The Toronto Raptors managed to make it out of Dallas with their perfect record in tact after a hard fought 102-91 win over the Dallas Mavericks. The Dinos now improve to 4-0 with three games to go on their first road trip of the season. The Raptors started the game on fire, quickly building a 24-16 … Read more
The Toronto Raptors tipped off their season at home against the new-look Indiana Pacers tonight. Naturally it took some time for both teams to shake off the rust, as both squads looked like they were involved in not-so-friendly game of pick-up ball. It was clear that the Raptor were struggling early on to adjust to … Read more
An up and down 2014-2015 year for the Toronto Raptors, was followed by what claims to be a very successful off-season. Masai Ujiri made some big-time decisions, which gained mostly positive feedback. It seems the Raptors’ roster has been built for not only immediate success, but lasting results, considering the characters, and youth added to the core … Read more
ESPN sources say Toronto will indeed consider Anthony Bennett if he does clear waivers but Raps' crowded frontcourt makes signing him tricky — Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) September 25, 2015 It’s been a roller-coaster ride of a career already for Anthony Bennett. With the first overall pick in the 2013 NBA Draft, the Cleveland Cavaliers selected … Read more
The Toronto Raptors have revamped their roster in hopes of improving their fortunes come next post-season. The Raptors parted ways with five players including six-year Raptor veteran Amir Johnson. With the new players like DeMarre Carroll, Cory Joseph and Bismack Biyombo in the mix its clear Masai Ujiri is focused on improving and establishing the team … Read more
With the NBA off-season nearing its end, the Toronto Raptors roster is pretty much summed up, with Masai Ujiri making the last couple deals by signing younger players to fill out the training camp roster. From the acquisitions Ujiri made, the Raptors’ roster has now been shaped differently. Along with the starting line-up, there’s additional bench … Read more
The Toronto Raptors are coming off another impressive regular season which ended in disappointment during the playoffs. With the 2015-2016 quickly approaching the Raptors would hope to get things going with a bang. The Raptors made some major defensive upgrades through free agency and the draft by signing DeMarre Carroll, Cory Joseph, Luis Scola, and Bismack Biyombo along with rookies Delon Wright and Norman Powell. … Read more
Understanding the NBA‘s salary cap structure is a science. The collective bargaining agreement (CBA), which governs the cap has its own language with terms and abbreviations like RFA (restricted free agent), UFA (unrestricted free agent), MLE (mid-level exception) and “bird-rights”. The CBA requires PhD level study to interpret completely, this is why sports franchises have designated … Read more
The Toronto Raptors continue their aggressive free agency push by making a move to solidify the interior by signing free agent centre Bismack Biyombo. The Raptors and Biyombo have agreed to a 2-year deal worth $6 million dollars. Snagging Biyombo on this deal allows the Raps to still bring in another quality free agent. Free … Read more
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
