DeMar DeRozan’s unexpected departure from the Raptors this week has been the source of much self-reflection within the Toronto fanbase. As a result of the polarizing deal for disgruntled Spurs superstar Kawhi Leonard, Raptors fans have been forced to evaluate DeRozan’s legacy with the organization far sooner than maybe they thought they would have to. … Read more
The next year will be a fun one in terms of Raptors basketball, however, much like in OKC with Paul George, the recruitment of Toronto’s newly acquired superstar will remain in the back of everyone’s mind throughout. Everybody knows the story. Kawhi Leonard is determined to become a Los Angeles Laker next year, and that … Read more
The Kawhi Leonard-DeMar DeRozan blockbuster, as expected, has brought mixed reactions. The Raptors acquisition of a consensus superstar has most fans excited, but, of course, losing your franchise’s best player ever for a likely one year rental is guaranteed to rub many the wrong way, especially when it upsets the player himself. While the critiques … Read more
No, you’re not still sleeping. Kawhi Leonard is going to become a Raptor, according to Adrian Wojnarowski. The reported deal centers around DeMar DeRozan. According to the story with Wojnarowski and Chris Haynes, “Toronto and San Antonio have been talking about the trade for two weeks, and several incarnations of packages have been discussed, league sources … Read more
In just a few days, the possibility of the Raptors acquiring superstar Kawhi Leonard has turned from a far-fetched idea into a hot topic around the NBA. ESPN’s Brian Windhorst, among the best of the best in terms of reporting, followed up his mention yesterday of the Raptors being in the driver’s seat for Kawhi … Read more
Amidst all of the rumours of a potential Kawhi Leonard trade, it seems many Raptors fans have been ignoring another route that could be available to improve the team. The Raptors have yet to use any of their taxpayer mid-level exception (MLE) valued at $5.29 million. While there aren’t any Leonard-level players who are going to … Read more
It’s time someone turns the Lowry-DeRozan duo into a big three. The conference is wide open now that LeBron James is headed west to the Los Angeles Lakers. The Boston Celtics are currently the conscensus favourite, but unlike the last eight years that saw LeBron torment the East, nothing is certain. Kyrie Irving is coming … Read more
It’s free agency, which means the same thing it always does. Lakers fans think everyone is coming to their team. This year, of course, their excitement finally resulted in something. Now they’re just getting greedy with DeMar here: Sorry @Lakers I tried to recruit @DeMar_DeRozan ? he said “hell no” pic.twitter.com/LfCpRmJ3i9 — Brandon Aguirre (@curlyfries226) … Read more
The Toronto Raptors’ wing position showed versatility and grit throughout the 17-18 season.
In a world of cap sheets, qualifying offers, and no money anywhere whatsoever, it can be difficult to understand the decisions that the average NBA team has to make during these next, very eventful few weeks in the NBA free agency market. The Raptors have fired their coach, signed their undrafted free agents, but now … Read more
