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27 April 2024

• Raptors forward Scottie Barnes' Cancun karaoke session is prime meme material
  The Toronto Raptors finished the 2023-2024 season with a 25-57 record under Coach Darko Rajakovic, a huge letdown for a franchise that has grown accustomed to competing for NBA Playoffs bids in recent years. The Raptors got a solid season from Scottie Barnes who averaged nearly 20 points per game while racking up over eight rebounds and six assists per contest. Recently, video surfaced of Barnes unwinding after the season on retreat in Cancun, Mexico and the results are priceless. The video came out during a time when the Raptors have been focused on the NBA Draft as three possible picks for the 2024 first round were revealed.
• Nets Big Man Could be Intriguing Fit for Raptors in Free Agency
  Nets Big Man Could be Intriguing Fit for Raptors in Free Agency The Toronto Raptors could look to make a splash in free agency and add Nic Claxton as one of the top available centers on the open market Author: Aaron Rose Apr 26, 2024 In this story: Toronto Raptors Nic Claxton Free Agency It's been a rough stretch for the Toronto Raptors in the frontcourt. The Jakob Poeltl deal hasn't aged particularly well and the losses of Christian Koloko and Jontay Porter this past season have left the organization without the kind of young developmental big to grow with its young core. Yes, Kelly Olynyk's veteran experience should help, but ideally, Toronto wants someone else filling that backup big role
• Nick Nurse talks rallying from down 0-2, how Sixers can beat Knicks
  Coach Nick Nurse discusses rallying from an 2-0 deficit and what the Philadelphia 76ers have to do to beat the New York Knicks.
• Raptors Take Former No. 1 Prospect in Latest NBA Mock Draft
  Raptors Take Former No. 1 Prospect in Latest NBA Mock Draft The Toronto Raptors are tabbed to take Ron Holland and Tyler Kolek in the latest NBA Mock Draft from CBS Author: Aaron Rose Apr 24, 2024 In this story: Ron Holland NBA Draft Toronto Raptors Tyler Kolek Maybe it's time for the Toronto Raptors to swing for the fences. As the roster sits now, Toronto has an exciting young core of Scottie Barnes, Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, and Gradey Dick leading the organization into a new era. It's an offensively dynamic group that will probably need another All-Star caliber player to become real contenders down the road. So how does one go about adding another superstar? How about taking a chance
• Ex-Raptors star Siakam off to historic start to NBA playoffs
  Pascal Siakam seems to be doing just fine in his first playoff action away from the Toronto Raptors. In his first two games with the Indiana Pacers, Siakam has dropped 73 points, 24 rebounds, and eight assists in 79 minutes of action.
• THE EX-FILES: How former Toronto Raptors are doing in NBA playoffs
  Share this Story : THE EX-FILES: How former Toronto Raptors are doing in NBA playoffs Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Breadcrumb Trail Links Toronto Raptors Sports NBA Basketball THE EX-FILES: How former Toronto Raptors are doing in NBA playoffs Get the latest from Ryan Wolstat straight to your inbox Sign Up Author of the article: Ryan Wolstat Published Apr 23, 2024 • 3 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here . Or sign-in if you have an account. Jonas Valanciunas #17 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts after a shot against the Sacramento Kings at Smoothie King Center on April 19. Photo by Chris Graythen / Getty Images Article
• Former Raptors Favorite Announces his Departure from the NBA
  Former Raptors Favorite Announces his Departure from the NBA Former Toronto Raptors favorite Yuta Watanabe announced he will leave the NBA to return to Japan for next season Author: Aaron Rose Apr 20, 2024 In this story: Toronto Raptors yuta watanabe Memphis Grizzlies grizzlies Yuta Watanabe is stepping away from the NBA. The former Toronto Raptors forward took to Instagram to announce he plans to decline his player option and return to Japan for next season. Watanabe broke into the league in 2018-19 with the Memphis Grizzlies after going undrafted out of George Washington. He latched on with Toronto in 2020 and was a surprise to make the roster. He became a rotation player that season, appearing
• Complete pick order for the 2024 NBA draft
  ESPN.com Apr 20, 2024, 12:23 AM ET Email Print Open Extended Reactions After completion of the NBA play-in tournament , we now know the teams who'll be participating in the NBA draft lottery, giving us a better picture of the complete pick order for the 2024 NBA draft . The top two teams on the board and worst two teams in the league this season -- the Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards -- each have a 14% chance to land the No. 1 overall pick. The Portland Trail Blazers and Charlotte Hornets tied for the league's third worst record. The Pistons are just three years removed from having the top pick, when they selected Cade Cunningham in 2021. The Wizards last had the top pick in 2010 (John
• NBA bans Porter after gambling probe shows he shared info, bet on games
  Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter was banned for life from the NBA on Wednesday after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and wagered on games, even betting on the Raptors to lose. Porter is the second person to be banned by Commissioner Adam Silver for violating league rules. The other was now-former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling in 2014, shortly after Silver took office.
• Nets plan to hire top Kings assistant Jordi Fernandez as next head coach: report
  The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly prepared to hire Jordi Ferdandez, the Sacramento Kings' top assistant, as their new head coach.