NBA 2012-13 Season Preview
With the baseball season recently concluded, and hockey locked out, sports fans may increasingly be turning to basketball this season. The current crop of fans could be joined by a brand new audience that would…
Andrea Bargnani
DeRozan drives the Raptors past Real Madrid
Real Madrid played their starters last night and lost to a Canadian team, except they weren’t playing soccer but instead basketball.
Toronto Raptors beat the visiting Spanish club 102-95 in the opening action of the NBA team’s exhibition season.
Raptors roll call 2012
With 16 players and 15 spots, somebody will be the odd man out as the Toronto Raptors gather for camp in Halifax.
At the same time, those looking for heavy minutes will be battling to earn starting positions on what looks to be an improved roster for the 2012-13 season.
Reloaded Raptors heading to Halifax for camp
With an incoming coach and new philosophy on defence, the Toronto Raptors transitioned last season from the least efficient defence in the National Basketball Association to 12th best, without making any significant roster moves and despite the circumstances.
Bargnani hooks up with Ashley Madison
With his hands tied thanks to the prolonged NBA lockout, Toronto Raptors centre Andrea Bargnani might be taking his talents to Italy with help from an infidelity dating website. Professional sports have changed dramatically over…
NBA lockout already affecting Raptors
Approximately 40 NBA players met with union leaders in Las Vegas Thursday to discuss negotiations with team owners concerning the current lockout. With owners assembling in Dallas at the same time, both sides reported a…
Raptors’ head towards rebuild with focus on youth movement
With several promising young players buying into head coach Jay Triano’s system, and valuable draft picks on the horizon, the Raptors have reason to be excited about next season.
Third-quarter collapse leads to Raptors’ loss
Opening a road trip on a losing note is never good. Managing to blow a big lead on the way to losing is even worse.
Raptors, Bargnani fall short against Knicks
Andrea Bargnani disappeared in the second half, scoring only four of his 22 points as his Raptors lost to the New York Knicks 98-93.
Raptors defeat Suns in the return of Turkoglu
The return of Hedo Turkoglu to Toronto didn’t produce the fireworks that were expected – it was a pre-season game, after all – but the Raptors offence more than made up for it in the entertainment department.