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Win a LG Electronics 42-Inch LED TV from Raptors Rapture

Last month, we gave away a $300 worth of Sports Memorabilia…This month, FanSided and Raptors Rapture have teamed up with Deals2Buy.com to give away a LG Electronics 42-Inch LED TV!!! This LG Electronics…Read More

Jonas Valanciunas makes the All-Rookie Team

It’s welcome news to learn of JV’s election to the All-Rookie Second Team. The Toronto Raptors have not had a lot of standout rookies (the last three Raps to get elected were Jamario Moon,…Read More

Will Bryan Colangelo make up Tim Leiweke’s mind for him?

Reports continue to circulate to the effect that Bryan Colangelo, the Toronto Raptors’ President & General Manager, is getting tired of waiting for a decision on his future. Specifically, his…Read More

Bryan Colangelo’s future & the 2013 NCAA draft – the ultimate irony?

All the local commentators are alleging that this week the decision will be finalized. Bryan Colangelo will either have his option year picked up by his new boss, Tim Lieweke, and granted an extension,…Read More

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

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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…Read More

Time to award the Oak for Most Improved Player to….

The Toronto Raptors didn’t show the Great Leap Forward which was anticipated this past season.…Read More

The Oak for the Raps’ best defensive player goes to…

In many ways, choosing a DPoY (Defensive Player of the Year) is the most difficult selection of all.…Read More

Who is the Raptors’ Rookie of the Year? The Oak goes to….

Unlike the just-awarded MVP, by definition the Rookie of the Year for the Toronto Raptors has a limited…Read More

The Oak for Most Valuable Player of 2012-2013: The Nominees

Which Toronto Raptor has been judged the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the past season? To answer that,…Read More

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…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…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…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…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…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