Raptors’ improved communication paying off

TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors are a naturally quiet group off the court. Speaking up, especially on defence, will be an important part of turning around their season. The normally reserved OG Anunoby said that he has learned how to communicate on the floor from a who’s who of former Raptors including Kyle Lowry, DeMar … Read more

Nuggets hold off Raptors for 113-104 victory

TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors’ best effort came too late and was too little. Nikola Jokic had 31 points and 15 rebounds as the Denver Nuggets held off a late Toronto comeback bid to earn a 113-104 win over the Raptors on Wednesday night. Toronto was down 17 points at the half and cut the … Read more

Trae Young leads Hawks past Raptors 125-104

TORONTO – Grabbing offensive rebounds was at the core of the Toronto Raptors’ strategy as they looked for a second consecutive win against the Atlanta Hawks. Things did not go according to plan. Trae Young scored 38 points and had 11 assists to lead the Hawks past Toronto 125-104 on Friday as Atlanta snapped a … Read more

Pascal Siakam wowed by Data Dunkers program

TORONTO – The whispers started before Pascal Siakam’s name was even announced. Dozens of students from across Toronto would get to meet one of their heroes, thanks to their work in data science. “We love you!” screamed one enthusiastic child as Siakam entered the gymnasium at Monsignor Percy Johnson Catholic Secondary School in the city’s … Read more

Hornets’ Miles Bridges denied access to Canada for NBA game due to legal problems, AP source says

Descrease article font size Increase article font size CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges has been denied entrance to Canada for an NBA game due to his past legal problems, a person familiar with the situation told The Associated Press on Monday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the Hornets … Read more

Trent has first NBA double-double as Raptors win

TORONTO – It was clear from the start of the Toronto Raptors season that Gary Trent Jr. would be the odd man out, moving from the starting rotation to the bench. But Trent’s learning to feel the rhythm of the game before subbing in and that awareness paid off with his first ever NBA double-double, … Read more