The Raptors are well-versed in COVID-19 challenges. The team suffered a major outbreak that impacted several key players and most of the coaching staff last March, and tumbled down the Eastern Conference standings during that time, missing the playoffs.
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Fans in Canada and abroad mourn and reflect as Kawhi Leonard leaves the Raptors
Euphoria turns to fear after shots fired at massive Raptors victory rally
TORONTO — Hours of anticipation gave way to unbridled euphoria as a sea of Raptors fans greeted the newly crowned NBA champions with cheers, whistles and chants on Monday, but elation quickly turned to fear when gunshots interrupted the celebration in downtown Toronto. Moments after the team emerged on stage during a rally at the end of...
TORONTO CELEBRATES “WE THE NORTH” DAY WITH A RAPTORS’ CHAMPIONSHIP PARADE
TORONTO — 7:20 p.m. Toronto police now say they have made three arrests in connection with a shooting that took place as a large victory rally for the Raptors was underway. They also say four people have injuries related to the shooting, which took place around 3:45 p.m. local time. Anyone with photos or videos from...
Raptors win first NBA title in franchise history, beat the Warriors in Game 6
OAKLAND, Calif. — The Toronto Raptors won their first-ever National Basketball Association championship on Thursday night. Kyle Lowry and Pascal Siakam scored 26 points apiece to lead Toronto past the Golden State Warriors 114-110 in Game 6 of the NBA Finals. It’s the first time in NBA history that a team based outside of the United States has...
FROM CARTER-MANIA TO KAWHI-MANIA
Ramon Stoudamire, Tracy McGrady, Vince Carter, Chris Bosh, DeMar DeRozan– Raptors superstars come and go without a championship. Carter-mania swept Canada in late 1990s with much hoopla, and slamdunks, Carter left without an NBA ring The Toronto Raptors has come a long way from a Vince Carter-led era. A quiet and unassuming star in Kawhi...