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Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoCavs rumors: Raptors have expressed in acquiring Kyrie Irving

In the last several weeks, there have been a flurry of rumors surrounding Kyrie Irving’s future with the Cleveland Cavaliers after his recent trade request became public. According to Josh Lewenberg of TSN Sports, the Toronto Raptors have been one of the teams to express interest in making a move for the All-Star point guard. […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoKevin Love is the best Power Forward in the Eastern Conference

With former Atlanta Hawk Paul Millsap recently signing with the Denver Nuggets, there really is not much star talent at the power forward position in the Eastern Conference. With Millsap gone and already having a solid 2016-17 season with the Cleveland Cavaliers, the 2017-18 season will be Kevin Love’s season to solidify his position as […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoRic Flair thinks the Cavs will win the East

The Cleveland Cavaliers have been itching to play since they dispatched the Toronto Raptors in a clean sweep during their Eastern Conference Semi-Finals. Waiting in the wings, they have finally found out who their opponent will be in the Eastern Conference Finals. After overcoming the Washington Wizards on their home floor in Game 7, the […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoRichard Jefferson responds to Draymond Green's comments.

Draymond Green came out and made some pretty bold statements about the Cleveland Cavaliers a couple of days ago, stating that he doesn’t think they have much resistance in the Eastern Conference. The Golden State Warriors forward added that he only sees one team play good basketball while the rest just do something else and […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoCavs become first team in NBA playoff history to start two consecutive postseasons 8-0

The Cleveland Cavaliers have stormed to their third straight Eastern Conference Finals with a convincing sweep of the Toronto Raptors. After dispatching the Indiana Pacers in the fist-round, the Cavs have gone from strength to strength as they demolished a Raptors roster that was specifically designed to take down LeBron James and co. It seems […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoWatch: LeBron James roasts courtside Raptors fans' shoes

LeBron James has been playing his entire career with some sort of chip on his shoulder. This postseason, however, it seems as if whatever burden rested on his shoulders had been lifted (bringing an NBA Championship to Cleveland and his home-state of Ohio. James is 34.4 points, 9.0 rebounds, 7.1 assists, 2.1 steals, 1.5 blocks, […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoLeBron James, Kevin Love say that Cavs still have another level to reach

Despite a bit of a rocky ending to their regular season campaign, the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers have swept their way to the 2016-17 Eastern Conference Finals. As they wait to learn who their opponent in the next round will be (Boston Celtics or Washington Wizards), head coach Tyronn Lue and the Cavs will be […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoLeBron James on preferred East Finals foe: It doesn't matter

After sweeping the Toronto Raptors in their second-round matchup, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers are once again heading to the Eastern Conference Finals. The Cavs are still waiting to learn who their opponent will be in the next round. The Washington Wizards and Boston Celtics are currently tied at two games apiece in their […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoDwane Casey admits that the Cavs did flip the switch

The NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers are on their way to the 2016-17 Eastern Conference Finals by way of two four-game sweeps (Indiana Pacers and Toronto Raptors). The Cavs are now the only team in NBA history to start two consecutive postseason runs with an 8-0 record. After yesterday’s 109-102 closeout win in Toronto, Raptors […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoCavs sweep Raptors with 109-102 victory in Game 4

Tonight’s Game 4 matchup of the Eastern Conference Semifinals between the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors went scoreless through the first two and a half minutes. Finally, LeBron James opened the scoring with a two-handed jam. The battle ensued from there… Jonas Valanciunas pushed Toronto’s lead to three (9-6) near the seven minute […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoKyle Lowry on LeBron James: 'Nobody's closing the gap on him'

For the last six years, teams like the Bulls and Pacers have assembled championship contending teams yet have always fallen short. The reason for that? LeBron James. James has been dominating the Eastern Conference for his entire career and now that he’s led teams to the NBA Finals six straight times, it seems like because […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoLeBron James has historic numbers through first 7 games of an NBA playoff campaign

The Cleveland Cavaliers are on the verge of sweeping the Toronto Raptors as they’ve dominated their familiar foes behind the extraordinary play of superstar LeBron James. The four-time MVP has been in incredible form, demolishing the Raptors and controlling the series to an extent we’ve maybe never seen before. The King is currently averaging 34.2 […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoLeBron James dances on Raptors with spin moves and left handed floaters

Last night, LeBron James and the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers took a commanding 3-0 series lead in their Eastern Conference Semifinal round matchup against the Toronto Raptors by way of a 115-94 victory. There were several notable stories from last night’s game, including Kyle Korver’s three-point shooting and Tristan Thompson‘s gritty defense on Raptors guard […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoLeBron James raves about Tristan Thompson's ability to defend guards

Last night, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers took a commanding 3-0 lead in their Eastern Conference Semifinal round series against the Toronto Raptors by way of a 115-94 victory. Typically, LeBron James runs the show when the second unit is on the floor. However, keen-eyed Cavs fans may have noticed that head coach Tyronn […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoLeBron James tells Drake 'Margaritas on me' after Game 3 win

Cleveland Cavaliers superstar LeBron James was in a good mood after last night’s 115-94 Game 3 win over the Toronto Raptors in the Eastern Conference Semifinals. After the game, legendary hip hop artist Drake was seen waiting for The King just outside of the Cavaliers’ locker room. Despite his affinity for the Raptors, James, a […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoCavs take commanding 3-0 series lead with Game 3 win against Raptors; 115-94

The Cavaliers came out a bit sloppy in the early stages of tonight’s Game 3 matchup against the Raptors. In fact, the Cavs had three turnovers in the first four minutes of play. Despite their early mishaps, the champs managed to keep the game close. Near the midway point of the opening frame, the Cavs […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoVideo: Jonas Valanciunas pulls down, throws LeBron James on box out

After evening out a three-point deficit at the half of Friday’s game against the Toronto Raptors, the physicality picked up along with the stakes, as LeBron James and Jonas Valanciunas battled for possession of the ball early in the third quarter. Tristan Thompson helped close out the left side of the lane as Cory Joseph missed a layup […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoChauncey Billups doesn't like LeBron James spinning the ball in front of a defender

On Wednesday night, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers served as hosts for their Game 2 matchup of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Toronto Raptors. When the dust settled inside Quicken Loans Arena, the champs had won their sixth straight victory of the 2016-17 postseason, 125-103. LeBron James led all scorers in Wednesday night’s […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoRaptors head coach Dwane Casey calling for more physicality vs Cavs in Game 3

Tonight, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers are in Toronto for Game 3 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Raptors. Currently, the Cavs are leading the series, two games to none. On Wednesday night, Cleveland torched Toronto in a 125-103 victory. Now, Raptors head coach Dwane Casey is asking his team to be more […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoRaptors head coach Dwane Casey is upset with LeBron James' 'taunting'

The defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers have made their way to Toronto for tonight’s Game 3 matchup of the Eastern Conference Semifinals against the Raptors. Currently, the Cavs are leading the series, 2-0. The Raptors were basically embarrassed in Game 2. Led by LeBron James‘ 39 points, six rebounds, four assists, three steals, and two blocks, […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoKyle Korver on Cavs' sweeping mentality in the playoffs

The Cleveland Cavaliers have played their way to a 2-0 lead in their Eastern Conference Semifinal matchup against the Toronto Raptors. As most NBA fans know, the Cavs swept the Indiana Pacers in their first-round series, allowing for a week off for rest amd recovery. So, can the defending champs bring out the brooms once […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoWatch: Cavs troll Raptors fans by upgrading their seats in the worst possible way

Dominating the Raptors in Game 2, the Cleveland Cavaliers have a controlling 2-0 lead in their second-round series against Toronto. And while the Cavs are winning on the court, they are apparently winning off it as well, especially when it comes to their home court advantage. During Game 2, the Cavs had an in-game promotion […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoTyronn Lue praises Kyrie Irving's playmaking in Raptors series

The Cleveland Cavaliers‘ offense has been prolific in the first two games of their second-round series against the Toronto Raptors. In Game 1 the Cavs scored 116 points, and then they followed that by scoring 125 points in Game 2. One reason for the Cavs’ offense being so potent has to do with the play […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoFull Highlights: Cavaliers put Jurassic beatdown on Raptors to take 2-0 series lead, 125-103

The NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers found themselves leading in the early phases of tonight’s semifinal game against the Toronto Raptors. At one point in the first quarter, the champs jumped out to a ten point lead. The Cavs were just shooting the lights out of the gym. Marks of 12-of-17 from the field and […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoWatch: LeBron James casually spins the ball twice, nails three in Serge Ibaka's eye

In yet another reminder that LeBron James is one of the best basketball players in the world, the Cavaliers superstar drained one of the most confident shots of all-time against the Raptors in Game 2. Sizing up Serge Ibaka from behind the three-point line, James casually spun the ball twice before nailing the three. James […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoWatch: Frustrated Serge Ibaka delivers hard blow to LeBron James

Getting thoroughly outplayed in Game 2 on Wednesday, Raptors big man Serge Ibaka seemed to take his frustrations out on LeBron James in the third quarter. Fighting for positioning, James and Ibaka got a bit tangled up. James however, fell to the court after Ibaka grabbed his jersey and gave him a hard shoulder. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=J4m2ugI_2Uw […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoCavs have to keep eye on streaky Raptors DeMar DeRozan and Kyle Lowry

For some teams, the NBA Playoffs are full of roller-coaster performances, and no one knows that better than the league’s lone Canadian team. Toronto Raptors’ guard Kyle Lowry has been known to go through a roller coaster of production in the postseason. Following his four-point performance in Game 1 in the Eastern Conference first round […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoLeBron James says he is prepared for whatever the Raptors throw at him in Game 2

At 7:00 p.m. EST Wednesday inside Quicken Loans Arena, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Toronto Raptors in Game 2 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. The Cavs came out hot in Game 1, torching the Raptors for a 116-105 victory. LeBron James led all Cleveland scorers in the win with 35 points […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoNorman Powell may have intentionally hit Kevin Love in the groin area

With 5:23 left in the fourth quarter of their Game 1 matchup, Cleveland Cavaliers forward Kevin Love was called for a foul on Norman Powell. However, he was the one who went down on the floor after taking a shot to the groin. After seeing the incident on replay, speculations have emerged that the Toronto […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoLeBron James and Kyrie Irving on their alley-oop play in Game 1 win against Raptors

Last night, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers squared off against the Toronto Raptors inside Quicken Loans Arena for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, ending in a 116-105 victory for the home team. The Cavs jumped out to a 10-3 lead in the opening minutes of last night’s game. As a result of […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoWhat Dahntay Jones said to Norman Powell that warranted an ejection in Game 1

With 18.7 seconds remaining in last night’s Game 1 matchup of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, Cleveland Cavaliers forward and enforcer Dahntay Jones was ejected as a result of two consecutive technical fouls. With the game well in-hand, Cavs head coach Tyronn Lue elected to give Jones, known to be an enforcer of sorts, some playing […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoIman Shumpert says he'd like to dunk more after Game 1 win against Raptors

Last night, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers sent a stern message to the Toronto Raptors by way of a dominating 116-105 victory in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue had high praise for Iman Shumpert after last night’s game. Shumpert did an excellent job defending Raptors All-Stars DeMar […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoRaptors' desperate Hack-A-Tristan Thompson strategy in Game 1 vs. Cavs fails

Facing a large deficit in Monday’s Game 1 matchup of the Eastern Conference Semifinals inside a hostile Quicken Loans Arena, Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey elected to try a desperate strategy. Normally, the Raptors defense is solid. Last night, however, it was not. At one point in the game, the Cavaliers were leading by […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoCavs get hot from deep, burn the Raptors in Game 1

The Cleveland Cavaliers came out hot in Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals, scorching the Toronto Raptors with a 10-0 run and taking an early 13-3 lead. The Raptors answered with a 10-0 run of their own, but the Cavs just kept pouring it on. Another 10-0 Cavs run had the champs leading by […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoTwitter hilariously reacts to LeBron James pretending to drink a beer against Raptors

Instrumental to the Cavs leading the Raptors by double-digits in Game 1 of the second-round series between Toronto and Cleveland, LeBron James was really feeling himself throughout the contest. Even after missing a shot, James was extra amped, taking a beer from a Quicken Loans arena employee and pretending to drink it. LeBron James just […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years ago[WATCH] LeBron James fakes drinking a beer after narrowly missing an easy layup

Late in the third quarter of Game 1 between the Cleveland Cavaliers and Toronto Raptors, LeBron James narrowly misses an open layup attempt while getting fouled. In frustration, James goes towards an in-arena food and beverage server, softly taking a beer from her hand and contemplates taking a sip to the delight of the crowd. […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoKyle Korver on the Cavs best defender

There is no doubt, Cleveland Cavaliers guard J.R. Smith is one of the best shooters in the NBA. However, marksmanship is not the only part of his game. Smith, now 31 years of age, is also a great defender. Cavaliers head coach Tyronn Lue has dubbed Smith as one the best defenders on the team. […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoJ.R. Smith isn't worried about the Cavs' extended time off

A long period of down time might create problems for some NBA teams in the postseason, but the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers, who swept the Indiana Pacers in their first-round series, are staying focused on their ultimate goal. After yesterday’s practice, J.R. Smith was asked to give his thoughts on Cleveland’s week off. Via Joe […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoP.J. Tucker on guarding LeBron James in the Eastern Conference Semifinals

Monday’s Game 1 matchup of the NBA’s Eastern Conference Semifinals between the defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers and the Toronto Raptors will be loaded with several key positional battles. One player in particular, Raptors forward P.J. Tucker, has the tall order of guarding LeBron James. So, can Tucker, a newcomer to the Raptors, manage to limit […]

Toronto Raptors · 7 years agoTyronn Lue speaks on his game plan for Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan

Tonight, the NBA’s defending champion Cleveland Cavaliers will face the Toronto Raptors at 7:00 p.m. EST inside Quicken Loans Arena for Game 1 of the Eastern Conference Semifinals. Since these two teams met in last year’s Eastern Conference Finals, a series which the Cavs won in six games, both sides have made a few changes. […]