The Toronto Raptors had a tough decision to make when they got rid of Terrence Ross , but it was highly necessary Terrence Ross was an energizer on the Toronto Raptors bench, as he averaged 10.4 points per game on a slash line of .441/.375/.820 in 22.4 minutes. Turning Ross, and a 2017 first-round pick, into Serge Ibaka was an absolute requirement for the Raptors heading into the trade deadline.
Category: Kyle Lowry
Raptors Say Hello to Giannis and the Bucks: Preview, Start Time, and More
It’s a well-known fact that Giannis Antetokounmpo does a little bit of everything for the Bucks . He’s had to for a couple of reasons – first the absence of Khris Middleton , and then because of the injury to Jabari Parker .
No fourth-quarter comeback: Raptors drop ugly 105-96 decision to Wizards
Playing their fourth game without all-star guard Kyle Lowry, the Raptors dropped a 105-96 decision to Eastern Conference rival Washington Wizards to end a four-game winning streak. DeMar DeRozan had 24 points to top the Raptors , while Serge Ibaka had 22 points and 12 rebounds.
Whoop fitness band review
Nearly all wearables on the market use some form of step tracking or GPS tracking to determine your fitness level. A few track heart rate during activity, but there are currently none on the market that take that data and crunch it over days and weeks to determine what’s actually happening in an athlete’s body.
Re: Talking Raptors Podcast S4 E12 – Welcome Coach Kyle
On the latest episode of Talking Raptors Nick and Barry go through a range of emotions after hearing the Kyle Lowry news. The guys discuss the new lineups and showcase some of finest Raptors fans’ thoughts via the Talking Raptors Hotline. *this was recorded before the Knicks game
Re: Quick Reaction: Raptors 92, Knicks 91
With Tucker freeing him up from being the lock down, on-ball defender he’s been freed up to make off-ball reads and he made a lot of great ones tonight. 36 MIN, 15 PTS, 4 REB, 0 AST, 0 STL, 5-14 FG, 2-6 3FG, 3-4 FT, 1 BLK, 1 TO, -2 +/- He wasn’t as efficient as he was in past performances but when nothing was falling from outside he was the one who broke the ice and he was a steadying influence on both ends.
DeRozan hits clutch jumper to lead Raptors past Knicks
DeMar DeRozan hits the game winning shot against Derrick Rose during a game at Madison Square Garden in New York City, on Feb. 27, 2017. DeMar DeRozan hits the game winning shot against Derrick Rose during a game at Madison Square Garden in New York City, on Feb. 27, 2017.
Raptors guard Lowry to have surgery, expected to miss rest of regular-season
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry celebrates after sinking a three-pointer during second half NBA basketball action against the Charlotte Hornets in Toronto on Wednesday, Feb. 15, 2017. The Raptors have announced that all-star guard Lowry will have surgery on his right wrist.
LeBron James questionable for Saturday’s game vs. Bulls
LeBron James missed the Cavs’ shootaround Saturday due to an undisclosed illness. Richard Jefferson took James’ place in Saturday’s workouts and would likely start in James does sit.
Impact on Raptors of trade-deadline deals
… defeating the Dallas Mavericks in overtime at American Airlines Center. Mandatory Credit: Kevin Jairaj-USA TODAY Sports There have been plenty of hosannas already offered to Raptors GM Masai Ujiri for pulling off this deal. I’m offering one more. …
DeRozan has career-high 43, Raptors beat Celtics 107-97
DeMar DeRozan scored a career-high 43 points and the Toronto Raptors rallied from a 17-point deficit to beat the Boston Celtics 107-97 on Friday night. DeRozan shot 15 of 28 from the floor as he surpassed his 42-point effort against the Houston Rockets on March 30, 2015, helping the Raptors overcome the absence of fellow All-Star Kyle Lowry.
DeRozan scores career-high 43 points, revamped Raptors beat Boston 107-97
Less than three minutes into Toronto’s Eastern Conference battle against Boston on Friday, Serge Ibaka swatted away a shot by Isaiah Thomas then scored on a long pullup jumper on Toronto’s next possession. On a night DeMar DeRozan scored a career-high 43 points, Ibaka made his Toronto debut a memorable one.
Orlando Magic forward Serge Ibaka (7) dribbles against Dallas…
A source tells The Canadian Press that the Raptors have acquired Serge Ibaka from the Orlando Magic for Terrence Ross and a first-round pick in the 2017 NBA draft. The move comes with the Raptors mired in a slump and plummeting down the Eastern Conference standings.
VIDEO: Lowry, Carroll, and Casey discuss Sunday’s frustration at practice
… bad and need to change, but maybe the airing of grievances and another day of practice will help. Or not! I am not a sports psychologist.
Raptors’ DeRozan thinks help would be good for team
… Masai Ujiri before a game against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports I think a balance of all of these would help. The Raptors need to practice to work out their defensive kinks, but they also need …
DeRozan, Raptors overcome Griffin’s triple-double
Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan shoots over LA Clippers centre Marreese Speights during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017. Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan shoots over LA Clippers centre Marreese Speights during first half NBA basketball action in Toronto on Monday, Feb. 6, 2017.
Re: Pint-Sized Super-Human Isaiah Thomas Carries Celtics Over Raptors
It can be really tempting to make excuses for this one. The refs had a very interesting interpretation of the rules, DeMar DeRozan was out with injury, Patrick Patterson was on a minutes restrictions, they missed a fair amount of makeable shots and so on, but any game in which you build an 18 point 3rd quarter lead is a game that you should win.
FanDuel NBA Daily Picks and Pivots – February 1
… Phoenix Suns at Air Canada Centre. The Suns beat the Raptors 115-103. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports Welcome to the FanDuel NBA edition of Picks and Pivots, a fantasy basketball column focused on helping you find the best …
Raptors’ Masai Ujiri, Kyle Lowry and Dwane Casey condemn Trump travel ban
Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri, coach Dwane Casey and All-Star guard Kyle Lowry spoke out against United States President Donald Trump’s executive order on immigration on Monday. One by one, they voiced their opinions about the immigration ban which targets nationals of seven Muslim-majority countries: Iran, Iraq, Libya, Somalia, Sudan, Syria and Yemen.
Re: Raptors Playbook: Iverson Series Counters
Over at the Raptors Playbook YouTube channel , I am breaking down the X’s & O’s of the Toronto Raptors every Wednesday. This week, we’ll focus on the Toronto Raptors Iverson Series and the counters that stem from it.
Raptors wake up in 4th, blow out Nets 132-113
Sometimes mathematical edges have limits. When it comes to the up-tempo, three-point-chucking Brooklyn Nets , a lack of roster talent puts a cap on how effective their high-variance style of offense can be.
Re: Measuring Greatness
The first round of NBA All-Star game voting results came out yesterday, and a subject of much discussion was the relative rankings of the Raptors back court. With DeMar DeRozan in third place behind Dwayne Wade and Kyrie Irving, there’s certainly a case to be made that he should at least be ahead of Wade, especially given his early season scoring outbursts.
Kyle Lowry scores 41 as Raptors hold off Lakers, 123-114
Kyle Lowry scored 20 of his season-high 41 points in the fourth quarter, and the Toronto Raptors held on to stop a two-game skid with a 123-114 victory over the Los Angeles Lakers on Sunday night.