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Raptors analyst Leo Rautins calls out Brandon Ingram after dismal playoff performance
“You got to score, and you got to find ways to do it, and not look for excuses on those situations.”
Kendrick Perkins didn’t forget Bill Simmons’ offer to wager on Raptors’ record
"He can just make a donation to my non-profit that’s for the youth in our communities that are less fortunate."
Deal gives Canada’s Rogers Communications significant stake in several Toronto teams
"Arguably the most powerful sports ownership entity in the world has now officially been formed."
Collin Murray-Boyles explains viral expletive after being drafted by Toronto Raptors
"What I said was not a bad thing by any means, just very thankful for it."
FanDuel reportedly granted Jontay Porter a VIP account during rookie season in NBA
FanDuel seemingly made contact with Porter early on in his gambling rabbit-hole.
Toronto Raptors reporters caught on hot mic after press conference
Raptors fans seem hellbent on making this into a story
Rockets announcer Ryan Hollins apologizes for innocuous ‘Dick in the face’ comment
"It's just one of those names"
Raptors’ announcer Matt Devlin had a call misheard as an expletive, leading to a viral clip
While Matt Devlin said "Add that piece, as Shead knocks it down," that's not what some heard.
ESPN, TNT add January games between NBA powerhouses
Cleveland and Oklahoma City have the best records in their respective conferences
TSN exits team-owning business, with Sportsnet parent Rogers buying control of MLSE
Canada's two big cable sports broadcasters are ending their joint operation of the company that owns the Leafs, Raptors, and more.
Ex-Raptors forward Jontay Porter reportedly set to plead guilty to felony charges over NBA gambling scandal
Bettors reportedly won more than $1 million on bets involving props Porter threw.
Dennis Smith Jr. reacts to erroneous trade report from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski
The inaccurate report wasn't up long, but Smith saw it.
New Orleans Pelicans analyst couldn’t stop giggling at Gradey Dick
"Let’s just call him Gradey for the rest of the game!"
Charles Barkley buried TNT’s Raptors-Bulls broadcast before it even began
Let's just say Sir Charles was not thrilled to be tuning in to this showdown of two losing teams.
Raptors’ Darko Rajaković unloads on NBA officiating in epic rant
"It's complete crap."
Raptors broadcast vs. Celtics features guest commentary from Drake
The Canadian singer joined the Raptors broadcast and things got a little crazy at times.
Shams Charania deletes initial report that Damian Lillard was traded to Raptors
A Shams Charania tweet on a Damian Lillard trade report went wrong.
ESPN’s JJ Redick interviewed for Toronto Raptors’ head coaching job
The 38-year-old has been lauded for his hoops expertise on shows like First Take and Get Up.
Toronto Raptors apologize for truly cringe-inducing Women’s History Month video
“Our sincerest apologies to our players, our staff, and our fans – we’ll work to do better today and every day after."
Literal hot mic moment causes delay during NBA game
"Right by the Toronto Raptors bench, you see a microphone catching fire"
TSN’s Jack Armstrong dons Drake’s fur coat during broadcast
"It's a meme, 'Listens to 'Her Loss' once. Jackie boy in the Teddy fur."
Chris Broussard steps out of bounds with his Toronto Raptors take
Fox commentator Broussard made an ill-advised broad generalization about African Americans playing in Canada
Toronto Raptors superfan Nav Bhatia to be portrayed by Kal Penn in sports biopic
Bhatia is the only fan to receive an NBA championship ring and be inducted into the Naismith Basketball Hall of Fame.
Leo Rautins, part of Raptors’ telecasts since 1995, will be replaced by Alvin Williams as Sportsnet’s analyst this season
Rautins had been involved with Raptors' broadcasts since the team's inaugural season in 1995.
