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Raptors roster breakdown – who stays?

The Toronto Raptors are in clear need of a roster revamp after the disaster that was the 2015 NBA playoffs. What a revamp could mean will certainly have different interpretations, however the one certainty that I can guarantee is that there will be some change. The current Raptors roster consists of (UFA = unrestricted free agent): Kyle Lowry DeMar … Read more

Raptors season recap: the mighty have fallen

In case you missed it, the Toronto Raptors got absolutely shitcanned by the Washington Wizards on Sunday which not only ended a disappointing series but was a coup de grace for a historical yet bewildering season. What happened to the team that jumped to a 24-8 start? Where did Kyle Lowry go post inaugural All-Star … Read more

Presser Recap: Ujiri says it’s not “doomsday” in Toronto

While most of today’s address gave fans a  “we’ll see” approach to the team’s future, Toronto Raptors‘ GM Masai Ujiri dropped some big news; the MLSE has approved of a purchase of an NBA Developmental League team to be affiliated with the Raptors. Ujiri gave no real indication when the team will begin play or … Read more

Keeping Dwane Casey is unjustifiable

There are many words that can be used to describe the Toronto Raptors’ playoff efforts. Disappointing, spineless, heartless, and disgusting would be a few. The Raps embarrassed Toronto and all their fans, and should be ashamed – plain and simple. After having some time to clear my head after a disastrous game 4, it is clearer than ever … Read more

Post Game Report Card: The Raptors end the season in ugly fashion

THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette The 2014-2015 Toronto Raptors ended their season by being embarrassed by the Washington Wizards, 125-94. Game 4 epitomized not only the entire series, but the latter half of the Raptors season: The offence was stagnant, with most of the players trying to play hero ball; the defence offered no resistance, and … Read more

Game Day Preview: Toronto Raptors will face extinction in game 4 against the Wizards

  It is an insult to mediocore teams to say that the Toronto Raptors have played mediocore basketball in these playoffs. They have looked lost on both ends of the court, and many issues that Masai Ujiri will need to address in the off-season have come to light. No team has comeback from a 3-0 … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Toronto Raptors lose game 3 to Wizards

Game three between the Toronto Raptors and the Washington Wizards has come and gone. The result – another Wizards win. The Raptors lost this pivotal game 106-99, and now are behind 3-0 in this best of seven series. No team in NBA history has ever come back from a 3-0 series deficit; so let’s hope … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Wizards take Game 2 in Toronto

That was embarrassing. Coming off a Game 1 stinker on Saturday afternoon, the Toronto Raptors – down 0-1 in the series – entered tonight’s matchup facing a must win, after already losing home-court advantage in this first round. Long story short, they lost. They lost pretty badly. The Washington Wizards emerged victorious, winning 117-106. 11 points doesn’t … Read more