Winning time is now for the Raptors
The Toronto Raptors are tired of losing. For the past five seasons the Raptors have been in the midst of a rebuilding process. It has been long and arduous, but it seems as though the…
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Opinion: Tracy McGrady’s retirement reminds fans of what could have been
When Tracy McGrady announced his retirement from the National Basketball Association (NBA) last month, the news was met with little fanfare. After all, the world of sports is a “what have you done for me…
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…
Raptors fall to Pistons in close pre-season contest
Pistons rookie forward Andre Drummond tipped in the winning basket with 35 seconds, giving Detroit a 101-99 pre-season victory over the visiting Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. Detroit scored 60 points in the paint to…
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 forced to delay debut of Valanciunas
Jonas Valanciunas lay on the court early in the second half and stared at the ceiling of the Basketball Arena in London, a trail of sweat marking his slide along the baseline, his hands clutching his throat as if he were choking.
Raptors’ rookies enjoying life in Toronto
For Toronto Raptors rookies Jonas Valanciunas, Terrence Ross, and Quincy Acy, Monday’s Media Day was another step toward settling in with their new city and team. Ross and Acy seem to have formed an especially strong friendship…
Raptors face high expectations
DeMar DeRozan and the rest of the Toronto Raptors are looking forward to the upcoming season, one filled with high expectations. DeRozan didn’t mince words when he was asked during Monday’s media day which player…
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.
Raptors’ Jose Calderon ready to fight for starting job
Jose Calderon just keeps doing his job. The veteran guard is entering his eighth season in the NBA – all with the Toronto Raptors – which makes him the first Raptor to do so. Calderon…