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Austin Daye Was Very Happy When He Was Traded

Apparently, Austin Daye was happy when the Toronto Raptors traded him to the San Antonio Spurs for Nando De Colo. This is his happy face: Upon learning he had been traded to Spurs, Austin Daye said he screamed into his pillow he was so happy. — Jeff McDonald (@JMcDonald_SAEN) February 24, 2014 I don’t really blame him – I would treat this more … Read more

Welcome To Toronto Nando De Colo!

Heading into the trade deadline there was a lot of buzz surrounding the point guard position on the Toronto Raptors. Kyle Lowry is still a Raptor, but today the team added yet another point guard to their roster by acquiring the 6’5 Nando De Colo from the San Antonio Spurs. In exchange the Raptors send the sparsely used small … Read more

Happy Valentine’s Day From The Raptors

You love the Toronto Raptors, and they love you back. With the buzz of All-Star Weekend and Valentine’s day in the air, the team put together a hilarious video to celebrate the day. Observations: –Austin Daye loves tacos –Julyan Stone missed his calling as a film critic – And obviously, Jonas Valanciunas is awesome  

The Case for DeMar DeRozan and the All-Star Game

Five years in the league, and DeMar DeRozan has grown into a leader on this Toronto Raptors team hoping to make the playoffs after a 5 year drought. Not only is DeRozan trying to will this team into winning ways, but he’s also making a case to be as a potential All-Star reserve selection. If … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors Hoping For A Strong Start

Say hello to a brand new NBA season, folks! Raptors Cage is ready to kick off the 2013-2014 season. Tonight, the Toronto Raptors take on a new look Boston Celtics at the Air Canada Centre, hoping to start the season strong with a win. This Celtics team has a very different feel. No more Doc Rivers, no … Read more

10 Questions To Keep An Eye Out For During Pre-Season

Training Camp and the pre-season are both officially underway. The Toronto Raptors are now under full supervision, as the front office has turned heads. With Masai Ujiri leading the way, the team looks to be set (apart from the final roster spot). With Coach Dwane Casey back for another season, Rudy Gay putting on muscle and fixing his eyes, and Jonas … Read more

Toronto Raptors Media Day Coverage

Full media day coverage is available here, and we get set to hear, from the different players, coaches, and personnel from the Toronto Raptors. Also, we will have coverage of the Raptors’ press conference, with their new ambassador, Drake, and the 2016 NBA All-Star game announcement. What exactly will we be hearing today from the … Read more

Burning Questions Each Raptor Will Have To Answer – Part 2

I previously wrote about the primary issues that will probably be faced by the projected starting five for the Toronto Raptors this season. Obviously, the players coming off the bench will have to answer some challenging questions pertaining to this team’s success as well. Landry Fields, SF: Can he regain “pre-elbow surgery” form? Unfortunately, Fields possesses a … Read more

Raptors Sign Austin Daye

According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the Toronto Raptors have signed ex-Pistons forward Austin Daye to a two-year, 2 million dollar contract. This deal truly came out of nowhere, but is yet another solid value signing. The 25 year old can stretch the floor, rebound at a decent rate, and possesses great size at 6’11 for a small forward. Masai Ujiri has always … Read more

The Verdict: Toronto Raptors acquire Rudy Gay in 3-team deal

For the past month, there have been many rumors escalating about a possible trade involving the Toronto Raptors, and the Memphis Grizzlies. The rumors, as follow, have suggested that the Raptors have been in on talks in acquiring all-star caliber swing man Rudy Gay, from the Memphis Grizzlies. After one month of immense speculation, the … Read more