPSWORLD TV: Buy or Sell
HOOPSWORLD's Bill Ingram and Steve Kyler debate some of the burning topics in the NBA as teams get ready for the regular season. »Read More
Bargnani Not 100%; Battling Fatigue
Andrea Bargnani has not looked right in Toronto’s first two pre-season contests. The team’s leading scorer has a pretty reasonable explanation as to why: “I’m still not 100%,” Bargnani told the media on Thursday,... »Read More
NBA PM: Plenty At Stake In Preseason Action
Steve Nash, Brandon Roy, Jeremy Lin, and Jonas Valanciunas are some of the big names taking the court tonight ... Brandon Roy: The Comeback Trail ... The Cuban/Williams debate ... »Read More
Jennings, DeRozan Won’t Get Deals?
Extension grapevine scuttle w/buzzer 25 days out: (Ty) Lawson (DEN) & (Jrue) Holliday (PHI) likely to get deals; (Brandon) Jennings (MIL) & (DeMar) DeRozan (TOR) unlikely via Marc Stein via Twitter »Read More
Raptors Battle For Minutes In Training Camp
Toronto Raptors players are battling for minutes in training camp before Dwane Casey assigns roles for the season. »Read More
NBA AM: Who Is Playing For A Draft Pick?
As NBA teams open training camp today, there are some franchises that simply won't be good enough for the playoffs, meaning they'll open the season with the draft lottery squarely in their future... The... »Read More
Trade Talk Taking Toll on Jose Calderon?
Jose Calderon faces his eighth season in the NBA with the same professionalism as always, but with more uncertainty than ever. On the persistent rumors of transfer, is blunt: “There comes a time when... »Read More
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