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A year ago the Toronto Raptors made a trade that officially signalled that the team was going to rebuild. Toronto acquired guards Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett of Mississauga, Ont., and a 2024 second-round draft pick in a deal with the Knicks on Dec. 30, 2023, sending forwards OG Anunoby, PreciousContinue Reading

Olympics Summer The star guard’s business manager told multiple media outlets Saturday there was a break-in at Doncic’s home. Lara Beth Seager said nobody was home at the time of the incident Friday night, and Doncic filed a police report. ‘Nobody was home at the time of the incident FridayContinue Reading

Olympics Summer·NBA CHRISTMAS Mikal Bridges scored a season-high 41 points, and the New York Knicks overcame 42 from Victor Wembanyama in a monster Christmas debut to edge the San Antonio Spurs 117-114 on Wednesday. Lakers edge Warriors; Wolves withstand Mavs rally; 76ers top Celtics; Suns beat NuggetsThe Associated Press ·Continue Reading

Canada’s best men’s basketball players were left wanting more in 2024. Hamilton’s Shai Gilgeous-Alexander finished second in NBA MVP voting for the 2023-24 season, the best performance among a record-high 27 Canadians in the league. His Oklahoma City Thunder had a disappointing second-round exit in the NBA’s Western Conference playoffs,Continue Reading

Olympics Summer Former Toronto Raptors centre Jontay Porter will have the sentencing hearing in his criminal case tomorrow. Prosecutors have estimated Porter’s sentence to fall in a range from 41 to 51 months John Chidley-Hill · The Canadian Press · Posted: Dec 17, 2024 4:23 PM EST | Last Updated:Continue Reading

Olympics Summer San Antonio Spurs coach Gregg Popovich intends to return to coaching, he said Monday in his first public comments since suffering a stroke in early November. Still no timetable for 75-year-old’s return, has been away from team since Nov. 2 Raul Dominguez · The Associated Press · Posted:Continue Reading

Olympics Summer The Toronto Raptors have signed guard AJ Lawson to a two-way contract, the NBA team announced Wednesday. Signing of Toronto native comes as team deals with injuries to Barnes, QuickThe Canadian Press · Posted: Dec 12, 2024 1:47 PM EST | Last Updated: December 12 AJ Lawson, right,Continue Reading

Olympics Summer A special edition Toronto Raptors jersey unveiled on Thursday tries to sum up the franchise’s 30 NBA seasons. The black uniform has a red dinosaur wearing Vince Carter’s purple No. 15 jersey performing a between-the-legs bounce dunk, replicating the Hall of Famer’s iconic jams. Team marketing rep callsContinue Reading

Olympics Summer Basketball Hall of Famer Gregg Popovich has been away from the team because he suffered a mild stroke earlier this month, the San Antonio Spurs announced Wednesday. NBA’s 75-year-old all-time win leader has already started rehab program Head coach Gregg Popovich is in his 29th season as coachContinue Reading