Amir Johnson: You Shall Know His Virality…

This corner and Raptors fans everywhere know just what an incredible online presence Amir Johnson has. From the Zombie Walk, to Nuit Blanche to I Roll With Amir, there seems to be no end to the friendly forward’s desire to enjoy everything Toronto has to offer.

On Monday, that included heading back to the office but as a fan in the house to see the Toronto Maple Leafs host the Carolina Hurricanes….

The league has taken notice as well. In a recent episode of NBA TV’s “The Jump”, Lang Whitaker caught up ...

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Pre-Game With Dwane Casey

I sat down with Raptors head coach Dwane Casey before a big mathcup with the Miami Heat at ACC (2PM, TSN, FAN590).

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The #RTZ Show: Raptors vs. Warriors

Game Notes | NBA.com Preview | Last Game: Cavaliers 99 Raptors 98

 

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DeRozan Hits Game-Winner To Lift Raptors Over Magic

Related: Box Score | Photo Gallery | Devlin & Ross Pre-Game | Post Up Reaction
Top Plays: DeRozan’s Game Winner  | DeMar With Authority | Big Amir Block | More Highlights
Post Game: Game Highlights| Dwane Casey | DeRozan | Anderson | Johnson

ORLANDO, Fla. (CP) — Toronto Raptors coach Dwane Casey believes the next step for his team is to work on developing its identity, preferably one seeded in toughness.

He’s hoping a four-game season sweep of the Magic can serve as the first step in that mission.

After watching one of their best ...

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The #RTZ Show: Raptors vs. Lakers

Game Notes | NBA.com Preview | Last Game: Raptors 101 Sixers 108 (OT)

 

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Raptors Can’t Hold Big Lead In OT Loss To Sixers

Related: Box Score | Photo Gallery | Devlin & Anderson Pre-Game | Jack Under The Weather
Top Plays: Fields Putback Slam |  Lowry Big Banker | Acy The Energizer | More Highlights
Post Game: Game Highlights| Dwane Casey | Lowry | DeRozan | Johnson

PHILADELPHIA (CP) — After sending the game to overtime, Jrue Holiday single-handedly took over during the extra session.

In the process, the fourth-year point guard continued to make a strong case for his first career All-Star berth next month in Houston. The reserves will be announced on Thursday night.

Holiday ...

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Raptors Cough Up Big Lead In Loss To Bucks

Related: Box Score | Photo Gallery | Devlin & Acy Pre-Game
Top Plays: Future Announcer? | Cooling Down Calderon | DeRozan ‘And 1′ | More Highlights
Post Game: Game Highlights | Dwane Casey | DeRozan | Davis | Calderon

TORONTO (CP) — The Toronto Raptors’ bench was nowhere to be found when the team needed it most Sunday.

The Milwaukee Bucks overcame a 20-point deficit to beat the Raptors 107-96 — outscoring Toronto’s undermanned bench 43-7 while two of the Raptors’ leaders were being treated for injuries.

“Our bench has been great all year, ...

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The #RTZ Show: Raptors vs. Bucks

Game Notes | NBA.com Preview | Last Game: Bobcats 78 Raptors 99

 

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Fields To Have Hand Examined

After the Raptors’ latest slow start against the Mavs, head coach Dwane Casey acknowledged that a change to his starting five would have to be a consideration.

Injury may make that a necessity for Saturday’s home matchup vs the Sixers on Saturday (7PM, TSN, FAN590).

Landry Fields, who has started at small forward in every game for the Raptors, visited a hand specialist on Friday to examine discomfort in his right hand that he’s reportedly been experiencing for weeks.

The third-year pro has clearly struggled with his offence to start the season ...

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DeRozan Hitting His Stride And Pounding The Boards

DeMar DeRozan has become more aggressive all over the court in the early season.

DeMar DeRozan and the Toronto Raptors.

In the star-laden universe that is the NBA, real prominence means that people plug the player first, and the team second.

Perhaps in no other game does the personality of the team’s best player dictate how that team is perceived.

So the question is: is it DeMar DeRozan and the Toronto Raptors or the other way around?

“As long as my name is mentioned, I don’t care,” DeRozan said. “As long as I’m with ...

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