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Why the Surging Raptors Don't Need to Rush the Process
If winning the title is the end goal this season, the Raptors are going to fall short. There aren't moves out there that can push this team to another level between now and April.
DeMar DeRozan Has Made the Right Adjustments to Become an All-Star
DeMar DeRozan is enjoying the best season of his career and standing out as one of the best two-guards in the NBA.
These Are the Biggest Storylines Facing the Raptors in the Second Half
A healthy DeMarre Carroll and an expanded role on offence for Jonas Valanciunas are among the ways the Raptors may be able to push the needle from good to great.
NBA's Global Expansion Makes Raptors Perfect Team to Showcase Overseas
The first-place Raptors are a young, exciting team with international flavour. They're the exact type of team the league should promote in a growing European basketball market.
Film Study: New and Familiar Trends Emerge for Revamped Raptors
The Raptors, who have a realistic shot at the No. 2 seed in the East, are a more adaptable team this season and seem better equipped to finally win a playoff series.
Kyle Lowry Is the Best, but He's Not the Only Bright Spot in Raptorland
We hand out team awards for the first quarter of the season, including MVP, most improved, and, of course, talk about our favourite Drake moment.
The Raptors Can't Wear out Their Most Important Players Again
Dwane Casey has the team playing better defence. He also needs to find ways to get more out of the second unit and avoid burning his stars into the ground like last season.
The Rap Up: Watching the Potential End of the DeRozan-Casey Era
This could be the final season in Toronto for both DeMar DeRozan and Dwane Casey, and that might not be such a bad thing.
The Rap Up: Valanciunas Has Earned Crunch-Time Minutes
The benefits of having Valanciunas on the floor in the fourth quarter outweigh the risks at this point, especially when you consider the alternatives available on this roster.