The Toronto Raptors end the longest All-Star break in NBA history, and start it off with a challenge against the Eastern conference’s best Atlanta Hawks. The Raptors (36-17) went into the break on an excellent note, beating three of the league’s best it has to offer. On the other hand, the Hawks (43-11) are off … Read more
With the first half of the 2014-2015 NBA season come and gone, the Toronto Raptors sit at a record of 36-17, their best pre-All Star mark by an absolute long shot. There still exists a number of things the team needs to work on, not the least of which being consistent defensive effort and shot … Read more
Trade deadline fever is upon us. Many reports indicate that the Toronto Raptors are pursuing significant win now moves. One of the names being tossed around in these reports is 3rd year swingman Terrence Ross. Earlier reports indicated that the team was standing pat with the struggling Ross however that may have changed as his continuing struggles may … Read more
NBA insider Alex Kennedy tweeted earlier that the Toronto Raptors one of the contending teams looking to acquire the services of 32 year old Amar’e Stoudemire. Other teams that are reported to have interest are the Los Angeles Clippers, Portland Trail Blazers, the Dallas Mavericks and even the team that originally drafted him, the Phoenix … Read more
Happy All-Star Sunday! We’re back with the final edition of #NorthernNostalgia. In honor of Kyle Lowry being voted an Eastern Conference All-Star starter we take a look back to another historical moment in Toronto Raptors history. With the tipoff to the 2015 NBA All-Star game just hours away, we pay homage to a moment in … Read more
The Toronto Raptors are 36-17 going into the 2015 NBA All-Star weekend, with their very own Kyle Lowry starting in the main event on Sunday. What else is impressive is that the Raptors are carrying their best record in franchise history going into all-star break, right on the path towards breaking the 50-win mark. In … Read more
In a hard fought game to close out the first half of the season the Toronto Raptors defeat the Washington Wizards 95-93. With that victory the Raptors sweep the season series against John Wall and the Wizards. The game was tight for entire 48 minutes, with the Raptors trailing by as much as 10 points … Read more
Tonight the Toronto Raptors are back in action against the Washington Wizards. After defeating the defending champion San Antonio Spurs, the Raptors (35-17) hope to continue their winning ways into the All-Star break. If the Raptors get a victory tonight they’d sweep the season series with the Wizards (33-20) who sit only 2.5 games behind … Read more
In 20 years of Toronto Raptors history they have had a total of 8 head coaches. So, it is clear that being the head coach for this franchise has never been looked upon as a long-term gig. Most of these coaches came from the ranks of being an assistant coach, and many have returned there after their run in … Read more
The Toronto Raptors, playing with a playoff-like mentality were able to just edge out the battle tested (and fully healthy) San Antonio Spurs 87-82 on their home court. It’s funny what one player can do to change the fortunes of a team. Especially when it’s the same guy who not too long ago inexplicably spent entire … Read more
