The NBA’s lone Canadian franchise made its biggest splash since Kawhi Leonard last week when the Toronto Raptors initiated a trade for Brandon Ingram. While this move won’t lead to an immediate championship like Kawhi’s did, it instills some hope for an organization’s future that has fallen off since that incredible 2019 title run. Ingram is a proven scorer and All-Star—a … [Read more...] about Raptors GM Hopeful Brandon Ingram Trade Extends Long-Term
Hawks Were Among Trade Deadline Suitors For Suns All-Star
The Atlanta Hawks may have had one of the strangest trade deadlines of any team and that’s saying something. In the midst of a surprisingly competitive season, they decided to trade De’Andre Hunter and Bogdan Bogdanovic, two of their better scorers. In fact, the Hawks 11-6 when Hunter scored at least 20 points. With a win percentage (.647) that would rank fourth in the East and … [Read more...] about Hawks Were Among Trade Deadline Suitors For Suns All-Star
Raptors Make Two Roster Moves Including Signing Ohio State Product To Multi-Year Deal
The Toronto Raptors converted rookie Jamison Battle‘s contract from a two-way deal to a standard contract, per ESPN’s Shams Charania earlier this afternoon. Charania said that the Ohio State product would receive a three-year deal. Battle will make about $438,000 for the rest of the year. His deal calls for him to make the second-year player minimum of $1.9 million next season … [Read more...] about Raptors Make Two Roster Moves Including Signing Ohio State Product To Multi-Year Deal
Raptors Must Turn To Pacers After Brandon Ingram Trade
After acquiring Brandon Ingram from the New Orleans Pelicans, the Toronto Raptors have achieved their primary goal of adding a “significant piece” to the roster. The former second overall pick is one of the league’s top offensive players, averaging at least 20 points and 4 assists in each of the last six seasons. Though a three-level scorer, his game is reminiscent of the star … [Read more...] about Raptors Must Turn To Pacers After Brandon Ingram Trade
Raptors, Heat Complete Important Trade Before Deadline
The Toronto Raptors and Miami Heat both made major trades yesterday, but they’re not done negotiating just yet. According to ESPN senior insider Shams Charania, the Raptors have agreed to trade Davion Mitchell to the Heat in exchange for PJ Tucker, a second-round pick, and cash. Notably, Tucker was part of the package that went to Miami when they shipped Jimmy Butler to the … [Read more...] about Raptors, Heat Complete Important Trade Before Deadline