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Game Day Preview: Raptors look to right ship against Knicks

The Toronto Raptors will tip off against the New York Knicks Tuesday night at the ACC with hopes of getting back to their early season winning ways. It will be the first of four match ups with the division rival this season. The Knicks roll into Toronto with a sub-par record as usual, but even … 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

Rebirth of a system: Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors have revamped their roster in hopes of improving their fortunes come next post-season. The Raptors parted ways with five players including six-year Raptor veteran Amir Johnson. With the new players like DeMarre Carroll, Cory Joseph and Bismack Biyombo in the mix its clear Masai Ujiri is focused on improving and establishing the team … Read more

The Toronto Raptors’ Roster Versatility

With the NBA off-season nearing its end, the Toronto Raptors roster is pretty much summed up, with Masai Ujiri making the last couple deals by signing younger players to fill out the training camp roster. From the acquisitions Ujiri made, the Raptors’ roster has now been shaped differently. Along with the starting line-up, there’s additional bench … Read more

Social Media Roundup: NBA, Toronto Raptors

This is the time of year that all NBA basketball fans dread. A time when the post free agency lull is in full effect in the world of hoops and we fruitlessly scour the web for any meaningful news. Alas, these are the dog days of summer. Nowadays one might resort to sitting through one … Read more

Who is the real answer for the Toronto Raptors at PF?

Going into the season, the Toronto Raptors have the starting lineup pretty much set. Kyle Lowry, Demar DeRozan, and Jonas Valanciunas will resume their spots in the starting lineup. Free agent signing Demarre Carroll will take over the starting SF spot. This leaves one spot left to be decided. The last few years, the starting PF spot had been … Read more

Toronto Raptors fantasy forecast 2015-2016

There are a great number of things to be excited about as a Toronto Raptors fan this coming season, fantasy pundits included. I’ve spent hours pouring over fantasy basketball rankings and I’m excited. The addition of everyone’s favourite versatile wing DeMarre Carroll had people excited everywhere, Jonas Valanciunas has been a beast amongst big men, … Read more

A closer look at Raptors’ forward Luis Scola

The Toronto Raptors signed 35 year old, 6″9 Power Forward Luis Scola to a 1-year deal this offseason. The deal was worth approximately 3 million dollars, and Scola is expected to act as a stopgap option at the power forward spot this season as the Raptors search for their power forward of the future. However, Scola should fill … Read more

Is Markieff Morris really a good fit for the Raptors?

Talks have been floating around about the Toronto Raptors making a potential deal for Phoenix Suns power forward Markieff Morris. After the Suns traded his brother Marcus, he is reportedly unhappy with his situation, and Toronto has been repeatedly listed as a hot destination and good fit for the big man. A recent report has stated: And now he is … Read more

Potential Free Agent Targets: Small Forwards

It’s clear that there will be some big changes this offseason for the Toronto Raptors. More than likely, the change will start from the small forward spot – a position where the Raptors have struggled to get production. Thus, we analyze the suitable, viable, and realistic options at the small forward position in free agency for the Raptors. … Read more