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Golden State Warriors

With Draymond Green watching from bench, Raptors hand Warriors blowout loss

The Warriors' new starting lineup struggled in their loss to the Toronto Raptors.

Draymond Green was unavailable to play due to conditioning. [ more ]

New York Post

RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley make strong first impression with Raptors

OG Anunoby, RJ Barrett, and Immanuel Quickley shined in their respective games.

Barrett and Quickley received standing ovations and had strong performances in their home games. [ more ]

New York Post

Knicks vs. Timberwolves prediction: NBA New Year's Day odds, pick, best bet

The New York Knicks traded RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and a draft pick for OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, and Malachi Flynn.

The Timberwolves lead the league in defensive efficiency and excel at guarding the perimeter. [ more ]

New York Post

Knicks fans left bitter over blockbuster deal with Raptors: 'This sucks'

The New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors have made a blockbuster trade

Some Knicks fans are unhappy about the trade [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

Raptors sending Anunoby, Achiuwa to Knicks for package including RJ Barrett: reports | CBC Sports

Toronto Raptors and New York Knicks are reportedly making a multi-player trade.

Players involved in the trade include OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, Malachi Flynn, RJ Barrett, and Immanuel Quickley. [ more ]

Raptors Republic

Rejuvenated Raptors get off to good start on road trip

The Toronto Raptors defeated the Memphis Grizzlies and are now 2-0 since a recent trade.

Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett had notable performances in the game. [ more ]

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Knicks acquire OG Anunoby from Raptors in blockbuster for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, 2nd-rounder | amNewYork

The New York Knicks acquired small forward OG Anunoby from the Toronto Raptors in a trade that included RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and a draft pick.

Anunoby is known for his scoring ability and defensive skills, averaging 16.4 points per game and being the steals champion last season. [ more ]

New York Post

Ten pressing questions after Knicks' blockbuster deal for Raptors' OG Anunoby

The Knicks made the deal to address their poor team construction and lack of offensive effectiveness.

Immanuel Quickley, while important to the Knicks' success, became expendable due to limited minutes and contract extension issues. [ more ]

Raptors HQ

TRADE NEWS: Raptors trade Anunoby, Flynn and Achiuwa to Knicks

The Toronto Raptors have made a trade with the New York Knicks over a month before the NBA Trade Deadline, sending OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, and Malachi Flynn in exchange for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and a draft pick.

The trade opens up questions about the future plans of the Raptors, including whether they are going all in on Pascal Siakam and Scottie Barnes, and if they are entering a full rebuild. [ more ]

The Ringer

Instant Reaction Pod: OG Anunoby Traded to the Knicks!

Breaking down the trade that brings OG Anunoby to the New York Knicks

Discussing the fit of Anunoby with the Knicks and the roles of Barrett and Quickley in Toronto [ more ]

Raptors Republic

How has the Will Barton experiment gone?

On February,28th, former Washington Wizard Will Barton signed with the Toronto Raptor after a disappointing season with Washington.Toronto has been plagued by subpar play at the guard position for most of the season, and instead of allowing Jeff Dowtin Jr. to shore up the backup point guard role, they decided to go with Barton and it has had disappointing results.

Raptors Republic

Jakob Poeltl has locked down the pick and roll for the Raptors

Nick Nurse said a revealing thing before Jakob Poeltl's first game (of his second stint) as a Toronto Raptor:
"I'll just be interested to see how we end up using him or how we feel like it's best to use him defensively," he said."He was sitting in drop coverage, deep, deep drop coverage most of the season...

Raptors Republic

Gary Trent jr. is dominating off the bench, albeit in a new role

Midway through the first quarter on Feb. 28 against the Chicago Bulls, Gary Trent jr.entered the game.He had started for most of his career to that point as a Toronto Raptor -- 123 of 140 games.But with Jakob Poeltl in town and winning his minutes by the second-largest margin in the league, behind only Nikola Jokic, something had to give in the starting lineup.

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Toronto

Raptors hope technology leads to success with new multimedia analytic board | CBC Sports

Back in the day, a basketball player might sneak into a gym to work on his shot late at night.

Now a Toronto Raptor can do it and have a machine verbally and visually track his shot.

Raptors Republic

Canada advances to AmeriCup knockout stage with comeback win over Colombia - Raptors Republic

Nobody said it was going to be easy for Team Canada to advance past the group stage of the FIBA AmeriCup, let alone win the event.And so far, it hasn't been.

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Golden State Warriors

RJ's Big Night: Raptors win 133-118 over Warriors

The Toronto Raptors played against the Golden State Warriors in a game on the West Coast.

Gary Trent Jr. returned to the Raptors lineup after missing the previous game due to injury. [ more ]

Posting and Toasting

Knicks Media Roundup: The OG trade edition

The New York Knicks acquired OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, and Malachi Flynn in a trade with the Toronto Raptors, giving up RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and a Pistons 2024 second-round pick.

The Knicks have the potential to make more moves to add another creator or scoring player, and may use Julius Randle and picks to make another big move. [ more ]

New York Post

Julius Randle tunes in for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley's debut for Raptors: 'Let's go lil bros'

RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley may not be Julius Randle's teammates anymore, but that didn't stop the Knicks star from still supporting the two.

Posting and Toasting

BREAKING: Knicks acquire Raptors' OG Anunoby in exchange for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley

The New York Knicks have traded for OG Anunoby and Precious Achiuwa of the Toronto Raptors.

The Knicks sent RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and draft picks to complete the trade. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

Canadian RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley thrilled to join Toronto Raptors | CBC Sports

RJ Barrett expresses excitement about being traded to the Toronto Raptors, his hometown team.

Barrett believes the change of scenery came at the right time in his career. [ more ]

New York Post

Emotional Mitchell Robinson doesn't know 'how to feel' after Knicks' blockbuster trade

Knicks center Mitchell Robinson spoke publicly for the first time since their trade Saturday, a massive deal where they traded RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley to the Raptors for OG Anunoby.

Defector

James Dolan Grudges Aren't What They Used To Be | Defector

Adam Silver could potentially void the trade between the New York Knicks and Toronto Raptors due to an ongoing lawsuit between the two teams.

The lawsuit between the Knicks and Raptors stems from an alleged theft of intellectual property, and despite their rivalry, they have been able to conduct business and even make trades. [ more ]

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National Basketball Association

RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley help new-look Raptors top Cavaliers - ESPN

Pascal Siakam scores 36 points to lead the Toronto Raptors to a win over the Cleveland Cavaliers.

RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley make their first start for the Raptors after being traded from the Knicks. [ more ]

www.theguardian.com

New York Knicks sending RJ Barrett to Raptors for OG Anunoby in major trade

The New York Knicks are trading RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley to the Toronto Raptors for OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, and Malachi Flynn. Anunoby is a defensive standout, leading the NBA in steals last season.

The trade comes four months after the Knicks filed a lawsuit against the Raptors, alleging theft of scouting secrets. [ more ]

NBC New York

Knicks receiving Raptors' O.G. Anunoby in exchange for RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley: Report

The Toronto Raptors are sending O.G. Anunoby to the New York Knicks in exchange for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and a second-round pick, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.

Raptors HQ

How RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley will immediately impact the Toronto Raptors

The Toronto Raptors are trading O.G. Anunoby, Malachi Flynn, and Precious Achiuwa to the New York Knicks for Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, and a 2024 second round draft pick.

Anunoby's contract is set to expire in the 2024 offseason, and he is expected to decline his player option and become an unrestricted free agent. [ more ]

Raptors Republic

OG Anunoby and Precious Achiuwa Traded to Knicks

The Toronto Raptors have traded OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, and Malachi Flynn to the New York Knicks

The Raptors receive Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, and a Detroit Pistons second round pick [ more ]

The Ringer

Will the OG Anunoby Trade Elevate the New York Knicks?

OG Anunoby is a valuable addition to the New York Knicks, providing immediate help on both ends of the court.

Anunoby is known for his strong defense and is expected to become a favorite of Knicks coach Tom Thibodeau. [ more ]

New York Post

Knicks acquiring OG Anunoby from Raptors for young stars in shocking blockbuster trade

The Knicks are acquiring OG Anunoby in a trade with the Raptors for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and a second-round pick.

Anunoby is a 2022-23 All-NBA Defensive Team member and has been averaging 15.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 2.6 steals per game this season. [ more ]

New York Post

Who is OG Anunoby, the new star Knicks acquired from Raptors?

The Knicks are going into the New Year with a few new pieces in an effort to rework their rotation, including now-former Raptors forward OG Anunoby in a deal the Knicks made official on Saturday.

Raptors Republic

RJ Barrett won't replace OG Anunoby, but he can help Toronto's rotation

Immanuel Quickley is the major reason why the Raptors made the trade for OG Anunoby.

RJ Barrett's scoring efficiency has been poor, but he brings positives like driving to the rim and drawing fouls. [ more ]

www.espn.com

Knicks acquiring Raptors' OG Anunoby in trade, sources say - ESPN

The Toronto Raptors are finalizing a trade to send OG Anunoby to the New York Knicks for a package that includes RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and a second-round pick.

Anunoby has been with the Raptors since 2017 and was a part of their title-winning team in 2019. [ more ]

Raptors HQ

Boston Celtics

Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics Final: 120-118 Raptors lose in final moments after comeback

The Raptors struggled against the Celtics after a strong performance in their previous game.

The Celtics capitalized on their shooting ability and went on a scoring spree. [ more ]

Raptors HQ

Boston Celtics

PREVIEW: Toronto Raptors vs Boston Celtics - Injuries, predictions and more

The Toronto Raptors have an advantage in their game against the Boston Celtics due to fresh legs and the Celtics' back-to-back game.

Jayson Tatum's ankle injury could impact the Celtics' performance. [ more ]

Raptors Republic

11 months ago

Scottie Barnes: 2022-23 Season in Review

The following is part of Raptors Republic's series of pieces reviewing the season for the Toronto Raptors.You can find all the pieces in the series here.Told in forward and reverse chronology, with colour scale alone distinguishing which timeline is moving ahead and which backwards, Memento is one of Hollywood's most twisting and enjoyable tales.

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