I should have followed Zach Lowe’s lead and prepared this article earlier. One Eastern Conference guard has a higher PER than Kyle Lowry, and that player (Wade) has missed 13 games. (Yes, I’m preparing my snub rant) — Zach Lowe (@ZachLowe_NBA) January 30, 2014 Despite being undoubtedly deserving, I knew deep down Kyle Lowry was not going to … Read more
You knew only one of them would get in. DeMar DeRozan has been selected to the 2014 NBA All-Star game. DeRozan is more marketable, more well-known league wide, more likeable, and is the leading scorer on this team. There’s no doubt he deserved it. Kyle Lowry was not selected despite the fact that he’s been arguably the best … Read more
That one seemed really easy, didn’t it? Watching the new and improved Toronto Raptors take care of business is a beautiful thing, especially when considering some of the disappointing losses that have occurred versus weak opponents in recent weeks. Following a 98-83 win over the Orlando Magic at the Air Canada Centre tonight, the Toronto Raptors now sit three … Read more
UPDATE – Tyler Hansbrough is on the active roster, as per @RaptorsMR. Tyler Hansbrough is back on the active roster for tonight’s game versus Orlando. #RTZ #Raptors — RaptorsMR (@RaptorsMR) January 29, 2014 After an incredible victory against the red-hot Brooklyn Nets, the Toronto Raptors are back in Toronto for a tilt against the Orlando Magic. The Raps (23-21) … Read more
Jonas Valanciunas has been named to the All-Star weekend Rising Stars roster.Terrence Ross did not make the team, which is a bit of a surprise, especially after his 51 point outburst. Regardless, Ross will be in the dunk contest. JV did not make the team last year, so it’s definitely a positive sign that he’s receiving more … Read more
The Kyle Lowry rumor mill is churning once again. After ESPN’s Marc Stein simply HAD to put his two cents in (in what was likely a slow news day), The Toronto Raptors are back at the forefront of trade rumors with Lowry being the prime candidate. On the other hand, Bill Ingram of Basketball Insiders (previously Hoops World) claims that his … Read more
No DeMar DeRozan? No problem. Kyle Lowry scored 31 points and Jonas Valanciunas had 20 to lead the Toronto Raptors to an impressive 104-103 comeback win over the Brooklyn Nets Monday night at the Barclays Center. Toronto (23-21) trailed 103-102 in the final seconds of this nail-biting game and it looked like another disappointing loss … Read more
The Toronto Raptors (22-21) coming off of a tough loss against the Clippers as Terrence Ross set a career high in points (51 points) is looking to bounce back as they play in the basketball capital of the world against the red hot Brooklyn Nets (20-22) who have won 5 games in a row. Terrence Ross is the … Read more
In case you missed it, last night Toronto Raptors second year swingman Terrence Ross scored a career high 51 points against the Los Angeles Clippers tying a Raptors franchise record. A record held by none other than the second greatest Raptor in franchise history, Vince Carter. It’s been almost 14 years since Carter’s record was … Read more
The Toronto Raptors now drop to 22-21, after losing a high-octane, high scoring basketball game to the Los Angeles Clippers. It was a fun, entertaining game, with almost little to no defense at all – by both teams. Impressive performances by Jamal Crawford, going off for 37 points and 11 assists, and their power forward … Read more
