Toronto Raptors

Apr 25, 2014; Brooklyn, NY, USA; Brooklyn Nets forward Mason Plumlee (1) defends Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) during the third quarter in game three of the first round of the 2014 NBA Playoffs at Barclays Center. Brooklyn Nets won 102-98. Mandatory Credit: Anthony Gruppuso-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Raptors: Desperate Measures Needed

Michael Modahl
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Toronto Raptors: Reasons For Optimism Despite Losing Game 3

Toronto Raptors: Big Game 2 Win, But Pessimism Persists

Toronto Raptors: First Game As Expected vs. Nets

Apr 16, 2014; New York, NY, USA; New York Knicks center Cole Aldrich (45) drives to the basket for a dunk during the second half against the Toronto Raptors at Madison Square Garden. New York Knicks defeat the Toronto Raptors 95-92. Mandatory Credit: Jim O

Toronto Raptors: Underdog Mentality Needed In Playoffs

Paul McGaughey
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Apr 13, 2014; Auburn Hills, MI, USA; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) is defended by Detroit Pistons guard Rodney Stuckey (3) in the second half at The Palace of Auburn Hills. Mandatory Credit: Rick Osentoski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Raptors: Pre-Playoff Synopsis

Michael Modahl
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Mar 18, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Terrence Ross (31) dunks the ball against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Raptors: Terrence Ross Must Step Up in Postseason

Evan Massey
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Apr 11, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) lays on the court after going down as New York Knicks forward J.R. Smith (8) looks on at Air Canada Centre. The Knicks beat the Raptors 108-100. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Raptors: Which Scenarios Work Best?

Michael Modahl
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Apr 9, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) carries the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half at the Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

NBA Playoffs: Toronto Raptors’ Ambitions

Luke Duffy
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Apr 11, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; New York Knicks forward Amar

Toronto Raptors: Party Plans (Briefly) Put On Hold

Paul McGaughey
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Apr 9, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) reacts after dunking the ball against the Philadelphia 76ers at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto defeated Philadelphia 125-114. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Raptors: Our Review Of March

Michael Modahl
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Mar 28, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) goes to the basket against Boston Celtics guard Jerryd Bayless (11) at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Celtics 105-103. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Raptors: 3 Thoughts To Start April

Paul McGaughey
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Mar 7, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) carries the ball past Sacramento Kings forward Rudy Gay (8) during the first half at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

DeMar DeRozan: The New Jrue Holiday?

Matt Shantz
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Mar 28, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (7) and guard Greivis Vasquez (21) celebrate their victory against the Boston Celtics at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Celtics 105-103. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Raptors: Mission Accomplished In Win Over Celtics

Paul McGaughey
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Mar 21, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Oklahoma City Thunder forward Kevin Durant (35) goes to the basket and scores past Toronto Raptors forward Amir Johnson (15) at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Raptors: The Slim Reaper Steals The Show

Paul McGaughey
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Mar 18, 2014; Atlanta, GA, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Terrence Ross (31) dunks the ball against the Atlanta Hawks in the second quarter at Philips Arena. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Raptors: Numbers Tell The Story In Loss To Hawks

Paul McGaughey
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Mar 14, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) scores over Memphis Grizzlies forward Zach Randolph (50) at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Grizzlies 99-86. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Raptors: The Road To A Franchise Record

Paul McGaughey
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Mar 7, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard Terrence Ross (31) goes to shoot a basket as Sacramento Kings forward Derrick Williams (13) defends during the second half at the Air Canada Centre. Toronto defeated Sacramento 99-87. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Raptors: Sophomores Shine In Win Over Kings

Paul McGaughey
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Feb 19, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) drives to the basket against Chicago Bulls forward Jimmy Butler (21) at Air Canada Centre. The Bulls beat the Raptors 94-92. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Raptors: Does DeMar DeRozan Have ‘Superstar’ Potential?

Evan Massey
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Feb 10, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) dunks against the New Orleans Pelicans at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Raptors: Important Month Ahead For Jonas Valanciunas

Paul McGaughey
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Nov 15, 2013; Fayetteville, Ar, USA; Louisiana-Lafayette Ragin

Toronto Raptors: Analyzing The Summer’s Great Hope

Michael Modahl
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Feb 21, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (7) celebrates after scoring against the Cleveland Cavaliers at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors won 98-91. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Raptors: Trade Deadline Done … And We’re Not Complaining

Michael Modahl
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Jan 31, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Patrick Patterson (54) drives to the basket past Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) during the second half at Pepsi Center. The Raptors won 100-90. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Raptors: Scenarios Ramping Up

Michael Modahl
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Feb 10, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (7) and forward Tyler Hansbrough (50) and guard DeMar DeRozan (10) come out to the floor after a timeout against the New Orleans Pelicans at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Pelicans 108-101. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Raptors: February State of the Squad

Michael Modahl
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Feb 10, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (7) shoots against the New Orleans Pelicans at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Pelicans 108-101. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Raptors: New Kyle Lowry Report Raises More Questions

Michael Modahl
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Feb 10, 2014; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (7) brings the ball up the court against the New Orleans Pelicans at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Pelicans 108-101. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Why The Toronto Raptors Shouldn’t Trade Kyle Lowry

John Hugar
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February 7, 2014; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Toronto Raptors point guard Kyle Lowry (7) moves the ball as center Jonas Valanciunas (17) trails against Los Angeles Clippers center DeAndre Jordan (6) and small forward Matt Barnes (22) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Raptors: Putting Their ‘Playoffs’ in Perspective

Michael Modahl
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Jan 31, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) shoots the ball during the second half against the Denver Nuggets at Pepsi Center. The Raptors won 100-90. Mandatory Credit: Chris Humphreys-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Raptors: Return Of The Forgotten Man?

Michael Modahl
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