Toronto Raptors – Hoops Habit https://hoopshabit.com NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats Thu, 17 Aug 2023 17:56:41 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.1.3 NBA Trades: 10 Pascal Siakam deals the Raptors must consider https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/15/nba-trades-10-siakam-deals-raptors/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/15/nba-trades-10-siakam-deals-raptors/#respond Tue, 15 Aug 2023 12:00:41 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=458072 The Toronto Raptors are just a couple of months away from the start of the NBA regular season, but it is unclear what their team will look like. The Raptors appear open to trading star Pascal Siakam as well as OG Anunoby, and if they do, then that would signal a complete rebuild. Several teams […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/15/nba-trades-10-siakam-deals-raptors/feed/ 0 Grade the Trade: Warriors become title-favs in proposed deal with Raptors https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/13/grade-trade-warriors-deal-raptors/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/13/grade-trade-warriors-deal-raptors/#respond Sun, 13 Aug 2023 16:00:10 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=458019 After an inconsistent 2022–23 season for the Golden State Warriors, there were expectations that the team would look to shake things up this summer. They did make a splashy move to acquire Chris Paul, but that trade was poorly received, and aside from bringing back Draymond Green, they weren’t able to do much to improve […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/13/grade-trade-warriors-deal-raptors/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: Memphis bolsters their roster in this deal with Toronto https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/10/nba-trades-memphis-toronto-deal-pass/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/10/nba-trades-memphis-toronto-deal-pass/#respond Thu, 10 Aug 2023 16:00:57 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457965 Despite making a big offseason trade to try and bolster their roster, the Memphis Grizzlies will start next season shorthanded. Star Ja Morant has been suspended for the team’s first 25 games, which could hurt the Grizzlies in a deep Western Conference. While new addition Marcus Smart will help in Morant’s absence, the Grizzlies could […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/08/10/nba-trades-memphis-toronto-deal-pass/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: This Pelicans-Raptors deal would send a star to the Big Easy https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/17/nba-trades-pelicans-raptors-trade/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/17/nba-trades-pelicans-raptors-trade/#respond Mon, 17 Jul 2023 12:00:08 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457479 With the Toronto Raptors seemingly shopping NBA All-Star Pascal Siakam, it appears likely that he will soon be traded, and there appear to be two frontrunners. The Atlanta Hawks and Indiana Pacers are currently the favorites to land Siakam, and each team can offer the Raptors a solid haul in return for their best player. However, […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/17/nba-trades-pelicans-raptors-trade/feed/ 0 3 NBA teams facing do-or-die 2023–2024 seasons https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/14/3-nba-teams-facing-2023-2024-seasons/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/14/3-nba-teams-facing-2023-2024-seasons/#respond Fri, 14 Jul 2023 12:00:01 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457304 NBA Summer League excitement continues to raise anticipation levels for the regular season. Fans are impressed with performances put on by projected future stars. Their potential is mind-blowing and could change the dynamics of both conferences. Highlights from Victor Wembanyama, Anthony Black, and Brandon Miller are signs of good fortune for cities anticipating successful campaigns. […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/14/3-nba-teams-facing-2023-2024-seasons/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: Atlanta forms a big three with this win-now deal with Toronto https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/09/nba-trades-atlanta-toronto-deal/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/09/nba-trades-atlanta-toronto-deal/#respond Sun, 09 Jul 2023 13:00:24 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=457208 The Atlanta Hawks made their biggest off-season move yet by re-signing All-Star Dejounte Murray to a four-year, $120 million contract extension. That ensures that their All-Star backcourt of Trae Young and Murray will be around for the next four seasons. Although that is a good start to the offseason, the Hawks are reportedly looking to […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/07/09/nba-trades-atlanta-toronto-deal/feed/ 0 Ranking the 5 best available shooting guards in 2023 NBA free agency https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/13/5-best-shooting-guards-nba-free-agency/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/13/5-best-shooting-guards-nba-free-agency/#respond Tue, 13 Jun 2023 13:00:22 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=456529 There’s only a handful of games left in the 2022-23 NBA season. That means there’s only a few more days before everyone’s focus turns to this summer’s free agency. As is the case across positions, the list of the top shooting guards on the open market could change based on who actually becomes available. There […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/06/13/5-best-shooting-guards-nba-free-agency/feed/ 0 Toronto Raptors: The 3 best candidates to replace Nick Nurse as coach https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/16/toronto-raptors-3-candidates-coach/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/16/toronto-raptors-3-candidates-coach/#respond Tue, 16 May 2023 16:00:53 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455866 The Toronto Raptors moved on from championship-winning coach Nick Nurse several weeks ago, but things have been relatively quiet on the search for a new head coach. That changed in a monumental way on Wednesday. ESPN reported that their own employee, JJ Redick, interviewed for the job this week. The team is reportedly only in […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/05/16/toronto-raptors-3-candidates-coach/feed/ 0 4 NBA players who benefit from the new CBA https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/08/4-nba-players-benefit-new-cba/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/08/4-nba-players-benefit-new-cba/#respond Sat, 08 Apr 2023 16:00:30 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=455131 In the dead of a recent night, the NBA and its player union secured labor peace for another seven years after agreeing to a collective bargaining agreement, scheduled to start next season. The CBA is expected to be ratified in the coming weeks. Many of the big features of the latest CBA are already drawing […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/04/08/4-nba-players-benefit-new-cba/feed/ 0 3 teams that will exceed expectations in the 2023 NBA Playoffs https://hoopshabit.com/2023/03/28/3-teams-will-exceed-expectations-2023-nba-playoffs/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/03/28/3-teams-will-exceed-expectations-2023-nba-playoffs/#respond Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:00:19 +0000 https://hoopshabit.com/?p=454917 The 2023 NBA Playoffs are fast approaching and the postseason picture is beginning to take shape. Some teams have already clinched spots in the festivities, while others are on the verge of doing so. The teams hanging around the top of their conferences obviously have outsized expectations. It may be title or bust for teams […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/03/28/3-teams-will-exceed-expectations-2023-nba-playoffs/feed/ 0 How Jakob Poeltl has transformed the Toronto Raptors https://hoopshabit.com/2023/02/26/jakob-poeltl-transformed-toronto-raptors/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/02/26/jakob-poeltl-transformed-toronto-raptors/#respond Sun, 26 Feb 2023 15:00:56 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=454128 It would be an understatement to say that the Toronto Raptors have failed to meet their expectations this season. Currently, the Raptors sit in the ninth seed with a 29-31 record. To match their regular season performance from last year, they would need to finish the year with an incredulous 19-3 record. While it is […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/02/26/jakob-poeltl-transformed-toronto-raptors/feed/ 0 3 Under-the-radar trade deadline deals that could pay off in the long run https://hoopshabit.com/2023/02/16/3-under-radar-trade-deadline-deals/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/02/16/3-under-radar-trade-deadline-deals/#respond Thu, 16 Feb 2023 17:00:28 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=453670 This year brought one of the most chaotic NBA Trade Deadlines in recent memory. Kyrie Irving, Kevin Durant, and Russell Westbrook were among those to change teams. They were also among those to take up the most space in headlines and analysis. There’s no question that those deals were important and could have an impact […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/02/16/3-under-radar-trade-deadline-deals/feed/ 0 Grading Scottie Barnes’ sophomore season thus far https://hoopshabit.com/2023/02/07/grading-scottie-barnes-sophomore-season/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/02/07/grading-scottie-barnes-sophomore-season/#respond Tue, 07 Feb 2023 20:30:54 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=453455 Scottie Barnes is one of the latest additions to the Toronto Raptors’ collection of big, athletic wings, and as the reigning Rookie of the Year, expectations for his second season were high. He is the Raptors’ highest draft pick since Andrea Bargnani in 2006 and the key piece of their planned revival after dismantling their […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/02/07/grading-scottie-barnes-sophomore-season/feed/ 0 NBA Rumors: Are the Nets and Raptors close on a major trade? https://hoopshabit.com/2023/02/07/brooklyn-nets-toronto-raptors-trade/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/02/07/brooklyn-nets-toronto-raptors-trade/#respond Tue, 07 Feb 2023 17:30:01 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=453477 The trade deadline is just days away, and it appears that both the Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets are discussing blockbuster deals. The Nets are fresh off trading superstar Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks but are still actively looking to upgrade their roster. This is despite teams inquiring about the availability of Kevin Durant, […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/02/07/brooklyn-nets-toronto-raptors-trade/feed/ 0 Ranking the top 18 shooters available on NBA trade market https://hoopshabit.com/2023/01/30/ranking-top-18-shooters-available-nba-trade-market/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/01/30/ranking-top-18-shooters-available-nba-trade-market/#respond Mon, 30 Jan 2023 14:00:14 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=452721 The NBA Trade Deadline is fast approaching and teams are jockeying to position themselves as title contenders. There’s one thing every team needs this time of year, the same thing every team always needs: shooters. There’s no skill more important in today’s game than the ability to space the floor and pop a shot from […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/01/30/ranking-top-18-shooters-available-nba-trade-market/feed/ 0 ESPN’s proposed Hawks-Raptors trade is a genuine lose-lose deal https://hoopshabit.com/2023/01/29/hawks-raptors-trade-lose-lose-deal/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/01/29/hawks-raptors-trade-lose-lose-deal/#respond Sun, 29 Jan 2023 14:00:06 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=452962 NBA trade speculation is heating up two weeks out from the deadline, with the Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors two teams that could find themselves active before February 9. The Hawks have won six of their last nine games, including a five-game winning streak between January 14 and 21. Still, their 25-25 record is slightly […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/01/29/hawks-raptors-trade-lose-lose-deal/feed/ 0 NBA News: A mystery team has emerged as a suitor for OG Anunoby https://hoopshabit.com/2023/01/26/mystery-team-emerged-suitor-og-anunoby/ https://hoopshabit.com/2023/01/26/mystery-team-emerged-suitor-og-anunoby/#respond Thu, 26 Jan 2023 14:00:43 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=452966 With the Toronto Raptors reportedly planning to make major changes to their roster, it appears that almost everyone is available. That includes OG Anunoby, who is considered one of the best young players in the NBA and is also believed to be unhappy in Toronto. NBA insider says O.G. Anunoby wants out of Toronto: https://t.co/MN5aXV5C6i […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2023/01/26/mystery-team-emerged-suitor-og-anunoby/feed/ 0 Should the Toronto Raptors blow it up at the trade deadline? https://hoopshabit.com/2022/12/26/toronto-raptors-sellers-trade-deadline/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/12/26/toronto-raptors-sellers-trade-deadline/#respond Mon, 26 Dec 2022 20:00:57 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=451969 The Toronto Raptors are in the midst of a disappointing season. Their roster was considered ideal for the modern NBA, loaded with 6’7 two-way wings that would be switchable and versatile on defense and be threats as scorers. So far, this hasn’t been the case. There are many reasons that could explain the Raptors’ shortcomings. […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/12/26/toronto-raptors-sellers-trade-deadline/feed/ 0 This win-now trade sees the Toronto Raptors bolster their frontcourt https://hoopshabit.com/2022/12/22/raptors-bolster-frontcourt-trade/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/12/22/raptors-bolster-frontcourt-trade/#respond Thu, 22 Dec 2022 17:00:55 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=451878 The Toronto Raptors have been in the market for a center for some time now and are in need of reinforcements. They are just 14-18 thus far this season, and ESPN’s Zach Lowe (subscription required) has reported that GM Masai Ujuri could be looking to make a big deal. Report: Rival executives are bracing for […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/12/22/raptors-bolster-frontcourt-trade/feed/ 0 Fantasy Basketball: 4 Toronto Raptors who may soon make a huge leap https://hoopshabit.com/2022/11/25/toronto-raptors-4-players-make-huge-leap/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/11/25/toronto-raptors-4-players-make-huge-leap/#respond Fri, 25 Nov 2022 23:30:16 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=451291 Although I’m an unashamed Knicks fan I’ve always been a sucker for the underdog and ever since Kawhi Leonard left the Toronto Raptors I’ve found myself rooting for their continued success. Below I outline four Toronto Raptors players who could make a tremendous leap this year. Toronto Raptors: OG Anunoby I drafted Anunoby last year […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/11/25/toronto-raptors-4-players-make-huge-leap/feed/ 0 Jumbo-sized Toronto Raptors are a problem for the rest of the NBA https://hoopshabit.com/2022/11/06/jumbo-toronto-raptors-problem-nba/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/11/06/jumbo-toronto-raptors-problem-nba/#respond Sun, 06 Nov 2022 20:30:23 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=450664 If the rest of the league is comprised of your traditional red maple trees, this year’s Toronto Raptors are the redwoods towering above the competition. Even with All-Star point guard Fred VanVleet hurt, the Raptors have planted their feet as the fifth-seed in the Eastern Conference thanks to some unorthodox lineups and a decisive strategy […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/11/06/jumbo-toronto-raptors-problem-nba/feed/ 0 Scottie Barnes could become an NBA All-Star by making these strides https://hoopshabit.com/2022/09/15/scottie-barnes-path-asg-23/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/09/15/scottie-barnes-path-asg-23/#respond Thu, 15 Sep 2022 19:30:03 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=448565 The Toronto Raptors have flown under the radar this offseason, but that’s because they have a franchise cornerstone in Scottie Barnes to build around. When you look around the NBA, and even the Eastern Conference, it is easy to see why. Players like Kyrie Irving and Kevin Durant have dominated the news cycle while rival […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/09/15/scottie-barnes-path-asg-23/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: 3-team trade that lands Rudy Gobert on Toronto Raptors https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/30/nba-trades-rudy-gobert-toronto-raptors/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/30/nba-trades-rudy-gobert-toronto-raptors/#respond Thu, 30 Jun 2022 16:00:11 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=446530 The Utah Jazz are dead set on reshaping their roster around Donovan Mitchell. In turn, they will likely be fielding offers for three-time All-Star Rudy Gobert this summer. With Utah continuously disappointing in the postseason, moving on from some of their core players will be the goal this summer. They’ll be looking for some key […]

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]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/30/nba-trades-rudy-gobert-toronto-raptors/feed/ 0 5 roster moves the Toronto Raptors need to make this offseason https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/19/5-roster-moves-toronto-raptors-need-make-offseason/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/19/5-roster-moves-toronto-raptors-need-make-offseason/#respond Sun, 19 Jun 2022 10:00:18 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=445994 The Toronto Raptors managed to recapture some of their best chemistry last season. They were not at the top of the Eastern Conference standings by any stretch of the imagination, however, only qualifying directly for the playoffs in the last few weeks of the season. They ended up finishing in the fifth seed, which is […]

5 roster moves the Toronto Raptors need to make this offseason - Hoops Habit - Hoops Habit - NBA News, Rumors, Analysis, Opinion and Stats

]]> https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/19/5-roster-moves-toronto-raptors-need-make-offseason/feed/ 0 NBA Trades: 3 OG Anunoby trades for the Toronto Raptors https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/02/nba-trades-og-anunoby-toronto-raptors/ https://hoopshabit.com/2022/06/02/nba-trades-og-anunoby-toronto-raptors/#respond Thu, 02 Jun 2022 10:00:30 +0000 http://hoopshabit.com/?p=445577 The Toronto Raptors just wrapped up a fairly successful season, especially considering that they were a lottery team just one year ago. Unfortunately, their offseason has already been lathered in drama. According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, “word has circulated among rival front offices that Anunoby grew dissatisfied at times with his role in […]

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