Tag: Toronto Raptors
Ex-NBA player Eric Montross — the Boston Celtics‘ ninth overall pick in the 1994 NBA Draft — passed away Sunday at his home in Chapel Hill, North Carolina, at the age of 52 after a battle with cancer, his family announced Monday. The former 7-foot center was a star for the University of North Carolina. […]
User Note: This page is updated as of Monday, June 24, 2024. Darko Rajakovic didn’t have an easy road to an NBA head coaching position. He spent a decade and a half coaching for multiple teams overseas. Then, he made to American hoops, coaching in the NBA G-League from 2012-14. After that, he spent nine […]
User Note: This page is updated as of Monday, June 24, 2024. Nick Nurse is known as one of the most creative minds in the sport. Back in 2019, he helped deny the Golden State Warriors of a three-peat with his Toronto Raptors (in his first year as a head coach). Nowadays, he’s trying to […]
Adrian Griffin did not have an easy route to the NBA. After going undrafted in the 1996 NBA Draft, Griffin spent three years in the American minor leagues and overseas in Italy. Griffin eventually made his NBA debut during the 1999-2000 with the Boston Celtics. He ended up putting together a nine-year career for himself […]
Toronto Raptors star Pascal Siakam is still open to signing a potential contract extension. On NBA Media Day, Siakam’s responses to questions about his contract only left reporters asking more questions. “I’m under contract, right? I’m a Raptors player,” Siakam replied, emphasizing his joy for playing in Toronto. “That’s what I’m focused on. I’m focused […]
Toronto Raptors forward O.G. Anunoby has reportedly declined a four-year, $117 million extension and is expected to enter free agency next summer, if he declines his 2024-25 player option worth $19.9 million. Toronto’s offer is the max deal the club could offer the 6-foot-7 wing. Anunoby, 26, is also slated to make $18.6 million in […]
Here is the list of NBA players with the most “Bang Calls” from legendary sports broadcaster Mike Breen over the last 10 seasons. Breen, 62, is currently the lead voice for the NBA on ESPN and ABC. Game 5 of the 2023 NBA Finals between the Miami Heat and Denver Nuggets was the announcer’s 100th […]
The Toronto Raptors, Miami Heat, and Boston Celtics are interested in adding Jrue Holiday after the two-time All-Star was traded to the Portland Trail Blazers in Damian Lillard’s three-team blockbuster deal. “Portland is going to be active over the next several days to find a new landing spot, rerouting Jrue Holiday to another team. … […]
There is a chance that Damian Lillard will not be playing for the Miami Heat after all. A new team has emerged as a favorite to trade for the All-Star guard. That is the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors are an interesting team due to their promising youth. While no trade is imminent, players such as […]
The Boston Celtics, Milwaukee Bucks, Chicago Bulls, Toronto Raptors, and Philadelphia 76ers are among the teams interested in trading for Portland Trail Blazers star Damian Lillard. Of course, it seems the Minnesota Timberwolves are no longer pursuing the seven-time All-Star. In August, the Wolves reportedly offered Portland two-time All-NBA center Karl-Anthony Towns. However, the Trail […]
