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Raptors Draft Night Thread

It’s draft night. The Toronto Raptors currently own the 20th, 37th and 59th picks. That could easily change. Expect the rumor mill to be churning all night – we know Masai Ujiri is always happy to consider pretty much anything. Let’s get started: – Congrats to Canadian Andrew Wiggins for being taken first overall. Sorry Andrew Wiggins for being drafted by the Cleveland … Read more

Raps Pursuing Memphis’ 1st Round Pick?

ESPN’s Marc Stein is reporting some interesting news. Hearing: Toronto in hunt to acquire Memphis' No. 22 pick tonight's draft but would have to take back Tayshaun Prince via trade to do so — Marc Stein (@TheSteinLine) June 26, 2014 Update to potential Raps/Grizz trade: Deal would more likely send No. 37 with John Salmons to Memphis … Read more

Prospecting: Kyle Anderson, James Young, Glenn Robinson III

With the 2014 NBA Draft inching closer and closer, teams around the league have reason to be excited for the incoming wave of young talent. Slotted at the #20, #37, and #59 spot in the selection process are the Toronto Raptors, who can go in quite a few directions with their picks. We previously took a … Read more

Lowry Back in Toronto for Ujiri Event

After reports that Toronto Raptors PG Kyle Lowry and the Miami Heat have ‘mutual interest’, Raps fans began to irrationally jump to conclusions that Lowry was likely gone, just because LeBron and Co can get anything they want. We didn’t even bother reporting on it because of how ridiculous the report was. Simply put, irresponsible journalism with the source being speculation. … Read more

Breaking Down the Raptor’s Team Needs in the Offseason Checklist

AP The Toronto Raptors 2013-2014 season can be defined by one word: optimism. The Raptors were left for dead after a 6-12 start and the trading of Rudy Gay. Yet they were able to parlay that trade into a 42-22 finish and a division crown. They had the best fourth quarter differential in the entire … Read more

Report: Raptors Want to Move up in Draft

We finally have some Raptors news. According to ESPN’s Chad Ford, the Toronto Raptors are looking to move up in this year’s NBA draft. Per RealGM (who got it from Ford’s insider report) The Boston Celtics, Los Angeles Lakers, Sacramento Kings, Charlotte Hornets, Minnesota Timberwolves and Phoenix Suns are all open to offers for their lottery picks, … Read more

Raptors Back to Square One if Lowry Walks

The full 2005-2006 season after Vince Carter left town in a mid-season trade the year prior, the Toronto Raptors finished with a poor 27-55 record. In 2010-2011, the first year without all-star power forward Chris Bosh, the Raptors had the 3rd worst season (22-60) in franchise history. These are the results of the team’s best players leaving … Read more

Recapping the Best Moments of the Year

I needed some time before I could bear myself to do this. The Toronto Raptors season is finished. It’s time to accept it, and what a season it was. 48 wins, Atlantic crown, player growth, playoffs – nobody can really say that the Raps let them down this year. It’s been a helluva season – look at what the … Read more

Ujiri, Casey End of Season Presser Recap

After inking a 3 year extension, Dwane Casey came to speak with the media along with Masai Ujiri before the Toronto Raptors’ offseason officially kicks off. I guess I’ll provide another recap. Masai Ujiri  Bittersweet ending to season, looking to continue to grow Apologized again for the F— Brooklyn, thanked fans once again Wished Brooklyn all the best – NO Masai, … Read more