Drake often catches heat for his rapidly-changing sports fandoms. However, no one can knock him for what he wore at today’s Raptors game. The franchise won its first Game 1 in history today, and Drake, the team ambassador, was in a Humboldt Jersey, to pay homage to the Canadian junior hockey league team after last […]
Read MoreRaptors vs. Wizards Was Delayed Due To Arena Roof Leak
An Air Canada Centre roof leak caused the delay of tonight’s Toronto Raptors vs. Washington Wizards game. The Raptors, the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference, are looking to finally take the next step and challenge for the NBA Finals. Things are underway now, but it took a bit longer than anticipated. The tip-off […]
Read MoreToronto Raptors G Kyle Lowry Won’t Play Today Due To Injury
Toronto Raptors guard Kyle Lowry won’t play today against the Cleveland Cavaliers. If you are a betting man/woman, you might want to lay some money on the Cleveland Cavaliers to sweep the Toronto Raptors today. As if it wasn’t enough that the Cavs lead the Eastern Conference Semifinal series 3-0, the Raptors will once again […]
Read MoreWatch: ‘Jeopardy!’ Contestant Bombs Question About NBA Mascot
One unforunate Jeopardy! contestant was befuddled by a question regarding an NBA mascot. Last night’s episode of Jeopardy! featured an NBA-related Final Jeopardy question. If you’re a fan of the Association, this one was pretty easy. It read: “The animal on this NBA team’s primary logo peaked about 75 million years ago.” Of course, the answer is, […]
Read MoreReport: Kyle Lowry Robbed By Multi-Million Dollar Burglary Ring
One of the NBA’s top point guards was reportedly victimized by a multi-million dollar jewelry theft ring. According to CBS Philadelphia, Toronto Raptors star Kyle Lowry’s home on Philadelphia’s Main Line was hit by the ring, which hit over a dozen residences. The ring has been cracked, with four burglars remaining in custody. The base […]
Read MoreWarriors vs. Raptors Prediction, Preview, Spread, Channel
Looking for a Warriors vs. Raptors prediction and preview? Stick around. We’ve got all of the pre-game analysis before the match-up. Wednesday, December 28, the Golden State Warriors (27-5) take on the Toronto Raptors (22-8). The game will be played at ORACLE Arena in Oakland, CA. Read on for our Warriors vs. Raptors prediction and preview. According to […]
Read MoreThe 10 Teams With The Best Chance Of Winning The NBA Championship, Per 538
We’re about 15 games into the regular season for most NBA teams. FiveThirtyEight has calculated the 10 teams with the best NBA Championship odds. The NBA Finals aren’t until June, but that doesn’t mean we can’t speculate as to which teams will make it there. Luckily, FiveThirtyEight has crunched the numbers, calculating a team’s strength […]
Read MoreWatch: Drake Is Wearing A Doris Burke “Woman Crush Everyday” Shirt To Toronto Raptors Game
Drake loves Doris Burke. He made that clear during the Eastern Conference Finals, and wanted to show his admiration again in Toronto tonight. It is Drake Night in Toronto for the Raptors’ big game against the Warriors, which means the team ambassador is front and center for his hometown NBA team. For the occasion, he […]
Read MoreThe 10 Teams Most Likely To Win The NBA Finals, Per 538
Today, FiveThirtyEight released its 2016-2017 forecast of NBA finals contenders and the results may surprise you. The start of the NBA season is less than a week away, so of course, it’s time to speculate who will win the NBA finals in June. Luckily, FiveThirtyEight has done all of the complicated calculations necessary to figure that out […]
Read MoreSports Illustrated Named The Top 10 Players In The NBA
Sports Illustrated has been releasing its list of the top 100 players in the NBA over the past few weeks. Today, the No. 1 player was revealed. Most basketball fans, heading into last year’s playoffs, believed that the title of “Greatest Player in the World” had been passed from LeBron James to Steph Curry. But by the […]
Read MoreTeam USA Has An Amazing Vanessa Carlton Sing-along
We’re coming up on the Rio Olympics next week, and Team USA is busy staying very loose on their quest for gold. While on the team plane, DeMarcus Cousins, DeMar Derozen, and Draymond Green all posted videos to social media of the team deep into a hilarious song. Team USA’s song of choice? Vanessa Carlton’s […]
Read MoreVideo: DeMar DeRozan Just Missed Throwing Down One Of The Craziest Dunks Ever
The United States men’s basketball team’s 50-point exhibition victory over China last night was rather uneventful, save for the fact it was Kevin Durant’s first game at his new home, Oracle Arena, and that USA guard DeMar DeRozan almost caused an international incident with a second-half dunk attempt. Late in the blowout, DeRozan caught an […]
Read MoreVideos: Kentucky Fan Drake Rocks All Wildcats Gear While Visiting Texas Basketball
Once upon a time, Drake was basically the hip-hop version of Kenny Chesney, with new favorite teams basically every appearance. To his credit, he’s really pared down his rooting interests in recent years. Drake is now an ambassador for his hometown Toronto Raptors, and he has formed a bond with John Calipari, and is a […]
Read MoreFormer Ohio State Star Jared Sullinger Will Sign With The Toronto Raptors
Former Boston Celtics forward Jared Sullinger has a new team. The ex-Ohio State star, who was non-tendered by the Celts over the weekend, will sign with the Toronto Raptors, he announced on Twitter. WE THE NORTH #0 — Jared Sullinger (@Jared_Sully0) July 11, 2016 According to The Vertical’s Adrian Wojnarowski, Sullinger’s deal is a one-year […]
Read More10 NBA Stars Who Could Someday Play For Their Home Team, Like Dwyane Wade
Yesterday, basketball fans were stunned by the news that Miami Heat star Dwyane Wade, who had spent his entire 13-year career with the franchise, was leaving town to sign with the Chicago Bulls. While Heat fans mourned the loss, Bulls fans rejoiced the fact that a local son was coming home; after all, Wade was […]
Read MoreHere’s A List Of Where Every NBA Free Agent Has Signed, And For How Much
NBA free agency opened yesterday, and the stove has been hot ever since. With the salary cap boosted and revenue flowing, the money has been flying as teams have aggressively pursued and opened up their wallets for players on the open market. There’s still a lot of action left, with a few big fish still […]
Read MoreVideo: Jim Harbaugh Thanks Drake For Michigan Reference During Saturday Night Live Sketch
Is Drake a Michigan football fan? We know that the hip hop superstar is an ambassador for the NBA’s Toronto Raptors, and seems like a legitimate Kentucky basketball fan at this point, but for football, things are less clear. He has actually been on the Ohio State sideline for the Orange Bowl, he’s made Buckeye […]
Read MoreHere Are The Full Results Of The 2016 NBA Draft
The 2016 NBA Draft is in the books. The No. 1 and No. 2 overall picks went as expected – Ben Simmons to Philadelphia at No. 1, Brandon Ingram to Los Angeles at No. 2 – but after that, the draft was full of surprises. There were a bunch of trades, a ton of European […]
Read MoreHere’s Tonight’s NBA Draft Order After Yesterday’s Trades
The 2016 NBA Draft is slated to begin at 7:00 PM ET Thursday night, and after a number of interesting trades Wednesday, we have a slightly new order. The No. 12 pick has been traded after a blockbuster involving the Utah Jazz, the Atlanta Hawks and the Indiana Pacers. Specifically, the Hawks are trading Jeff […]
Read More2016 NBA Mock Draft: First Round 2.0
We’re only one week away from the 2016 NBA Draft. The draft order has long been set, and the Philadelphia 76ers have been on the clock deciding who they will take with the No. 1 pick. As the date gets closer, all of the potential picks begin to crystallize and the draft starts to take shape. […]
Read MoreVideo: Jamie Foxx Showed Off His Hilarious Stephen A. Smith Impression Last Night
Academy Award-winning actor Jamie Foxx is a multi-talented entertainer, and last night he showed off his sports impressions while joining SportsCenter from Toronto. After the Cleveland Cavaliers knocked off the Toronto Raptors to advance to a second straight NBA Finals, and sixth straight for LeBron James (and James Jones), Foxx decided to unveil his hilarious Stephen A. […]
Read MoreVideo: Lebron James Either Scares This Little Girl Speechless Or She’s Just A Boss
Lebron James and his Cleveland Cavaliers are trying to go up 2-0 against the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference Finals, and the King appears to be ready. Before the game even began, that was evident. The NBA’s official Twitter account posted this hilarious video to Twitter of James getting hyped just before tip. He […]
Read MoreMatt Leinart Wonders Where He Fits In LeBron/Kyrie Comparison To Reggie Bush And LenDale White
After his team’s blowout victory over the Toronto Raptors in Game 1, Cleveland Cavaliers’ forward Kevin Love compared the Cavs’ duo of LeBron James and Kyrie Irving to USC football’s early-2000’s 1-2 backfield punch of Reggie Bush and LenDale White. Matt Leinart, the Trojans’ quarterback when Bush and White were carrying the rock, dropped a […]
Read More2016 NBA Mock Draft: First Round
With last night’s lottery, the order of the 2016 NBA Draft, which takes place on June 23, is set. At long last, the Philadelphia 76ers have landed the No. 1 pick, where they are expected to take either LSU’s Ben Simmons or Duke’s Brandon Ingram. The two forwards are clearly regarded as the top two […]
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