Recent Posts in: Toronto Raptors

Jonas Valanciunas Throws Down Off The Glass Alley Oop During Olympics Exhibition

Filed: July 25, 2012 9:22 AM CDT by
Filed under: NBA, Toronto Raptors

Jonas Valanciunas is expected to do big things for the Toronto Raptors next season.  As for now, he is tuning up to play in the Olympics.  During a Lithuania tuneup game against Iceland, the big man threw down a dunk off an off the glass alley oop. After watching this video, it is pretty easy [...]

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2012 NBA Draft Grades: Terrence Ross to Toronto Raptors at No. 8

Filed: June 29, 2012 4:44 AM CDT by

Toronto Raptors | Last Season: 23-43 (15th in Eastern Conference) | Draft Picks: 8, 37, 56 Season Summary:  The Raptors seem to be stuck in NBA purgatory.  They have some talent, but they can not get enough to get over the hump.  Their big draft pick last year did not come over from Europe.  They depended [...]

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5 Potential Busts in 2012 NBA Draft

Filed: June 25, 2012 10:44 PM CDT by

The 2012 NBA Draft is on Thursday and a lot of players have questions about them. Some players have the potential to be draft busts, which could cause headaches for GMs and coaches alike. Harrison Barnes could be a draft bust if he ends up in the wrong situation. Barnes could be a perfect role [...]

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Toronto Raptors Could Look To Trade First Round Pick

Filed: May 20, 2012 11:29 PM CDT by
Filed under: NBA, Toronto Raptors
Andrew Weber-US PRESSWIRE

The NBA Playoffs are in full swing and before you know it the NBA Draft will be upon us as well. The Toronto Raptors are coming off a 23-43 and have the chance of getting a top tier draft pick. There could be a possibility of the Raptors trading their top draft pick if they [...]

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US Select Team Announced

Filed: May 15, 2012 9:02 PM CDT by
Anthony Gruppuso-US PRESSWIRE

The US Select Team has been finalized, featuring a talented young group that will practice against the U.S. Olympic Team prior to the London Games. 2012 NBA Rookie of the Year Kyrie Irving highlights the 13-man roster, which will help the Olympic Team prepare for international play with scrimmages in Las Vegas. Also on the [...]

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Toronto Raptors Targeting Steve Nash This Offseason

Filed: April 14, 2012 10:43 PM CDT by
Nelson Chenault-US PRESSWIRE

The Toronto Raptors are having a rather disappointing season this year. They had high hopes of making the playoffs but the team has not panned out the way neither head coach Dewayne Casey nor GM Bryan Colangelo wanted it too, but the team can make a potential splash in the offseason. Stephen Brotherson of Hoopsworld [...]

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Toronto Raptors Guard Jerryd Bayless Out For Season

Filed: March 27, 2012 10:34 PM CDT by
Filed under: NBA, Toronto Raptors
Thomas Campbell-US PRESSWIRE

The Toronto Raptors received some bad news Tuesday that could damage any outside chance the team thought of making the playoffs. Guard Jerryd Bayless will be sidelined for the rest of the season with a torn left oblique muscle, according to the team’s official Twitter account and Rant Sports’ Sachin Arora. According to the Toronto [...]

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VIDEO: Luol Deng Saves Chicago Bulls With Game Winner Versus Toronto Raptors

Filed: March 25, 2012 7:16 AM CDT by

With Derrick Rose out, someone had to step up for the Chicago Bulls against the Toronto Raptors. CJ Watson tried to be the hero, but instead it was Luol Deng that saved the day for the Bulls. Deng scored 23 points in the win, but also had to take 24 shots to get there, but [...]

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Video: Bloopers Of The First Half Of The NBA Season

Filed: March 19, 2012 6:25 PM CDT by
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The 2011-2012 has seen it’s ups and down, between lob city’s never ending highlights to Blake Griffin’s two air balls. Take a look at the best of the worst bloopers from the first half of the NBA season. My personal favorite has to be Delonte West jumping onto former teammate, Al Jefferson’s shoulders. What’s yours?

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Week 11 Fantasy Basketball Waiver Wire

Filed: March 7, 2012 5:21 PM CDT by
Sam Shields-US PRESSWIRE

By Adam McGill The fantasy basketball season only has a couple of weeks left, making this the most important stretch of the season.  Below is my latest compilation of free agent players to grab before your competition: Small Leagues: 8-10 man leagues PG Jameer Nelson, ORL – Nelson is finally healthy and in the last [...]

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