Tonight, the Toronto Raptors hope to accomplish the achievement that has long been eluding the club for it’s 21 year history. However, this won’t be an easy win as the Dinos take on a relentless Oklahoma City Thunder team. The Raps have maintained one of the top 5 records in the NBA for most of the season. … Read more
NBA All-Star 2016 has had a great impact on the city of Toronto. From being the final all-star game for Kobe Bryant to bringing back the fame of the dunk contest, this weekend will carry great sentimental value. Furthermore, it has brought a great increase in tourism and will continue to have the same effect … Read more
While most of the NBA media has been spending their time fawning over the generational talents that are Stephen Curry and Russell Westbrook it has gone somewhat unnoticed that Toronto Raptors starting point guard Kyle Lowry has been off to an incredible start to the season. He’s lead the Raptors to an 11-6 start in which they … Read more
The Toronto Raptors are now 5-0 and remain undefeated through the early part of the season. On Wednesday night, the Raptors got the W and outplayed the Oklahoma City Thunder 103-98. In a game where the Raps started out slow, the team play and unselfishness of each player is what propelled them to a victory … Read more
After starting the season with a franchise best, 4-0 record, the Toronto Raptors face a western powerhouse in the Oklahoma City Thunder. Although, the Thunder have made some moves over the seasons to bring in new faces, there are a couple guys by the names of Russell Westbrook and Kevin Durant who will give the Raps all they can handle on the … 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
According to a report from ESPN, the Toronto Raptors have been fined $25,000 by the NBA due to comments made by the team’s Global Ambassador Drake. At last week’s annual OVO Fest, the rapper singled out Kevin Durant and asked Toronto fans to demonstrate their reaction if the superstar forward were to join the team in free agency. … Read more
‘ That’s it. You’re shut down. You’re done. You’re finished. You’re done for the night. And you’re done for a couple of games here… you gotta rest.’ According to Tim Leiweke, the President and CEO of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, this is what the medical staff tried telling the ultra-competitive Kyle Lowry with the Toronto Raptors leading the Oklahoma City … Read more
Sort of breaking news. The Toronto Raptors are apparently revving up to make a run at signing Oklahoma City Thunder superstar Kevin Durant when he becomes a free agent in 2016. To clarify, Durant has two years after this season left on his contract. The organization’s championship aspirations have been made apparent by Tim Leiweke and Masai Ujiri. After bringing superstars such as Jermaine Defoe to Toronto FC, there … Read more
The Toronto Raptors handed the Oklahoma City Thunder their first home loss of the season. Who would’ve ever thought!? After a spirited comeback effort against the Mavs, the Raps managed to ride their momentum to put together a complete effort in this matchup against the elite Thunder. Apart from a sluggish third quarter the Raptors … Read more
