Raptors Cage

Video: Landry Fields Impersonates Pitbull

The NBA offseason should be a time of reflection, relaxation and optimism. Unfortunately for the Toronto Raptors, charismatic forward Landry Fields has brought great shame to both himself and his organization of employment. After recently pouring out his soul in a faithful tribute to Lionel Richie as a contestant on ABC’s Sing Your Face Off, Fields followed up this week by … Read more

Valanciunas is the Raptors Most Important Piece Moving Forward

The Toronto Raptors have an all-star in DeMar DeRozan. They have a top 10 electric, tough, stat-filling point-guard in Kyle Lowry. And yet, it is clear to me that neither of these players hold the keys to the Raptors’ future title hopes moving forward. Jonas Valanciunas is coming off a relatively strong second year campaign, in which he averaged 11.3 PPG and 8.8 rebounds, … Read more

Tristan Thompson vs. Anthony Bennett Dance-off + an Interview with Tristan Thompson

  Tristan Thompson and Anthony Bennett go head to head in a dance contest at the Samsung Galaxy S5 skills competition held at the Hoopdome in North York. Raptors Cage catches up with Tristan Thompson of the Cleveland Cavaliers to talk about the Toronto Raptors being in the playoffs, basketball growing in Canada and the reason he … Read more

Raptors Back to Square One if Lowry Walks

The full 2005-2006 season after Vince Carter left town in a mid-season trade the year prior, the Toronto Raptors finished with a poor 27-55 record. In 2010-2011, the first year without all-star power forward Chris Bosh, the Raptors had the 3rd worst season (22-60) in franchise history. These are the results of the team’s best players leaving … Read more

In Retrospect: Raptors-Nets Series Takeaways

The dust has settled. The tears have (hopefully) dried. After a magical season which saw a franchise mark in wins and just the second division title in franchise history, the Toronto Raptors fell to the Brooklyn Nets in a captivating seven-game quarter final. Sorry for bringing it up again. Yes, this was not what any of us … Read more

Recapping the Best Moments of the Year

I needed some time before I could bear myself to do this. The Toronto Raptors season is finished. It’s time to accept it, and what a season it was. 48 wins, Atlantic crown, player growth, playoffs – nobody can really say that the Raps let them down this year. It’s been a helluva season – look at what the … Read more

Ujiri, Casey End of Season Presser Recap

After inking a 3 year extension, Dwane Casey came to speak with the media along with Masai Ujiri before the Toronto Raptors’ offseason officially kicks off. I guess I’ll provide another recap. Masai Ujiri  Bittersweet ending to season, looking to continue to grow Apologized again for the F— Brooklyn, thanked fans once again Wished Brooklyn all the best – NO Masai, … Read more

Woj: Raptors, Casey Agree on 3-Year Deal

Toronto has reached agreement on a three-year contract extension with coach Dwane Casey, league sources tell Yahoo Sports. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) May 5, 2014 It’s not a report. It’s a Woj-bomb. The Toronto Raptors and Dwane Casey have agreed on a 3 year extension, according to Adrian Wojnarowksi. Damn, that was quick. It is obvious that this was the correct choice. … Read more

End of Season Pressers Recap

The Toronto Raptors season is officially over, and I’m officially sad. MLSE decided to schedule locker cleanout a little early this season, but I guess it’s technically already late because at this point in the year the only Raptor basketball we’re used to seeing is highlights. Various players came to speak with media, and some did interviews … Read more