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The Toronto Raptors legacy, which includes their seven-year playoff run is officially over. On May 10, the Indiana Pacers defeated the Cleveland Cavaliers. This also meant the Raptors were officially eliminated from the playoffs. Before the playoff streak ended, it was tied for first for the longest current active playoff streak with the Portland Trail […] READ MORE
After a devastating injury in 2020 that forced him to redshirt his sophomore season, Charles Bassey had a tremendous year at Western Kentucky. The big man averaged 17.6 points, 11.6 rebounds, and 3.1 blocks in his comeback season overcoming adversity to put himself in a position to be selected in the 2021 draft. 2021 NBA […] READ MORE
The Toronto Raptors are one of the most successful teams in the 2010s. As a result, they are currently tied for the second-most consecutive playoff appearances in the NBA. During that time, they have won six Atlantic Division titles and won one NBA championship. They will be looking to continue that success in the 2020-21 […] READ MORE
The Toronto Raptors were aware that their off-season would be quiet this year. After losing to the Boston Celtics in the second round, this off-season was more about retaining than signing new players. This is especially true for players that played a key role in the Raptors’ success this year. The Off-season Transaction Grades for […] READ MORE
The Los Angeles Clippers entered the 2019-20 season with sky-high expectations, making the Conference Finals seemed to be a given. Four games into the second round, the Clippers lived up to those expectations. They had a commanding 3-1 series lead and were up by double digits in each of the last three games. Somehow, someway […] READ MORE
Serge Ibaka will be one of the most coveted free agents this offseason. He isn’t a superstar, but he brings in all the necessary intangibles to become a major piece for a contender. Ibaka is a major defensive presence, one of the toughest veterans in the league, and all-in-all a fantastic teammate. Last season, for […] READ MORE
The Toronto Raptors are the only current Canadian-based NBA franchise. However, the Raptors have traditionally not had Canadian players on their roster. This changed with the birth of the Raptors 905 in the National Development League (now the NBA G-League), creating another pathway to the NBA. The 905 replaced the Mississauga Power, which was a […] READ MORE
The Toronto Raptors‘ postseason has ended after they were eliminated by the Boston Celtics in a battle to remember. The Celtics now move on to the Eastern Conference Final of the NBA Playoffs, as explained on the Sportsbet website. For Nick Nurse’s team, the waiting game has started. This offseason and the next could be some of the […] READ MORE
The Toronto Raptors finished with the second-best regular-season record in the NBA. Their championship-pedigree and toughness allowed them to be one of the top East contenders. A big part of their success was their defense and their ability to limit star players to limited points. They also had tremendous depth throughout the regular season and […] READ MORE
The replacement roster of the Brooklyn Nets was no match for the defending champs, as the Toronto Raptors swept Brooklyn 4-0 in the first round. Let’s break down this series that was all Raptors from the start. Series Recap: Toronto Raptors vs. Brooklyn Nets Recap Toronto entered this series as heavy favorites and showed their […] READ MORE
Adam Taylor is an opinionated, passionate, and experienced sports nut based in New York. He currently writes hoops for Last Word on Sports and his personal blog ATM Sports Bank. A former college Sports Information Director and media relations professional, Adam Taylor is moving into the sports journalism field.