With John Lucas III comparing the wounded Bull to Minnesota’s Adrian Peterson, Derrick Rose should entirely heal and return next autumn
Comparing Chicago’s superstar to the Vikings Adrian Peterson, Toronto Raptors point guard John Lucas III predicts shelved Bull Derrick Rose will return to the hardwood as dominant as Minnesota’s elite running back did on the gridiron last season. The 24-year-old Rose, a three-time NBA All-Star who became the youngest player ever to earn the Most Valuable Player award in 2011...
3 Point Break: Raptors vs Pacers
posted by Mike MasayaWith a little under two months left in the NBA season the Raptors will have to forget the bad calls and the “could have, should have and would have” moments that littered their record throughout their first 20 games. The Raptors currently sit at the 9th spot in the East tied with the Philadelphia 76ers and 6 games behind the Milwaukee Bucks. If the NFL is...
The Raptors break out the Harlem Shake
posted by Romy AquinoIt was only a matter of time before a Toronto Raptors Harlem Shake video was going to surface on YouTube. And there was no question that it would be Amir Johnson that would be leading the charge. The YouTube phenomena continues with the Toronto Raptors....except they put their own spin on it courtesy of John Lucas III. HIP HOOP JUNKIES linkage!Twitter:...
Report: Raptors Not Interested In Taking On Carlos Boozer’s Contract
It’s been reported that the Bulls have offered a deal of Carlos Boozer and Nate Robinson to the Raptors for Andrea Bargnani and John Lucas III, available whenever Toronto decides to pull the trigger. However, the Raptors are reportedly not interested in Boozer’s $40+ million salary.
According to the Toronto Star:
Yes, there has been chatter about Bargnani-Boozer around here...
Toronto Raptors have "no interest" in Carlos Boozer trade?
The Toronto Raptors have "no interest" in trading for Carlos Boozer, according to the Toronto Star's Doug Smith.
Earlier this week, Bulls beat writer K.C. Johnson reported that Toronto has a standing offer from Chicago to swap Carlos Boozer and Nate Robinson for Andrea Bargnani and John Lucas III before the February 21 trade deadline.
But the Raptors aren'...
Report: Boozer-for-Bargnani trade accepted by Bulls
via Chicago Tribune:
According to the ChicagoTribune, league sources reported that the Toronto Raptors were told that the Carlos Boozer and Nate Robinson for Andrea Bargnani and John Lucas III swap was available whenever they wanted it. Although nothing is official yet, a deal seems extremely close, assuming the Raptors are willing to take the deal. Boozer’s contract ends after...
Report: Bulls Offer Of Boozer/Robinson For Bargnani/Lucas Remains Open For Raptors
Reports have ceased since it was made known that the Bulls and Raptors had exploratory talks about a move that would send Carlos Boozer to the Raptors and Andrea Bargnani to the Bulls. With the trade deadline a week away, it is now being reported that the Bulls are willing to give up Carlos Boozer and Nate Robinson for Andrea Bargnani and former Bull, John Lucas III. The ball...
Hornets upended by Raptors
TORONTO (AP) -- John Lucas scored 10 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter to match his season high, Rudy Gay had 20 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the New Orleans Hornets 102-89 on Sunday.
Kyle Lowry had 14 points and 10 assists and Amir Johnson scored 14 points for the Raptors, who won consecutive games for the first time since beating Philadelphia and Charlotte on Jan....
Raptors 102, Hornets 89
John Lucas scored 10 of his 19 points in the fourth quarter to match his season high, Rudy Gay had 20 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the New Orleans Hornets 102-89 on Sunday.
Kyle Lowry had 14 points and 10 assists and Amir Johnson scored 14 points for the Raptors, who won consecutive games for the first time since beating Philadelphia and Charlotte on Jan. 9 and 11.
Jonas...
Terence Ross throws down putback reverse dunk (Video)
Toronto Raptors guard Terence Ross had a nice one-handed putback reverse dunk during the final minutes of Tuesday night's 113-106 loss to the Brooklyn Nets at the Barclays Center.
Ross' dunk came off a missed 17-foot shot by teammate John Lucas, and even the Nets fans seemed to be impressed.
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Terrence Ross Skies For Nasty Reverse Put-Back Dunk
Terrence Ross had a very nasty reverse put-back dunk late in the fourth quarter versus the Brooklyn Nets Tuesday night.
Raptors guard John Lucas curled off a screen and shot from the free-throw, but his shot was a little short and came off of the side of the rim. That’s when Ross came out of nowhere to throw down the nasty put-back dunk.
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Pound the Rock Stars of the Night - San Antonio Spurs 100, Toronto Raptors 80 - The 'Holiday Hangover' Edition
posted by Mike MasayaPOUND THE ROCK STARS - On a nightly basis, no matter how good or bad the Raps play, no matter if they blow out a team or if they get blown out and no matter if they win or lose, these are the Raptors with the best 'Pound the Rock' status for the night.FINAL SCORE: SPURS 100, RAPTORS 98 SEASON RECORD: 9W-20LPOUND THE ROCK STAR #1: AMIR JOHNSONLINE...
It's deja vu all over again for Clippers
LOS ANGELES Stop us if youve heard this one before
Its a familiar story with a familiar finish, one in which the Clippers starters yield to their bench in a tight game and spend the fourth quarter acting as cheerleaders from their courtside seats.
In their first 20 games of the season, the Clippers have become used to this script. It has helped them to a 14-6 record and six consecutive...
Pound the Rock Stars of the Night - Boston Celtics 107, Toronto Raptors 89 - The 'Twenty Dimes' Edition
posted by Romy AquinoPOUND THE ROCK STARS - On a nightly basis, no matter how good or bad the Raps play, no matter if they blow out a team or if they get blown out and no matter if they win or lose, these are the Raptors with the best 'Pound the Rock' status for the night.FINAL SCORE: CELTICS 107, RAPTORS 89 SEASON RECORD: 2W-7LPOUND THE ROCK STAR #1: JOHN LUCAS...
NBA preseason; Raptors John Lucas III hits buzzer beater 3
In more NBA preseason action fun, check out Toronto Raptors John Lucas III buzzer beating three at the end of the first quarter against the Milwaukee Bucks. Though it may seem as if most forgot about the Raptors after Bosh left two seasons ago. A few of the “experts” have this team on the bubble [...]
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John Lucas III makes acrobatic buzzer-beater
John Lucas III is most notable for being “that guy” that LeBron James ‘leap-frogged’ over, but with plays like the one below, he may become known for something else. Lucas plays for the Toronto Raptors — and may not get a ton of burn considering Kyle Lowry and Jose Calderon get the bulk of point [...]The post John Lucas III Buzzer-Beating Three-Pointer (Video) appeared...
TORONTO RAPTORS 104, MILWAUKEE BUCKS 95 - The "I Know It's Only Preseason" Report
posted by Romy AquinoMore preseason basketball on Monday night as the Toronto Raptors pulled out their 104-95 win over the Milwaukee Bucks at their last home game of the preseason.The "I Know It's Only Preseason" Notes:THE ROOK, M.I.A. - The rookie Terrence Ross sat this one out with flu-like symptoms. He wasn't even on the bench, Coach Casey couldn't afford...
Lucas Finds An Unlikely Fit
John Lucas III doesn't look the part of a third-stringer. The diminutive point guard carries himself with pride and purpose, and talks excitedly about what he and the rest of the Toronto Raptors feel that they can accomplish this season.
DeRozan scores 18 as Raptors beat Real Madrid
DeMar DeRozan scored 18 points and John Lucas added 16 to help the Toronto Raptors beat Real Madrid 102-96 on Monday night in an ehxibition game.
Andrea Bargnani had 14 points for the Raptors, who ended the third quarter up by two before pulling away in the fourth. Amir Johnson added 12 points, scoring on several big dunks, while rookie Terrence Ross had 10 points.
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Hoops Talk out of Halifax with John Lucas III at Toronto Raptors Training Camp 2012 (Halifax,NS)
Storylines that are definitely coming out of training camp will be the battle at the starting point guard position with Kyle Lowry and Jose Calderon but there's still a third PG in the mix, John Lucas III. The basketball journeyman who has played all over the globe is looking to make an impact with this year's Raptors roster. He's a high energy guard who's not...
Grading the Totonto Raptors Off-Season
The Toronto Raptors made some off-season moves, but what grade did they earn? Additions and Subtractions: Drafted Terrence Ross, Quincy Acy; Re-signed Alan Anderson, Aaron Gray; Signed Jonas Valanciunas, Kyle Lowry, Landry Fields, Dominic McGuire, John Lucas III; lost James Johnson, Jerryd Bayless, Gary Forbes Another team synonymous with mediocrity is that of the [...]The post...
Who's the new guy? Raptors New Face: John Lucas III
If you don't remember John Lucas III, you'll probably most remember him from this. But Raptors fans might also have remembered him from the time he dropped 13 points in the fourth quarter to beat the Raps 94-82 back in March.The Toronto Raptors signed the former Chicago Bulls point guard to a two year deal back in July to fill in at the third point guard. Lucas took the...
John Lucas III Reportedly Close To Joining Toronto
Sources close to the situation have indicated that current free agent PG John Lucas III, who spent last season with the Bulls, is close to signing with the Toronto Raptors.Lucas III averaged 7.5 points and 2.2 assists as a reserve for the Bulls in 2011-2012.The Raptors, who have gone under a roster makeover this offseason, are looking to add JL3 to the squad to back-up newly acquired...
C.J. Watson Headed To Brooklyn
We'll quickly chronicle the dismantling of the Bench Mob as each of the departed find a new home. We'll keep close eyes on Ronnie Brewer and John Lucas III to see where they go. But this article is devoted to C.J. Watson, the Bulls' back-up PG from 2010-2012.Around 11:30 p.m. EST tonight, we got a tip from a source stating that C.J. Watson will find a new franchise quickly...
A Change Of Heart, Maybe
This was brought to my attention earlier today. It is a possibility that the Chicago Bulls could make a huge splash in free agency within the coming days. The Bulls have said to be targeting UFA O.J. Mayo. With that news I became very happy at that moment. If that is the case, it seems like the Bulls may not match the offer sheet for Omer Asik, reported roughly of 3 yrs/25 million...
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