Sourav Mahanty

Sourav Mahanty

Sourav has been a football fan for over two decades and has covered the sport for more than half-a-decade now. He currently covers Celtic for The Celtic Bhoys, Manchester United for Red Devil Armada and Real Madrid for The Real Champs. In the past, he has also written about FC Barcelona for Everything Barca, Chelsea for The Pride of London and Newcastle United for Newcastle Toons.

TORONTO, ON - MARCH 26: Pascal Siakam #43 and OG Anunoby #3 of the Toronto Raptors (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)

Raptors’ asking price for in-demand stars considered ‘astronomical’

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LEXINGTON, KENTUCKY - NOVEMBER 07: Cason Wallace #22 of the Kentucky Wildcats against the Howard Bison at Rupp Arena on November 07, 2022 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Andy Lyons/Getty Images)

Kentucky PG Cason Wallace could be perfect for Raptors in the 2023 Draft

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TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 16: Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors reacts during the second half of their NBA game against the Miami Heat at Scotiabank Arena on November 16, 2022 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)

Raptors must consider Fred VanVleet trade if right offer comes up

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TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 9: Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors dribbles against the Houston Rockets during the second half(Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)

Raptors: Is Scottie Barnes still untouchable in trade talks?

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TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 16: Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors reacts during the second half of their NBA game against the Miami Heat at Scotiabank Arena on November 16, 2022 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)

Raptors’ playoff hopes hinge on Fred VanVleet beating shooting woes

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TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 6: Gary Trent Jr. #33 of the Toronto Raptors drives against Alex Caruso #6 of the Chicago Bulls during the second half of their basketball game at the Scotiabank Arena on November 6, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)

Bulls’ struggles could make ideal Raptors trade target available

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TORONTO, ON - NOVEMBER 16: Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors reacts during the second half of their NBA game against the Miami Heat at Scotiabank Arena on November 16, 2022 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)

Fred VanVleet issues warning to playoff teams who face Raptors

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - OCTOBER 11: James Wiseman warms up before NBA preseason game between Golden State Warriors and Portland Trail Blazers at the Chase Center on October 11, 2022 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images)

Raptors must steal James Wiseman from Warriors after G League move

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INDIANAPOLIS, IN - NOVEMBER 12: Scottie Barnes #4 of the Toronto Raptors (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

Raptors: Fred VanVleet dismisses criticism about Scottie Barnes

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MONTREAL, CANADA - OCTOBER 14: Jeff Dowtin #15 of the Toronto Raptors takes to the court prior to the preseason NBA game against the Boston Celtics at Centre Bell on October 14, 2022 in Montreal, Quebec, Canada. The Toronto Raptors defeated the Boston Celtics 137-134 in overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Minas Panagiotakis/Getty Images)

Can Jeff Dowtin be the answer to the Raptors’ bench woes?

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TORONTO, ON - APRIL 23: Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors rips his jersey during the first half of Game Four of the Eastern Conference First Round against the Philadelphia 76ers at Scotiabank Arena on April 23, 2022 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)

Raptors fans left disappointed by bland City Edition jerseys

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - NOVEMBER 01: Yuta Watanabe #18 of the Brooklyn Nets reacts after scoring a basket during the third quarter of the game against the Chicago Bulls at Barclays Center on November 01, 2022 in New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dustin Satloff/Getty Images)

Raptors fans will love Yuta Watanabe starring amid Nets chaos

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TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 26: Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors looks on against the Philadelphia 76ers during the first half of their basketball game at the Scotiabank Arena on October 26, 2022 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and/or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)

Vince Carter says Pascal Siakam is on his way to top-five status

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TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 28: O.G. Anunoby #3 of the Toronto Raptors blocks a shot by Tobias Harris #12 of the Philadelphia 76ers (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images

Raptors: O.G. Anunoby makes history with insane defensive skills

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NEW YORK, NEW YORK - OCTOBER 27: (NEW YORK DAILIES OUT) Head coach Steve Nash and Kyrie Irving #11 of the Brooklyn Nets in action against the Dallas Mavericks at Barclays Center on October 27, 2022 in New York City. The Mavericks defeated the Nets 129-125 in overtime. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Nets chaos shows value of Raptors’ front office and culture

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MIAMI, FLORIDA - OCTOBER 22: Head coach of the Toronto Raptors Nick Nurse reacts during the fourth quarter against the Miami Heat at FTX Arena on October 22, 2022 in Miami, Florida. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Megan Briggs/Getty Images)

Potential Raptors trade target off the market after signing extension

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