Toronto Raptors: Serge Ibaka And P.J. Tucker Are Key For The Present

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.

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.

Re: Lost in the Shuffle?

With Patrick Patterson injured, and Bebe, Pascal Siakam and Jared Sullinger all having their issues in recent weeks, it’s opened the door for Jakob Poeltl to establish himself as a rotation player in the NBA. He’s grabbed that opportunity by the horns, delivering two solid starts, despite losing both games, and then working as the lone big man on the floor in a masterful fourth quarter comeback against Charlotte surrounded by guards.

Magic, Raptors make Ibaka-Ross trade official

The Toronto Raptors announced Tuesday they have acquired forward-center Serge Ibaka from the Orlando Magic in exchange for forward-guard Terrence Ross and a future first-round draft pick. “Our organization is excited to add a player of this caliber to our team as we strive to reach the next level,” said Raptors President Masai Ujiri.

Magic pull away for convincing win over Milwaukee

Elfrid Payton scored 20 points, Jeff Green added 18 points and seven rebounds off the bench, and the Orlando Magic snapped a three-game losing streak by beating the Milwaukee Bucks 112-96 on Friday night. The Magic, returning home from a 1-5 road trip, played with a small lineup for much of the night and it provided the offence they needed with two of their top scorers out.