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Toronto Raptors showing interest in RFA Iman Shumpert

Apparently Masai Ujiri is at it again. This time reports from writers Chris Broussard & Alex Kennedy show that the Toronto Raptors are showing interest in restricted free agent Iman Shumpert. The Toronto Raptors now join the hunt along with the Lakers, Mavs and Bucks in possible destinations for the versatile guard who spent last … Read more

Jerry Stackhouse hired as assistant coach

Dwane Casey‘s staff is almost filed out, as the Toronto Raptors have employed veteran Jerry Stackhouse as an assistant coach. Stackhouse’s resume is stacked (pun intended), with an 18 year career highlighted by 2 all-star appearances. He also worked as an NBA TV analyst. Stackhouse is a great addition that can help Raptors swingmen on their game tremendously. Particularly, … Read more

Raptors acquire Luke Ridnour, likely to be waived

The Toronto Raptors have acquired point guard Luke Ridnour from the Oklahoma City Thunder. Ridnour is a steady veteran that seems to have played everywhere in the league. In fact, this is the 4th time he’s been traded this summer. It is doubtful that he plays a minute for the Raptors, as it is being reported that he will … Read more

Raptors have interest in Wesley Matthews

Yet another. The Toronto Raptors apparently have interest in Trail Blazers SG Wesley Matthews, who is set to command big dollars this free agency as he progresses in rehabbing his achilles. This is interesting given the current state of the 2 guard position with DeRozan, however the hope is likely for Matthews to play 3 given his defensive … Read more

Raptors reportedly have interest in Bismack Biyombo

Rick Bonnell of the Charlotte Observer reports that the Toronto Raptors could have interest in the former Charlotte Hornets lottery pick. The Hornets declined Bismack Biyombo‘s qualifying offer making him an unrestricted free agent. This move isn’t too much of a shock considering their recent acquisition of Spencer Hawes and their apparent infatuation with Wisconsin … Read more

Report: LaMarcus Aldridge Interested in Raptors

Take this with a grain of salt, but a recent report from RealGM Insider Shams Charania indicates that upcoming free agent Lamarcus Aldridge plans to meet with the Toronto Raptors in the very near future: LaMarcus Aldridge plans to give the Raptors a meeting this week, sources tell RealGM. Aldridge has interest in TOR, which has max space. — Shams … Read more

Raptors hire Rex Kalamian as assistant

Woj provides us with a piece of Toronto Raptors news: Yahoo Sources: Toronto is finalizing an agreement to hire Rex Kalamian as an assistant coach. He had been on OKC's staff for six seasons. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) June 29, 2015 Kalamian has been around the league for quite some time, and apparently had a pretty … Read more

Potential Free Agent Targets: Small Forwards

It’s clear that there will be some big changes this offseason for the Toronto Raptors. More than likely, the change will start from the small forward spot – a position where the Raptors have struggled to get production. Thus, we analyze the suitable, viable, and realistic options at the small forward position in free agency for the Raptors. … Read more

Raptors’ 2015 NBA Draft Recap

“With the first pick in the 2015 NBA Draft, the Minnesota Timberwolves select Karl-Anthony Towns..” The first pick went how everyone had predicted, however, what followed had analysts and fans throwing their mock boards into the garbage. Right off the bat, D’angelo Russell from Ohio State found his way to the Los Angeles Lakers, and Justise … Read more

Toronto Raptors will receive rights to Norman Powell in Vasquez trade

The Toronto Raptors recieved the 46th pick in this draft after completing a draft-day trade to send Greivis Vasquez to the Milwaukee Bucks. With that 46th pick the Bucks selected guard Norman Powell out of UCLA for the Raptors. The Raptors took point guard Delon Wright with the 20th pick in the first round. Raptors … Read more