Centre Poeltl to be a constant in Raptors lineup
There will be one constant in the Toronto Raptors lineup this season: centre Jakob Poeltl. New head coach Darko Rajakovic declared at a pre-season press conference that he was planning …
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Barnes set for bigger role in Raptors’ new offence
Scottie Barnes’s chance to be the point guard he’s long viewed himself as might have arrived. With longtime point guard Fred VanVleet leaving for Houston in free agency, and new …
Raptors donate to striking SFU support workers
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 6, 2023 2:41 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size BURNABY – The National Basketball Players Association and its members on …
Rajakovic plans to use versatility, ball movement
The influence of the international game in the NBA is nothing new and definitely no secret. The NBA Finals between the champion Denver Nuggets, led by Serbian superstar Nikola Jokic, …
Raptors forward Achiuwa out with left groin strain
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 6, 2023 7:15 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size BURNABY, B.C. – Forward Precious Achiuwa will miss the Toronto Raptors’ …
NBA can shift balance of power in media with rights deal
Jimmy Butler #22 of the Miami Heat dribbles against Jamal Murray #27 of the Denver Nuggets during the fourth quarter in Game Five of the 2023 NBA Finals at Ball …
Dick listening during Raptors training camp
BURNABY, B.C. – Gradey Dick is doing his best to take it all in. The Raptors’ first round pick, 13th overall, from the 2023 draft is taking part in his …
Porter returns to new Raptors coach, teammates
BURNABY, B.C. – Otto Porter Jr.’s first season as a Toronto Raptor lasted eight games. Since his season-ending surgery on his left foot on Jan. 10, 2022, the team’s head …
Pre-season will help Raptors establish new leaders
Whether it was on the court, in the locker room, or in front of cameras and microphones, Fred VanVleet was the voice of the Toronto Raptors for the past two …
Schroder aims to bring off-season unity to Raptors
BURNABY, B.C. – The Toronto Raptors message of unity and “team basketball” has at least one follower looking to make sure it’s followed through on. Dennis Schroder, an off-season signing …