Steven Loung
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Brazil stays hot, will face Canada or U.S. in GLOBL JAM men's final
Dikembe Andre scored 17 points and added collected six rebounds to lead Brazil to the GLOBL JAM men’s tournament championship game with a 79-56 drubbing of Italy Saturday afternoon at Mattamy Athletic Centre. → Read More
NBA Mock Draft: Raptors could land best pure scorer in class
Now that we know how the lottery teams have shaken out, here’s a quick mock draft looking specifically at the 14 lottery teams. While Cade Cunningham is the consensus No. 1 overall pick, the Raptors could land the best pure scorer in the draft with pick No. 4. → Read More
76ers in serious trouble after monumental collapse vs. Hawks
Just a day after the Milwaukee Bucks blew a 17-point lead and fell to the Brooklyn Nets -- mostly because they were helpless in the face of a masterful Kevin Durant performance -- the Philadelphia 76ers appeared to see what Milwaukee did and symbolically say, “hold my beer.” → Read More
Buffalo's case to host Raptors centred on proximity, fan familiarity
With its NBA roots, geographic proximity and serviceable facilities, Buffalo appears to be emerging as a reasonable candidate to potentially host the Toronto Raptors on a temporary basis. → Read More
NBA Rumour Roundup: Christmastime start for 2020-21 season?
The picture of what the next NBA season might look like and when it will start is becoming clearer with reports trickling out from all over. Here’s a quick rundown of the latest regarding the 2020-21 NBA season. → Read More
NBA Finals Takeaways: Heat no match for Lakers' size in Game 1
Here are a few takeaways from the Los Angeles Lakers’ evisceration of the Miami Heat in Game 1 of the NBA Finals. → Read More
Celtics risk implosion after devastating Game 2 loss to Heat
After yet another devastating loss to the Miami Heat, are the Boston Celtics on the brink of an implosion in the Eastern Conference Finals? → Read More
Ujiri's contract status up in air as Raptors tackle busy off-season
With general manager Bobby Webster's imminent new deal with the Toronto Raptors, president Masai Ujiri's status is up in the air as the team tries to tackle numerous off-season tasks that could shape the future of the franchise. → Read More
Raptors' three-point accuracy was the difference in Game 4 win vs. Celtics
As the old cliché goes, it’s a make-or-miss league. And during Saturday’s Game 4 of the Eastern Conference semifinal series, the Toronto Raptors made a lot of three-pointers while the Boston Celtics missed the vast majority of their looks, allowing the Raptors to even the series. → Read More
Why Raptors could utilize 'jumbo' lineup for Game 2 vs. Celtics
It wasn’t exactly a huge sample size, but the success shown from the Toronto Raptors utilizing a jumbo lineup could be something to look out for going forward against the Boston Celtics. → Read More
Raptors' Griffin issues statement in response to allegations from ex-wife
Toronto Raptors assistant coach Adrian Griffin has been accused of domestic violence by his former wife, Audrey Griffin. → Read More
Pascal Siakam's early bubble play doesn't concern Raptors
Pascal Siakam has had a relatively quiet start in the NBA bubble, but the Toronto Raptors don't seem concerned. → Read More
Takeaways: Raptors dismantle Lakers' stars with impenetrable defence
Look out NBA, the Toronto Raptors are here and they're just as good as ever. Steven Loung has some takeaways from what was as good of a restart opener as the Raptors could’ve hoped for. → Read More
NBA 2K League This Week: 'Kenny Got Work' credits teammates for success
Here’s a quick look back at the week that was and what to expect this week in the NBA 2K League. → Read More
Predicting how the 2020 NBA playoffs would've played out
Rather than wallowing in despair of a missing NBA post-season, we’ve opted to turn it into a fun exercise in “What If?” Here are Sportsnet's 2020 NBA playoff predictions. → Read More
Powell's pending return gives Raptors options in key March matchups
Norman Powell has missed the entire month of February with a hand injury but as his return gets closer, the team is looking forward to having another offensive option off the bench. → Read More
NBA All-Star Game Live: Team Giannis vs. Team LeBron
Follow along here for live reaction, commentary and more on Sunday night during the 2020 NBA All-Star Game as Team Giannis takes on Team LeBron in Chicago. → Read More
Takeaways: Raptors get needed break after streak-ending loss to Nets
The performance the Toronto Raptors turned in Wednesday night in Brooklyn was uninspiring to say the least. → Read More
How Dylan Cozens beat the odds, became Sabres' top prospect
Lethbridge Hurricanes forward Dylan Cozens looks every bit the part of a top NHL prospect. But his unique journey sets him apart from his peers. → Read More
Terence Davis' success proof Raptors should stand pat at trade deadline
Undrafted rookie Terence Davis has been able to thrive with the Toronto Raptors thanks to a culture of success already established within the club. Which is why the team should stand pat at the upcoming trade deadline. → Read More