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Toronto Temperature: The preseason is underway and the Raptors are already hot
Save for a couple of jittery first quarters, the Raptors look to have already found their rhythm as they prepare for the 2020-21 season.
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Player Preview: Is Matt Thomas due for a bigger role this season?
Matt Thomas played limited minutes last season, but showed what he’s capable of on offense. Now his defense will determine his role moving forward.
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Predicting the Raptors’ Win Total for the 2020-21 Season
The Raptors changed around a few pieces over the summer. Let’s take a look at just how much that might help or hurt them statistically, and figure out where Toronto stands compared to the rest of the NBA.
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Player Preview: Will Stanley Johnson prove himself as an actual player?
Johnson’s career has gone astray, but maybe there’s a chance Toronto can still draw out the talent that made him a top-10 draft pick in the first place.
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Report: Giannis is off the table, so what’s Toronto’s Plan B?
Giannis Antetokounmpo has signed his super-max, and the league is shifting as a result. Let’s unpack what it means for Toronto
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Raptors to host limited number of fans at home games in Tampa
In keeping with other Florida sports teams, the Raptors will sell tickets to up to 3,800 fans per game while in Tampa. It is a bad idea.
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With three new styles, get your Raptors face coverings here
Though the times are grim, there’s still a way to be a Raptors fan and practice responsible social distancing. We give you: the Raptors face covering.
NBA players want change. (So do we.) What can NBA owners do?
Everyone can do something to help enact the changes the NBA players seek. But it starts at the top.
Player Preview: Is Norman Powell ready to be a consistent veteran?
Coming off a career-best season, can Norman Powell become a reliable piece for the Raptors this year as one of the team’s veteran players?
Player Preview: How much time will Jalen Harris need to find his role?
Jalen Harris would be headed to the G League right now, except plans for that are on hold. In the meantime, he’ll put in work to become a Raptor and we’ll see how it goes.
Five thoughts on last night: Raptors 112, Hornets 109
It was Malachi Flynn Showcase Night v2.0 as the Raptors downed the Hornets for the second straight time in preseason action.
NBA Reacts: Where do fans have the Raptors in the league’s power rankings?
The Raptors didn’t add any huge names to the roster, but how did that affect them in the league’s power rankings? SB Nation NBA fans have some idea.
Flynn and Fred impress as Raptors beat Hornets 112-109
The two guards combined for 40 points, as Toronto won a sloppy battle against Charlotte.
Game Thread: Toronto Raptors vs. Charlotte Hornets preseason
The preseason marches on as the Raptors finish their series in Charlotte. Can they repeat the fun performances from Saturday?
Player Preview: Is Alex Len due for a breakout now that he’s in a winning situation?
After years on mediocre teams, Alex Len finally has a chance to validate his top-5 draft selection and contribute to a playoff contender.
ESPN projects Raptors at 6th in the Eastern Conference
While the Raptors aren’t the same team they were last year, it’s perhaps worth interrogating where they’ll actually stand in the Eastern Conference for 2020-21.
Player Preview: Will Chris Boucher add more dimensions to his game?
With the departure of Serge Ibaka and Marc Gasol, more minutes are on the table for Chris Boucher in Toronto. After signing a new contract, is he ready to do more?
Raptors take on the Hornets again in preseason: Preview, start time, and more
The Raptors are still in Charlotte preparing to play the Hornets again tonight for the second of their preseason.
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Conley wanted out. Lowry came back to town. And now the underworld and the law are coming for both of them. This is Point Man.
Five thoughts on last night: Raptors 111, Hornets 100
The Raptors shook off some rust in Charlotte, with OG Anunoby and rookie Malachi Flynn leading the way.
Raptors open preseason with 111-100 win over the Hornets
With contributions up and down the roster, the Raptors kicked off the preseason in exciting fashion, defeating the Hornets comfortably.
Game Thread: Toronto Raptors vs. Charlotte Hornets preseason
Even without Kyle Lowry, Raptors basketball returns tonight. Let’s get excited.
That’s A Rap #120: Superstar speculation season has begun
Giannis and Harden and Irving, oh my! NBA games have returned but the boys of That’s A Rap couldn’t help but focus on the superstars stealing the headlines.
Raptors tip off the preseason against new-look Hornets: Preview, start time, and more
After a too-short offseason, Toronto looks to get things rolling when they visit LaMelo Ball and the Charlotte Hornets to open their preseason.
Will Toronto’s bench be the secret to overachieving yet again?
Depth will matter like never before for the Raptors and the rest of the NBA. And through everything else, Toronto still has that.
Here’s the 2020-21 Toronto Raptors first half broadcast schedule
Since the Raptors aren’t likely to be in Toronto at all this year, that means TV will be the only way for most fans to see the squad. Here’s where they’ll be on the air.
Three Lessons from the Toronto Raptors’ offseason
Just before the official start of the preseason, here’s what we learned about the Raptors this offseason.
The Raptors 2020-21 first half schedule breakdown: Key dates and season preview
Toronto’s 26th season is to be like none other! Let’s take a look at the first half schedule and prepare ourselves.
Player Preview: Will we enjoy watching Patrick McCaw this season?
It’s time once again to review what makes Patrick McCaw so frustrating to watch, and also discuss how he can improve moving forward for Toronto.
Player Preview: How will Fred VanVleet improve this season?
Now that he’s been paid, how will Fred VanVleet improve as he comes into his role as the Toronto Raptors’ point guard of the future?
Who will the Raptors’ 7th and 8th man be for 2020-21?
It’s not the team’s most pressing question, but it’s noteworthy to look at Toronto’s roster and try to figure out how the rotation will work this season.
Player Preview: What is Malachi Flynn’s value for the Raptors?
Playing behind two solid NBA point guards, the newest Raptor, Malachi Flynn, has his on-court teachers. But what will he learn? And what will his value be to Toronto?
VanVleet, Lowry, Siakam hit top 50 in ESPN’s latest player rankings
Has ESPN finally, truly come around on Kyle Lowry? Are they still sleeping on Pascal Siakam taking another leap? Let’s discuss!
ESPN ranks OG Anunoby #68 on annual top 100 list
Ranking debate season has officially begun, and we start the discourse with OG Anunoby.
Report: Three members of Raptors org test positive for COVID-19
The team did not release names, but this is the reality we should get used to.
That’s A Rap #119: Breaking down the 2020-21 first half schedule
The speedy NBA offseason continued with the release of the first half schedule. What started as a five-game West coast road trip in March 2020, will become 61 consecutive games (and counting) outside of Scotiabank Arena by March 2021.
NBA releases first half of 2020-21 schedule for Toronto Raptors
Back-to-backs are a central theme as the Raps open their season December 23 hosting the Pelicans.
Five thoughts on training camp: What to expect from the 2020-21 Raptors
The 2020-21 NBA season is almost upon is, so it’s time to put some thought into what we can learn from training camp.