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What is Norman Powell’s potential?

Since the Toronto Raptors have been without DeMarre Carroll, they’ve been forced to experiment with different starting lineups. As of recently, these starting lineups have featured rookie sensation, Norman Powell. While this promotion is almost definitely temporary, the question is put forth: what is Norm’s long-term potential? While the young guard has excelled in his rookie season … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Norman Powell shines in Raptors season sweep over Bucks

On the second night of a back-to-back, the Toronto Raptors did not disappoint in their matchup against the Milwaukee Bucks. The Raptors were without both DeMar DeRozan and Jonas Valanciunas in this contest but still came away with a dominant 107-89 road victory. With the win the Raptors improve their record away from the Air … Read more

Game Day Preview: Toronto Raptors try to stay red hot against Chicago Bulls

The Toronto Raptors travel to the Windy City on Monday night to take on Derrick Rose the middling Chicago Bulls as they look to rebound from a 111-118 loss to the Dallas Mavericks on Sunday. Things seem to be turning the corner for the Raptors on the injury front as it has been announced that … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors hold off Bucks on route to 90-83 win

The Toronto Raptors came, saw and they conquered in a 90-83 win over the Milwaukee Bucks to extend their winning streak to three games. Led by DeMar DeRozan’s 27 points, the Raptors were able to come away with a win that was closer than expected. Once again the Raptors started the game off slow, trailing … Read more

Game Day Preview: Toronto Raptors look to keep rolling against the Bucks

After an impressive win against the San Antonio Spurs Wednesday night, the Toronto Raptors return to action. Tonight the Raptors will go head to head with the Milwaukee Bucks for the second time this season. The Raptors came away victorious in their first meeting facing a largely undermanned Bucks team who were not playing up … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors take down Bucks

The Toronto Raptors were dominate across the board, taking down the Milwaukee Bucks 106-87. It was the second home game of the season and unlike in the opener this time there was no Halloween scare as the Raptors led throughout the night. The second quarter was where the Raps pulled away, scoring 31 points and … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors look to stay undefeated vs Bucks

The Toronto Raptors are looking good folks. Coming off a dominant win against the Boston Celtics, the Raps will look to keep rolling as they take on the Milwaukee Bucks. This will mark the first time the Raps take on Greivis Vasquez, and you can bet he’s going to play with a chip on his shoulder. The Bucks have not won … Read more

Grading the Toronto Raptors’ Off-Season

An up and down 2014-2015 year for the Toronto Raptors, was followed by what claims to be a very successful off-season. Masai Ujiri made some big-time decisions, which gained mostly positive feedback. It seems the Raptors’ roster has been built for not only immediate success, but lasting results, considering the characters, and youth added to the core … Read more

Toronto Raptors showing interest in RFA Iman Shumpert

Apparently Masai Ujiri is at it again. This time reports from writers Chris Broussard & Alex Kennedy show that the Toronto Raptors are showing interest in restricted free agent Iman Shumpert. The Toronto Raptors now join the hunt along with the Lakers, Mavs and Bucks in possible destinations for the versatile guard who spent last … Read more

Toronto Raptors will receive rights to Norman Powell in Vasquez trade

The Toronto Raptors recieved the 46th pick in this draft after completing a draft-day trade to send Greivis Vasquez to the Milwaukee Bucks. With that 46th pick the Bucks selected guard Norman Powell out of UCLA for the Raptors. The Raptors took point guard Delon Wright with the 20th pick in the first round. Raptors … Read more