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After a long Trade Saga, Damian Lillard is finally ready to be acknowledged as one of the League's best players.
Just Days Before the Bucks Trade, Damian Lillard Reveals Shocking 3-Word Text From 26YO Raptors Star That Nearly Turned His Life Upside-Down
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Hours After Jimmy Butler’s “Tampering” Allegations, Ex-lakers Star Reacts to the Bucks Betraying 2X NBA All-Star For Damian Lillard
Amid Damian Lillard trade to Bucks, an ex-Laker star reacts to the loss of their best guard while Jimmy Butler accuses them of tampering.
After Getting Snubbed by Damian Lillard, Desperate Raptors Could Force Out 2X NBA All-Star for James Harden
Raptors have a very young core, who is it going to be traded for James Harden if the Raptors want the superstar?
Days After Getting Linked With Raptors, Giannis Antetokounmpo’s 6-Word Message for “Hot Pink” Has NBA Fans Going Wild: “Tell Dame to Come”
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4 Years After Masai Ujiri’s Kawhi Leonard-Gamble Led to Raptors’ 1st Championship, His Damian Lillard Chase Deemed “Glass Half Empty” by NBA Insider
The Toronto Raptors' new development to pursue Damian Lillard ahead of season opener reminded the experts of 2018 Kawhi Leonard trade.
With $3.1 Billion Team Leading the Race to Land Damian Lillard, Marc Spears Puts 7-day Deadline on 7x All-Star’s Time in Portland
With a $3.1 billion team emerging as the frontrunner to land Damian Lillard, Marc Spears setting a 7-day deadline for the Portland star.
“Y’all Gonna Make Dame Retire”: $1,850,000,000 Worth Franchise Trolled Hard for Getting Into Damian Lillard Trade Talks Amid Celtics and Raptor’s Interests
Damian Lillard is in the midst of trade rumors. With interest from the Boston Celtics and the Miami Heat, fans mock as a new contender emerge
Despite Receiving 2-Word Message From Drake, 6’7 Rookie Set to Fall Prey to Raptors’ Damian Lillard Pursuit
Despite Drake's warm welcome, the Raptors rookie might find himself on the move in a strategic play by the Raptors for Damian Lillard trade.
NBA Insider Probes on a New Destination for Damian Lillard After Giannis Antetokounmpo Reiterated Leaving Milwaukee For a Ring
As Giannis Antetokounmpo double downs on his championship stance, NBA insider dwell on possible spots for Damian Lillard.
Having Acquired FIBA WC MVP Dennis Schroder, Raptors Star Discusses Losing $130Mn Rich NBA Champ: “Opens Up More Opportunities”
A Toronto Raptors star talked about losing their $130 million player in the process of landing the FIBA World Cup MVP Dennis Schroder.
Despite Draymond Green’s “Championship” Comment, Chris Paul Could Suffer the Jordan Poole Treatment to Land the $136,905,216 Rich NBA Champion
GSW acquired Chris Paul. Green makes it clear to win a championship with him. But a trade scenario could see him out like Jordan Poole.
About Toronto Raptors
Toronto Raptors 2022: News, Schedule, Roster, Score, Injury Report
The Toronto Raptors are the only Canadian based team in the NBA. They are a part of the league’s Atlantic Division in the Eastern Conference. The Raptors won their maiden championship in 2019 to become the first non-American team to clinch the league.
Moreover, they are the only team to be crowned champions without receiving a lottery pick since the creation of the draft lottery in 1985.
The franchise is owned by Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, a professional sports and commercial real estate company. They own several franchises that have their base in Toronto, making them the largest sports and entertainment company in Canada.
Toronto now hosts its home games at the Scotiabank Arena, where the atmosphere is always electric when the Raptors take the court. The recently redesigned Toronto Raptors logo contains a silver basketball, which has claw marks of a raptor and the team name surrounding it.
Their mascot is simply known as "The Raptor".He is a friendly velociraptor who dons basketball shoes, wearing a jersey with the number 95 on it, which signifies the year the franchise was established.
History
The Raptors came into existence in 1995 when the NBA planned their expansion into Canada. They were formed along with the Vancouver Grizzlies, who have now relocated to Memphis. Thus, Toronto is the only team representing Canada in the association.
They didn’t enjoy much success in their early years, but saw good players play on their roster. The most notable one is Vince Carter, who dazzled the league with his high-flying dunks and extraordinary talent. Carter was instrumental in guiding the Raptors to their first-ever playoff series victory, but could not carry them further.
After Vince Carter left, the team struggled to recover, but DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry formed a formidable backcourt pairing to uplift the team. They led the Raptors to win a trio of division titles, to establish themselves as one of the top teams in the Eastern Conference.
Currently, the team is thriving under Masai Uriji, who serves as the president of the franchise. His quick-fire move of bringing in Kawhi Leonard earned them a championship and the status of being called one of the best in the East.
Sponsors
The main sponsors of the Raptors are Sun Life Financial, one of the largest life insurance companies in the world. They have earned the privilege to promote their company through the Raptors’ uniforms. Besides Sun Life, Toronto has tie-ups with several other companies, including Leon’s Furniture Ltd and CDW Canada.
The Raptors have bright colors in their primary uniforms. They use red, black, and white, which stand out on any occasion.
Achievements and History
| Founded | 1995 |
| Conference | Eastern |
| Division | Atlantic |
| President | Masai Ujiri |
| General Manager | Bobby Webster |
| Head Coach | Nick Nurse |
| Arena | Scotiabank Arena |
| Championships (1) | (2019) |
| Conference Titles (1) | (2019) |
| Division Titles (7) | (2007, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, 2019, 2020) |
| Website | www.nba.com/raptors |
Toronto Raptors 2021-22 roster
| 3 | OG Anunoby | SF | 6-7 | 232 | July 17, 1997 |
| 4 | Scottie Barnes | PF | 6-9 | 227 | August 1, 2001 |
| 45 | Dalano Banton | SF | 6-9 | 204 | November 7, 1999 |
| 25 | Chris Boucher | C | 6-9 | 200 | January 11, 1993 |
| 33 | Gary Trent Jr. | SG | 6-5 | 209 | January 18, 1999 |
| 22 | Malachi Flynn | PG | 6-1 | 175 | May 10, 1998 |
| 11 | Justin Champagnie | SF | 6-6 | 200 | June 29, 2001 |
| 5 | Precious Achiuwa | C | 6-8 | 225 | September 19, 1999 |
| 7 | Kyle Lowry | PG | 6-0 | 196 | March 25, 1986 |
| 14 | Svi Mykhailiuk | SF | 6-7 | 205 | June 10, 1997 |
| 24 | Khem Birch | C | 6-9 | 233 | September 28, 1992 |
| 43 | Pascal Siakam | PF | 6-9 | 230 | April 2, 1994 |
| 17 | Isaac Bonga | SF | 6-8 | 180 | November 8, 1999 |
| 23 | Fred VanVleet | SG | 6-1 | 197 | February 25, 1994 |
| 18 | Yuta Watanabe | SF | 6-9 | 215 | October 13, 1994 |
| 1 | Goran Dragic | PG | 6-3 | 190 | May 6, 1986 |
