Early Signs

Last night in San Antonio, the Toronto Raptors dropped their first game of the season after blowing out both the Chicago Bulls and Philadelphia 76ers to open the season. With Jonas Valanciunas sitting, the Raptors got beat up inside, losing the rebounding battle by a massive margin and, despite forcing 20 Spurs turnovers to just…

Jonas Valanciunas only has ankle sprain, traveling with team

The Toronto Raptors announced Sunday that center Jonas Valanciunas is out with a sprained left ankle, nothing more. Valanciunas is on the road with the team for their six-game trip and will be evaluated “on a regular basis,” so he said essentially game-to-game. He does not currently require crutches or a walking boot, but the…

The Story Is There Is No Story

The Raptors were once a team defined by narratives, there always seemed to be some angle to explore. Now, after four years of steady play atop the east, the Raptors are settling into a narrative lull that probably suits the organization just fine if they keep winning like they have.