Photo by Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty Images With the preseason dwindling, the Raptors will have to make a few tough roster decisions this weekend. With the NBA preseason reaching it’s conclusion, and the regular season set to tip-off next week, teams need to finalize opening night rosters. The Toronto Raptors in particular have a few decisions to make as they gear up … [Read more...] about Who should get the Toronto Raptors’ 15th roster spot?
Preseason: Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics Final Score: 111-115
Photo by Brian Babineau/NBAE via Getty Images Comeback comes up short despite a great second half from the Raptors The Toronto Raptors continued their preseason action, facing the Boston Celtics in the first of two preseason matchups. For both teams, the number of active players was substantially shorter than usual. The Raptors were missing Quickley, Barrett, Temple, … [Read more...] about Preseason: Toronto Raptors vs. Boston Celtics Final Score: 111-115
Toronto Raptors’ Rookie Class Season Preview
Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images Previewing the Toronto Raptors’ replenished cupboard. The Toronto Raptors saw an opportunity to restock their cupboard last summer, adding five players from the current draft class, picking Ja’Kobe Walter 20th, Jonathan Mogbo 31st, Jamal Shead 45th, Ulrich Chomche 57th, and picking up Branden Carlson from the UDFA. Walter, Mogbo, … [Read more...] about Toronto Raptors’ Rookie Class Season Preview
Toronto Raptors Player Preview: Jakob Poeltl, a steady vet on a rebuilding team
Photo by Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty Images Poeltl, entering his ninth NBA season, projects to be the only Raptors starter older than 25. Fans took notice when Jakob Poeltl, during a Toronto Raptors Media Day press conference, spoke in rather explicit terms about the Raptors’ relationship to winning games in the upcoming season. “I think we all know we are not going to … [Read more...] about Toronto Raptors Player Preview: Jakob Poeltl, a steady vet on a rebuilding team
Toronto Raptors Player Preview: Gradey Dick is more than ready for his sophomore season
Photo by Vaughn Ridley/NBAE via Getty Images He’s proven time and time again, he’s not just a shooter, and now, with a bigger role on the team, Gradey is primed to show his versatility It’s year two for Gradey. He’s past the adjustment to the NBA, past the rookie responsibilities, and past any anxiety he had in his first season. He’s ready to get back on the court, … [Read more...] about Toronto Raptors Player Preview: Gradey Dick is more than ready for his sophomore season