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Overdue observations on the Toronto Raptors preseason

The Toronto Raptors finished the pre-season with a impressive 7-1 record; their only loss coming to the Sacramento Kings on the road. However, that record means absolutely nothing. I repeat, nothing. What does matter from the pre-season, on the other hand, was what fans and analysts could grasp from the way the team played. Mind … Read more

Analyzing the Toronto Raptors’ Current Salary Cap and Roster

The Toronto Raptors have been amongst the most active teams this off-season, with trades, big signings, and controversial picks keeping them an interesting team to keep an eye on. What’s been most intriguing, is president and general manager Masai Ujiri‘s ability to work around the few assets and limited cap space to create the current roster. … Read more

Report: Raptors, Patterson Agree To 3 Year, $18 Million Deal

“@GoodmanESPN: Patrick Patterson has signed a 3-year, $18 million deal with the Toronto Raptors, source told ESPN.” First reported by Jeff Goodman of ESPN, the Toronto Raptors and power forward Patrick Patterson have agreed in principle to a 3-year, $18 million deal. The deal will not be made official until after the moratorium of July … Read more

Raps Interested in Rashard Lewis?

And so the madness begins. The Kyle Lowry story is one we are focusing on right now, however the Toronto Raptors are likely going to be associated with tons of rumors. The latest? Rashard Lewis drawing interest from the Raps. Heat free agent forward Rashard Lewis is expecting interest from Miami, Indiana, Oklahoma City, Toronto and San Antonio, a source said. … Read more

Breaking Down the Raptor’s Team Needs in the Offseason Checklist

AP The Toronto Raptors 2013-2014 season can be defined by one word: optimism. The Raptors were left for dead after a 6-12 start and the trading of Rudy Gay. Yet they were able to parlay that trade into a 42-22 finish and a division crown. They had the best fourth quarter differential in the entire … Read more

Recapping the Best Moments of the Year

I needed some time before I could bear myself to do this. The Toronto Raptors season is finished. It’s time to accept it, and what a season it was. 48 wins, Atlantic crown, player growth, playoffs – nobody can really say that the Raps let them down this year. It’s been a helluva season – look at what the … Read more

End of Season Pressers Recap

The Toronto Raptors season is officially over, and I’m officially sad. MLSE decided to schedule locker cleanout a little early this season, but I guess it’s technically already late because at this point in the year the only Raptor basketball we’re used to seeing is highlights. Various players came to speak with media, and some did interviews … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raptors Fall In Game 7 Thriller, Lose Series To Nets

The season is over. It really hurts to say that— especially considering the blood, sweat, and tears that the Toronto Raptors dripped this afternoon. Following a 104-103 win at the ACC, the Brooklyn Nets will be moving on to the Eastern Conference semifinals for a date with the Miami Heat. Even though a loss was the final result, … Read more

Post Game Report: Raptors Even Series vs Nets, Reclaim Home Court Advantage

The dinos are still alive! The Toronto Raptors take Game 4 87-79 to event the series and reclaim home court advantage against the Brooklyn Nets in their best-of-seven Eastern Conference quarter-final. The Raptors played their best quarter of the series in the opening segment at the Barclays Center Sunday night. Amir Johnson, DeMar DeRozan and … Read more

Dwane Casey Pleased With Late Effort, Not Pleased With Late Officiating

Following a tough 102-98 loss in game three of this best-of-seven series between the Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets, Raptors head coach Dwane Casey gave a pretty great post-game press conference— one that not only described this particular game and first round series up to this point, but this record setting Raptor season as well. The team … Read more