LATEST STORIES FROM BLEACHER REPORT

NBA Trade Rumors: 10 Deadline Deals the Toronto Raptors Need To Make

The trade deadline is approaching faster than ever, and the Raptors are almost certain to pull a move. The Raps have nearly $13 million worth of trade exceptions remaining from the ...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  February 02, 2011

Raptors Report, Week 13: Tanking Becoming an Option for Raptors?

This was, by far, the worst week of the Raptors season, and it just didn't seem like they wanted to win...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 30, 2011

Straight Outta Compton: DeMar DeRozan Taking Leadership Role With Raptors

DeMar DeRozan seems to be the center of the attention in Toronto lately. With all the pressure of being a key piece in this rebuilding Raptor squad, DeRozan has seemed calmer than ever...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 23, 2011

Toronto Raptors Report Card: Power Ranking the Players of the Post-Bosh Raptors

Considering how much the Eastern Conference improved over the offseason and considering how poorly the raptors were expected to play, I would have to say we are right about at par with those expectations...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 21, 2011

Amir Johnson's Back: Why He Belongs on the Toronto Raptors' Bench

There are some pretty bad reasons to injure your lower back. You know, the ones like not bending your knees to lift heavy boxes. Not taking a break while shovelling snow...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 13, 2011

Should the Toronto Raptors Tank for a Higher Draft Pick?

What do we make of the Raptors ' 2010-11 season? Despite a horrendous 12-24 record, the team sits just three games out of a playoff spot, yet only four games ahead of NBA -worst Cleveland ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 08, 2011

Toronto Raptors Trade Rumors: Do the Raptors Have Any Trade Untouchables?

Just to clear things up, a trade untouchable, is a player who is unlikely to be traded away to another team, which is something the Raptors have a lot of...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  January 04, 2011

Toronto Raptors Trade Rumours: 10 Moves The Raptors Should Make Before February

The Toronto Raptors have been a very unpredictable team so far into the season. Standing with an 11-20 record, the Raptors are not faring as they were expected to, but at the same time, they are not playing well either...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  December 31, 2010

NBA Coping With a Loss: How Each Team Is Progressing Without Their Superstar

This summer was probably the biggest one in NBA history in terms of free agency. Some big names included LeBron James, Chris Bosh, Dwayne Wade and Amar'e Stoudemire. Each of those superstars, except for Dwayne Wade, left for a brand new team...Begin Slideshow
Via Bleacher Report  |  December 21, 2010

Toronto Raptors in Dire Need of Wing Production and Consistency

Another game, and another loss for the Toronto Raptors. Having to play a great team like the Chicago Bulls without your best player (Andrea Bargnani), your starting point guard ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  December 15, 2010

Cliff Lee Makes Phillies Prohibitive World Series Favorites, Say Sportsbooks

Cliff Lee’s singing with the Philadelphia Phillies has made his new/old team prohibitive 7/2 baseball betting favorites to win the World Series...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  December 14, 2010

Raptors Report Week 7: Bad Week Ends on Positive Note

The Raptors had a tough week this week, dropping three out of four games, and as usual, the team still can't figure out how to play for the whole game...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  December 12, 2010

Toronto Raptors Forward Linas Kleiza Finds Motivation Against Former Team

Linas Kleiza exploded for a double double of 26 points and 12 rebounds against his former team, the Denver Nuggets. Kleiza was rock solid from the field, shooting 68 percent, including 4 three-pointers out of five attempts...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  December 11, 2010

Andrea Bargnani of Toronto Raptors Erupts, Sets New Career High with 41 Points

Andrea Bargnani erupted against the New York Knicks for a career-high 41 points on a tremendous 67 percent shooting. This achievement should not be taken lightly as shooting ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  December 09, 2010

Is Sonny Weems' Contract Status Hurting the Raptors?

The answer to this one seems obvious to anyone who has watched the last handful of games. Sonny Weems started the season a little out of control and had a propensity for putting up bad shots...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  December 06, 2010

Raptors Report Week 5: Toronto Takes Huge Blow, Loses Reggie Evans

The Raptors had a tragic event occur this week. They lost their only legitimate rebounding and inside force, Reggie Evans. They didn't fare too well this week, dropping two out of three games...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  November 29, 2010

Chris Bosh Who? Why the Toronto Raptors Can Make the Playoffs

Coming into the 2010-2011 NBA regular season, the Toronto Raptors had little to no expectations. They were tossed aside by experts and critics who said that without Chris Bosh , the Toronto Raptors would be lucky to win twenty plus games...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  November 24, 2010

Bryan Colangelo: “Whether or Not We Win Games Is Not the Issue”

Probably not what Toronto Raptors season ticket holders wanted to hear. But its true. This is supposed to be a retooling year and we can look toward the future with optimism due ...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  November 21, 2010

Extinct Dino: Raptors Ship Jarrett Jack to New Orleans

The Toronto Raptors announced Saturday night they shipped Jarrett Jack, Marcus Banks and David Andersen to New Orleans for three time all-star Peja Stojakovic and Jerryd Bayless...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  November 21, 2010

Toronto Raptors and New Orleans Hornets Pull Off 5 Player Blockbuster Deal

The Toronto Raptors have acquired Peja Stojokovic and Jerryd Bayless from the New Orleans Hornets for Jarrett Jack, Marcus Banks, a trade exception and David Andresen...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  November 20, 2010

Raptors-76ers Box Score Boxing: Nov. 17

First, let me take a minute to congratulate the Raptors on another hard-fought win on the road. The Raptors finished the road trip 2-2 and did better than anyone expected, especially in the win against the Magic...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  November 18, 2010

Toronto Raptors Report Week 3: Schedule Gettting Easier For Banged Up Raps

The Raptors didn't have a terrific week, but by no means were they terrible. The schedule hasn't been easy so far, the Raptors haven't really had an easy stretch of games...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  November 15, 2010

How Would Josh Smith Look In a Toronto Raptors' Uniform?

If Bryan Colangelo was smart, he would turn the Atlanta Hawks signing Al Horford to a contract extension into a win for the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors are an interesting team...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  November 01, 2010

Marco Belinelli To Start against the Grizzlies

By James Grayson So as it has been foretold, Marco Belinelli will get the start at the shooting guard position this Saturday against the Memphis Grizzlies in preseason action...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  October 08, 2010

2010-11 NBA Basketball: Ten Names You'll Know By the End of the Season

Each season we’re barraged by a handful of names we’ve never heard of littering the box score with an unfamiliar set of syllables...Read the full article on Bleacher Report...
Via Bleacher Report  |  October 02, 2010
Today's Best Stuff
For Bloggers

Join the Yardbarker Network (YBN) for more promotion, traffic, and money.

Company Info
Help
What is Yardbarker?

Yardbarker is the largest network of sports blogs and pro athlete blogs on the web. This site is the hub of the Yardbarker Network, where our editors and algorithms curate the best sports content from our network and beyond.