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24 April 2024

• Pascal Siakam steps up, scores 37 to lead Pacers to 125-108 win, tie series with Bucks
  With Giannis Antetokounmpo out, Siakam thrived against Milwaukee.
• THE EX-FILES: How former Toronto Raptors are doing in NBA playoffs
  Share this Story : THE EX-FILES: How former Toronto Raptors are doing in NBA playoffs Copy Link Email X Reddit Pinterest LinkedIn Tumblr Breadcrumb Trail Links Toronto Raptors Sports NBA Basketball THE EX-FILES: How former Toronto Raptors are doing in NBA playoffs Get the latest from Ryan Wolstat straight to your inbox Sign Up Author of the article: Ryan Wolstat Published Apr 23, 2024 • 3 minute read Join the conversation You can save this article by registering for free here . Or sign-in if you have an account. Jonas Valanciunas #17 of the New Orleans Pelicans reacts after a shot against the Sacramento Kings at Smoothie King Center on April 19. Photo by Chris Graythen / Getty Images Article
• Gradey Dick Talks Rookie Season & Plans for Offseason Training with Raptors
  Gradey Dick Talks Rookie Season & Plans for Offseason Training with Raptors Toronto Raptors rookie Gradey Dick overcame an early season sump to become one of the team's most consistent players over the second half of the year Author: Aaron Rose Apr 23, 2024 In this story: Toronto Raptors Gradey Dick Darko Rajaković Gradey Dick never wanted to show his frustration. He tried to keep his head high and show unwavering confidence. He said his early season shooting slump wasn't impacting his psyche. It was just basketball, the same game he'd always played, and this was just an extended slump. But looking back at how the 20-year-old Toronto Raptors rookie began the season, it's safe to say it stung.
• Raptors Get Unfortunate Draft News With Pick Lower than Expected
  Raptors Get Unfortunate Draft News With Pick Lower than Expected The Toronto Raptors will get the No. 19 pick from the Indiana Pacers who lost a four-way tiebreaker with the Philadelphia 76ers, Orlando Magic, and Los Angeles Lakers Author: Aaron Rose Apr 23, 2024 In this story: Toronto Raptors NBA Draft Indiana Pacers The Toronto Raptors couldn't catch a break. A four-way tiebreaker in the NBA's order has resulted in Toronto getting the No. 19 pick from the Indiana Pacers, the worst possible outcome for the Raptors, the league announced. The NBA broke six ties for non-lottery teams on Monday including a tie between Indiana, the Philadelphia 76ers, Los Angeles Lakers, and Orlando Magic who all
• Former Raptors fan fave Watanabe ends NBA career to go play in Japan
  Former Toronto Raptors fan fave Yuta Watanabe is returning home to Japan. On an Instagram live broadcast today, Watanabe announced his plans to end his NBA career after six years and head back to his native country in order to play professional basketball there, as per Japanese reporter Takeshi Shibata. Watanabe also shared a graphic on X commemorating his career. “Although there were a lot of things that happened, it was the best six years ever,” Watanabe wrote.
• Complete pick order for the 2024 NBA draft
  ESPN.com Apr 20, 2024, 12:23 AM ET Email Print Open Extended Reactions After completion of the NBA play-in tournament , we now know the teams who'll be participating in the NBA draft lottery, giving us a better picture of the complete pick order for the 2024 NBA draft . The top two teams on the board and worst two teams in the league this season -- the Detroit Pistons and Washington Wizards -- each have a 14% chance to land the No. 1 overall pick. The Portland Trail Blazers and Charlotte Hornets tied for the league's third worst record. The Pistons are just three years removed from having the top pick, when they selected Cade Cunningham in 2021. The Wizards last had the top pick in 2010 (John
• Raptors Say They're Still 'Keeping Tabs' on Former Center Prospect
  Raptors Say They're Still 'Keeping Tabs' on Former Center Prospect The Toronto Raptors say they're still in touch with Christian Koloko as he continues to try to overcome a medical issue Author: Aaron Rose Apr 18, 2024 In this story: Toronto Raptors Christian Koloko Masai Ujiri The Toronto Raptors haven't lost touch with Christian Koloko. It's been a tough year for the former second-round pick who was coming off an impressive rookie campaign at this time last year. He'd started in 19 games for the organization and looked like he'd one day develop into a valuable part of Toronto's frontcourt depth. But Koloko popped up on Toronto's injury report with a respiratory issue just before summer league
• NBA bans Jontay Porter after gambling probe shows he shared information, bet on games
  Toronto Raptors player Jontay Porter was banned for life from the NBA on Wednesday after a league probe found he disclosed confidential information to sports bettors and wagered on games, even betting on the Raptors to lose. Porter is the second person to be banned by Commissioner Adam Silver for violating league rules. The other was now-former Los Angeles Clippers owner Donald Sterling in 2014, shortly after Silver took office.
• Nets plan to hire top Kings assistant Jordi Fernandez as next head coach: report
  The Brooklyn Nets are reportedly prepared to hire Jordi Ferdandez, the Sacramento Kings' top assistant, as their new head coach.
• Heat tune up for postseason by topping Raptors 118-103 in regular-season finale
  Thomas Bryant scored 18 points and grabbed 10 rebounds, Jaime Jaquez Jr. added 18 points and the Heat tuned up for a trip to the play-in tournament by beating the Toronto Raptors 118-103 on Sunday. Bam Adebayo and Tyler Herro each scored 17 for Miami, while Jimmy Butler scored 15, Caleb Martin 12 and Delon Wright finished with 11 points and five steals for the Heat (46-36).