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The Verdict: Toronto Raptors acquire Rudy Gay in 3-team deal

For the past month, there have been many rumors escalating about a possible trade involving the Toronto Raptors, and the Memphis Grizzlies. The rumors, as follow, have suggested that the Raptors have been in on talks in acquiring all-star caliber swing man Rudy Gay, from the Memphis Grizzlies. After one month of immense speculation, the … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raps Head to the “Highlight Factory” to Face Hawks

The Toronto Raptors (16-29) are back on the road again tonight to matchup against the Atlanta Hawks (25-19) for the first time this season. The Raptors have now lost 2 straight games. This follows a game where the Raptors saw another late game meltdown seal their fate against the Golden State Warriors on Monday. The Hawks head … Read more

Toronto Raptors Point Guard Controversy: Jose Calderon Needs To Go, Kyle Lowry Needs The Keys

T.J. Ford. Jarret Jack. Jerryd Bayless. These are all guards that the Toronto Raptors have had in recent years that have been involved in a “point guard controversy” with one Jose Manuel Calderon. Each and every time, Calderon has come out as the sole point guard leader of this team. Let’s look at each of … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raps suffer 4th quarter collapse to Golden State Warriors.

The soap opera continues tonight for the Toronto Raptors, as they suffer yet another fourth quarter downfall, losing to the Golden State Warriors 114-102. Entering the final quarter up by two, everything seemed promising for the Toronto Raptors, before their offense went absolutely stagnant in the final twelve minutes. Not being able to generate any … Read more

Game-Day Preview: Toronto Raptors Play Host To Curry, Lee, Golden State Warriors

The Toronto Raptors (16-28) play host to the Golden State Warriors (26-17) for the first and only time this season. Be wary Raptors fans, this isn’t the same Warriors team of years past; this team is efficient, plays a great inside-outside game and is committed defensively. It all starts and ends with their second year coach, Mark … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors Try to Continue Their Winning Ways Vs. Cleveland

Tonight, the Toronto Raptors return home to face the Cleveland Cavaliers. The new look Cavs are on a 2-game winning streak coming off some big wins against the Boston Celtics and the Milwaukee Bucks, however they are still well out of playoff contention. The Raptors are currently four games out of the 8th spot, thanks … Read more

Post-Game Report Card: Raptors Avoid Choke, DeMar DeRozan Hits Game Winning Shot

Four overtime periods in the last five games. All losses. That is what Toronto Raptors fans had to put up with. That is disheartening for any fan, let alone the players and coaching staff. The Raptors led for most of the game against the Orlando Magic tonight but lost the lead very late. J.J. Redick … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors Try to Sweep Season Series Against the Magic

The Toronto Raptors (15-27) are trying to split their mini two-game Florida road trip against the Orlando Magic (14-27). The Raptors are looking for a rare season sweep, and have the opportunity do so with a victory in Orlando. The last time these two teams met the Raptors went on an offensive tear hitting 15 three-pointers putting … Read more

When Will Dwane Casey Figure Out His Rotations?

Aaron Gray entering the game in overtime against the Miami Heat will definitely raise some questions, especially with Ed Davis riding the bench down the stretch. Davis must be just as confused as I am because I can’t find a single reason why Davis is never used down the stretch. As a starter, Davis has … Read more

Toronto Raptors Post Game Report Card: Raps fall short in OT to defending champs

You could not have asked for a better effort from the Toronto Raptors tonight, as they clashed head-to-head with the ever so powerful Miami Heat. Despite a 123-116 loss in overtime, the Raptors certainly deserve the benefit of the doubt in this one. Of course, Miami is still Miami, and we are still the Toronto … Read more