The whole debate these past months in Raptor-nation with regards to the approach for this upcoming season has been heated, repetitive, and never ending. To tank, or not to tank has been the question however I believe that there is a much easier solution that incorporates the best of both worlds and keeps everybody happy. … Read more
With his slicked back hair, smooth tongue, and somewhat proven track record, new MLSE President Tim Leiweke has won over the majority of Toronto fans with his championship promises. While this is a refreshing mentality to posses, there are some things that irk me about Mr Leiweke. His ego and cockiness takes MLSE to new ‘big-shot’ heights, … Read more
The Toronto Raptors were a team last season that struggled to guard, finishing in the bottom third of the league defensively. This Raptor team lacked some sort of energy, lacked that grit, that toughness that Dwane Casey originally brought, and had envisioned for this team.Times have changed. Masai Ujiri was hired as the new team … Read more
According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the Toronto Raptors have signed point guard D.J. Augustin to a one year deal worth approximately 1.26 million. The former Indiana Pacers guard averaged 4.7 points, 2.2 assists, and 1.2 rebounds last year and was out of the rotation. With the Charlotte Bobcats, Augustin had more success, averaging 14.4 points per game and 6.1 assists per game in his … Read more
Today it was announced that Linas Kleiza would be subject to the amnesty clause. Reports indicated that the Toronto Raptors tried to deal Kleiza for an asset, but nobody was biting despite him possessing an expiring contract. Therefore, Masai Ujiri amnestied him, putting the Raptors below the luxury tax line. I can tell you that fellow Lithuanian Jonas Valanciunas likely won’t be too … Read more
The Toronto Raptors are not going to be tanking the 2013-14 season, at least initially. I can’t promise you anything, but everything Masai Ujiri says continues to hint at a ‘go for it’ campaign rather than a #TankForWiggins effort. “We are going to be aggressive out there but we also have to see what we have on … Read more
Note: This post will continuously be updated so all of you can view every piece of news there is to know with regards to the Toronto Raptors this offseason. You’re welcome. July 17th- Raptors officially buy out Marcus Camby After being acquired from the New York Knicks, the Toronto Raptors plan to buy out the 38 year … Read more
According to multiple reports the Toronto Raptors have found their final point guard. Masai Ujiri has decided to sign 6’3 point guard Dwight Buycks to a multi-year contract with the Raptors, which will fill the roster. This makes another ‘mystery-man’ signing by Ujiri, evidently using his talent evaluating skills to find unknown talent under cheap … Read more
The Toronto Raptors have officially added unrestricted free agent power forward Tyler Hansbrough to a two year deal. 3 million dollars per year with the second year as a team option were the details announced on July 10th. He did make our list as a potential power forward target, however this appears to be a stop-gap option as opposed to the … Read more
The 2012 NBA Draft came around, and the Toronto Raptors had the 8th pick in the 1st round, and there were many names floating in and around the position the Raptors slotted into. There were mentions of the young, high potential big man in Andre Drummond from the University of Connecticut, the largely hyped up … Read more
