Toronto Raptors
Jonas Valanciunas Injury Scared Coach Casey
Coach Casey said it scared him because he got an email that Jonas Valanciunas heard something pop - Achilles tendon? »Read More
NBA AM: Spurs’ Championship Window Still Open?
Former Spur Bruce Bowen feels like last year was the team's best shot to win another ring... Knicks pass on Tracy McGrady... Jonas Valanciunas injury update and more! »Read More

Raptors’ Jonas Valancuinas in Walking Boot
With training camp still a week away, prized Raptors prospect Jonas Valanciunas has injured his left foot. While the team said a full update likely wouldn’t be coming until Monday, Valanciunas does not appear... »Read More

Raptors Sign Jerel McNeal, Chris Wright
The Toronto Raptors announced Friday they have signed guard Jerel McNeal and forward Chris Wright. Per team policy, financial details were not disclosed. McNeal, 6-foot-3, 205 pounds, played last season in Italy with Fabi... »Read More

Ranking The Impact Players On New Teams
Many NBA teams have added new players for the coming season. Which of these acquisitions will make the biggest impact? »Read More
NBA PM: Team Salaries Averaging $67.1 Million
The average team salary is currently about $67.1 million with eight tax teams and six remaining franchises under the salary cap. »Read More

Jamaal Magloire Re-Signs with Raptors
The Toronto Raptors announced Tuesday they have re-signed veteran centre Jamaal Magloire. Per team policy, financial details were not disclosed. Magloire averaged 1.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 11.0 minutes in 34 appearances with the... »Read More
2012-2013 Toronto Raptors Season Preview
With the NBA season just around the corner, HOOPSWORLD takes a look at the 2012-2013 Toronto Raptors. »Read More
NBA AM: Raptors Patiently Sticking To Blueprint
Raptors GM Bryan Colangelo says the team had a chance to acquire All-Star forward Andre Iguodala this summer, but the move was too risky »Read More

NBA AM: First Time All-Star Candidates For 2013
Every season a new group of players take their games to the next level and achieve their first All-Star selection. Who will it be in 2013? »Read More

No Deal for Jamaal Magloire in Toronto?
The Raptors had planned to extend Toronto-born centre Jamaal Magloire a partially guaranteed training camp offer, but adding a wing player (Dominic McGuire) with the 15th and final available roster spot made more sense... »Read More

Source: McGuire Signs with Raptors
Free agent forward Dominic McGuire has reached agreement on a deal with the Toronto Raptors, league sources tell Y! Sports. via Adrian Wojnarowski via Twitter »Read More
Six Reasons Why Toronto Makes The Playoffs
The Toronto Raptors have been getting noticed this off season and with good reason. This team has gotten better. »Read More

NBA PM: Olajuwon: Still Changing the Game
Part II of HOOPSWORLD's conversation with Hakeem Olajuwon ... Last minutes moves before training camp ... Which markets are likely for future NBA teams? »Read More
NBA PM: Available Options & Extensions
Teams must decide on rookie contract extensions and options by Halloween. In a class headlined by James Harden, who else is eligible? »Read More
NBA AM: On The Move At The Trade Deadline
With NBA training camps now roughly a month away, there are some players who shouldn't get too comfortable... The Nets staying active... Chris Hansen gets more land for his Seattle arena... NBA Chats at... »Read More

Raptors/Grizzlies Preseason Game Rescheduled
The Toronto Raptors announced Tuesday their preseason game originally scheduled for Monday, October 15 at Memphis has been rescheduled to Friday, October 26. The contest will remain an 8 p.m. (ET) tip from the... »Read More
Six NBA Players Primed To Breakout
Every year there are NBA players primed for a breakout season. Check out our top six candidates here. »Read More

Nash, Triano Share a Canadian Passion
It is a bond cemented by a passion for what they do and what it should mean to their country, a shared respect for a true Canadian hero that touched both their lives and... »Read More
Fantasy Hoops: Summer Stock Report
A list of players at each position that have seen their fantasy stock spike this summer… »Read More
NBA PM: Spending Power Dwindling
Very few NBA teams have significant spending power left this summer, a comprehensive look at remaining cap room and exceptions. »Read More
Top 5 New NBA Playoff Teams
Which teams that missed the playoffs in 2012 have the best chance of making them in 2013? Read on to find out... »Read More
Changing of the Guard in the NBA?
These up-and-coming squads possess the talent and potential to make a mark in the NBA over the next few seasons and beyond. »Read More
Ranking the NBA Eastern Conference
After a deluge of player changes, HOOPSWORLD ranks the NBA's Eastern Conference teams. »Read More

Olympian Leandro Barbosa Remains Unsigned
NBA veteran Leandro Barbosa remains unsigned after personal success at the Olympics. »Read More
Who Will Battle For Eighth In The East?
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

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

Toronto Raptors Sign Alan Anderson
The Toronto Raptors announced Monday they have signed free-agent forward Alan Anderson. Per team policy, financial details were not disclosed. Anderson was signed to a 10-day contract by the Raptors on March 26 and... »Read More
Top 5 Most Changed NBA Teams
Anthony Davis is just a small part of a massive overhaul in New Orleans, but there are teams that have made even bigger changes for 2012-13. »Read More
NBA AM: Let’s Make A Deal
With less than 60 days until NBA teams open training camps, things will start to settle down a bit, however there are some situations to watch that don't involve Dwight Howard... A new Olympic... »Read More
HOOPSWORLD Week In Review
HOOPSWORLD looks back at some of the top stories from the NBA this week! »Read More

Alan Anderson Re-Signs With Raptors?
Alan Anderson has re-signed with Toronto, agent Mark Bartelstein says. via Adrian Wojnarowski via Twitter »Read More
Toronto Raptors Plan For The Playoffs
It's been a while, but the Toronto Raptors are planning to make the playoffs next season. »Read More

Raptors Re-Sign Center Aaron Gray
The Toronto Raptors announced Friday they have re-signed centre Aaron Gray. Per team policy, financial details were not disclosed. Gray averaged 3.9 points, with career bests of 5.7 rebounds (third on team) and 16.6... »Read More
NBA Summer League: Buyer’s Remorse?
These notable young players, including Cleveland's Dion Waiters, didn't live up to expectations over the course of the 2012 NBA Summer League. »Read More

Adding Ross Means the End for DeRozan?
Raptors coach Dwane Casey knows that when he talks about the skills and limitations of first-round pick Terrence Ross, it sounds as if he could be talking about DeMar DeRozan. “It’s funny,” Casey said.... »Read More
Is Landry Fields Toronto’s Shane Battier?
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
HOOPSWORLD Week In Review
HOOPSWORLD looks back at some of the top stories from the NBA this week! »Read More
Las Vegas Summer League Day 7: Studs, Duds
Today's standouts included Damien Lillard and Derrick Williams, who both had huge games, but plenty more happened in Day 7 of the Vegas Summer League... »Read More
John Lucas III To Sign With The Raptors?
Surprisingly, free agent point guard John Lucas will be joining the Toronto Raptors for next season as Dwane Casey adds another shooter. »Read More
Raptors’ Terrence Ross Learning The Ropes
Toronto Raptors rookie Terrence Ross is using the NBA summer league as his first step in getting acclimatized to the NBA. »Read More
NBA@2: Lowry: Raptors Are A Playoff Team
Kyle Lowry talks Houston Rockets, Toronto Raptors ... Los Angeles Lakers looking for depth ... Blake Griffin surgery update ... Yao Ming, NBA China strengthen relationship ... »Read More

Source: Raptors Trade Johnson to Kings
The Toronto Raptors, in a deal designed to create some additional salary-cap space, have agreed to traded forward James Johnson to the Sacramento Kings for a future second-round pick, according to sources with knowledge... »Read More
Toronto Raptors Get Landry Fields
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

Raptors, Calderon Working to Find Team
The Toronto Raptors and the representative for veteran guard Jose Calderon are working together to try to find a new home for Calderon via trade. After ESPN.com reported Thursday that Calderon would welcome a... »Read More
New York Knicks Consider Matching Fields
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
Coach Casey Gets Aaron Gray Back
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

James Johnson May Not Remain in Toronto
I don’t have specifics on why James Johnson will be gone, just that it would be a major surprise if he is a Raptor next season. via Ryan Wolstat via Twitter »Read More

Source: Aaron Gray, Raptors Have Deal
Aaron Gray has agreed to a multi-year agreement to return to Toronto, league source tells Y! Sports. via Adrian Wojnarowski via Twitter »Read More
HOOPSWORLD Week In Review
HOOPSWORLD looks back at some of the top stories from the NBA this week! »Read More

Report: Raptors Withdraw Bayless’ Q.O.
Raps G Jerryd Bayless is now unrestricted free agent, agent Jeff Schwartz tells ESPN. Raps have pulled qualifying offer to make Bayless UFA via Marc Stein via Twitter »Read More
Toronto Raptors’ Final Playoff Piece?
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

Raptors to Acquire Kyle Lowry?
The Toronto Raptors are on the verge of acquiring guard Kyle Lowry from the Houston Rockets, according to sources briefed on the discussions. Sources told ESPN.com that the Rockets will receive a protected future first-round pick,... »Read More
Free Agency Bargains and Busts
Which of the free agency signings so far will actually earn the money they're getting? Conversely, which players are being paid entirely too much? »Read More

Fields Offer Really About Steve Nash?
The NBA can be a cutthroat business where it’s imperative to look out for your own interest above all else and the Toronto Raptors made a bold statement to that effect Tuesday. By making... »Read More

Sources: Raptors, Fields Come to Terms
The Toronto Raptors have reached a verbal agreement with New York Knicks restricted free agent Landry Fields on an offer sheet, according to sources with knowledge of the deal. Sources say that Fields will... »Read More
Free Agent Scorecard
Have you been keeping track of who's going where? HOOPSWORLD does that for you, with analysis on all of the "done" deals... »Read More

Sources: Raptors Offer Nash 3-Year Deal
The Toronto Raptors have offered free agent point guard Steve Nash a three-year, $36 million contract, according to sources. Nash, a two-time NBA MVP, has spent the past eight seasons with the Phoenix Suns,... »Read More

Jose Calderon: ‘I’m still a Raptor’
Meanwhile, the one current Raptor who will be most affected by (Steve) Nash’s decision remains philosophical about his fate. “I’m still a Raptor. Don’t know what’s going to happen,” Jose Calderon told the Star... »Read More
NBA: 2012 Value Free Agents
Who are some of the best bargains, by position, of this year's NBA free agent class? »Read More

Calderon May Join Gasol on the Lakers?
The Toronto Raptors are quietly getting unexpected moral support from the Los Angeles Lakers in their quest to sign Steve Nash. Reason being: Sources say the Lakers — as long as they retain Pau... »Read More

Raptors Want Nash After Retirment?
As free agency opens here in the NBA, the center of attention—or should we say centre?—is Suns point guard Steve Nash, who is getting an awful lot of attention for a 38-year-old guy with... »Read More

Sources: Raptors will Push Hard for Nash
(Steve) Nash has made it a point in recent interviews to stress that he’s “open to everything” and say he’ll listen to any team that calls, but industry sources monitoring the free-agent market have... »Read More
2012 NBA Draft Losers
NBA Draft's biggest losers either failed to accomplish their goals on Thursday night or headed into the draft without a chance. »Read More
Colangelo Clarifies Position on Calderon
Raptors GM Bryan Colangelo spoke to the media in Toronto today about the team’s situation entering free agency, and some members of the media left the room feeling that Colangelo had intimated that he... »Read More








































