Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images Toronto plays its first game against Fred VanVleet while an MVP candidate awaits. A friend of mine shared the unfortunate news that he had just been laid off. It’s a sad reality that many people face as the companies they work(ed) for navigate a competitive landscape. I’ve been laid off four times in my career. The working environment … [Read more...] about The Rap-Up: Can the Raptors focus amidst trade rumours?
Dial 905: Looking back at the Grand Rapids Drive series and Javon Freeman-Liberty’s case for a call-up
Photo by Christian Bonin/NBAE via Getty Images The Raptors 905 split their series against the Grand Rapids Drive; Javon Freeman-Liberty is playing himself into a call-up, and Marquis Nowell: NBA G League All-Star. The Raptors 905 hosted the Denver Nuggets’ affiliate team, Grand Rapids Drive, for a two-game series, letting the visitors leave the border with a split. It … [Read more...] about Dial 905: Looking back at the Grand Rapids Drive series and Javon Freeman-Liberty’s case for a call-up
Matchup: Toronto Raptors vs. Atlanta Hawks — Start Time, Lineups, Injuries and More
Richard Lautens/Toronto Star via Getty Images The Toronto Raptors kick off their six-game road trip in ATL This game is not just a random game in the middle of winter. The Toronto Raptors have chosen their direction by trading O.G. Anunoby and Pascal Siakam several weeks ago. They are riding the moral victory winning streak, as winning has been really difficult … [Read more...] about Matchup: Toronto Raptors vs. Atlanta Hawks — Start Time, Lineups, Injuries and More
Toronto Raptors vs Atlanta Hawks Score: 126-125 Hawks outlast Raptors, but not for lack of effort
Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports The bench showed up in a big way, it just wasn’t enough as they drop their fifth straight The Toronto Raptors started off their six game road trip with a back-and-forth battle to the finish against the Atlanta Hawks. In rather sub-par circumstances for the Raptors, injury trouble saw a number of players, including Jakob Poeltl, RJ Barrett, … [Read more...] about Toronto Raptors vs Atlanta Hawks Score: 126-125 Hawks outlast Raptors, but not for lack of effort
Toronto Raptors vs LA Clippers Final: 127-107
Photo by Mark Blinch/NBAE via Getty Images Toronto could not overcome being down two starters as the Clippers rout the Raptors 127-107. It was Filipino Heritage Night at Scotiabank Arena, which was ironic because the Toronto Raptors played like a team wishing it was on a beach in a warm climate. The Los Angeles Clippers came into town and defeated the Raptors 127-107, … [Read more...] about Toronto Raptors vs LA Clippers Final: 127-107