Masai Ujiri and the Toronto Raptors are projected by many to lose more games than they will win while finishing in last place in the Atlantic Division. Such pessimism is not unwarranted, as Nick Nurse and Fred VanVleet have both found gainful employment elsewhere. To make matters worse for Toronto, they have the misfortune of […] 1 advantage Raptors have over every Atlantic … [Read more...] about 1 advantage Raptors have over every Atlantic Division team
Toronto Raptors 21 in 21: Will Kevin Obanor make the team in 2023?
The Toronto Raptors are leaning into the youth in 2023-24, which will give a new collection of backups the motivation they need to become quality NBA players. Kevin Obanor is one of many rookies trying to make himself stick around in the pros. After the Raptors drafted Gradey Dick and signed the supremely confident Markquis […] Toronto Raptors 21 in 21: Will Kevin Obanor make … [Read more...] about Toronto Raptors 21 in 21: Will Kevin Obanor make the team in 2023?
Nick Nurse might be trying to steal Jeff Dowtin from Raptors
The Toronto Raptors’ preseason schedule will place many of their less-heralded role players in the spotlight. After impressing on a two-way contract last season and becoming a semi-permanent rotation player, Jeff Dowtin will try to make this team after Nick Nurse bolted for the Philadelphia 76ers. Dowtin was able to jump over both Malachi Flynn […] Nick Nurse might be trying to … [Read more...] about Nick Nurse might be trying to steal Jeff Dowtin from Raptors
Former Raptors guard could shut up haters, thrive with Warriors
The Toronto Raptors were so desperate for anyone who could shoot it well from 3-point range that they were at the front of the line for Will Barton when he became available. After a sterling stint with the Denver Nuggets, Barton had fallen out of the rotation for the moribund Washington Wizards last year. Barton’s […] Former Raptors guard could shut up haters, thrive with … [Read more...] about Former Raptors guard could shut up haters, thrive with Warriors
Start, bench, cut: Toronto Raptors point guard options in 2023
The Toronto Raptors have one of the most unsettled and unusual point guard situations in the NBA, which is not what a first-year coach in Darko Rajakovic wants to see. Losing a veteran player with a pedigree in Fred VanVleet could have such a destructive effect on this roster. Scottie Barnes is still percolating around […] Start, bench, cut: Toronto Raptors point guard options … [Read more...] about Start, bench, cut: Toronto Raptors point guard options in 2023