Photo by Emily Barker/Getty Images A shortlist of who should the Toronto Raptors look at for their 31st pick. The 2024 NBA draft gets a bad rep for a being bad draft, mainly because of the quality of the players at the top of the lottery. However, the 20-50 range is a treasure trove for potential role players and, in some cases, “big swing” prospects that, if developed … [Read more...] about Raptors Draft Watch: Second Round Options
Canada Basketball releases training camp rosters for Men’s, Women’s, and 3×3 Olympic teams
Colin Wouda/Canada Basketball With the Olympics nearing, Canada is setting themselves up to make a statement in Paris this summer. What if I told you that both the men’s and women’s 5x5, AND women’s 3x3 Canadian basketball teams were elite enough to make the podium at the Olympics? Sounds like a delulu take at first, but promise this is legitimate. With the Paris … [Read more...] about Canada Basketball releases training camp rosters for Men’s, Women’s, and 3×3 Olympic teams
Raptors Draft Watch: Is Bronny James worth the squeeze?
Photo by Jeff Haynes/NBAE via Getty Images According to his agent, the Raptors could be interested in Bronny. Should they pursue this option, or should we confiscate Masai Ujiri’s Blackberry? When the news came out that the Toronto Raptors, specifically President Masai Ujiri, were interested in Bronny James, it didn’t come as a surprise. The interest is genuine, as … [Read more...] about Raptors Draft Watch: Is Bronny James worth the squeeze?
Raptors Draft Watch: Kyle Filipowski’s stylistic fit
Photo by Andy Hancock/NCAA Photos/NCAA Photos via Getty Images Kyle Filipowski’s game is the most stylistic fit for coach Darko Rajakovic. He might not be the best prospect available, but is this a case of “best fit” far outweighs the “best prospect” drafting philosophy? Kyle Filipowski is a consensus five-star recruit and a top-10 high school player in the 2022 class, … [Read more...] about Raptors Draft Watch: Kyle Filipowski’s stylistic fit
Raptors Father’s Day: Former Raptors Who Raised Future NBA Players
Photo by MediaNews Group/Bay Area News via Getty Images Father’s Day with a Toronto Raptors twist! Taking a look at the former Raptors who’s sons also made it to the NBA. Happy Belated Father’s Day to all the fathers out there (including you, pet dads)! Making it to the NBA is an incredible feat, there are only 450 roster spots at any one time each season. Having played … [Read more...] about Raptors Father’s Day: Former Raptors Who Raised Future NBA Players