Posts Filed Under: basketball

Kyle Lowry Thinks Donald Trump’s Travel Ban is Bullshit

And he's right.

By David Hains Jan. 30th, 4:30 pm

What Can The Toronto Raptors Do At This Year’s NBA Draft?

Our predictions for the weird and wonderful draft.

By Christopher Bird Jun. 23rd, 12:00 pm

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Raptors Fans Were Always The Other

#WeTheOther is about more than just sports pride.

By Joyita Sengupta May. 21st, 1:30 pm

Do the Raptors Win More When Drake Sits Courtside?

The Raptors are 20-1 in the last 21 home games that Drake hasn't attended.

By Erik Mclaren Apr. 15th, 3:00 pm

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Raptors 2016 Playoff Preview: Your Guide to Hosers Versus Hoosiers

Their chances look a lot better than last year.

By Christopher Bird Apr. 15th, 11:30 am

The NBA All-Star Game: Unsound

The actual basketball sucked, and so did the musical entertainment.

By Christopher Bird • Photos by Giordano CiampiniFeb. 15th, 3:00 pm

NBA All-Star Saturday Night: The Best Dunk Contest Ever

A ridiculously fun prelude to the all-star game.

By Christopher Bird • Photos by Giordano CiampiniFeb. 14th, 12:45 pm

NBA All-Star Saturday Afternoon: A Lull Before The Storm

While the NBA all-stars get some time to rest, the D-League grabs their moment to shine.

By Christopher Bird Feb. 13th, 7:41 pm

Torontoist Live-Sketches TIFF’s Space Jam Live-Read

Can the Monstars be stopped? (Yes.)

By Torontoist • Illustrations by Evan Munday and Dasha ZolotaFeb. 13th, 1:31 pm

Torontoist Covers The NBA Celebrity All-Star Game

Can Drake, Win Butler, and Tracy McGrady hold off Kevin Hart's crew in the NBA Celebrity All-Star Game? Will a rising star emerge? Find out next.

By Christopher Bird • Photos by Giordano CiampiniFeb. 12th, 6:55 pm

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Every Official NBA All-Star Player Emoji, Ranked

Poor Kevin Durant.

By Christopher Bird Feb. 12th, 3:30 pm

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Blurring The Lines Between Art and Activity (and Athletics)

Torontonians can get lots of exercise with their art in "experiential" theatre shows like It Comes in Waves and Monday Nights.

By Steve Fisher Jul. 23rd, 11:35 am

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The Torontoist Guide to the Raptors Playoffs

Don't count your baskets before they're shot.

By Christopher Bird Apr. 17th, 12:00 pm

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The Eastern Commerce Way

Despite an enrolment of only 62 students, Eastern Commerce Collegiate Institute continues to have one of the best basketball programs in Toronto. With the school facing closure, we followed the team through the playoffs as the Saints tried to defend their city championship, and the school's legacy.

By Megan Marrelli Mar. 2nd, 12:00 pm

2014 Hero: The Toronto Raptors

Nominated for: making professional sports in Toronto fun again.

By Christopher Bird • Illustration by Brian McLachlanDec. 23rd, 12:53 pm

Andrew Wiggins Picked First Overall in NBA Draft

It was a big night for the Vaughan native, and for basketball in the GTA.

By Christopher Bird Jun. 27th, 9:30 am

Historicist: Torontolympiad ’76

Olympic-style drama mixed with physically disabled athletic triumphs in Etobicoke.

By Jamie Bradburn Jun. 7th, 8:34 pm

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Today Is Raptors Day!

That's why Deputy Mayor Norm Kelly is cozying up to that big red dinosaur.

By Sarah Sweet May. 12th, 11:55 am