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In Rudy We Trust: Gay’s jumper in OT gives Toronto Raptors W

Losing a heart-breaker at home to the Boston Celtics on Wednesday night, the Toronto Raptors were definitely hungry for a win, against one of the East’s elite, in the Indiana Pacers. With gritty defense, jaw dropping plays, and an electrifying finish, the Toronto Raptors were able to come away on top, 100-98 (Final OT). Despite … Read more

Game Day Preview: Raptors Try to Get Their Groove Back Against the Pacers

The Toronto Raptors (17-32) are trying to get back on the right track with a game against the Indiana Pacers (31-19) tonight. The Raptors are coming off yet another disappointing fourth quarter meltdown at the hands of the Boston Celtics, where the Raptors lead by ten to start the final quarter of regulation. The Raptors are currently … Read more

Raps, Bulls Discuss Bargnani For Boozer Swap?

According to sources, the Toronto Raptors and Chicago Bulls are in discussions to swap bigmen Carlos Boozer and Andrea Bargnani. The Raptors would need to include other plays to make salaries match, most likely Linas Kleiza or Landry Fields. These discussions come at the helm of acquiring Rudy Gay’s large contract.  Raptors General Manager Bryan Colangelo … Read more

Game Day Preview: Toronto Raptors Take On Boston Celtics, Andrea Bargnani Returns

The Toronto Raptors (17-31) take on divisional rivals Boston Celtics (24-23) who are currently on a four-game win streak. The Celtics are without All-Star point guard Rajon Rondo who will miss the remainder of the season due to an ACL tear suffered on January 27th against the Miami Heat. Rondo is a key initiator of … Read more

Bittersweet: Losing Ed Davis

The hearts of Raptors fans worldwide sunk, with the news that fan favourite power forward Ed Davis had been shipped from the Toronto Raptors alongside Jose Calderon. The pain only hurt for so long after the realization that there was nothing we could’ve done to prevent it, and the fact that we received Rudy Gay … Read more

Post Game Report Card: Raps Still A Level Below The Heat

While the addition of Rudy Gay was huge for the Raps, it’s clear that the Toronto Raptors aren’t on the same level as the Miami Heat just yet. Gay’s season high 29 wasn’t enough, as nobody else on the team really was effective. DeMar DeRozan scored 27 but 6-17 shooting isn’t going to get the job done. The Raps hung around … Read more

Game Day Preview: Game Two of the Rudy Gay Era, Beat The Heat!

Game number two of the Rudy Gay era in Toronto. The Miami Heat come into town to face the Toronto Raptors who won their first game with their new acquisition at the wing. If the matchup against the Los Angeles Clippers wasn’t a good enough test for what this team can do, the Heat will … Read more

Gay Is The Way: Raptors demolish Clippers, as Rudy shines in debut.

The “Rudy Gay Era” begins in impressive fashion, as the Toronto Raptors demolished the Los Angeles Clippers, 98-73. With an anxious crowd at the Air Canada Center, anticipating the debut of newly acquired Rudy Gay, the Raptors, including Rudy Gay himself (who finished with a game high 20 points), did not disappoint at all. The … Read more

Game Day Preview: Rudy Gay Makes His Toronto Raptors Debut Against the Clippers

Today is Friday, February 1st 2013. Forget about the blown call against the Atlanta Hawks. This day marks the beginning of a new era in Raptor-land with acquisition of fringe All-star Rudy Gay. The Toronto Raptors (16-30) are on another three game losing streak and hope to snap it at home against the elite Los … Read more

The Verdict: Toronto Raptors acquire Rudy Gay in 3-team deal

For the past month, there have been many rumors escalating about a possible trade involving the Toronto Raptors, and the Memphis Grizzlies. The rumors, as follow, have suggested that the Raptors have been in on talks in acquiring all-star caliber swing man Rudy Gay, from the Memphis Grizzlies. After one month of immense speculation, the … Read more