When it comes to the Toronto Raptors, Fred VanVleet has been their voice for the past two NBA seasons, whether on the court, in the locker room, or in front of cameras and microphones. However, with VanVleet signing a lucrative free-agent deal with the Houston Rockets in the off-season, the Raptors are left searching for …
BURNABY, B.C. – The Toronto Raptors’ message of unity and “team basketball” has garnered attention from one particular follower who wants to ensure it is upheld. In the words of Dennis Schroder, an off-season signing for the Raptors, he witnessed this same ideal come to life while playing with the German national team during their …
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted October 2, 2023 10:48 am Updated October 2, 2023 10:59 am Descrease article font size Increase article font size Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri is resolute: there will be no selfishness on his team this season. Ujiri and new head coach Darko Rajakovic addressed the media in Toronto this …
According to a new report from Pitchbook, over a third of the 153 major professional men’s sports teams in the US—those comprising the MLB, MLS, NBA, NFL, and NHL—are partly owned by private equity groups. Read More A new investment research group found that 60 US men’s teams (and 3 Canadian teams in American leagues)—collectively …
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 17, 2023 3:34 pm Decrease article font size Increase article font size The Toronto Raptors’ regular-season schedule for 2023-24 has been finalized. Toronto will kick off their NBA campaign at Scotiabank Arena against the Minnesota Timberwolves on October 25. This marks the 12th consecutive season that the Raptors …
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 15, 2023 4:23 pm Decrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors will kick off the NBA’s first in-season tournament against the Boston Celtics at Scotiabank Arena. Toronto is in East Group C along with the Celtics, Brooklyn Nets, Chicago Bulls, and Orlando …
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 11, 2023 12:46 pm Descrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors are returning to British Columbia for their training camp. The NBA club announced Friday that their training camp for the 2023-24 season will open on October 3 at the Christine Sinclair …
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted August 1, 2023 10:31 am Updated August 1, 2023 10:35 am Decrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have signed free agents Garrett Temple, Mouhamadou Gueye, and Kevin Obanor, according to an announcement made by the team on Tuesday. Financial terms of the …
Gradey Dick, the 19-year-old Toronto Raptors’ 2023 first-round draft pick, continues to make a name for himself even before training camp. Through his social media presence and public appearances, he has been winning over the team’s fanbase. Recently, he attended the organization’s annual summer academy at Humber College, where he interacted with 250 youngsters. When …
By Staff The Canadian Press Posted July 17, 2023 5:46 pm Decrease article font size Increase article font size TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have announced the release of guard-forward Joe Wieskamp on Monday. Wieskamp, 23, joined the Toronto Raptors on a multi-year contract on February 11th, 2023, following two 10-day contracts in January. During …