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Showing posts with label toronto raptors. Show all posts
Showing posts with label toronto raptors. Show all posts

Monday, February 23, 2015

Raptors wary of Pelicans' Alexis Ajinca (Video)


Monday, February 16, 2015

ICYMI: Raptors interested in West

Reports indicate that the Toronto Raptors are interested in acquiring veteran F David West.  The Indiana Pacers are reluctant to trade West but if he were to request a change of scenery they would then look to accommodate him.  

Thursday, February 5, 2015

DeRozan Fined

Toronto Raptors G DeMar DeRozan has been fined $15,000 by the NBA for making excessive contact with Nets guard-forward Bojan Bogdanovic during a recent game.

Tuesday, January 6, 2015

Open Gym: Presented By Bell - Episode 5 (Video)


Saturday, January 3, 2015

DeMar DeRozan Update

Toronto Raptors G DeMar DeRozan will return to action barring any setback when the franchise is set to play the Charlotte Hornets next Thursday.  DeRozan will have missed 17 games by the time of his return due to a severe groin strain.  Before the injury DeRozan averaged 19.4 points and 4.2 rebounds per game.  


Friday, January 2, 2015

DeRozan close to return

Toronto Raptors G/F DeMar DeRozan participated in a full team practice New Years Eve for the first time since severely tearing his groin a little over a month ago.  Recently DeRozan spoke of the frustration of not playing alongside of his teammates.

“It’s just tough for me to sit out there. I’ve never been hurt … My competitive mindset is I want to be out there so bad, it’s frustrating already with the frustration I have being injured. It’s just kind of tough so that’s why a lot of times I sit in the back, get treatment on it, try to just watch from the back.
It’s nothing selfish or anything like that, it’s just tough for me.”

“We could be losing and I would be back there trying to fight the hurry up to get back because I feel like my team needs me,” DeRozan said. “That hasn’t been the case at all since I’ve been out. It makes it that much easier for me to go to sleep at night and get my rest and do my rehab so I can get back to 100%.”


Wednesday, December 31, 2014

Trail Blazers show character in 102-97 overtime win over Raptors (video)


Friday, December 26, 2014

Lowry talks joining Raptors

Now it seems like a match made in heaven, Toronto is the place that veteran G Kyle Lowry was meant to be.  After almost defeating the Brooklyn Nets in last year's NBA playoffs to re-signing with the Raptors this past off-season, Kyle Lowry has finally found his home but in the beginning it didn't seem that way as Lowry stated recently.

“Two and done and I’m going home,” he said….

“I figured two years and I’d be a free agent and go somewhere else. This wasn’t where I wanted to be. I tell people that all the time. You can’t predict your future. You have to live it by the day….

“Our season last year was a helluva story. I was traded (to New York). Essentially, I was gone. My best friend (Rudy Gay) got traded. It was all messed up.”




Monday, December 22, 2014

Knicks' Dalembert fined

New York Knicks C Samuel Dalembert has been fined $15,000 for elbowing Jonas Valanciunas of the Toronto Raptors in the face during their game on December 21st.


Friday, December 19, 2014

Raptors unveil new logo....Updated

As a part of a franchise rebranding that will occur next season, the Toronto Raptors may have unveiled their new logo in a promo video.  The team is slated to have new jerseys for the 2015-16 NBA season.


Update:

"Last year during the playoffs, 'We The North' became a rallying cry for this team, and all of our fans,' Raptors general manager Masai Ujiri said in a statement. "Our new logo represents that attitude and will be an important part of our identity starting next season."






We the North Promo (Video)


Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Cleveland Cavaliers postgame show: Recapping the win against the Toronto Raptors (Video)


Saturday, November 29, 2014

DeRozan out indefinitely

Toronto Raptors F DeMar DeRozan will be out indefinitely after tests revealed a tear of the left adductor longus tendon.  No timetable has been set for his return to basketball activities.  For the season DeRozan averaged 19.4 points and 4.2 rebounds per game.


Sunday, November 23, 2014

Cleveland Cavaliers postgame show: Recapping the loss against the Toronto Raptors (Video)


Monday, November 17, 2014

NBA Power Rankings Week 3; November 17th, 2014

It is the third week of the NBA Power Rankings, and for the third consecutive week there is a new team sitting atop the rankings. This week we saw some teams ascend back up towards where we originally thought they would be, and some fall a couple of tiers because of it. Where does your favorite team end up this week? Check out the rankings and find out!

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1. Memphis Grizzlies (9-1): They are over .500 for the third time in the franchise’s history, and are rolling. They are currently riding a ridiculous 19 game home winning streak. It will be put to the test right away as the just as hot Rockets come to town Monday night.

2. Golden State Warriors (8-2): The Warriors fall because of a loss to the Spurs, who were on the road and on the second night of a back-to-back. It is a small blip on the radar for the Warriors, who rolled the rest of the week with an exclamation point against a hapless Lakers team, winning 136-115.

3. Houston Rockets (9-1): This is not the Rockets team we saw last season, as they are currently leading the NBA in opponent points per game, giving up only 88.9 points per game on 40.3 percent shooting. The light schedule, playing only two teams thus far over .500, could have something to do with it, as the offense is yet to really get going, scoring only 98.3 points per game.

4. Toronto Raptors (8-2): The Raptors had a tough loss to the Bulls on a rare TNT Thursday night game, which had to be a letdown for followers of the team. They did pick up two victories against the Magic and Jazz for another winning week. We will learn a lot about this Raptors team this week, as they host the Grizzlies Wednesday before embarking on a back-to-back starting with the Bucks at home and traveling to Cleveland Saturday.

5. Chicago Bulls (7-3): The loss to the extremely shorthanded Pacers isn’t the most pressing issue for the Bulls currently. It has to the injury prone Derrick Rose still, who now is dealing with a hamstring injury in addition to the two ankle injuries and always dangerous knees. It is an issue the Bulls will have to deal with as long as Rose is around.

6. Washington Wizards (7-2): It may not be the prettiest display thus far, but the Wizards have been able to get wins even without Bradley Beal. Good news for them, Beal is expected back this week, and just in time for a matchup with the Cavaliers. Praise should be given to Garrett Temple, who filled in admirably for Beal while he was sidelined.

7. San Antonio Spurs (5-4): The Spurs responded basically how you would expect them to once you drop them in power rankings; sweeping a back-to-back against the Clippers and Warriors, both on the road. They continued the California road trip with a decisive victory over the Lakers, in which Kawhi Leonard again showed off, holding Kobe Bryant to 1-14 shooting. A loss to the Kings normally would be disappointing, but the fourth game in five nights is tough for anyone to win.

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8. Portland Trail Blazers (7-3): It was a crazy week in the NBA in terms of scores, and it was all kicked off by the Blazers lighting up of the Nuggets with 84-50 halftime lead. They are currently riding an NBA-high tying four-game winning streak, in large part to a bench that is exceeding expectations, albeit they were low ones.

9. Dallas Mavericks (7-3): The Mavericks delivered beat downs of epic proportions against the 76ers and Timberwolves after coming back from an early 20+ point deficit to the Kings. The Mavericks cannot afford to get complacent, as road games against Charlotte and Washington lead into a cupcake against the Lakers at home. That is when it gets interesting, as Chandler Parsons returns to Houston for the first time in an important game against a playoff team from last season; they are 0-3 thus far against 2014 playoff teams.

10. Los Angeles Clippers (5-3): The Clippers went 1-1 in their short week, and their problems are as evident as ever. Doc Rivers’ hand is being forced, as he has moved perennial Sixth Man of the Year award winner Jamal Crawford into the starting lineup at small forward. They need to find a way to upgrade the position, or they will continue to have early playoff exits and waste more good seasons from Chris Paul, Blake Griffin and company.

11. New Orleans Pelicans (5-3): They lost a big-time matchup against the Cavaliers, but responded with a closer than thought win against the Lakers, but a dominating victory over the Timberwolves. How dominating you ask? Franchise record level whooping. The Pelicans set franchise records for points (139), field goals (56), shooting percentage (66.7) and 48-point victory. They were up by as many as 53 points in the fourth quarter, and also tied a franchise record with 15 three-pointers made.

12. Cleveland Cavaliers (5-3): Early season start is beginning to be quelled as the Cavaliers have ripped off four-straight wins averaging 119.25 points per game. If they are scoring at that clip, there is no defense that will slow them down. They were lucky to escape Boston with a victory though, as the defense does need work as they surrendered 106.75 points per game.

13. Atlanta Hawks (5-4): A four-game winning streak was halted in excruciating fashion, as the Cavaliers blitzed the Hawks with a 9-9 three-point barrage in the opening quarter, resulting in a 127-94 blowout. Paul Millsap has started to get things going for the Hawks though, as Kyle Korver continues to quietly be more than a three-point specialist.

14. Sacramento Kings (6-4): The win over the Spurs over the weekend was a nice rebound for what could have been a monster week. After opening up 20+ point leads in the first quarter against the Mavericks and Grizzlies, the Kings ended up losing both games. The Grizzlies one was especially excruciating, as a blown assignment allowed for a Courtney Lee alley-oop lay-up at the buzzer to beat them. They did lock up Rudy Gay to a nice contract that is worth $40 million over the next three seasons.

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15. Phoenix Suns (5-5): Their homestand ended on a sour note, as they lost to the Hornets rather handedly. Things didn’t get any better over the weekend, as the Clippers blew them out of the Staples Center. That was the first game in a lengthy road trip that will last six games in total and will keep them away from U.S. Airways Center for almost two weeks. The last five games of the trip will be a trip through the Eastern Conference with games in Boston, Detroit, Philadelphia and Indiana this week.

16. Miami Heat (5-5): It was a rough week for the Heat, as they were unable to carry the momentum from their win in Dallas over for the week. They went 0-3, losing to the Pacers, Hawks and Bucks, teams they should be able to handle. The big problem is Dwyane Wade, who missed the last two games of the week and is considered day-to-day and a game-time decision at best for their matchup early in the week.

17. Milwaukee Bucks (5-5): Another impressive win this week on the road against the Heat. Through 10 games Jason Kidd has done a solid job, and he’s making the most of the pieces he has. Brandon Knight’s improved play coupled with a top-two defense is enough to get this team to .500. A big matchup this week in terms of theatrics as the Bucks visit the Nets Wednesday. Two back-to-back sets will test this team.

18. Indiana Pacers  (4-7): It was a surprisingly strong week for the Pacers, who continue to pull out improbable performances as shorthanded as any team not named the Thunder. Wins against the Jazz, at Miami and at Chicago lost some of its shine with a home blowout loss at the hands of the Nuggets, but it was a successful week nonetheless. In a short week, Lance Stephenson’s homecoming makes for the biggest news.

19. Charlotte Hornets (4-6): Lance Stephenson is still struggling to find his shot, as he is shooting an underwhelming 37.5 percent from the field. He is leading the team in rebounding and assists though, which is a plus. Let’s see if he can turn things around scoring wise as he makes his first visit back to Indiana to play the Pacers.

20. Brooklyn Nets (4-5): Joe Johnson made some waves saying that the wins in the season for the Nets don’t mean much as they played inferior opponents. They have to pass the ball more Johnson said. He was right, but also fell victim to trying to play hero ball as the Nets went 0-3 on their west coast trip. The Suns loss was tough, as they were up by as many as 19 points in the first half, but their offense failed them in the second half as the Suns came all the way back and won by eight.

21. Boston Celtics (3-5): It was a slow week for the Celtics, who played only two games. A blowout loss at home against the Thunder looked to be turned around with a victory over the Cavaliers later in the week. Alas it wasn’t meant to happen, as the Celtics blew an 18-point lead in the fourth quarter.

22. Orlando Magic (4-7): The injury bug just can’t get enough of the young Magic. As soon as Victor Oladipo returns, rookie forward Aaron Gordon is sidelined with a broken foot. It is a tough break for the Magic, who are 4-3 after starting the season with four straight losses.

23. Utah Jazz (4-7): Another buzzer beater against the Knicks saved the Jazz from a winless week. It is already the second buzzer beater victory for the Jazz this season, as Trey Burke’s heroics against the Knicks followed up Gordon Hayward’s against the Cavaliers just nine days earlier.

24. Detroit Pistons (3-7): The struggles of Andre Drummond thus far are surprising. What could be more surprising is the play of Brandon Jennings. It was thought D.J. Augustin would eventually supplant him as the starter, but if he continues putting up 16.2 points, 6.0 assists and a 23.6 PER he’ll safely be in the starting lineup night in and night out.

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25. New York Knicks (3-8): The Knicks were finally able to end their lengthy losing streak with a victory over the Denver Nuggets Sunday afternoon. More encouraging, Carmelo Anthony looks to be finding his footing offensively, scoring 74 points on 26-40 shooting the last two games. Jose Calderon and Andrea Bargnani are also expected to beginning practicing this week.

26. Oklahoma City Thunder (3-8): Kevin Durant and Russell Westbrook can’t return soon enough for the Thunder. They had a rough week, going 1-3 and losing to the Bucks, Pistons and Rockets. Sunday’s loss to the Rockets was especially rough, as they fell 69-65. It’s arguable that Durant and Westbrook could have beaten that total by themselves.

27. Minnesota Timberwolves (2-7): Currently riding the longest losing streak in the NBA by a team not named the 76ers. Can’t say Ricky Rubio would have helped much this past week, as the Timberwolves surrendered 127.6 points per game this week, giving up 131 and 139 to the Pelicans and Mavericks respectively. That has a hand in the T’Wolves giving up the most points per game in the NBA thus far this season.

28. Denver Nuggets (2-7): A blowout victory over the Pacers was sandwiched by two shellackings at the hands of the Trail Blazers and Knicks. It got really ugly against the Knicks, as they didn’t make a basket the whole quarter until the final buzzer. Shaw’s seat is getting hotter, if that was even possible.

29. Los Angeles Lakers (1-9): If there is another game like Sunday, they will no longer be known as the Lakers and instead called the Los Angeles Kobes. The Warriors thumped them, 136-115 as the Lakers were embarrassed. Kobe Bryant, who only played in the first three quarters, scored 44 points on 34 shot attempts. He just isn’t getting any help.


30. Philadelphia 76ers  (0-9): Michael Carter-Williams returned to the lineup right in time for one of the worst defeats in the history of the NBA. The 76ers got destroyed by the Mavericks 123-70, as they were down 73-29 at halftime. They showed a lot of heart the next night though, falling one point short to the Houston Rockets. The tank is in.

Monday, November 10, 2014

NBA Power Rankings Week 2: November 10th, 2014

It is only Week 2 of the NBA Power Rankings, but there are already some surprises at the top of the rankings. There was a lot of movement after Week 1, as plenty of teams made big leaps and bounds, while others plummeted like rocks in the ocean. Check out this week's power rankings and don't hesitate to leave comments letting us know how we did, even if you agree or think we are way off.

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1. Golden State Warriors (5-1): Things couldn’t have started much better for rookie head coach Steve Kerr and without David Lee. They are turning the ball over 22.5 times per game, and are still winning at this pace, which means things could actually get better for the Warriors.

2. Houston Rockets (6-1): While the schedule has been soft thus far for the Rockets, they are not choosing who to play against. They are beating who is put in front of them, and doing it easily. They have an NBA high 11.0 point differential per game on the season, winning their games by an average of 13 points per game; they have yet to win a game by less than 11.

3. Toronto Raptors (6-1): The Raptors are as hot as any team in the NBA right now. A perfect 4-0 week with three victories all easily into double-digits. This is a team to keep an eye on as they could really make some noise in the Eastern Conference this season.

4. Memphis Grizzlies (6-1): Not many people envisioned their first loss being to the Bucks I’m sure, but that is a little hiccup for the Grizzlies who are rolling. They handled the Pelicans and Suns with relative ease, and will look to continue building the wins with a homestand this week.

5. Miami Heat (5-2): Chris Bosh is turning the clock back to Raptors’ Bosh, as he is averaging 23.6 points, 10.6 rebounds, 3.0 assists and 1.14 steals per game. Those are outstanding numbers, and there is no reason they will slow down. They had a letdown in a big matchup against the Rockets to start the week, and lost to the Hornets, but bounced back nicely with a win against the Timberwolves and an impressive one at Dallas.

6. Chicago Bulls (5-2): A loss to the Celtics is disappointing, especially when they played without Rajon Rondo. But it was the fourth game in five nights, so they can get a little slack. Derrick Rose once again is questionable because of ankle injuries, but the team is looking solid as they have gotten used to playing without Rose.

7. Los Angeles Clippers (4-2): They won their home games against the Jazz and Blazers but got destroyed on the road by the Warriors. This is a team that just isnt clicking yet, as shooting woes has been evident. They have a short week with only two games, but they are important ones Monday against the Spurs and Saturday against the Suns.

8. Sacramento Kings (5-2): Taking a home and home with the Nuggets to start the week only got better with an overtime road victory over the Suns. What made the OT victory so impressive was it was without DeMarcus Cousins, and we even saw Cousins being the level-headed one in an exchange. A loss Sunday to the Thunder is a slight disappointment, but OKC still holds a legitimate home court advantage that will help get them some wins.

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9. Washington Wizards (5-2): They’re beating who they are supposed to, but again put up a clunker against a strong opponent. This week it was the Raptors filling that role, blowing the Wizards out of the water by 19. It’s a short week for the Wizards, who play only Wednesday against the Pistons and Saturday against the Magic.

10. San Antonio Spurs (2-3): Not ready to drop them out of the top-10. This week that could change though, as they play the Clippers, Warriors and Kings all this week. Wins this week will catapult them up the rankings, or plummeting down as the early season results haven’t been what we expected.

11. Phoenix Suns (4-3): Add another tally to the impressive win category for the Suns, who knocked off the Warriors, giving them their first loss of the season. The Suns continue to be one of the most exciting teams to watch. That lineup with three point guards is something, but shows the dangers; had Andre Iguodala been able to take advantage of Isaiah Thomas, that game could have looked much different.

12. Portland Trail Blazers (4-3): Nicolas Batum suffered a knee injury, but it does not look serious right now. They had a strong week though, blowing out the Cavaliers, Mavericks and Nuggets with relative ease. They fell in a much anticipated matchup with the Clippers, but they look to be turning things around; namely Damian Lillard, whose early season shooting woes look to be behind him now.

13. Dallas Mavericks (4-3): Pretty decisive losses at the hands of the Blazers and Heat have knocked the Mavericks down a little bit. Something to watch for when they start the week against Kings on Tuesday is Dirk Nowitzki’s scoring output. He is only 17 points behind Hakeem Olajuwon ninth-place on the all-time scoring list.

14. New Orleans Pelicans (3-2): A big time matchup Monday will showcase Anthony Davis against LeBron James. Davis has started the season on pace for one of the best in recent NBA history. As long as he is healthy they will give teams fits; ask the Spurs. Tyreke Evans, Jrue Holiday and Ryan Anderson are strong complementary pieces.

15. Brooklyn Nets (4-2): As long as Brook Lopez and Deron Williams are in the lineup, this is a dangerous team. The question is how long will they both be? Joe Johnson continues to quietly do about his business as well as a matchup nightmare for opposing teams.

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16. Utah Jazz (3-4): The Jazz provided some memorable games this past week. They hung tough with the Clippers in Los Angeles, and then pulled off an improbable win with a Gordon Hayward buzzer beater to sink the Cavaliers. A blowout loss in Dallas was quickly recovered from with a come from behind win in Detroit. Good start to a five-game Eastern Conference trip.

17. Cleveland Cavaliers (2-3): In the running for most surprising start. With all that talent, losses are hard to imagine seeing. It happens, but losing at the buzzer in Utah is not how you would envision it. All talk about Kyrie Irving and LeBron James budding heads was put to rest a bit with a win over the Nuggets. The Cavaliers now leave Cleveland only two more times in November, which could jump start the season.

18. Boston Celtics (3-3): The Celtics were getting knocked back down to earth to start the week after a strong opening night. But they bounced back beating the Pacers at home but more impressively knocking off the Bulls, in Chicago nonetheless. Oh, forgot to mention also the win in Chicago was without Rajon Rondo.

19. Atlanta Hawks (2-3): They played it tough with the defending champs, and followed that up with another tough loss in double-OT to the Hornets. But for like many teams in the recent history, a visit by the Knicks got them back on track. They’ll look to take a home-and-home with the Knicks Monday before hosting the Jazz and Heat and traveling to visit the Cavaliers.

20. Charlotte Hornets (3-4): Giving the Lakers their first win of the season is never a positive. It is a disappointing finish to what was looking like a strong week, as the Hornets picked up a double-OT victory over the Hawks and beat the Heat. That was a nice response to a loss to another up-and-coming team, the Pelicans, on Tuesday.

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21. Milwaukee Bucks (3-4): A road victory in Indiana is nice, even with how poor the roster looks right now is a good win for the Bucks. The victory against the Grizzlies, their first of the season, is the impressive feat this week for the Bucks. Giannis Antetokounmpo scored a career-high in the game as well, getting people excited once again for the “Greek Freak”. 

22. Oklahoma City Thunder (2-5): They’re still playing extremely short-handed, and without their top guns wins will be a struggle to come by. A close call with the Grizzlies and a victory over the upstart Kings put a little better end to a week that saw two blowout losses at the hands of the Nets and Raptors.

23. Detroit Pistons (2-4):  It wasn’t a busy week for the Pistons, but back-to-back 98-95 wins over the Knicks and Bucks gave them their first weeks of the season. It would have been three in a row if they hadn’t blown a double-digit lead against the Jazz Sunday. That will peeve Stan Van Gundy for a little while, but they look much better in Week 2 than Week 1.

24. Orlando Magic (2-5): Another young team that is worth tuning into League Pass to watch, and they do not even have Victor Oladipo yet. Their road trip through the Atlantic Division will continue with stops in Toronto and New York before hosting the Bucks and traveling to Washington D.C. to end their week of games.

25. New York Knicks (2-5): The good vibes from a win in Cleveland followed with a defeat of the Hornets is gone. The Knicks are now riding a four-game losing streak in large part because Carmelo Anthony’s shot is not working right now. That, and also the team lacks energy and effort on a consistent basis; not talk you want to hear two weeks into the season.

26. Minnesota Timberwolves (2-5): The Ricky Rubio injury is a big loss for this team, as he had been playing great ball. They did have a nice win in Brooklyn, but there may not be many wins for them this season. But they will be a team to check in on NBA League Pass because of Andrew Wiggins and some other young, intriguing players like Zach LaVine and Anthony Bennett.

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27. Los Angeles Lakers (1-5): The Lakers were able to get their first win of the season Sunday over the Hornets. Who is happier about that, people associated with the Lakers, their fans, or Charles Barkley?

28. Indiana Pacers (1-6): They won opening night and it has been losing ever since. Their return to Miami Wednesday just does not have the same feel as it should with so many injuries and defections from last season’s playoff series. The guys are fighting hard, but playing without so many starters from last season is a formula for any team to lose.

29. Denver Nuggets (1-5): Is it far to say that Bryan Shaw may have the hottest seat in the NBA? The Nuggets are a disjointed team right now with a head coach that has no idea how who to play and when. This is a bad team going nowhere fast with an east coast trip this week.


30. Philadelphia 76ers (0-7): When you are the last remaining winless team in the NBA, the cellar is your spot. This season isn’t about wins and losses for the 76ers though, as they are looking to develop young talent. One person who has stood out thus far in K.J. McDaniels, who is providing young Dwyane Wade-like defensive stats, and is shooting the ball better than people thought he would.

Tuesday, October 14, 2014

Raptors exercise options

The Toronto Raptors have exercised options on center Jonas Valanciunas and forward/guard Terrence Ross.  The contracts for both are now guaranteed through the 2015-16 season.  

Valanciunas has averaged 10.3 points, 7.6 rebounds and 26.3 minutes in 143 contests in his two seasons with the Raptors. Last year, the 7-foot, 255- pounder averaged 11.3 points and a team-leading 8.8 rebounds in 81 games, recording 26 double-doubles.

Ross has posted averages of 8.7 points and 2.6 rebounds in 154 games in his two campaigns with Toronto. Last season, he averaged 10.9 points and 3.1 rebounds in 73 contests.

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Thursday, September 4, 2014

Raptors add vet

The Toronto Raptors added size to their lineup with today's signing of veteran C Greg Stiemsma.  The 6-foot-11 Stiemsma averaged 2.9 points and career highs of 4.1 rebounds and 18.3 minutes in 55 games last season with the New Orleans Pelicans.






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Wednesday, August 13, 2014

NBA offered to drop Fine

The Toronto Raptors were recently fined $25,000 due to comments made by their Global Brand Ambassador  rapper Drake.  The comments were made at a concert that was attended by Kevin Durant and the league saw it as tampering.  The league offered to drop the fine if the Raptors would remove the title from Drake which the franchise refused to do.  For the record, Drake is not being paid for his role.


Monday, August 11, 2014

Raptors fined for tampering

The Toronto Raptors have been fined $25,000 for comments that were made by rapper Drake at a concert about Kevin Durant that were seen as violation of anti-tampering rules.