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Breaking Down The Raptors 2013-14 Schedule

Since the release of the 2013-2014 NBA regular season schedule, spectators from far and wide have been flocking to their keyboards to offer predictions relating to their respective teams. North of the border, many basketball fans who follow Canada’s team are growing excited as the regular season is now only a bit over two months … Read more

The Undervalued Signing of D.J. Augustin

There’s always something about the underdog everybody seems to like. In this case, that underdog is the Toronto Raptors backup point-guard D.J. Augustin. Let’s face it, when the Raptors have a quality undersized point guard good things always seem to happen. Standing 5’10 among the trees of the NBA, DJ has always been at a physical … Read more

Raptors Sign Austin Daye

According to Adrian Wojnarowski, the Toronto Raptors have signed ex-Pistons forward Austin Daye to a two-year, 2 million dollar contract. This deal truly came out of nowhere, but is yet another solid value signing. The 25 year old can stretch the floor, rebound at a decent rate, and possesses great size at 6’11 for a small forward. Masai Ujiri has always … Read more

A Clearer View Into The Raptors’ Future

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

Calling Out Tim Leiweke

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

Summer League Player Grades

The Toronto Raptors have been eliminated from the NBA Summer League tournament in the quarterfinals after a valiant comeback bid, but ultimately falling by a score of 103-98 to the Phoenix Suns. Jonas Valanciunas sat out the final game in order to rest before joining the Lithuanian national team. Winning or losing with regards to the summer league is … Read more

Raptors Sign D.J Augustin To One Year Deal

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

Wiggins: “I Want To Play For The Raptors”

After Vaughn (Toronto for you American readers) native Andrew Wiggins was announced Gatorade athlete of the year, he was interviewed by the media. One reporter asked which team he would like to play for if the draft were tomorrow. Yep – the projected #1 overall pick said he would want to play for the Toronto Raptors (around the 2:15 mark … Read more