Lukas Weese
**This is Part Two of a 24-part series, looking back at the Toronto Raptors 2019 Playoff Run that concluded with the franchise winning its inaugural NBA Championship** Kawhi Leonard needed just 13 seconds to score in Game 2. This foreshadowed how the rest of the game unfolded for the Toronto Raptors. Leonard’s game-high 37 points…
**This is Part One of a 24-part article series, looking back at the Toronto Raptors 2019 Playoff Run that concluded with the franchise winning its inaugural NBA Championship** If one were to write a history piece on the Toronto Raptors franchise, success in postseason “Game 1’s” would not be a defining feature. Before their 2019…
The Toronto Raptors, along with the Maple Leafs, Blue Jays, TFC, and Argonauts are joining forces to create the Team Toronto Fund. This is a part of an effort to compensate event staff as a result of COVID-19 presenting challenges to the Toronto sports community. Team presidents Masai Ujiri, Mark Shapiro, Brendan Shanahan, and Bill…
Even when the Raptors 905 were up 20 points in the third quarter against the Maine Red Claws, victory was not guaranteed. In their two previous games, the 905 had blown double-digit leads in the fourth quarter. Against the Stockton Kings, the 905 ended up losing 107-104. Taking on the Westchester Knicks resulted in a…
Many Toronto Raptors fans embrace Terence Davis’ energy and hustle he brings on the basketball court. On Wednesday afternoon, there was another side to the Raptors guard. Davis participated in Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment’s launch of the 2020 Huddle Up Program at St. Gregory Elementary School in Etobicoke. Huddle Up is a Toronto Argonauts…
Canada’s Women National Team earned their third consecutive victory at the FIBA Olympic Qualifying Tournament, defeating Japan 70-68. While the Canadian squad already punched their ticket for the Olympic Games in Tokyo, Sunday’s game was important in determining who was going to make the Olympic roster. Natalie Achonwa continued her dominance for Canada in Sunday’s…
Canada’s Women Basketball Team has secured a spot in the 2020 Olympic Games with their dominant 80-50 win over Sweden on Saturday. This is the seventh time that the Canadian Women’s National Team, currently 4th in the FIBA World Rankings, has qualified for the Olympics. The Canadian squad got off to a slow start in…
Canadian Kayla Alexander did not show signs of weariness in the dying moments of Thursday’s game. Up 58-56 in the 4th quarter, Alexander went to the free-throw line for the first time in the game. She sank both free throws, propelling Canada to a 61-56 over Belgium at the FIBA Women’s Olympic Qualifying Tournament. In…
As the Toronto Raptors celebrated their franchise-record 12th straight victory over the Indiana Pacers Wednesday night, one player was particularly jubilant. Marc Gasol, who is battling a hamstring injury, celebrated with his teammates on the sideline, as the historic number 12 flashed over the Scotiabank Arena jumbotron. The feats Gasol achieved over the past year;…
Kyle Lowry is once again an All-Star. The Toronto Raptors point guard secured his spot as an All-Star reserve for Team Giannis Antetokounmpo. This is the sixth time that Lowry has been an All-Star in his career, after not making it for his first eight seasons. After helping his team win the franchise’s inaugural NBA…
Pascal Siakam is headed to the NBA All-Star Game. The Toronto Raptors forward earns his inaugural NBA All-Star Game appearance in just his fourth season. With Kawhi Leonard’s departure, Siakam transitioned into a higher usage role for the Raptors. After showing progression last season during the Raptors championship run, which included NBA Most Improved Player…
The Toronto Raptors won the inaugural NBA Team of the Year Award. The Raptors franchise was acknowledged for their achievements in Ticketing, Partnerships, Marketing, Digital Media, Business and Innovation. This announcement is a part of the NBA’s annual Team Sales and Marketing Awards. Each of the 30 NBA franchises submits a nomination for a particular…