Who is the winner of the Oak as the Sixth Man of the Year?
Our final award is meant to show some love to the best player off the bench. Which Rap was best at coming in cold to relieve a flagging starter, resuscitate a sputtering offense, throw a blanket over…Read More
Do Raps miss Ed Davis more than Jose Calderon?
The Toronto Raptors have now played 31 games since Ed Davis and Jose Calderon were traded to Memphis for Rudy Gay. That’s sufficient time to draw some conclusions. I’ve already expressed how…Read More
Recap: Detroit Pistons defeat Toronto Raptors 108-98 (4/1/13)
The Toronto Raptors disappeared once again in the fourth quarter of a winnable game, and the woeful Detroit Pistons took full advantage. The Raps were up 11 halfway through Q3, and led by 4 entering the…Read More
Preview: Detroit Pistons (24-50) vs Toronto Raptors (27-46)
The Toronto Raptors and Detroit Pistons square off for the final time this season. The Raps lead this sad excuse for a rivalry with a 2-1 record, with last week’s road victory their only W in 7 starts.…Read More
Jose Calderon, won’t you please come home?
Jose Calderon, who is classy down to his fingertips, has published a love letter to the city of Toronto, and to Raptors’ fans. While the note stops short of discussing his plans for next season, it…Read More
A new POLL: Bobblehead candidates!
Wednesday night’s Hawks’ game had one benefit. We received 2 Amir Johnson bobbleheads…Read More
NBA Trade Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers’ Pau Gasol to Toronto Raptors for Andrea Bargnani & Landry Fields (Part II)?
I was deeply disappointed at the news of Pau Gasol’s foot injury, as I thought he would look great…Read More
Raptors Nation mourns – Jose Calderon and Ed Davis are gone
Rudy Gay got his closeup – now let’s turn our attention to what we’ve given him up…Read More
Rudy Gay trade to Toronto Raptors all but final – Watch who’s dressed tonight in Atlanta!
Several sources, including Marc Stein of ESPN, are writing that the deal is done between the Toronto…Read More
3 Weeks in February – The Possible Future of Calderon and Bargnani
For purposes of this piece, let’s pretend it’s just before tipoff against the Los Angeles…Read More
Are the playoffs a realistic goal for the Raptors? A new POLL, & results of prior polls
8 wins in 9 tries has Rapture-ites in a gleeful tizzy. Have the Raptors really turned the corner, &…Read More
Has Calderon won the starter’s job in Lowry’s absence? A new poll – please vote
The Raptors’ season, already topsy-turvy due to poor team play, injuries & the struggles…Read More
Washington Wizards (101) vs. Raptors (104) – Game Recap [PS4]
Kyle Lowry’s first game as a Rap was a success, but it wasn’t easy. In a surprisingly…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
Jose Calderon: What’s he worth on the open market?
Even if I were a betting man, I wouldn’t wager a whole lot on Jose wearing Raptor red past the February…Read More
Toronto Raptors Player Profile: Jose Calderon
Name: Jose Calderon Position: Point Guard Age: 30 Height: 6’3″ Weight: 210…Read More
Olympics Basketball 2012: U.S.A. defeats Spain – GOLD MEDAL SUNDAY
The U.S. held off a resurgent Spanish…Read More
Olympics Basketball 2012: Spain vs. U.S.A. Preview – GOLD MEDAL SUNDAY
Jose Calderon battles Chris Paul Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-US PRESSWIRE In…Read More
Olympics basketball 2012: Spain Ends the Russian Dream
Russia’s Olympics overachievers met their match, as Spain prove too much at crunch time.…Read More





















