Raptors Cage

From Question Mark to Exclamation Point: Jonas Valanciunas

His name is Jonas Valanciunas From the Land of Sabonis and Zydrunas Lithuania, like Linas and Sarunas Won’t see him in no commercial eating Noodles Viscous, like a lion, eating a poodle Jump shot, so much sweeter, than apple strudel Doubt him, I dare you,  Now that’d be foolish Valanciunas in Toronto on some new … Read more

Should The Toronto Raptors Bring Back Alan Anderson?

“The Toronto Raptors have signed G/F, Alan Anderson from the NBA D-League.” This isn’t exactly big time news that would hit the front page. Alan was first signed near the end of the 2011-2012 season, all because of injuries. Anderson was given an opportunity to show his game to an NBA team. After being undrafted … Read more

A Positive Outlook On Missing The Playoffs

Entering yet another season filled with expectations (that being to make the post-season), the Toronto Raptors failed to live up to the hype once again. After a relatively busy off-season that saw the Toronto Raptors acquire some valuable assets, many were fairly optimistic about the season that was to come. Instead, many Raptors’ fans are … Read more

Correction: Bryan Colangelo Extended As President Of The Raptors

Contrary to the reports yesterday, Bryan Colangelo will remain president of the Toronto Raptors. So this means Woj was wrong. Wow. “Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment President  and CEO Tim Leiweke announced Tuesday that he has revamped the senior leadership  of the Toronto Raptors in preparation for next season. Bryan Colangelo has had  his contract extended as the team’s President … Read more

Bryan Colangelo To Be Brought Back In Corporate Role

Sources have indicated today that Bryan Colangelo will be brought back to the MLSE organization, moving over to the business side of the organization. He will have little control over the operations of the Toronto Raptors and the MLSE is still pursuing Masai Ujiri to take over that role. This seems like a best of both worlds situation for … Read more

What If Everything Went Right This Year?

Let’s face it, not many things really did go the Toronto Raptors’ way this season, and if there is one redeeming quality from this season, it has to be the ‘moral victories’. However, the bottom line is that this team’s record isn’t reflective of their performance this year, and it’s time to examine why. We analyze the … Read more

Visiting The Problem Behind The Accelerated Rebuild

Has anyone every thought about why the Toronto Raptors franchise has never been a championship threat since the ‘glory days’ of Vince Carter, T-Mac and co.? Poor management, and poor roster moves along with mediocre coaches played a role in that for sure, but it’s time to get down to the root of the problem: the accelerated … Read more