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NBA Draft Prospect could end up being monumental chess move for Toronto Raptors front office:
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NBA Draft Prospect could end up being monumental chess move for Toronto Raptors front office
The allure of Derik Queen’s offensive tools and late-game confidence makes him a fantastic prospect.
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June 3, 2025 at 4:55 PM
NBA Draft Prospect could end up being monumental chess move for Toronto Raptors front office:
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May 31, 2025 at 8:50 PM
Looking for some volunteer contributors for
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@raptorshq.bsky.social - It's basically like posting a thread, except I edit it before it goes up! Fun, low commitment, lots of freedom for your hot takes.
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With the Raptors' last home game come and gone last night,
@chelsealeite.bsky.social reflects on the highs and lows of the season. What went well, what didn't, who is def coming back and who very well could be leaving ⬇️
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@chelsealeite.bsky.social reflects on the highs and lows of the season. What went well, what didn't, who is def coming back and who very well could be leaving ⬇️
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Highs and Lows of the Toronto Raptors’ 30th Anniversary Season
With the Raptors’ last home game of the season come and gone, we reflect on what went well and what did not for the Raptors.
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April 10, 2025 at 3:00 PM
With the Raptors' last home game come and gone last night,
@chelsealeite.bsky.social reflects on the highs and lows of the season. What went well, what didn't, who is def coming back and who very well could be leaving ⬇️
www.raptorshq.com/2025/4/10/24...
@chelsealeite.bsky.social reflects on the highs and lows of the season. What went well, what didn't, who is def coming back and who very well could be leaving ⬇️
www.raptorshq.com/2025/4/10/24...
What is an ACL and why do so many women's athletes injure them? @chelsealeite.bsky.social dives into the growing crisis of ACL injuries in women's sports, why women are more likely to suffer this injury, and the gap in women's sport science research:
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Devastating Juju Watkins injury sheds light on women’s sport crisis
Juju Watkins suffered an ACL tear in USC’s Round of 32 game Monday night — shedding a light on the growing number of ACL injuries in women’s sports.
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March 25, 2025 at 7:04 PM
What is an ACL and why do so many women's athletes injure them? @chelsealeite.bsky.social dives into the growing crisis of ACL injuries in women's sports, why women are more likely to suffer this injury, and the gap in women's sport science research:
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How can we be better allies in sports? Sometimes,
@chelsealeite.bsky.social writes, things like Women's Empowerment and other inclusion efforts are more exhausting than they are celebratory:
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@chelsealeite.bsky.social writes, things like Women's Empowerment and other inclusion efforts are more exhausting than they are celebratory:
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Opinion: How can we be better allies in sports?
It’s more than just theme game nights and social media statements to be a true ally.
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March 24, 2025 at 7:17 PM
How can we be better allies in sports? Sometimes,
@chelsealeite.bsky.social writes, things like Women's Empowerment and other inclusion efforts are more exhausting than they are celebratory:
www.raptorshq.com/2025/3/24/24...
@chelsealeite.bsky.social writes, things like Women's Empowerment and other inclusion efforts are more exhausting than they are celebratory:
www.raptorshq.com/2025/3/24/24...
43 Canadians are playing in this year's March Madness Tournaments! Check out who they are and where they play below:
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Canadians playing in Men’s and Women’s March Madness Tournaments
43 Canadians are heading to The Big Dance as March Madness begins!
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March 20, 2025 at 6:01 PM
43 Canadians are playing in this year's March Madness Tournaments! Check out who they are and where they play below:
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The Toronto Raptors will have a lottery pick in the NBA Draft, and with March Madness starting today, @chelsealeite.bsky.social took a look at a few players in Toronto's draft range that are heading the NCAA Tournament:
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Toronto Raptors lottery draft prospects playing in March Madness
The Toronto Raptors will have a lottery pick in this year’s NBA Draft, and will pick from a great crop of young talent.
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March 20, 2025 at 5:23 PM
The Toronto Raptors will have a lottery pick in the NBA Draft, and with March Madness starting today, @chelsealeite.bsky.social took a look at a few players in Toronto's draft range that are heading the NCAA Tournament:
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How to be Unsuccessful in Tanking Without Really Trying: A Toronto Raptors story, as told by AJ Lawson:
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The Toronto Raptors pull off the most unsuccessful tank game of all time
"Tanking" apparently isn’t in the vocabulary of fringe roster guys trying to carve a place out in the NBA, as the Raptors’ youth proved tonight.
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March 13, 2025 at 2:45 AM
How to be Unsuccessful in Tanking Without Really Trying: A Toronto Raptors story, as told by AJ Lawson:
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Canadians are thriving in the NCAA right now, and USC's Avery Howell is one of them. On her goals, playing with the Canada Basketball SWNT, and her USC teammates:
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Canada Basketball’s Avery Howell carves unique path for herself with USC Trojans
Howell’s USC Trojans will play the UCLA Bruins Saturday in a game that will decide who wins the Big 10 Conference season.
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February 28, 2025 at 6:43 PM
Canadians are thriving in the NCAA right now, and USC's Avery Howell is one of them. On her goals, playing with the Canada Basketball SWNT, and her USC teammates:
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So, you're team isn't making the playoffs. Welcome to the tanking club -- Orientation below:
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Tanking 101: So you want the Toronto Raptors to tank, welcome!
Tanking is confusing, and you’re not alone if you don’t know what is going on! Turns out a handful of ping pong balls are holding our fragile mental state together...
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February 26, 2025 at 5:44 PM
So, you're team isn't making the playoffs. Welcome to the tanking club -- Orientation below:
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The NBA is experiencing viewership DROPS, while the WNBA is surging in popularity and excitement... @chelsealeite.bsky.social asked fans WHY they prefer the WNBA over the NBA, and the responses were clear:
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Fundamentals, diversity and higher stakes all reasons fans prefer the WNBA over NBA
With the ongoing conversation around lower NBA viewership along with the surge in WNBA popularity, we asked fans WHY they like watching WNBA hoops over the NBA. The responses were clear: the NBA needs...
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February 18, 2025 at 7:28 PM
The NBA is experiencing viewership DROPS, while the WNBA is surging in popularity and excitement... @chelsealeite.bsky.social asked fans WHY they prefer the WNBA over the NBA, and the responses were clear:
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With more context from Toronto Raptors GM Bobby Webster, it only feels right to revise our grade of the Brandon Ingram deal:
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Changing Brandon Ingram Trade Grade after Webster Talks
After hearing a bit more on the thought process and plans for Ingram, it only feels right to adjust his grade appropriately.
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February 7, 2025 at 9:11 PM
With more context from Toronto Raptors GM Bobby Webster, it only feels right to revise our grade of the Brandon Ingram deal:
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In case you have a normal sleep schedule, here is everything Toronto-adjacent that has happened since 3pm yesterday:
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NBA Trade Deadline: Toronto Raptors 24 hour countdown
Stay tuned for updated news about the Toronto Raptors ahead of the 2025 NBA Trade Deadline.
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February 6, 2025 at 5:17 PM
In case you have a normal sleep schedule, here is everything Toronto-adjacent that has happened since 3pm yesterday:
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"Rediscovering Relevancy": Marc Stein @thesteinline.bsky.social reports Masai Ujiri and the Toronto Raptors may make a “gradiose swing” at the NBA Trade Deadline:
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Rediscovering Relevancy: Stein reports Masai Ujiri may make "gradiose swing" at NBA Trade Deadline
Marc Stein reports that the Toronto Raptors have interest in trading for Brandon Ingram of New Orleans, among other things.
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January 28, 2025 at 11:40 PM
"Rediscovering Relevancy": Marc Stein @thesteinline.bsky.social reports Masai Ujiri and the Toronto Raptors may make a “gradiose swing” at the NBA Trade Deadline:
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A Toronto Raptor will be heading to All-Star Weekend after all! Gradey Dick has been named to the Rising Stars roster
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Gradey Dick to play in Rising Stars game at All Star Weekend
A Toronto Raptor will be in San Francisco to represent for All-Star Weekend after all.
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January 28, 2025 at 10:38 PM
A Toronto Raptor will be heading to All-Star Weekend after all! Gradey Dick has been named to the Rising Stars roster
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The Raptors HQ Staff comes together to grade the roster as we pass the halfway point in the season:
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Raptors HQ Roundtable: Midseason player grades and reflections
The team comes together to grade the roster halfway into the NBA season.
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January 24, 2025 at 7:48 PM
The Raptors HQ Staff comes together to grade the roster as we pass the halfway point in the season:
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@chelsealeite.bsky.social is going to read more tarot cards for the Raptors, what questions would you like her to ask the cards?
January 23, 2025 at 6:10 PM
@chelsealeite.bsky.social is going to read more tarot cards for the Raptors, what questions would you like her to ask the cards?
Who would have thought you could win too much??? @chelsealeite.bsky.social fears the Raptors may be entering dangerous draft lottery territory.
Are the Raptors... winning too much? I played around with the draft lottery odds to try and find out:
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Are the Toronto Raptors winning too much?
Just when we all accepted that this was a tanking for Cooper Flagg season, the Raptors are... winning?
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January 22, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Who would have thought you could win too much??? @chelsealeite.bsky.social fears the Raptors may be entering dangerous draft lottery territory.
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Toronto Raptors make it two in a row with a statement win against the Celtics 110-97 www.raptorshq.com/2025/1/15/24... via @raptorshq.bsky.social
Toronto Raptors make it two in a row with a statement win against the Celtics 110-97
It was evident the Raptors wanted to avenge their franchise-record loss, and they did just that with gritty defence and phenomenal ball movement
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January 16, 2025 at 4:19 AM
Toronto Raptors make it two in a row with a statement win against the Celtics 110-97 www.raptorshq.com/2025/1/15/24... via @raptorshq.bsky.social
Ahead of the Toronto Raptors' three-game road trip,
@chelsealeite.bsky.social pulls a few Tarot Cards to reflect on what this season means for the team:
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@chelsealeite.bsky.social pulls a few Tarot Cards to reflect on what this season means for the team:
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Reading the Toronto Raptors Tarot Cards ahead of New York Knicks game
The 8-28 Toronto Raptors need a little divine intervention as they head into a three game road trip against the Knicks, Cavaliers, and Pistons.
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January 8, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Ahead of the Toronto Raptors' three-game road trip,
@chelsealeite.bsky.social pulls a few Tarot Cards to reflect on what this season means for the team:
www.raptorshq.com/2025/1/8/243...
@chelsealeite.bsky.social pulls a few Tarot Cards to reflect on what this season means for the team:
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Toronto Raptors' vet Garrett Temple had to find interesting ways to connect with his young teammates, like re-learning how to play Call of Duty.
@chelsealeite.bsky.social catches up with Temple about this young team, the Players' Union, allyship and more:
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@chelsealeite.bsky.social catches up with Temple about this young team, the Players' Union, allyship and more:
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Toronto Raptors’ veteran Garrett Temple talks leadership, being an ally, and re-learning how to play Call of Duty for his teammates
The Toronto Raptors’ Garrett Temple will have an unconventional but memorable legacy on this franchise when all is said and done.
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January 7, 2025 at 6:48 PM
Toronto Raptors' vet Garrett Temple had to find interesting ways to connect with his young teammates, like re-learning how to play Call of Duty.
@chelsealeite.bsky.social catches up with Temple about this young team, the Players' Union, allyship and more:
www.raptorshq.com/2025/1/7/243...
@chelsealeite.bsky.social catches up with Temple about this young team, the Players' Union, allyship and more:
www.raptorshq.com/2025/1/7/243...
Raptors HQ and Salary Swish have teamed up to make sure you are up to date on the Toronto Raptors' roster, salary cap info, draft picks and more! Check out our live page below:
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Raptors Roster, Salaries, Cap Space, Available Draft Picks and More
We are answering every question you could possibly have about the Toronto Raptors’ salary, draft pick and other team-building situations here.
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December 30, 2024 at 6:47 PM
Raptors HQ and Salary Swish have teamed up to make sure you are up to date on the Toronto Raptors' roster, salary cap info, draft picks and more! Check out our live page below:
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It's the anniversary of the Anunoby/Barrett/Quickley trade that rocked the NBA, and a year later @chelsealeite.bsky.social dives into the potential moves the Raptors could make ahead of the 2025 NBA Trade Deadline:
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Toronto Raptors 2025 Trade Season Preview
As we head into 2025, here is what to expect (or not expect) from the Toronto Raptors as the Trade Deadline approaches.
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December 30, 2024 at 5:34 PM
It's the anniversary of the Anunoby/Barrett/Quickley trade that rocked the NBA, and a year later @chelsealeite.bsky.social dives into the potential moves the Raptors could make ahead of the 2025 NBA Trade Deadline:
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WNBA viewership in 2024 increased by 175% in comparison to the 2023 season as well, per NBA Canada, as well as broken records in social media engagement and WNBA League Pass use.
December 16, 2024 at 6:03 PM
WNBA viewership in 2024 increased by 175% in comparison to the 2023 season as well, per NBA Canada, as well as broken records in social media engagement and WNBA League Pass use.