For the first time in history the Toronto Raptors will have an NBA D-league affiliate based in their own city. For those that don’t know or need reminding; the NBA D-league (D for Development) is the minor league of the NBA, it currently has 19 teams and each is affiliated with a team/s in the NBA. … Read more
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
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
Throughout the course of the 2014-15 season, fans were able to grow to love the Toronto Raptors most featured line-up consisting of: Lou Williams, Greivis Vasquez, James Johnson, Patrick Patterson, and Tyler Hansborough. They appeared in 39 games together, while posting the teams most reliable defensive efficiency rating of 96.8 points per 100 possessions, according … Read more
With the newly acquired DeMarre Carroll poised to assume starting small forward duties it would appear that, after a frustrating year of inconsistent play, Terrence Ross’ role has been redefined significantly. The new roster additions and restructured depth chart undoubtedly has huge implications for Terrence Ross and the trajectory of his career. But perhaps his … Read more
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
It is looking more and more likely that Amir Johnson will not return to the Toronto Raptors. It’s sad given all he’s done for the franchise, but it’s likely for the best. His ankles simply won’t allow him to take such heavy minutes, nor is he effective enough to warrant a starter position on a Raptors team with … Read more
Terrence Ross has been one of the many Toronto Raptors players under fire after their embarrassing playoff exit to the Washington Wizards. Most fans, analysts, and Raptor personnel – including Masai Ujiri – have agreed that change is needed. T-Ross thinks otherwise. What pisses me off the most about this is that he has the audacity to call out fans, given … Read more
The Toronto Raptors are in clear need of a roster revamp after the disaster that was the 2015 NBA playoffs. What a revamp could mean will certainly have different interpretations, however the one certainty that I can guarantee is that there will be some change. The current Raptors roster consists of (UFA = unrestricted free agent): Kyle Lowry DeMar … Read more
THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette The 2014-2015 Toronto Raptors ended their season by being embarrassed by the Washington Wizards, 125-94. Game 4 epitomized not only the entire series, but the latter half of the Raptors season: The offence was stagnant, with most of the players trying to play hero ball; the defence offered no resistance, and … Read more
