April 2019 Toronto Raptors Wiretap

Patrick McCaw Out With Sprained Thumb, To Be Re-Evaluated In 3 Weeks

Mar 30, 2019 3:15 PM

Patrick McCaw is out for at least 3 weeks with a sprained thumb.

McCaw was injured in the first half of a Thursday night game against the Knicks.

McCaw is averaging 2.7 points in 13.2 minutes per game. 

NBA.com

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Jodie Meeks Signs With Raptors For Remainder Of Season

Mar 25, 2019 6:06 PM

Jodie Meeks has agreed to sign with the Toronto Raptors for the remainder of the season.

Meeks signed a 10-day contract with the Raptors on Feb. 20 and appeared in two games.

Shams Charania/The Athletic

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Paul George On Free Agency Discussion With Kawhi Leonard: 'That's Between Us'

Mar 22, 2019 10:53 PM

Paul George said he and Kawhi Leonard have talked about Leonard's free agency this summer, although George won't reveal what was said.

"That's between us," said George.

George, who was in a similar position to Leonard last season, decided to sign a 4-year deal with the Thunder. 

Leonard is averaging 27 points, 7.5 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game this season.

Ameer Tyree/Sporting News

Tags: Paul George, Kawhi Leonard, Toronto Raptors, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor

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Raptors Rename Training Facility OVO Athletic Centre

Mar 14, 2019 10:12 PM

The Toronto Raptors renamed their training facility OVO Athletic Centre in honor of their branding partnership with Drake.

The Raptors named Drake their "global ambassador" in 2013.

"It’s very unique. Drake and OVO are an important part of our city’s landscape, our team’s identity, and our plans to bring a championship to Toronto. With each step of our partnership over the last five and a half years, we have worked together to build a winning basketball program in Toronto and deliver for our fans and our community," said Masai Ujiri.

Sportsnet

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Raptors Sign Eric Moreland To 10-Day Contract

Mar 14, 2019 11:03 AM

The Toronto Raptors have agreed to sign Eric Moreland to a 10-day contract.

Moreland gives the Raptors depth in the frontcourt with Serge Ibaka out three games with a suspension.

Moreland played for the Raptors in training camp.

Michael Scotto/The Athletic

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Serge Ibaka Suspended Three Games For Fight, Marquese Chriss Gets One

Mar 12, 2019 6:13 PM

Serge Ibaka has been suspended three games without pay, while Marquese Chriss has been suspended one game without pay for their involvement in a fight during Monday's game between the Raptors and the Cavaliers.

The incident occurred with 0:01 remaining in the third quarter of the Cavaliers’ 126-101 victory over the Raptors.

Ibaka’s suspension was based on his instigation of the physical altercation, throwing a punch at Chriss, and his prior history of fighting during NBA games. 

Chriss’ suspension was based on throwing a punch at Ibaka.

RealGM Staff Report

Tags: Marquese Chriss, Serge Ibaka, Cleveland Cavaliers, Toronto Raptors, NBA, NBA Suspension

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Serge Ibaka, Marquese Chriss Ejected After Throwing Punches

Mar 12, 2019 8:05 AM

Serge Ibaka and Marquese Chriss were ejected after trading punches during Cleveland Cavs' 126-101 win over the Toronto Raptors.

The confrontation occurred as the two jostled for position during an inbounds play with 1 second left in the 3rd quarter. After falling to the ground, Ibaka got up and wrapped his hands around Chriss' neck before throwing a punch. Chriss responded with a blow of his own.

Chriss had previously fouled Ibaka hard in the 2nd quarter of the game. Neither player were available for comment afterwards. 

ESPN

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Kawhi Leonard Reportedly Not Interested In Playing With LeBron James

Mar 8, 2019 6:07 PM

When Kawhi Leonard sought a trade from the San Antonio Spurs last offseason, he had the Los Angeles Lakers and Los Angeles Clippers on his list. The equation for Leonard, however, appeared to change once the Lakers signed LeBron James.

"I do not," said Michael C. Wright when asked if he believes Leonard would have interest in playing with James on the Brian Windhorst & The Hoop Collective Podcast. "That's just what I've been told. It's what I've been told going back to last summer. I don't see that as something that's happening.

"I think he goes to the Clippers."

Wright has consistently been one of the most reliable reporters in the NBA when it comes to news on Leonard.

Michael C. Wright/ESPN

Tags: Kawhi Leonard, Los Angeles Clippers, Los Angeles Lakers, Toronto Raptors, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Raptors, Rockets To Play 2 Preseason Games In Japan

Mar 4, 2019 10:39 PM

The Houston Rockets and Toronto Raptors will play two preseason games at the Saitama Super Arena just outside of Tokyo.

Scheduled for October 8th and 10th, it will be the first time a NBA team has played in Japan since 2003. 

Tim Bontemps/ESPN

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