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Next year’s Raps roster – who is staying, and who is going?

A quick glance at the season-ending roster of the Toronto Raptors does not inspire hope for next season. Let’s examine who’s likely to be back, who’s on the bubble, and who is almost…Read More

Raptors record for ’12-’13 – why play the games when it’s all here?

  OK, here goes: I call the Raps for a 42-40 season, which should land them the #8 seed, and a playoff berth. It’s time to take off my fan’s blinkers and try to justify to your satisfaction…Read More

NBA 2012-2013 Season Forecast

As mentioned in my Power Rankings, I’ve created my predictions for all 30 teams – & here they are. Sharp-eyed Raps fans will note I’ve actually got them finishing #9 in the East,…Read More

NBA Power Rankings: Week 1

Welcome to the pre-season edition of Raptors Rapture’s weekly Power Rankings. We’ll crank out a new version every Monday, reflecting the prior week’s upsets, blowouts, & injuries.…Read More

Raptors vs. Memphis Grizzlies – What to watch for [PS 6]

A trip to Tennessee completes the exhibition schedule for our guys. The Grizzlies are a serious playoff contender, in my view, & will be interested in playing their regular season rotation. Auditions…Read More

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Terrence Ross – buyer’s remorse?

A Loyal Reader gets a hat-tip for sending me a note about his concerns following the second Raps-Pistons…Read More

Washington Wizards vs. Raptors – What to watch for [PS4]

The rebuilding Wiz are welcomed to the ACC. It’s our first look at a team which has high expectations…Read More

Raptors vs. Detroit Pistons – What to watch for [PS 3]

The rematch of Wednesday’s tight game occurs tonight at the ACC, where the Raps will try to be…Read More

Toronto Raptors Player Profile: Kyle Lowry

                                                                   …Read More

Toronto Raptors Player Profile: Quincy Acy

The selection of Quincy Acy  as the Raps’ second round (#37) pick, was almost as much of a surprise…Read More

Toronto Raptors Player Profile: Terrence Ross

“What’s past is prologue”  The Tempest, W. Shakespeare And now we enter the sphere…Read More

Toronto Raptors Player Profile: Jose Calderon

Name:  Jose Calderon Position:  Point Guard Age:  30 Height:  6’3″ Weight:  210…Read More

Toronto Raptors Player Profile: Jonas Valanciunas

Name:  Jonas Valanciunas Position:  Centre Age:  20 Height:  6’11″ Weight:  231…Read More

Toronto Raptors Player Profile: Ed Davis

 Name:  Ed Davis Position: Power Forward Age:  23 Height:  6’10″ Weight:  232 lbs. College:  North…Read More

Toronto Raptors Player Profile: Amir Johnson

Name:  Amir Johnson Position: Power Forward/Centre Age:  25 Height:  6’9″ Weight:  210…Read More

Season Preview Podcasts: Atlantic Division

Here is the 45 minute conversation on the Atlantic Division. Enjoy!

Atlantic Division Preview Tonight (podcast link)

So Fansided’s very talented Atlantic Division team of Buckets Over Broadway, Sixers Sense, and…Read More

Raptors Season Preview: Jamaal Maglorie Headed to Toronto

        Canada’s only team has finally nabbed their first Canadian player in…Read More

Raptors Season Preview: Why The Raptors Must Sign Reggie Evans

        It is quite uncommon to see a role player on a losing team become a valuable…Read More