Should Bryan Colangelo keep his job? Part 1 – the Draft
Whether Bryan Colangelo is able to retain his position as President and General Manager of the Toronto Raptors is an open question. To do so, he must positively impress the New Kid On The Block, Tim Lieweke,…Read More
A new POLL – your vote requested on award’s name
As mentioned last week, I want to gather the views of Rapture Nation on what our newly minted Toronto Raptor awards should be called. I plan to give out trophies for: Most Valuable Player Top Rookie Defensive…Read More
Suddenly the suits are news – Tim Leiweke is The Man at MLSE
I don’t like asking you, Gentle Reader, to spend a lot of your precious time reading about Toronto Raptors’ front-office activities. We all enjoy what’s happening on the hardwood, not…Read More
“Pre-Season Forecast, say hello to Post-Season Results”
Before the NBA regular season gets too far in the rear-view mirror, I thought I’d share the results of my prognostications. How close were my guesses about each team’s results? This being…Read More
Win $300 Worth of Raptors Memorabilia: from Raptors Rapture
Last month, FanSided launched our brand new iOS Sports App. This month, FanSided and Raptors Rapture have teamed up with SportsMemorabilia.com to give away a $300 spending spree on Raptors Memorabilia…Read More
Improving the Raptors: Part 5 – Centres
Let’s wrap our examination of the Toronto Raptors’ roster with a hard look at the Centre…Read More
Improving the Raptors: Part 4 – Power Forwards
We shift our gaze from the back- to the front-court, starting with an examination of the Toronto Raptors’…Read More
Improving the Raptors, Part 3 – Small Forwards
The so-called 3-spot has been a gaping hole for the Toronto Raptors for many years. Landry Fields was…Read More
Improving the Raptors – Part 2: Shooting Guards
We continue our shopping trip with a discussion of how the Toronto Raptors can buttress the shooting…Read More
Improving the Raptors – Part 1: Point Guards
The season is over, and it’s time to go shopping. The Toronto Raptors finished 34-48 and out of the…Read More
NBA Fantasy Continues Through the Playoffs!
The NBA Playoffs are ready to tip-off and Raptors Rapture readers still have a chance to win money playing…Read More
Would you like to join Raptors Rapture? – Help Wanted!!
Rapture Nation, we’re looking for talent. Can you write about the Toronto Raptors with passion,…Read More
Recap: Toronto Raptors defeat Boston Celtics 114-90 (4/17/13)
The Toronto Raptors probably wish the season weren’t ending. A 24-point hammering of the Boston…Read More
Preview: Boston Celtics (41-39) vs Toronto Raptors (33-48)
The Boston Celtics are the season’s final opponent for the resurgent-too-late Toronto Raptors.…Read More
Recap: Toronto Raptors defeat Atlanta Hawks 113-96 (4/16/13)
The Toronto Raptors enjoyed a rare laugher last night. Their largest first half scoring outburst of the…Read More
Preview: Brooklyn Nets (47-32) vs Toronto Raptors (31-48) – 3 keys to victory
The Toronto Raptors, after 2 wins over Chicago, face another playoff-bound team this afternoon at the…Read More
Post-season awards: Your help needed!
Rapture Nation, it’s about time for those of us on this side of the screen to name the winners…Read More
Recap: Toronto Raptors defeat Chicago Bulls 97-88 (4/12/13)
The Toronto Raptors, who hadn’t played since Tuesday, came out flat against the Chicago Bulls.…Read More
Preview: Chicago Bulls (42-35) vs Toronto Raptors (30-48) – 3 keys to victory
The rubber match of the season series between the Chicago Bulls and Toronto Raptors tips off tonight…Read More
“Hope is not a strategy”
I’m no longer crying in my beer about the departures of Jose Calderon and Ed Davis. It’s…Read More





















