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Giri Nathan

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 2: Masai Ujiri President of the Toronto Raptors speaks during media day on October 2, 2023 in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mark Blinch/Getty Images)

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Masai Ujiri Continues His Baffling Wing Collection

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Patrick Redford

HOUSTON, TEXAS - JANUARY 13: Amen Thompson #1 of the Houston Rockets shoots the ball against Zach Edey #14 of the Memphis Grizzlies during the second half at Toyota Center on January 13, 2025 in Houston, Texas. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alex Slitz/Getty Images)

Memphis Grizzlies v Houston Rockets

The Basketball Is Really Good Right Now

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Ray Ratto

CANADA-TORONTO-NBA-THUNDER VS RAPTORS

Jontay Porter Is The NBA’s Collateral Damage

PORTLAND, OREGON - MARCH 09: Jontay Porter #34 of the Toronto Raptors warms up before the game against the Portland Trail Blazers at the Moda Center on March 09, 2024 in Portland, Oregon. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Alika Jenner/Getty Images)

Toronto Raptors v Portland Trail Blazers

Feeling Left Out, NBA Announces Its Own Betting Scandal

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Even Canadian Pizza Can Be Its Own Reward

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Chris Thompson

The Pacers And Raptors Help Each Other To Escape The Play-In

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Darko Rajakovic Gets His Money’s Worth In Postgame Rant

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - JULY 08: Owner James Dolan (L) and head coach Tom Thibodeau of the New York Knicks attend the 2022 NBA Summer League at the Thomas &amp; Mack Center on July 08, 2022 in Las Vegas, Nevada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Ethan Miller/Getty Images)

2022 NBA Summer League – Charlotte Hornets v Indiana Pacers

James Dolan Grudges Aren’t What They Used To Be

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How Many Different Ways Can James Dolan Tell Us He’s Sick Of This?

The Wizards Are Exploring New Horizons Of Permanent Suckitude

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The Raptors Are In On The Half-Assed Hunt For Damian Lillard

Knicks owner James Dolan, seen here leering weirdly at a Knicks/Lakers game in 2019. He has a goatee.

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Who Would Steal The Business Secrets Of The New York Knicks?

Diar forcing a miss out of Scottie Barnes

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DeMar DeRozan’s Screaming Daughter Carries Bulls To Play-In Victory

PHOENIX, ARIZONA - JANUARY 30: Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors reacts after being called for a foul during the game against the Phoenix Suns at Footprint Center on January 30, 2023 in Phoenix, Arizona. The Suns beat the Raptors 114-106. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement.

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Fred VanVleet Can Afford To Roast As Many Referees As He Wants

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The Raptors Deserve To Be Good

Zion Williamson dunks as an entire Toronto Raptors squad looks on.

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Zion After Raptors: Burp

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 25: James Harden #1 of the Philadelphia 76ers look on in the third quarter against the Toronto Raptors during Game Five of the Eastern Conference First Round at Wells Fargo Center on April 25, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Toronto Raptors v Philadelphia 76ers – Game Five

The Sixers Need More From James Harden

PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA - APRIL 18: Head coach Nick Nurse of the Toronto Raptors looks on during the fourth quarter against the Philadelphia 76ers during Game Two of the Eastern Conference First Round at Wells Fargo Center on April 18, 2022 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Tim Nwachukwu/Getty Images)

Toronto Raptors v Philadelphia 76ers – Game Two

Nick Nurse Is Grumpy With Joel Embiid

Losing Is Turning LeBron Into A Sour Old Grouch

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Devin Booker Had The Raptor Sent To Time Out

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Dan McQuade

The Atlanta Hawks celebrate after a buzzer beater. They're all in a pile. Two Raptors players are in the foreground, dejected.

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How On Earth Did The Hawks Win This One?

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Masai Ujiri’s Outrageous Legal Saga Is Finally Over

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The NBA Has Unjustly Besmirched Kyle Lowry’s Ass

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This Is So Stupid

BaynesWatch: Last Man Standing

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BaynesWatch: Who Will Break Their Goose Egg First?

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