Social Sharing presentation-ready copies of Toronto Star content for distribution Will rookies Pascal Siakam and Jakob Poeltl play much for the Raptors this season? Valanciunas was dominant against the Pacers in the first round of the playoffs last year, and averaged a double-double before an ankle injury took him out of eight of the Raptors’ 20 playoff games. by Graham Orr 4 ... which will bring their total roster up to 13 players. - Page 20 Here, we are gonna break down these teams and see what makes them so special. By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. 2016 NBA Eastern Conference First Round Pacers vs. Raptors League Champion: Cleveland Cavaliers. Rodney Stuckey misses driving layup. All are invaluable traits for a big man in the NBA. History of Toronto Raptors Top 10 MVP voting finishes; Player: Year: MVP finish : Vince Carter: 2000: 10th: Chris Bosh: 2007: 7th: Kyle Lowry: 2016: 10th: DeMar DeRozan: 2018: 8th: Kawhi Leonard: 2019: 9th: Pascal Siakam: 2020: 10th: In his first season as the Raptors' go-to player, Siakam finished with a total of 17 points, just one shy of ninth place Nikola Jokic. Top 5: Best Raptors Players of All Time. Last year: 2.2 points, 1.6 rebounds, 0.4 blocks, 7.8 minutes per game. Raptors Franchise Index. permissions/licensing, please go to: www.TorontoStarReprints.com. Same goes for Malcolm Brogdon, another senior pegged as a possible late-first round or second round pick. By Chris O’Leary Sports Reporter. New and Reset Quizzes. Tweet; ... but here are five players the Raptors should be … T he great Toronto Raptors experiment began on Nov. 3, 1995, in front of 33,306 fans at the then SkyDome. The Hornets raced out to a 19-point lead Saturday, but the Raptors had shaved the difference to 32-23 to end the first quarter. This was the second playoff victory in Raptors franchise history, and the first in a seven-game series. New, 34 comments. Roster information for the Toronto Raptors. Role: Grow, develop, build, strengthen, etc. Random. NBA Draft 2016: Raptors welcome six new players, including Brice Johnson, for a workout, Five thoughts on last night: Raptors 112, Hornets 109. Featured Quizzes. In 2016-17, his first season as a professional basketball player, VanVleet helped lead Toronto's then-D-League affiliate, Raptors 905, to a championship. The Raptors are hoping for that and more this season. From Quincy Acy to D.J. Watch Latest Video; Open Gym Presented By Bell; Raptors On YouTube; NBA TV Canada Schedule; Community. By … Johnson looks to be another "finished product" who also fills a need the Raptors will undoubtedly at centre/power forward. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Profile Quizzes Subscribed Subscribe? Since then, the long ball has been an integral part of Ibaka's game and the Raptors' offence. The opportunity presented isn’t glamorous — playing third fiddle behind Lowry and Joseph at point guard — but a gig in the NBA certainly is, especially for a player who went undrafted and could have been left exploring lower-playing pro options right now. Player roster with photos, bios, and stats. Here’s a look at every player the Raptors added this summer: C.J. Depth chart order and updated player information. Miles Last year: 12.8 points, 9.1 rebounds, 1.3 blocks, 26 minutes per game. Last season, Siakam leapt from 7.3 to 16.9 points per game. Hours Before Blowout Loss Toronto Raptors Stars Hit Cleveland Casino Hours Before Blowout Loss. Find Toronto Raptors news, rumours, video, radio, and podcasts from Toronto newspapers, Canadian and US national media, Official NBA sites, Raptors blogs, and independent media. In their place are a number of young players, as well as 30-year-old C.J. Here's the scoop on the latest round of workouts for the Raptors in advance of the NBA Draft. Role: If Ross could get two numbers in his stat line up consistently — he had 0.7 steals per game and 62 free throw attempts in 73 games last year — the Raptors coaching staff might grow giant heart emojis where their eyes currently sit. Last year: 10.3 points, 8.3 rebounds, 0.6 blocks, 23.6 minutes per game. Data and Facts. This was the biggest signing in the Raptors off-season. Minigames. More . When his knee heals from a pre-season injury, the Raptors want defence and offensive aggressiveness from Ross. A number of veteran support players were let go. 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