Toronto Raptors
Raptors' Front Office Facing 'Win-Now Pressure,' Could Make Move For Ja Morant
The Toronto Raptors' front office could be facing "win-now pressure" to make a splashy trade, according to Marc Stein of The Stein Line. With the Grizzlies open to trading Ja Morant , the pressure could lead the Raptors to make a deal for the guard. The Raptors have previously registered interest in Trae Young, Anthony Davis, and Domantas Sabonis . With Davis potentially injured until after the trade deadline, the Kings are not interested in any of the team's long-term contracts required to t...
Eastern Rumors: Ty. Jones, Ivey, Pacers, Okongwu, Raptors, Sixers
The Magic have made calls to multiple teams to explore the possibility of trading veteran point guard Tyus Jones in exchange for some second-round draft capital, reports Jake Fischer of The Stein Line (Substack link). Jones, 29, signed a one-year, $7MM contract with Orlando over the summer but has played a limited role with the […]
NBA rumors: Anthony Davis trade remains on Raptors’ mind amid injury concerns
The Toronto Raptors have been a pleasant surprise so far this NBA season, currently sitting at 24-17 ahead of Wednesday evening’s game against the Indiana Pacers on the road. The Raptors have seen strong play from Brandon Ingram and Scottie Barnes so far this year, and are currently in the driver’s seat to secure a […] The post NBA rumors: Anthony Davis trade remains on Raptors’ mind amid injury concerns appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Raptors star Brandon Ingram slams it down with authority vs. Pacers
Brandon Ingram delivered an emphatic statement Wednesday night as the Toronto Raptors continued to control the pace vs. Indiana Pacers at Gainbridge Fieldhouse. Ingram threw down a powerful third quarter dunk that pushed Toronto’s lead to 77–62 with 7:17 remaining in the third quarter, highlighting his return after missing time with a thumb injury. The […] The post Raptors star Brandon Ingram slams it down with authority vs. Pacers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Pacers’ Jay Huff unleashes Statue of Liberty dunk on Heat
Jay Huff pulled off an astounding dunk highlight in the Indiana Pacers’ matchup against the Miami Heat on Saturday night. Huff is going through his fifth season in the NBA, his first with the Pacers. He has been a journeyman to start his career with Indiana being his fifth team, but has found a starting […] The post Pacers’ Jay Huff unleashes Statue of Liberty dunk on Heat appeared first on ClutchPoints .
76ers’ Joel Embiid 3-ball completes big career milestone vs. Cavs
NBAPhiladelphia 76ers center Joel Embiid added another accolade to his illustrious career as they faced the Cleveland Cavaliers on Wednesday at Xfinity Mobile Arena. The 76ers are coming off a win against the Toronto Raptors, 115-102, on Monday and are 6-2 in their last 10 games. Obviously, they want to keep their momentum going against […] The post 76ers’ Joel Embiid 3-ball completes big career milestone vs. Cavs appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Former Raptors announcer Chuck Swirsky slammed by radio host | Toronto Sun
NBA[Lewenberg] With only 10 guys available in Indy tonight, the Raptors will start Shead, Battle, Ingram, Barnes and CMB. Bench is Martin, Dick, Agbaji, Lawson and Mogbo. Nobody in the lineup taller than 6-foot-9 (Mogbo). Fortunately, Pacers are 24th in rebounding (just below the Raps).
NBAWhat the first half of the season has shown about Nick Nurse's offensive scheme
Nick Nurse’s main offensive philosophy lies in creating mismatches in isolation, something that helped him elevate the Raptors into NBA Champions.
Peyton Watson, Scottie Barnes Named Players Of Week
Nuggets wing Peyton Watson and Raptors forward Scottie Barnes have been named the Western and Eastern Conference Players of the Week, respectively, according to NBA Communications (Twitter links). Watson led the depleted Nuggets to a 3-1 record last week, posting averages of 24.5 points and 8.0 rebounds while making 70 percent of his 3-point attempts. […]
Scottie Barnes and Jamal Shead earn top grades in Raptors midseason report card
NBA3 Stars The Toronto Raptors Could Land With A Package Centered Around Immanuel Quickley
Here are three potential star guards the Raptors could land by flipping Immanuel Quickley in a win-now move that reshapes their ceiling.
Sources: Grizzlies open to offers on Morant move
The Grizzlies are entertaining offers to potentially trade Ja Morant, sources told ESPN's Shams Charania. Morant, 26, is eligible to sign up to a three-year, $178 million extension this summer.
'Pretty Cool To See Him Wear That': Why Kyle Lowry Wore An Auston Matthews-Signed Maple Leafs Jersey Into Scotiabank Arena
Lowry was in Toronto with the 76ers, potentially facing the Raptors for the final time of his career.
“I’m About To Start Crying”: What Tyrese Maxey Told Kyle Lowry After His Special Moment In Toronto
Tyrese Maxey was on the verge of tears after seeing the kind of love Kyle Lowry got from the Raptors' crowd after what could be his last game in Toronto.
76ers’ Kyle Lowry sounds off on emotional night in win vs. Raptors
Kyle Lowry is winding down his borderline Hall of Fame-worthy career, and at 39 years of age, Father Time is indeed calling for him. And with his career set to end soon, he couldn’t help but feel emotional when he returned to Scotiabank Arena, the Toronto Raptors’ homecourt which he called his own home for […] The post 76ers’ Kyle Lowry sounds off on emotional night in win vs. Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints .
76ers’ Kyle Lowry makes crying guarantee whenever Raptors retire his jersey
Kyle Lowry may be enjoying the tail-end of his career as a Philadelphia 76ers star. However, his best seasons came with the Toronto Raptors, with consistent rumors circulating about the Raptors’ impending announcement of retiring the now 39-year-old’s No. 7 jersey. Speaking ahead of Philadelphia’s matchup with the Raptors, Lowry went in detail about how […] The post 76ers’ Kyle Lowry makes crying guarantee whenever Raptors retire his jersey appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Siegel’s Latest: Pistons, Suns, Raptors, Pelicans, Thunder
Although there has been some speculation that the Pistons could try to make a major win-now move to fortify their roster ahead of the playoffs, multiple sources tell Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints that Detroit is unlikely to deal away any of its core players, a group that includes Tobias Harris, Jaden Ivey and Isaiah Stewart. […]