Ron Turenne – NBAE – Getty Images The Toronto Raptors came out on top in a close finish at the ACC beating the Dallas Mavericks 103-99 and sweeping the season series. Gratefully the Raptors started out strong, brimming with confidence and knocking down 5 of their first 7 shots. The Raptors survived a near 14-point … Read more
There are very interesting conversations to be had on the Toronto Raptors‘ all-star shooting guard, DeMar DeRozan, and his upcoming free agency. This offseason DeRozan will be a free agent, likely seeking a max contract. However, there are still concerns with his game that he hasn’t addressed, and if he doesn’t, it’s hard to see … Read more
The push for prospect development has continued for the Toronto Raptors. Today they’ve assigned point guard Delon Wright to their D-League affiliate squad the Raptors 905 for some much needed playing time. Wright, a 6-5 defensive minded floor general was drafted 20th overall out of the University of Utah. This move doesn’t hurt the Raptors … 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
James Johnson is his normal charasmatic self at Dundas Square, where he’s happily taking photos with fans that pass along the streets of Toronto. He’s helping promote “Blast Motion,” a revolutionary technology that helps an athlete, just like himself, capture their metrics, analyze them, and then later improve. With his positive mind-set directed towards another Toronto Raptors … 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
After a busy off-season, the Toronto Raptors’ backcourt provides talent for both the future, and the more important present. To join All-Star Kyle Lowry, the Raptor’s point guard rotation now includes their 2015 first round pick, Delon Wright, and the freshly signed Canadian, Cory Joseph. The Rotation In Cory Joseph, the Raptors will be able … Read more
For the first time in history the Toronto Raptors will have an NBA D-league affiliate based in their own city. For those that don’t know or need reminding; the NBA D-league (D for Development) is the minor league of the NBA, it currently has 19 teams and each is affiliated with a team/s in the NBA. … 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
Throughout the course of the 2014-15 season, fans were able to grow to love the Toronto Raptors most featured line-up consisting of: Lou Williams, Greivis Vasquez, James Johnson, Patrick Patterson, and Tyler Hansborough. They appeared in 39 games together, while posting the teams most reliable defensive efficiency rating of 96.8 points per 100 possessions, according … Read more
