Martin Connolly

Martin Connolly

Feb 19, 2017; New Orleans, LA, USA; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan during player introductions before the 2017 NBA All-Star Game at Smoothie King Center. Mandatory Credit: Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports

DeRozan’s struggles hinder the Raptors

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Apr 15, 2017; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Serge Ibaka (9) goes to shoot against Milwaukee Bucks center Greg Monroe (15) in game one of the first round of the 2017 NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Milwaukee defeated Toronto 97-83. Mandatory Credit: John E. Sokolowski-USA TODAY Sports

Serge Ibaka finally steps up for the Toronto Raptors

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Feb 8, 2017; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) looks on during the first half against the Minnesota Timberwolves at Target Center. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports

Raptors need more of the same from Lowry

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November 22, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Clippers forward Blake Griffin (32) moves the ball against Toronto Raptors forward Patrick Patterson (54) and guard Cory Joseph (6) during the second half at Staples Center. Mandatory Credit: Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports

Trade for Toronto Raptors Still Possible

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May 13, 2016; Miami, FL, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Terrence Ross (31) shoots the ball as Miami Heat guard Josh Richardson (0) looks on during the first quarter in game six of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at American Airlines Arena. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

Raptors – 76ers trade talk may be heating up

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Jun 23, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Jakob Poeltl (Utah) walks off stage after being selected as the number nine overall pick to the Toronto Raptors in the first round of the 2016 NBA Draft at Barclays Center. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Masai Ujiri Opts For Safe Option

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May 17, 2016; New York, NY, USA; Toronto Raptors general manager Masai Ujiri represents his team during the NBA draft lottery at New York Hilton Midtown. The Philadelphia 76ers received the first overall pick in the 2016 draft. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Could (and should) Raptors Trade Up in NBA Draft?

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May 27, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors center Bismack Biyombo (8) talks with recording artist Drake at the end of game six of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre.The Cleveland Cavaliers won 113-87 to advance to the NBA Finals. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Why Bismack Biyombo Won’t Return to the Raptors

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Apr 1, 2016; Memphis, TN, USA; Memphis Grizzlies guard Vince Carter (15) handles the ball against Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) during the first half at FedExForum. Mandatory Credit: Justin Ford-USA TODAY Sports

Vince Carter hails ‘awesome’ Raptors

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May 23, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) dribbles a pair of basketballs prior to playing Cleveland Cavaliers in game four of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Raptors’ DeMar DeRozan Problem

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May 11, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors guard DeMar DeRozan (10) celebrates his basket with point guard Cory Joseph (6) and point guard Kyle Lowry (7) against the Miami Heat in game five of the second round of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. The Raptors beat the Heat 99-91. Mandatory Credit: Tom Szczerbowski-USA TODAY Sports

Toronto Raptors should have no shame following loss

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May 21, 2016; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors center Bismack Biyombo (8) grabs a rebound over Cleveland Cavaliers forward Tristan Thompson (13) in game three of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Air Canada Centre. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports

Bismack Biyombo Leaving His Mark on Conference Finals

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May 19, 2016; Cleveland, OH, USA; Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry (7) fouls Cleveland Cavaliers forward LeBron James (23) during the second half in game two of the Eastern conference finals of the NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena. The Cavaliers won 108-89. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-USA TODAY Sports

Changes Toronto Raptors Can Make For Game 3

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