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Trae Young, Kemba Walker, Pascal Siakam, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid are East NBA All-Star starters
Trae Young, Kemba Walker, Pascal Siakam, Giannis Antetokounmpo and Joel Embiid are the Eastern Conference NBA All-Star starters this season. Antetokounmpo, just like last season, is a captain: 2020 East All-Star starters:Atlanta’s Trae YoungBoston’s Kemba WalkerTorontos Pascal SiakamMilwaukee’s Giannis Antetokounmpo (captain)Philadlephia’s Joel Embiid — Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 24, 2020 This is Young and Siakam’s […] The post Trae Young, Kemba Walker, Pascal Siakam, Giannis Antetokounmpo, Joel Embiid are East NBA All-Star starters appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints 1 hour ago
Raptors’ Pascal Siakam reacts to finding out he’s a starter for NBA All-Star Game
It has been a long and winding road for Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam — from New Mexico State to becoming an NBA All-Star — but Thursday, he got the word about his All-Star selection. This was his reaction: Pascal Siakam finds out he’s an All-Star...
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ClutchPoints 12 hours ago
Raptors’ Patrick McCaw set to see specialist after broken nose against Sixers
The Toronto Raptors enjoyed a solid win over the Philadelphia 76ers. However, they are holding their breath when it comes to the current condition of Patrick McCaw after walking away with a facial fracture. He had to be taken off the game due to a facial contusion. As part of the follow-up checks, Blake Murphy […] The post Raptors’ Patrick McCaw set to see specialist after broken nose against Sixers appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 22, 2020
Raptors could listen to trade calls for Marc Gasol, Serge Ibaka, Kyle Lowry
The Toronto Raptors have a number of veteran players on expiring contracts, and there is a real possibility that one or more of them could be dealt before the February trade deadline. Dan Woike of the Los Angeles Times reported that teams around the league believe the Raptors will take inquiries on big men Marc Gasol […] The post Raptors could listen to trade calls for Marc Gasol, Serge Ibaka, Kyle Lowry appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 22, 2020
Masai Ujiri declares Toronto will ‘die trying’ to repeat as NBA champions
Thanks in large part to the efforts of Kawhi Leonard, the Toronto Raptors claimed their first championship in franchise history last season. Though the team’s roster has changed for this campaign, Raptors president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri says their goal is to repeat. Kawhi Leonard left the Raptors this offseason, opting to join the […] The post Masai Ujiri declares Toronto will ‘die trying’ to repeat as NBA champions appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 22, 2020
Re-examining Kobe Bryant’s legendary 81-point game against the Raptors
Five-time NBA champion Kobe Bryant recorded a ton of impressive performances with the Los Angeles Lakers, but his 81-point effort against the Toronto Raptors in January 2006 will go down as one of the greatest offensive shows in league history. Prologue Phil Jackson was back as the Lakers’ head coach for a second stint. Though […] The post Re-examining Kobe Bryant’s legendary 81-point game against the Raptors appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 20, 2020
Nick Nurse plans to ‘shuffle’ Raptors’ starting lineup during 2nd half of season
Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse has plans of shuffling his team’s starting lineup here and there during the second half of this season, according to Ryan Wolstat of the Toronto Sun. With Fred VanVleet back healthy, Nurse is currently sticking with the dual point guard lineup featuring VanVleet and Kyle Lowry. Serge Ibaka had […] The post Nick Nurse plans to ‘shuffle’ Raptors’ starting lineup during 2nd half of season appeared first on ClutchPoints.
Inquisitr Jan 20, 2020
NBA Rumors: Raptors Reportedly Might Consider Trading Marc Gasol, Serge Ibaka, & Kyle Lowry Before Deadline
The NBA’s February 6 trade deadline is fast approaching, and with that in mind, the Toronto Raptors are reportedly willing to listen to opposing teams’ offers for their core veteran players, namely big men Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka and point guard Kyle Lowry. Quoting a report from Dan Wolke of the Los Angeles Times, Sportskeeda noted that the Raptors are apparently considering their options when it comes to the three aforementioned veterans, who all played key roles in the team’s NBA championship run in the 2018-19 season. Despite losing superstar Kawhi Leonard to the Los Angeles...
ClutchPoints Jan 18, 2020
Raptors will look to add talent ahead of trade deadline
The Toronto Raptors are in fourth place in the Eastern Conference with a record of 27-14. After losing Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green this past offseason, most pundits thought the Raptors would struggle this season. However, Pascal Siakam and Kyle Lowry — when healthy — have led Toronto steadily and the franchise may be looking […] The post Raptors will look to add talent ahead of trade deadline appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 17, 2020
VIDEO: Raptors’ Kyle Lowry luckily drains errant pass from beyond the arc
Toronto Raptors All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry made a serendipitous long-range shot against the Washington Wizards on Friday night in the two team’s matchup. A stumbling look at the hoop off his back leg coming around a screen set by Serge Ibaka saw the 33-year-old floor general hurl up what looked to be initially a […] The post VIDEO: Raptors’ Kyle Lowry luckily drains errant pass from beyond the arc appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 17, 2020
Fred VanVleet scheduled to return to Raptors lineup vs. Timberwolves
Reigning NBA champions Toronto Raptors can expect Fred VanVleet back on the hardwood this weekend in their Saturday matchup with the Minnesota Timberwolves, according to Mike Ganter of the Toronto Sun. VanVleet scheduled to return to the lineup Saturday in Minnesota. — Mike Ganter (@Mike_Ganter) January 17, 2020 The 25-year-old Wichita State product, in his […] The post Fred VanVleet scheduled to return to Raptors lineup vs. Timberwolves appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 15, 2020
Raptors’ Fred VanVleet could return to lineup this weekend
Toronto Raptors head coach Nick Nurse says point guard Fred VanVleet could return to the lineup this weekend. VanVleet is dealing with a hamstring injury and jammed finger: Nick Nurse RE: Fred VanVleet: says he has been checked and he is healthy. Says RE: FVVs return to the line up: …probably one of the games […] The post Raptors’ Fred VanVleet could return to lineup this weekend appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 14, 2020
Raptors’ Kyle Lowry set to have his Villanova jersey retired
The Villanova men’s basketball program announced on Tuesday that Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry will have his jersey number retired on Feb. 26 when the Wildcats take on St. John’s. As part of #NovaMBB100, we will be retiring the jerseys of two #NovaMBB legends – @RyArch15 (2/12 vs. Marquette) and @Klow7 (2/26 vs. St. John’s). […] The post Raptors’ Kyle Lowry set to have his Villanova jersey retired appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 14, 2020
Raptors receive NBA’s first-ever Team of the Year Award
As part of the NBA’s Team Sales & Marketing Meeting in Miami, the Toronto Raptors were recognized with the league’s first-ever Team of the Year Award for their achievement across several platforms throughout their 2019 championship-winning season. Via NBA.com: The 2019 NBA Champion Toronto Raptors received the league’s first-ever NBA Team of the Year Award. […] The post Raptors receive NBA’s first-ever Team of the Year Award appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 13, 2020
Raptors’ Pascal Siakam assesses his return after 11-game absence
Pascal Siakam returned on Sunday after an 11-game absence in a tight loss against the San Antonio Spurs. The Toronto Raptors incumbent star struggled with his shooting (6-of-17) but mustered 15 points, five rebounds, and four assists in 30 minutes after missing nearly a month with his injury. The Raptors forward assessed his performance upon […] The post Raptors’ Pascal Siakam assesses his return after 11-game absence appeared first on ClutchPoints.
ClutchPoints Jan 13, 2020
VIDEO: Spurs’ DeMar DeRozan crashes Raptors star Pascal Siakam’s media scrum
San Antonio Spurs guard DeMar DeRozan continues to have a chummy relationship with his former Toronto Raptors teammates. After the Spurs came away with a come-from-behind 105-104 win over the Raptors at the Scotiabank Arena on Sunday, DeRozan decided to have some fun and crash Pascal Siakam’s media scrum. Siakam was fielding questions about the […] The post VIDEO: Spurs’ DeMar DeRozan crashes Raptors star Pascal Siakam’s media scrum appeared first on ClutchPoints.
