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Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors dunks the ball as Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets defends during the second half at Barclays Center on October 21, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets won 109-105. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors looks on during a break in play during the second half of their NBA game against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Scotiabank Arena on March 18, 2023 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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Fred VanVleet Calls 1 NBA Player One Of The 'Greatest Undrafted Players Of All-Time'

For years, Udonis Haslem has been a mainstay for the Miami Heat. Fans from rival teams don't seem to get his importance and weight in the locker room and organization, often calling him out for occupying a roster spot instead of simply retiring to join the coaching staff. And whi

Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago

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Fans React To Raptors Securing Play-In Tournament Spot

On Sunday, the Toronto Raptors secured a spot in the NBA play-in tournament with an easy 128-108 win over the Charlotte Hornets. The win put them into ninth place in the Eastern Conference, and since they have the same 39-39 record as the eighth-place Atlanta Hawks, they have a chan

Robert Marvi • 1 year ago

Head coach Nick Nurse of the Toronto Raptors reacts after being called for a technical foul during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on December 2, 2022 in New York City.

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Nick Nurse Comments On His Future Status After The Season

Ever since taking over as the head coach of the Toronto Raptors, Nick Nurse has done an admirable job of guiding the NBA's only team stationed in Canada. There have been rumors that he may move on at the conclusion of this season, and he said he will take his time before deciding wh

Robert Marvi • 1 year ago

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Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago Nick Nurse's history of success with the Toronto Raptors might be one for the ages. He went from being a relatively unknown coach taking over for a former COY in Dwane Casey, to leading the franchise to their first-ever NBA Finals appearance and NBA championship. He also managed

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NBA Insider Shares 2 Biggest Names That Could Be Traded

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The Raptors Continue To Look Like A Mess

Head coach Nick Nurse of the Toronto Raptors reacts after being called for a technical foul during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on December 2, 2022 in New York City.

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago The Toronto Raptors fell to a 23-30 record on Wednesday night thanks to Lauri Markkanen and the Utah Jazz. The 131-128 defeat in Salt Lake City was tough but not that surprising. That's because the Raptors have had serious issues all season long. And those issues were on full

Fred VanVleet #23 and Gary Trent Jr. #33 of the Toronto Raptors look on during the third quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers during Game One of the Eastern Conference First Round at Wells Fargo Center on April 16, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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The Raptors Are Experiencing A Lot Of Unhappiness

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OG Anunoby #3 of the Toronto Raptors reacts to a call against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Toyota Center on October 07, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

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OG Anunoby May Have Found His New Team

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Head coach Nick Nurse of the Toronto Raptors reacts after being called for a technical foul during the first half against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on December 2, 2022 in New York City.

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The Raptors Might Make A Major Change

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Gary Trent Jr. #33 of the Toronto Raptors is introduced ahead of their NBA game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Scotiabank Arena on October 19, 2022 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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NBA Insider Reveals Major Interest In A Raptors Star

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NBA Insider Reveals Major Interest In A Raptors Star

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Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago The Toronto Raptors looked far ahead of schedule in terms of their rebuild last season. They managed to compete for a spot in the playoffs despite featuring mostly young players. Fast forward to today, and it seems like their veterans are no longer on the same page with the front

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Fred VanVleet’s Career Move Has Fans Talking

Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors celebrates his three point shot during the second half at Madison Square Garden on January 16, 2023 in New York City. The Toronto Raptors defeated the New York Knicks 123-121 in overtime.

Brandon Marcus • 1 year ago It is now becoming more and more apparent that Fred VanVleet is planning to depart from the Toronto Raptors. A few days ago, it was announced that VanVleet was parting ways with his agency and looking for new representation. https://twitter.com/nbatradecenter1/status/161898414446

O.G. Anunoby #3 and Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors speak during the third quarter at Wells Fargo Center on December 19, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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The Raptors Get Tantalizing Offer For Their Forward

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Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors celebrates his three point shot during the second half at Madison Square Garden on January 16, 2023 in New York City. The Toronto Raptors defeated the New York Knicks 123-121 in overtime.

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Raptors Star Makes A Big Career Choice

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Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles against the Chicago Bulls during the first half at United Center on November 07, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois.

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Young Raptors Star Had A Great Stretch Of Games

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Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors celebrates his three point shot during the second half at Madison Square Garden on January 16, 2023 in New York City. The Toronto Raptors defeated the New York Knicks 123-121 in overtime.

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Is It Time For The Raptors To Start Over?

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Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors tries to get by RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks during the second half at Madison Square Garden on January 16, 2023 in New York City. The Toronto Raptors defeated the New York Knicks 123-121 in overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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NBA Legend Has High Praise For Scottie Barnes

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Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago The Toronto Raptors are struggling right now, but their future sure looks bright. They found a diamond in the rough when they drafted Scottie Barnes with the fourth-overall pick last season, shocking most insiders who thought they'd go with Jalen Suggs instead. Notably, the FSU p

Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors celebrates his three point shot during the second half at Madison Square Garden on January 16, 2023 in New York City. The Toronto Raptors defeated the New York Knicks 123-121 in overtime.

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Multiple Teams Are Looking At A Raptors Star

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CJ McCollum #3 of the Portland Trail Blazers drives against Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors during the first half of their basketball game at the Scotiabank Arena on January 23, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada.

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NBA Star Talks About Major Raptors Rumor

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Otto Porter Jr. #32 of the Toronto Raptors warms up ahead of their NBA game against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Scotiabank Arena on October 19, 2022 in Toronto, Canada.

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Scottie Barnes #4 celebrates with Gary Trent Jr. #33 of the Toronto Raptors as Trent Jr. hits a three-point shot to send their NBA game against the Milwaukee Bucks to overtime at Scotiabank Arena on January 4, 2023 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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The Raptors Pulled Off An Unbelievable Feat On Wednesday Night

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The Raptors Pulled Off An Unbelievable Feat On Wednesday Night

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Ernesto Cova • 1 year ago The Toronto Raptors couldn't score a bucket to save their lives early in the game vs. the Milwaukee Bucks. Both teams combined for just 25 points in the first quarter before the Bucks pulled away with a double-digit lead late in the game. In fact, the Bucks had a 99.9% chance of

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NBA Analyst Believes 1 NBA Team Will Be Sellers At Trade Deadline

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Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors dunks the ball as Kevin Durant #7 of the Brooklyn Nets defends during the second half at Barclays Center on October 21, 2022 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. The Nets won 109-105. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles the ball against Derrick White #9 of the Boston Celtics during the first half of the preseason NBA game at Centre Bell on October 14, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada.

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Fred VanVleet Explains His Humorous Leadership Skills

Brandon Marcus • 2 years ago

OG Anunoby #3 of the Toronto Raptors reacts to a call against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Toyota Center on October 07, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

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NBA Insider Believes The Raptors Could Have A Huge Year

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NBA Insider Believes The Raptors Could Have A Huge Year

OG Anunoby #3 of the Toronto Raptors reacts to a call against the Houston Rockets during the second half at Toyota Center on October 07, 2022 in Houston, Texas.

Brandon Marcus • 2 years ago The Toronto Raptors ended last year with a 48-34 record, which was good enough for the fifth seed in the Eastern Conference. They weren't able to push through the playoffs and get close to the Finals but the team did a lot better than some people expected. Even with many injuries

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The Raptors Are Reportedly Looking To Bring A Local Star Home

Brandon Marcus • 2 years ago

Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors looks to pass over Coby White #0 of the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on March 21, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. The Bulls defeated the Raptors 113-99.

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The Raptors' Young Superstar Promises To Get Even Better

Brandon Marcus • 2 years ago

Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors follows through on a shot over Georges Niang #20 of the Philadelphia 76ers during Game Six of the Eastern Conference First Round against the Toronto Raptors at Scotiabank Arena on April 28, 2022 in Toronto, Canada.

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The Raptors Should Stay The Course And Say No To Kevin Durant

Robert Marvi • 2 years ago

Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors reacts in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers during Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round at Wells Fargo Center on April 25, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

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Pascal Siakam Continues To Expand His Game

Brandon Marcus • 2 years ago

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Pascal Siakam Continues To Expand His Game

Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors reacts in the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers during Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round at Wells Fargo Center on April 25, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

Brandon Marcus • 2 years ago Pascal Siakam of the Toronto Raptors is becoming one of the most underrated stars in the NBA. Perhaps it's because he's not as flashy as other forwards but Siakam isn't always mentioned as one of the best big dudes in the league. Yet, he's been incredibly consistent for the last