Blake Murphy: The Raptors have signed Quincy Guerrier. Another Exhibit 10 (camp+905) deal, potentially an Exhibit 0 (quick cut for 905 rights). … [Read more...] about
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High-ranking Raptors members wanted Kyle Lowry’s number retired before Vince Carter’s
There were high-ranking members of the organization who maintained that Kyle Lowry should be the first to receive the honour, having spent nearly a decade with the club, been the face of its most successful era, and led it to a championship. … [Read more...] about High-ranking Raptors members wanted Kyle Lowry’s number retired before Vince Carter’s
He has said that he plans to represent Toronto when he is officially enshrined as a Hall of Famer the weekend of Oct. 12. The relationship between player and fanbase, or player and organization, has healed considerably in recent years – winning a title in 2019 didn’t hurt – but the decision to retire Carter’s jersey will be a polarizing one. Even internally, it wasn’t a slam … [Read more...] about
With the NHL and NBA seasons set to get underway in the coming weeks, Sportsnet 590 The Fan announced a few changes to its afternoon radio look this week. One of the biggest changes comes via the network’s hour-long daily NBA show, with former Raptors cult hero Matt Bonner joining the fold to join previously existing host Blake Murphy. … [Read more...] about
Raptors will retire Vince Carter’s number on November 2
Nearly 26 years after scoring the first-ever basket at Scotiabank Arena, formerly Air Canada Centre, Vince Carter will become the first Toronto Raptors player to have his jersey go into the rafters. The Raptors are planning to retire Carter’s No. 15 when they host the Sacramento Kings on Nov. 2, sources tell TSN. This marks the first jersey retirement for the franchise, which … [Read more...] about Raptors will retire Vince Carter’s number on November 2