Austin GreenAustin Green

Austin Green is the editor of Raptors Rapture. He is also a journalism major at the University of Montana and an avid basketball junkie. Once upon a time, he was going to be the best point guard the NBA had ever seen–until he realized he was a 5’9″ white guy. Since then, he has dedicated himself to writing about the sport he loves.

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Recap: Toronto Raptors fall to Los Angeles Lakers 118-116 in OT – (3/8/13)

The Toronto Raptors had one of their most balanced scoring efforts of the season, but it wasn’t enough to overcome Kobe Bryant and the Los Angeles Lakers, who prevailed 118-116 in overtime. Kobe…Read More

Recap: Toronto Raptors defeat New Orleans Hornets 102-89 (2/10/13)

Rudy Gay scored 20 points, and John Lucas III added 19 off the bench, as the Toronto Raptors won their second consecutive game by defeating the New Orleans Hornets 102-89 on Sunday night. Starting point…Read More

Toronto Raptors (9-20) vs. New Orleans Hornets (6-22) – Game Preview

The Toronto Raptors’ five-game winning streak was snapped Wednesday in San Antonio, but they will have an excellent opportunity to bounce back tonight in New Orleans. The Raptors were routed 100-80…Read More

Toronto Raptors (9-19) vs. San Antonio Spurs (21-8) – Game Preview

The Toronto Raptors will look to extend their five-game winning streak tonight when they travel to San Antonio to take on the ageless Spurs. The Raps put a scare into the Spurs in their first meeting…Read More

David Stern Announces He Will Retire in 2014

NBA commissioner David Stern announced Thursday that he will retire on February 1, 2014, handing the league over to deputy commissioner Adam Silver. Stern, 70, took charge of the league in 1984, and professional…Read More

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Raptors Roundup: Latest Toronto Raptors News and Notes – 10/16/12

The Toronto Raptors are about halfway through their preseason slate, and fans have to like what they’re…Read More

Raptors Roundup: Latest Toronto Raptors News and Notes – 10/10/12

After delivering one of the most entertaining pre-season performances in team history, the Toronto Raptors…Read More

Raptors Roundup:10/8/12

It’s an exciting time for Raps fans, as the team’s intrasquad scrimmage wrapped up training…Read More

Raptors Roundup:10/3/12

Day 1 of training camp (not counting Media Day) is in the books, and the Raptors will begin the second…Read More

Raptors Roundup: 10/2/12

Rejoice, hoops fans. With training camps underway league-wide, the 2012-13 NBA season is officially upon…Read More

Olympics Basketball 2012: Lithuania vs. Russia Preview

After stumbling to a 2-3 record in the group stage, Lithuania has advanced to face Russia in the quarterfinals…Read More

Olympic Basketball 2012: Brazil Upsets Spain

In a rare scenario when the winners actually lost and the losers actually won, Brazil beat Spain 88-82…Read More

Olympic Basketball 2012: Spain vs. Brazil Preview

In one of the most fascinating matchups of the group stage, Spain and Brazil will battle at 3 p.m. ET…Read More

Olympics Basketball 2012: Lithuania Squeaks Past Tunisia

In a game that wasn’t nearly as one-sided as the final score suggests, Lithuania beat Tunisia 76-63…Read More

Olympic Basketball 2012: Lithuania vs. Tunisia Preview

The Lithuanians have had a bumpy ride at the 2012 Olympics, but with a victory over winless Tunisia on…Read More

Olympics Basketball 2012: Jose Calderon Plays Well in Spain’s Opening Win

Our boy Jose Calderon shined in his first game of the 2012 London Olympics, scoring 12 points—11 of…Read More