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For the Raptors, it appears as though getting struck by lightning and landing Andrew Wiggins in the 2014 NBA draft have about the same likelihood of occurring. Well, get ready to go stand under some trees Raptors fans, because the franchise will need all the help it can get. Wiggins is the Toronto native standout hailing from Huntington Prep high ... Read More »

You just have to love his involvment in the community. Whether it’s cheering on the Leafs at the ACC, or just showing some love to the city – he’s rightfully become a fan-favourite. // < ![CDATA[ google_ad_client = "ca-pub-5631954423022009"; /* 300x250, created 2/22/11 */ google_ad_slot = "7993606786"; google_ad_width = 300; google_ad_height = 250; // ]]> Read More »

Two new Open Gym episodes released yesterday. The first ‘On Team Chemistry’, and the second on ‘Missing The Playoffs’. Of note: Jonas Valanciunas is much funnier than I thought he was. Bargnani was not interviewed once – perhaps a sign of his sure disconnectedness with the team and imminent departure. // < ![CDATA[ google_ad_client = "ca-pub-5631954423022009"; /* 300x250, created 2/22/11 */ google_ad_slot ... Read More »

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Tim Leiweke had an interesting chat with Maclean’s magazine which was published online today. In the interview, Leiweke talked about his vision with the MLSE, and what he hopes to accomplish with the Leafs, Raptors, and TFC. He also sheds some light on the Phil Jackson situation. It’s clearly filled with optimism – which only reminds me of Colangelo’s charm ... Read More »

I hope you’ve all been looking forward to this as much as I have. In the midst of the regular season awards being handed out, we here at Raptors Watch are giving out our second annual imaginary award of Raptor of the Year. For those of you who don’t know, this award is given to the Raptor who played well ... Read More »

There were few surprises in yesterday’s annual season-ending press conference. There was the typical stuff from Colangelo and Casey that we hear every year, along with some comments that we’ve heard all season. “Our goal is to make the playoffs next season…. We’re on the right path”. Those were some of the typical Colangelo utterances . He also mentioned that ... Read More »

Today we had the chance to put out our second edition of ‘Q&As’ as we had a chat with Sam Holako – the publisher of ESPN’s True Hoop Network Raptors Republic. Some more info on Mr. Holako: A chronic sufferer of Raptered Fan Syndrome. A day 1 Raptor fan, who incurs the wrath of the fans for his off-the-cuff ramblings ... Read More »

It’s hard to hold this in for much longer. Amir Johnson, the Raptors’ hard working, lovable big man is so underrated that it’s painful, especially in the wake of one his best seasons to date. Other than the fact that Amir is on the Raptors, what other factors are keeping people from noticing his improving game? I couldn’t tell you. ... Read More »

If you had to give Dwane Casey a grade for this season, what would it be? Do you wish for him to return as the Raptors’ head coach next year? Joshua Howe: Let’s get something straight here. Contrary to popular belief, Dwane Casey is not a bad coach. He came from a Dallas team that won the 2011 NBA title ... Read More »