The Air Canada Centre is buzzing with excitement, as this season could very well mark a new era in the history of the young Toronto Raptors. Kyle Lowry looks to bring toughness, competitiveness, and grit to a young team. Rudy Gay brings a veteran presence with winning experience to the Raptors. With these two individuals, the Raptors should flourish this season.

As the game began, both teams came out firing. For Indiana, F David West and C Roy Hibbert punished the weak interior defense...

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With a logjam at the wing position, the Toronto Raptors looked to address the issue. The addition of Rudy Gay to the roster has definitely pushed for other moves to be made.

Toronto receives:
G Eric Maynor
2013 1st round pick (Thunder)

Oklahoma City receives:
G/F Mickael Pietrus
2014 2nd round pick (Raptors)

This move adds some much needed depth at the point guard position. Eric Maynor is a young and energetic player who has...

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In the wake of the trade that brought Rudy Gay to the Toronto Raptors, I will begin my new dynasty with the lone team north of the border.

The Toronto Raptors are now considered by many to be a lock for a playoff birth. In an offseason that saw the acquisitions of G Kyle Lowry and swingman F Landry Fields, as well as the addition of rookies Jonas Valanciunas, Terrence Ross, and Quincy Acy, there is much to be optimistic about. In addition, the biggest deal that has the city of Toronto...

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In granting the desires of G Jose Calderon, the Toronto Raptors have traded G Jose Calderon, G/F Landry Fields and a 2013 1st round pick to the Minnesota Timberwolves in exchange for F Nicolas Batum and F Martell Webster.

Toronto receives:
F Nicolas Batum
F Martell Webster

Minnesota receives:
G Jose Calderon
G/F Landry Fields
2013 1st round pick

With a recent trade that brought in rookie G Tyshawn Taylor out of Kansas,...

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The Toronto Raptors' veteran G Jose Calderon has told management that he would like a trade out of Toronto. While Calderon doesn't mind a backup role to Lowry, his lack of play time is causing a bit of bitterness between the two parties.

In addition, the Toronto Raptors are rumored to be shopping Landry Fields for a possible upgrade at the 3-spot. Landry Fields, signed this past offseason for a "poison-pill" back-loaded contract, has not been playing up to the expectations...

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