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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’ power forward situation, and how it might be improved through free agents. My depth chart…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 signed as a free agent to rectify the situation, but his season was a Bargnani-grade disaster, and…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 guard spot. I say “buttress” because I think the team is committed to DeMar DeRozan and…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 playoffs, and is certain to shake up its roster. Let’s begin a series examining of how to improve…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 daily fantasy basketball all April & May long! Now’s the time when the superstars…Read More

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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: Toronto Raptors (32-48) vs Atlanta Hawks (44-36) – 3 keys to victory

For their final road game of the season, the Toronto Raptors visit Atlanta’s Philips Arena hoping…Read More

Recap: Toronto Raptors defeat Brooklyn Nets 93-87 (4/14/13)

The wing men were front and centre at the Air Canada Centre on Sunday afternoon. DeMar DeRozan and Rudy…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

Recap: Toronto Raptors defeat Chicago Bulls 101-98 (3/9/13)

The Toronto Raptors, who built up sizable leads several times against the Chicago Bulls, tried to give…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…Read More

“Striving to better, oft we mar what’s well” – Bryan Colangelo and the disastrous Big Trade

Leave it to Will Shakespeare to provide the pithiest view of the January 30 Toronto Raptors’ trade…Read More

Recap: Milwaukee Bucks defeat Toronto Raptors 100-83 (3/7/13)

The Toronto Raptors can’t stand prosperity, or perhaps it’s the unsettling effect playing the Milwaukee…Read More