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Toronto Raptors

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Jonas Valanciunas Injury Scared Coach Casey

September 24, 2012

Coach Casey said it scared him because he got an email that Jonas Valanciunas heard something pop - Achilles tendon? »Read More

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NBA AM: Spurs’ Championship Window Still Open?

September 24, 2012

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

September 24, 2012

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

September 21, 2012

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

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 PM: Team Salaries Averaging $67.1 Million

September 20, 2012

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

September 18, 2012

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

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2012-2013 Toronto Raptors Season Preview

September 13, 2012

With the NBA season just around the corner, HOOPSWORLD takes a look at the 2012-2013 Toronto Raptors. »Read More

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NBA AM: Raptors Patiently Sticking To Blueprint

September 12, 2012

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

September 11, 2012

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?

September 10, 2012

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

September 9, 2012

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

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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

NBA PM: Olajuwon: Still Changing the Game

September 7, 2012

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

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NBA PM: Available Options & Extensions

August 30, 2012

Teams must decide on rookie contract extensions and options by Halloween. In a class headlined by James Harden, who else is eligible? »Read More

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NBA AM: On The Move At The Trade Deadline

August 30, 2012

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

August 28, 2012

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

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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

Nash, Triano Share a Canadian Passion

August 26, 2012

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

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Fantasy Hoops: Summer Stock Report

August 24, 2012

A list of players at each position that have seen their fantasy stock spike this summer… »Read More

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NBA PM: Spending Power Dwindling

August 23, 2012

Very few NBA teams have significant spending power left this summer, a comprehensive look at remaining cap room and exceptions. »Read More

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Top 5 New NBA Playoff Teams

August 20, 2012

Which teams that missed the playoffs in 2012 have the best chance of making them in 2013? Read on to find out... »Read More

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Changing of the Guard in the NBA?

August 19, 2012

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

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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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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

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

Toronto Raptors Sign Alan Anderson

July 30, 2012

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

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Top 5 Most Changed NBA Teams

July 30, 2012

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

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NBA AM: Let’s Make A Deal

July 30, 2012

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

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HOOPSWORLD Week In Review

July 29, 2012

HOOPSWORLD looks back at some of the top stories from the NBA this week! »Read More

Alan Anderson Re-Signs With Raptors?

July 28, 2012

Alan Anderson has re-signed with Toronto, agent Mark Bartelstein says. via Adrian Wojnarowski via Twitter »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

Raptors Re-Sign Center Aaron Gray

July 27, 2012

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

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NBA Summer League: Buyer’s Remorse?

July 24, 2012

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?

July 23, 2012

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

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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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HOOPSWORLD Week In Review

July 22, 2012

HOOPSWORLD looks back at some of the top stories from the NBA this week! »Read More

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Las Vegas Summer League Day 7: Studs, Duds

July 20, 2012

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

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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@2: Lowry: Raptors Are A Playoff Team

July 16, 2012

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

July 16, 2012

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

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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

Raptors, Calderon Working to Find Team

July 13, 2012

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

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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

James Johnson May Not Remain in Toronto

July 8, 2012

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

July 8, 2012

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

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HOOPSWORLD Week In Review

July 8, 2012

HOOPSWORLD looks back at some of the top stories from the NBA this week! »Read More

Report: Raptors Withdraw Bayless’ Q.O.

July 7, 2012

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

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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

Raptors to Acquire Kyle Lowry?

July 5, 2012

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

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Free Agency Bargains and Busts

July 4, 2012

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?

July 4, 2012

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

July 3, 2012

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

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Free Agent Scorecard

July 2, 2012

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

July 2, 2012

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’

July 2, 2012

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

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NBA: 2012 Value Free Agents

July 1, 2012

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?

July 1, 2012

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?

July 1, 2012

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

June 30, 2012

(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

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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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Colangelo Clarifies Position on Calderon

June 29, 2012

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

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