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The unbelievable progression of DeMar DeRozan

Through the first 9 games of the 2016-17 NBA season, the Toronto Raptors are 7-2, tied for third in the Eastern Conference. A large reason for that has been the tremendous play of DeMar DeRozan. After re-signing on a 5 year/$139 million-plus deal with the Raps, DeRozan has been lighting the opposition on fire. The man who claims ‘I am … Read more

Raptors 2016-17 season preview: building off last season

Toronto Raptors and NBA championship are typically not two things mentioned in the same breath. However, after a season that consisted of 56 wins, an Eastern Conference finals berth, and two playoff victories against the eventual NBA champions, we have legitimately reached a point where we can call the Raptors title contenders. What does that mean … Read more

Raptors, Casey agree to 3 year extension

In news that shouldn’t surprise anyone, Dwane Casey and the Toronto Raptors have agreed to a 3 year extension. Toronto has reached agreement on a three-year, $18M contract extension with coach Dwane Casey, league source tells @TheVertical. — Adrian Wojnarowski (@WojVerticalNBA) June 2, 2016 Casey can certainly be a polarizing coach, but has led the Raptors to improving seasons … Read more

Season Recap: 2015-2016 Toronto Raptors Season

The Toronto Raptors‘ season is officially over. Usually that sentiment is joined with frustration, anger, and a painful sense of despair. But this time is different: The Raptors weren’t beaten in a heartbreaking game 7 loss, or embarrassed in a 4 game sweep by a lower seed. The end of this season is a stark … Read more

Toronto Raptors need Norman Powell on the court, not the bench

After the Toronto Raptors lost 115-84 to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Finals, it’s apparent that whatever they’re doing isn’t exactly working to their advantage. The Cavaliers ran them off the court by driving to the rim for highlight dunks, on their way to 56 points in the paint. The Raptors seemed tired … Read more

Series Preview: Toronto Raptors vs Cleveland Cavaliers

For the first time in franchise history, the Toronto Raptors have reached the conference finals. The main goal this year was to advance past the first round. However, after advancing to the second round, expectations weren’t as clear. Well, here we are. Our precious Raptors are in the Eastern Conference Finals against the King, LeBron James. While … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors look to regain home court in Game 2

  After another nail-biting finish in overtime, The Toronto Raptors were able to come out on top and take Game 2 to even the series. Now the Raptors take their talents to South Beach in hopes of continuing their momentum against the Miami Heat. Game 2 was a story of yet another blown lead for … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors, Lowry look to bounce back in Game 2

The Toronto Raptors dropped game 1 against the Miami Heat on Tuesday after an insane half-court buzzer-beating heave from Kyle Lowry, sending the game to overtime. The heroic efforts were eventually useless after a mini-run early led by Dwyane Wade. In Game 1, the Raptors led for the majority of the game until late third quarter and into … Read more

Jonas Valanciunas is no stranger when it comes to the big stage

Heading into the postseason, the expectations were high for the Toronto Raptors. After surviving round 1 for the first time since 2001, the Raptors look to earn their first Eastern Conference Finals berth. Through 8 games, Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan are shooting 31 per cent and 33 per cent from the field, respectively. As … Read more