Who will outperform Summer Forecast picks?
The Raptors have won 48-plus games each of the past four seasons, so there's good reason to think they will surpass their projected 47 wins, as long as Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan remain healthy.
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2018 Schedule
51-31, 2nd in Atlantic
Sources: McDaniels agrees to join Raptors
The Toronto Raptors and free-agent swingman K.J. McDaniels have agreed to a one-year deal, league sources tell ESPN.
Summer Forecast: Eastern Conference standings for 2017-18
The Raptors took a step in the wrong direction last season, failing to improve upon their win total from the previous year for the first time since 2011-12. Where does our panel see them going from here?
Raptors sign Wiltjer
The Raptors signed forward Kyle Wiltjer to a one-year deal, the team announced Tuesday. Financial terms of the contract were not immediately disclosed. The 6-foot-10, 240-pounder appeared in 14 games for the Houston Rockets last season, compiling 13 points and 10 rebounds in 44 minutes of action.
Raptors' complete 2017-18 regular-season schedule
The Raptors will open the season at home vs. the Bulls on Thursday, Oct. 19. The defending champion Warriors will make their lone visit to Toronto on Saturday, Jan. 13.
Lowry's wild shot sinks and-1 (0:26)
Porzingis taps in an alley-oop for Team World (0:29)
Projected records: Raptors slip a surprising amount
Toronto mostly brings back the same group from a season ago, but the departure of RPM favorite Patrick Patterson hurts the projection.
Offseason grades: Toronto Raptors
Masai Ujiri resisted the desire to break up a successful roster that could contend in a post-LeBron James Eastern Conference.
Raptors add backcourt depth
Toronto signed former NC State guard Lorenzo Brown to a two-way contract. He has played 63 games for three NBA teams since 2013 and averaged 23.6 points in 11 games last season for Grand Rapids in the D-League.
Lawrence Murray ESPN.com
Starting at Drew League for M.H.P. today vs. Bulldogs: Victor Rudd Julius Randle JaVale McGee Nick Young DeMar DeRozan
Rumor Central: DeMar DeRozan to get some run at point guard
Hoping to have better ball movement next season, Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey is planning to play DeMar DeRozan more at point guard.
NBA stars react to 2K18 ratings
Cover athlete Kyrie Irving, as well as Paul George, Karl-Anthony Towns, DeMar DeRozan, Devin Booker and Joel Embiid, gave interesting responses when they learned their NBA 2K18 ratings.
Rumor Central: Jonas Valanciunas hard to move?
Lingering questions regarding Jonas Valanciunas' work ethic and his contract make it difficult for the Toronto Raptors to trade their starting center.
Patterson: Toronto forever and always will hold a special place in my heart
Patrick Patterson thanked Raptors fans as he left for the Oklahoma City Thunder.
Lowe Post: Stackhouse On G League, His Ambitions, More
Zach talks to Jerry Stackhouse about coaching in the G League, his ambitions, fights, trying to reach Deron Williams and much more.
Young trio helps Raptors stay unbeaten
Second-year pros Jakob Poeltl (17 points, 10 rebounds), Fred VanVleet (17 points) and Pascal Siakam (14 points) carried the Raptors to an 82-81 win over the Nuggets on Monday to improve to 3-0 in Las Vegas. Malik Beasley scored 19 points for the Nuggets, who fell to 0-3.
Carroll says lack of trust doomed Raptors' year
With his future now in Brooklyn, DeMarre Carroll told the Toronto Sun on Monday that the Raptors' locker room was divided last season as players lacked trust in each other.
Brian Windhorst ESPN Senior Writer
The Raptors will waive C Justin Hamilton after the trade to send DeMarre Carroll to Brooklyn is finalized, sources said. Hamilton is guaranteed $3 million this season, Toronto will use the stretch provision to reduce their cap hit to $1 million this season to give them extra room under the luxury tax line. Hamilton will be a free agent.
Trade grades: Who wins Pacers-Raptors deal for Joseph and Miles?
Toronto needs shooting and is acquiring C.J. Miles from Indiana for point guard Cory Joseph. Kevin Pelton grades the trade.
Bobby Marks ESPN
The trade of DeMarre Carroll and now Cory Joseph will have the Raptors positioned to be under the luxury tax. Toronto will likely project to be $555k below the tax with 13 guaranteed and 1 non-guaranteed contract. Keep in mind that newly signed Kyle Lowry has $2.3M in unlikely bonuses that could push the Raptors into the tax if the bonuses are met.
Sources: Raptors, Pacers swap Joseph, Miles
The Raptors and Pacers have agreed to a sign-and-trade deal that will send C.J. Miles to Toronto in exchange for Cory Joseph, sources told ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Raptors blow out Wolves in Vegas
Jakob Poeltl racked up a double-double (15 points, 10 rebounds), Pascal Siakam added 17 and Kennedy Meeks scored 12 points in nine minutes off the bench to lead Toronto to a 97-72 win over Minnesota in Saturday's summer league contest.
Bobby Marks ESPN
The trade of DeMarre Carroll to Brooklyn will save the Raptors $30M this season. Carroll was owed $14.8M and the Toronto before the trade had a $18M tax bill. The Raptors are currently $900K below the tax with 14 players under contract. Toronto in 2018-19 now has $112M in salary, $11M below the luxury tax.
Trade grades: Who wins Raptors-Nets deal for Carroll?
The Raptors are dealing away a starter, while the Nets are getting much-needed draft picks. Kevin Pelton grades the trade.
2017 Draft Picks
| RD(PK) | PLAYER | POS | SCHOOL |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1(23) | OG Anunoby | SF | Indiana |
2016-17 Atlantic Standings
| TEAM | W | L | PCT | GB | STRK |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Boston | 53 | 29 | .646 | - | W3 |
| Toronto | 51 | 31 | .622 | 2 | W4 |
| New York | 31 | 51 | .378 | 22 | W1 |
| Philadelphia | 28 | 54 | .341 | 25 | L8 |
| Brooklyn | 20 | 62 | .244 | 33 | L2 |
Team Leaders 2016-17
- Offense
- Defense
Points Per Game
Assists Per Game
Field Goal Percentage
Rebounds Per Game
Steals Per Game
Blocks Per Game
Team Stats
Points Per Game106.910th
Rebounds Per Game43.318th
Assists Per Game18.530th
Points Allowed102.68th
Team History
| YEAR | W | L | PCT |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016-17 | 51 | 31 | .622 |
| 2015-16 | 56 | 26 | .683 |
| 2014-15 | 49 | 33 | .598 |
| 2013-14 | 48 | 34 | .585 |
| 2012-13 | 34 | 48 | .415 |
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