Toronto Raptors
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
Raptors Extend Offers to Weems, Bayless
The Toronto Raptors announced Friday they have extended qualifying offers to restricted free agents guard Jerryd Bayless and guard-forward Sonny Weems. Per team policy, financial details were not disclosed. In accordance with the league’s... »Read More
#8: Terrence Ross
With the eighth pick of the 2012 NBA draft the Toronto Raptors took Washington wing Terrence Ross. »Read More
NBA AM: Trade Chatter Of Draft Day
With the NBA Draft ready to rool at 7pm EST tonight, dozens of teams are trying to jockey picks into players and players into better picks... John Henson gets honest... The USA Today Mock... »Read More
Sources: Raptors Consider Moving #8
Waiting for an unsettled draft to play out, the Raptors and their No. 8 selection are creating all kinds of buzz around the league and they could become significant players in how the whole... »Read More
Colangelo Says Draft Speculation Has Legs
It's seems like every NBA draft pick except first is in play and Bryan Colangelo says some speculations have legs. »Read More
Stefanski Excited for Valanciunas’ Arrival
Senior executive Ed Stefanski, who along with president Bryan Colangelo and coach Dwane Casey saw (Jonas) Valanciunas play for Lithuania against Great Britain on Saturday in Houston, fairly gushed when he was asked about... »Read More
Steve Nash to Toronto Gaining Momentum?
Meanwhile, several NBA personnel executives have confirmed that the (Steve) Nash-to-Toronto rumors may have real traction. “I’ve been hearing that from people that would know,” said one Western Conference sharpie, sounding very much like... »Read More
Raptors, Warriors Eyeing Andre Iguodala?
The Golden State Warriors, with four picks in the draft (7, 30, 35, and 52), are believed to be interested in adding a veteran small forward capable of playing defense to their starting lineup,... »Read More
Raptors Want Barnes Or Best Available Player
The Toronto Raptors have worked out a lot of draft prospects, but Harrison Barnes is the guy they want. »Read More
Raptors Among Rivers Preferred Teams
Austin Rivers is either a really, really good salesman or he really, really wants to begin his NBA career in Toronto. With his freshman year at Duke behind him, the son of Boston Celtics... »Read More
Raptors Looking at PGs with 8th Pick?
If the Raptors are intent on keeping and using their eighth overall pick at the June 28 NBA draft — and that remains a question — they could do far worse than either of... »Read More
The Ins and Outs of Draft Time Trades
There is a lot of talk this time of year about trades regarding players and draft picks, but when making a trade in June there a few extra things to keep in mind. Here's... »Read More
Source: Raptors Targeting Iguodala, Gay
The Toronto Raptors know exactly what they want out of the 2012 NBA draft: An established, athletic wing man. And that’s why the Raptors have already made it known to rival teams that their... »Read More
HOOPSWORLD Week In Review
HOOPSWORLD looks back at some of the top stories from the NBA this week! »Read More
Toronto Raptors Looking To Trade Draft Picks
The Toronto Raptors plan on making the playoffs next season and see trading their draft picks as the way to get there. »Read More
Valanciunas Taking Steps to Join Raptors?
Jonas Valanciunas has started negotiations on the release agreement with his team in Lithuania, sources said, an important step in the 2011 lottery pick finally being able to join the Raptors. While it has... »Read More
Raptors Need: Point Guard Vs. Small Forward
As the Toronto Raptors move closer to the draft, is their biggest need at point guard or small forward? »Read More
NBA 2012 Free Agent Shooters
NBA teams in need of three-point shooters will find a wealth of talent available during the 2012 Free Agent rush. »Read More
Toronto Raptors Possible Draft Day Trades
Can the Raptors take advantage of other teams luxury tax issues to land a star player in a draft day deal? »Read More
Extending the 2009 NBA Draft Class
Blake Griffin is one of the many 2009 NBA draftees that will be eligible for an early contract extension this summer. »Read More
HOOPSWORLD Week In Review
HOOPSWORLD looks back at some of the top stories from the NBA this week! »Read More
Source: Jeremy Lin is Raptors Plan B
Toronto will be in direct competition with the Knicks for Steve Nash. The Raptors are also a potential landing spot for Jeremy Lin. They like him and what he’d do for their attendance, but... »Read More
NBA@2: Injuries To Claim the LA Clippers Next?
With Blake Griffin and Chris Paul down, are the Clippers out? ... Roy Hibbert and the Houston Rockets? ... The eighth pick in the 2012 NBA Draft should be . . . »Read More
Raptors: A Playoff Team With Bargnani?
Did injuries to Bargnani end the Raptors playoff hopes this season? »Read More
HOOPSWORLD Week In Review
HOOPSWORLD looks back at some of the top stories from the NBA this week! »Read More
Are The Raptors A Playoff Team Next Year?
Can a 23-win team make the playoffs next season? It seems every Toronto Raptors coach, player, and manager believes. »Read More
NBA PM: The Spurs Are Now Parker’s Team
Tony Parker has elevated his game and made it clear that the San Antonio Spurs are his team ... Sonny Weems excited for free agency ... Rajon Rondo likely suspended for Game 2 ...... »Read More
NBA Playoff Power Rankings Week One
The first weekend of the 2011/12 NBA Postseason - filled with comebacks, letdowns, records, injuries & a possible suspension. »Read More
NBA: Top 10 Restricted Free Agents
Just like most of the NBA, fans and media have turned their attention to the NBA Draft and free agency, so in that spirit we offer you the top ten (potentially) restricted free agents... »Read More
Raptors’ Calderon Not an Amnesty Target?
Don’t hold your breath on the Raptors using the amnesty clause this season. Certainly where Jose Calderon is concerned, you can pretty much forget about it. Calderon, who has a year left and 10.561-million... »Read More
NBA PM: Kobe Cedes Scoring Title to Durant
Lakers guard Kobe Bryant is not expected to play Thursday, ceding the scoring title to Kevin Durant. Also, old friends & playoff foes. »Read More
NBA@2: Harrison Barnes A Toronto Raptor?
The Toronto Raptors may have found their man come draft night ... Richard Jefferson read to lead Warriors ... Plenty at stake on last night of the 2011-12 NBA season . . . »Read More
NBA @ 2: Final Regular Season Predictions
The 2011/12 NBA Regular Season ends on Thursday and yet the playoffs and lottery are still up in the air. »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 17
The 76ers are about to make it 15 teams locked into the NBA playoffs. Will the Jazz or Suns make it 16? »Read More
Toronto Raptors: Mission Accomplished?
The Toronto Raptors gave new head coach Dwane Casey an important mission in year one. Did he accomplish it? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 16
After a dip, the Chicago Bulls are back on top of the Power Rankings. Sixteen weeks in, the playoff picture is coming into focus. »Read More
Casey Expects Ed Davis to Make Big Strides
Ed Davis’ season may have started with a whimper but it’s going out with a bang. The second-year power forward who has yet to take part in a full-length NBA training camp, is looking... »Read More
Where Do The Raptors Go From Here?
The Toronto Raptors have been following Bryan Colangelo's plan all season. Where might it be heading? »Read More
Salary Cap Best/Worst Case Scenarios: The East
2012 NBA free agency begins in just 76 days. HOOPSWORLD takes a look at all 15 teams from the Eastern Conference to give a best/worst case scenario for each with regards to the salary... »Read More
Andrea Bargnani Done For Season
To the surprise of, well, nobody, Andrea Bargnani’s season is over. The Raptors did the expected ahead of Friday’s date with the Boston Celtics, shutting down leading scorer Bargnani for the remainder of the... »Read More
NBA PM: Dwight Howard partying as Magic sink?
Dwight Howard is supposed to be in Los Angeles seeing a back specialist. So why is he hosting a party in Orlando? »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 15
Slow and steady wins the race. The San Antonio Spurs are the proverbial tortoise. The NBA, 15 weeks in . . . »Read More
Raptors Sign Three to 10-Day Contracts
The Toronto Raptors announced Friday they have re-signed guard-forward Alan Anderson and guard Ben Uzoh to second 10-day contracts. The Raptors signed Anderson to his original 10-day March 26 and Uzoh on March 27.... »Read More
Should Toronto Extend Coach Casey?
In Chicago, there’s much angst as to why the Bulls have yet to extend Tom Thibodeau, the NBA’s reigning coach of the year who took his team to the Eastern final last spring before... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 14
At what point do the Oklahoma City Thunder become more than just the favorite in the Western Conference? The NBA 14 weeks in . . . »Read More
HOOPSWORLD Week In Review
HOOPSWORLD looks back at some of the top stories from the NBA this week! »Read More
Amnesty 2012: Revisiting the Provision
As the NBA regular season draws closer to an end and teams start focusing more on their offseason plans, the subject of amnesty will once again become a hot topic of conversation. Which teams... »Read More
DeMar DeRozan Bounces Back
DeMar DeRozan took a big step back to start the season. Can Coach Casey get his young prospect to bounce back? »Read More
NBA@2: Is Tanking Bad For the NBA?
Is tanking really the best answer for struggling NBA teams? ... Courtney Lee, Rockets staying optimistic ... McHale sees D-League as a great step forward for the NBA ... »Read More
Jerryd Bayless Out For The Season
Jerryd Bayless is expected to be sidelined the remainder of the 2011-12 season with a partially torn left oblique muscle. »Read More
Raptors Give Ben Uzoh 10-Day Contract
The press release should come out later this morning – not precisely sure when but it’ll be before the 9:30 a.m. start of their day – telling all and sundry that Uzoh, a 6-3... »Read More
Toronto Raptors Sign Alan Anderson
The Toronto Raptors announced Monday they have signed guard Alan Anderson to a 10-day contract. He is the 42nd GATORADE Call-Up of the 2011-12 NBA D-League season. Anderson averaged 21.5 points and 4.6 rebounds... »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 13
The Atlanta Hawks make a sizable jump in a relatively static NBA Power Rankings for Week 13. »Read More
2012 NBA Free Agency: The $10 Million Club
Which players are in the mix for a contract that averages $10 million or more this summer? And which teams can pay that? Jason Fleming takes a closer look. »Read More
Raptors Waive Rasual Butler
The Toronto Raptors have waived forward Rasual Butler. Butler signed as a free agent Dec. 10 and appeared in 34 games, averaging 3.2 points and 1.9 rebounds in just more than 13 minutes of... »Read More
NBA PM: Jerryd Bayless Finds Freedom with Raptors
Jerryd Bayless felt stifled in Portland and New Orleans, but now he's free to take aim in Toronto. »Read More
Knicks-Raptors Broadcast in Mandarin
Tonight’s Knicks game in Canada will be broadcast in three languages — English, French, and, for the first time in Raptors history, Mandarin. Yes, Linsanity II is alive North of the Border as are... »Read More
The 2013 Free Agents
Along with point guard Chris Paul, center Dwight Howard will headline a deep class that has everything from superstars to solid role players. »Read More
Casey Upset with Bargnani’s Defense
(Dwane) Casey sees the progress and he’s fine with that. What he’s not fine with, however, is the slippage in (Andrea) Bargnani’s defence. As apparent and understandable his offensive struggles have been since returning... »Read More
Making The Playoffs – Eastern Conference
HOOPSWORLD takes a look at who will be punching their playoff tickets and which teams are headed to the upcoming draft lottery »Read More
NBA Power Rankings Week 12
The NBA Trade Deadline is gone and the league is gearing for the final run to the postseason . . . or the lottery. »Read More
Why The Raptors Traded Leandro Barbosa
The Raptors helped the playoff bound Pacers fill a gaping hole off the bench for next to nothing. Why? »Read More
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