Bo Cruz has a new team! Jauncho Hernangomez impressed everyone with his acting debut as an aspiring NBA prospect named Bo Cruz in the Netflix basketball movie “Hustle” with Adam Sandler. Hernangomez, a journeyman forward during his NBA career, has signed a one-year deal with the Toronto Raptors. In real […]
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2023 NBA Atlantic Division Odds: Boston Celtics Seeking Back-to-Back Titles
Despite the uncertainty over the status of Kevin Durant — who requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets — the Boston Celtics are the betting favorite at -150 odds to win the Atlantic Division in consecutive seasons. The Philadelphia 76ers are +270 odds to win the Atlantic Division for the […]
Kevin Durant Next Team Prop Bet: Phoenix Suns, Toronto Raptors Betting Favorites
Kevin Durant requested a trade from the Brooklyn Nets and all hell broke loose, but the bookies at DraftKings posted a cool prop bet where you can wager on Durant’s next team with the Phoenix Suns the betting favorite at -125 odds, and the Toronto Raptors a popular pick at […]
Bulls, Raptors, Suns, Grizzlies, Hawks, Hornets Interested in Jazz’s Rudy Gobert
The Utah Jazz said they have no intentions of trading Donovan “Spida” Mitchell, but they are taking trade offers for three-time NBA Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert. The Chicago Bulls, Charlotte Hornets, Toronto Raptors, Atlanta Hawks, Memphis Grizzlies, and Phoenix Suns are all interested in making a potential […]
Toronto Raptors Injury Report: Scottie Barnes Out, Gary Trent Doubtful for Game 2
The #5 Toronto Raptors trail the #4 Philadelphia 76ers 0-1 in their opening-round playoff series, and got a batch of bad news heading into Game 2 with small forward Scottie Barnes out with an ankle injury, and shooting guard Gary Trent, Jr. doubtful with a non-COVID illness. In addition, Raptors […]
First Round Series Preview: #5 Toronto Raptors vs #4 Philadelphia 76ers
Out of all eight matchups in the first round of the 2022 NBA playoffs, the #5 Toronto Raptors and #4 Philadelphia 76ers are the second-tightest race with the Raptors only +150 odds to pick off the 76ers, and the 76ers the betting favorite at -180 odds to win the series. […]
Toronto Raptors Injury Report: OG Anunoby Out with Fractured Finger
OG’s favorite NBA player, OG Anunoby, will miss an undetermined amount of time with the Toronto Raptors due to an injury on his right hand’s ring finger. Anunoby is the Raptors fourth-best scorer averaging a career-high 17.2 points, 5.5 rebounds, and 2.6 assists per game. He started in all 42 […]
Eastern Conference Playoff Race: Raptors, Nets, Hornets, Hawks on Bubble
With approximately 25% of the season remaining, the top-heavy Eastern Conference has several teams vying for the #1 seed in the playoffs and a handful of bubble teams jockeying for positions in the play-in tournament including the Toronto Raptors, Brooklyn Nets, Charlotte Hornets, Atlanta Hawks, and Washington Wizards. The New […]
NBA Trends: Miami Heat (Over), Golden State Warriors (Under) Best Totals Betting
If you like to bet NBA totals, the Miami Heat (25-15) are the best team in the league at hitting the over, while the Golden State Warriors (25-12-2) are the top team at hitting the under. We’re approaching the mid-point of the season, with teams closing in at 40 games, […]
NBA Atlantic Odds: Will Kyrie Irving Be a Distraction for the Brooklyn Nets?
The Brooklyn Nets are the favorites to win the Atlantic Division at -380 odds. They’re ahead of the Philadelphia 76ers, but both teams are embroiled in their own dramas and controversies, which could derail their missions to win the NBA championship. The Brooklyn Nets have three of the best players […]
Raptors Finally Return to Toronto for Home Games Next Season
The pandemic has been particularly rough on the Toronto Raptors, who relocated to Tampa Bay to play their home games last season due to strict health and safety protocols imposed by the Canadian government. Canadian health officials were wary that constant travel involving the Raptors and opposing teams could increase […]
Trade Rumors: Lakers Join Heat, 76ers, Clippers in Pursuit of Kyle Lowry
After losing LeBron James for a month or maybe more, you can add the Los Angeles Lakers to the growing list of teams that would love to acquire Kyle Lowry in a trade with the Toronto Raptors. Lowry turns 35-years old on the same day as the trade deadline later […]
NBA Rumors: Toronto Raptors to Trade Kyle Lowry to Philly 76ers?
In the latest batch of NBA trade rumors, the Toronto Raptors could trade veteran guard and six-time All-Star Kyle Lowry before the deadline. Teams interested in a Lowry trade include the Philadelphia 76ers, Miami Heat, and LA Clippers, but all signs indicate that the Raptors won’t be quick to get […]
NBA High Guys: Fred VanVleet Explodes for Career-Best 54 Points and 11 3-Pointers
Over the last four nights, four NBA players ,including Fred VanVleet, who unleashed 11 3-pointers and scored 54 points for the Toronto Raptors, posted huge scoring efforts to lift their teams to key wins. VanVleet’s 54-point explosion set a Raptors’ franchise high and a personal career high. Last Saturday night, […]
Bad Teams: Toronto Raptors and Detroit Pistons Off to Shaky Starts
The Toronto Raptors (1-5) and Detroit Pistons (1-6) are members of the dreaded one-win club after a tumultuous start to their seasons where both teams find themselves in a hole. The Pistons were expected to be one of the up-and-coming teams in the NBA, so their start isn’t as startling […]
NBA Atlantic Odds: Brooklyn Nets the Hipster Pick, Don’t Sleep on Boston
Kale nachos, obscure electronica bands, artisanal preserves, craft beers, latte art, and the Brooklyn Nets. Welcome to our hipster guide to New York City! After sitting out a season to rehab a blown-out Achilles, Kevin Durant is finally ready to make his NBA debut with the Brooklyn Nets, which is […]
Southbound: Toronto Raptors to Start Next NBA Season in Tampa Bay
Say hello to the Tampa Raptors! The Toronto Raptors will begin the 72-game 2020-21 NBA season in Tampa Bay, Florida. The Canadian government installed travel restrictions during the pandemic, forcing the Raptors to scramble to find a temporary home base in the United States. Canada requires all traveling parties to […]
Will the Toronto Raptors Play Home Games in Louisville, Buffalo, or Seattle?
The latest batch of NBA rumors suggest the Toronto Raptors will have to play their home games in the United States because Canadian health officials won’t allow American sports teams to cross the border to play NBA games on Canadian soil. If the Raptors organization is unable to play home […]
Game 7: Boston Celtics, Toronto Raptors in Do or Die Situation
Ready for Game 7 between the Toronto Raptors and Boston Celtics? The Raptors faded an elimination with a stunning victory in a 125-122 double-overtime thriller in Game 6 against the Celtics. The defending champion Raptors trailed the Celtics at every point during this series, but they’re one win away from […]
Toronto Raptors Face Extinction Down 3-2, Boston Seeks KO Punch
Heading into Game 6, the defending champion Toronto Raptors seek to even the series against the Boston Celtics and force a Game 7. The Celtics snapped the Raptors two-game mini-streak with a resounding 22-point victory in Game 5. The Celtics won the first two games of this matchup before the […]