Kawhi: "Thank all of Toronto...it was a great amazing season"

Kawhi Leonard and Paul George were introduced as Clippers on Wednesday and both players thanked their former teams.

Stephen A. says Toronto 'has no reason to gripe' about Kawhi

Stephen A. reacted to a report from Brian Windhorst on ESPN's "Get Up" on Monday.

Embiid, Bosh, Brogdon headline BWB Africa 2019

The 17th annual Basketball Without Borders Africa camp will be held in Saly, Senegal.

How did the Raptors do in free agency?

The Raptors failed to bring back Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green, but how did they do with the rest of their acquisitions?

Murray, Barrett headline National Team list

Jamal Murray and rookie RJ Barrett headline a list of 29 players invited to the Men's National Team training camp in Toronto.

Nurse announced as Canada head coach

Fresh off of winning his first NBA championship, Nick Nurse will try to secure Canada's Olympics bid as their Men's National Team head coach.

Team Canada to play Nigeria in Winnipeg in August

The Men's Senior National Team will host Nigeria ahead of the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 in August.

Clarke has always been a proud Canadian

Gonzaga's Brandon Clarke may have spent most of his life in the U.S. but he's always been a proud Canadian.

NAW looked up to Kobe, can't wait to learn from Jrue

The 20-year-old Canadian has had a solid start to his NBA career at the Las Vegas Summer League and can't wait to get his season going with the New Orleans Pelicans.

Nurse to make 1st All-Star appearance

Canadian Kia Nurse will make her first WNBA All-Star appearance as a starter in Las Vegas.

4Korners to host CEBL Championship Weekend

The Toronto Raptors official DJ 4Korners will host the CEBL's first Championship Weekend in Saskatchewan.

Ennis: '(76ers) are going to walk to the Finals in the East'

The veteran forward is confident in his team and is ready to help them get to the Finals.

Kawhi Leonard has opt out after 2 years with Clippers

According to media reports, the Clippers and Kawhi Leonard have agreed to a deal that aligns the length of his contract with that of Paul George.

6 things we learned from NBA Free Agency

The league has changed a lot since the Raptors were crowned NBA champions in June, here are a couple things we've learned since then.

Report: Clippers strike record-setting deal for PG13

The Clippers have reportedly signed Kawhi Leonard and now have also added Paul George to the team in a record-setting trade.

Report: Griz trade Parsons to the Hawks

Memphis is moving on from Chandler Parsons after three seasons with the Grizzlies.

Check out Raptors' Summer League roster

Montreal's Chris Boucher headlines the Toronto Raptors 2019 Summer League roster.

SLC, California Classic Summer League schedules

The Salt Lake City and California Classic Summer Leagues are set to kick off on July 1st.

Report: Murray, Nuggets agree on max extension

Jamal Murray and the Nuggets are reportedly working on a contract extension to keep him in Denver.

Report: Kyrie to sign with Nets

Kevin Durant and DeAndre Jordan are reportedly set to join Irving in Brooklyn.

Report: Kawhi won't meet with teams on first day

Kawhi Leonard has seen multiple All-Stars find new homes on the first day of free agency, but he won't be rushed into a decision.

Report: Powell, Mavs agree on extension

Canadian Dwight Powell is set to return to the Dallas Mavericks on a three-year $33 million dollar deal.

Report: Pacers trade for Brogdon, sign Lamb

The Pacers start off free agency by adding more pieces to their backcourt.

Report: Barnes re-sign and Ariza joins Kings

Harrison Barnes and Trevor Ariza will help the Kings young core in Sacramento.

Report: Middleton set to return to Milwaukee

Khris Middleton has decided to return to Milwaukee, keeping the Bucks core together for the 2019-2020 season.

Grading Marc Gasol's season

Marc Gasol joined the Raptors at the trade deadline. How important was he to their success in the regular season and playoffs?

Report: LeBron giving up No. 23 to AD

LeBron James is set to don a new jersey number after giving up his famous No. 23 to new teammate Anthony Davis, according to reports.

Barrett, Zion already setting records

Canadian RJ Barrett and No.1 overall pick in the 2019 NBA Draft Zion Williamson are already setting merchandise sales records.

Grading Lowry's season

It was an up and down season for Lowry, but he showed up when it mattered most. Is it enough for him to earn an A+?

Canada draws 'group of death' at World Cup 2019

Canada draws one of the toughest groups on paper for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 in China.

Canada to play USA, New Zealand in August

The Senior Men's National Team will play a total of five games in Australia, including two against New Zealand and one against Team USA.

Euro star eyeing NBA return, possibly with Raptors

Toronto Raptors' restricted free agent Nando De Colo is looking to come back to the NBA according to reports.

Canada breaks NBA draft record

The 2019 NBA Draft turned out to be a historic one as Canada breaks the record for non-US born players selected in the draft.

Report: Raptors add Canadian to Summer League roster

Undrafted Canadians Lindell Wigginton, Simi Shittu, Kyle Alexander and Oshae Brissett were added to Summer League rosters on Friday.

Ottawa's Shayok rising up draft boards

Ottawa's Marial Shayok's draft stock is heating up at the right time as he looks to become the first from the nation's capital to make the NBA.

Kawhi spotted at Blue Jays game

The two-time Finals MVP made his way down to Rogers Centre to take in some Toronto Blue Jays baseball on Thursday night.

Knicks take Barrett 3rd overall

The New York Knicks made it official on Thursday night selecting Canadian RJ Barrett third overall in the 2019 NBA Draft.

Canadian draft prospect's unlikely rise to the NBA

Kyle Alexander has only been playing basketball for just about six years. While he's come a long way, he knows he has a lot longer to go before he reaches his goals.

Montreal's Lu Dort ready to make impact in NBA

Luguentz Dort is days away from hearing his name called in the draft joining a growing list of Montrealers who've made it to the NBA.

Report: CP3 wants out of Houston

According to reports, Chris Paul and James Harden are having trouble in Houston.

Lowry cements Raptor legacy with title

Kyle Lowry has been through it all as the longest tenured Raptors player, but he finally has his career defining moment and no one can take it away from him.

Is Jurassic Park open?

MLSE provided an update on rainy Jurassic Park ahead of Game 6 of the NBA Finals.

Meet the man behind the Raptors playoff anthem

Ahead of Beyonce and right alongside Drake and Bieber, how an unexpected climb towards the top of the charts in 2016 paved the way for the latest unofficial playoff anthem for the Toronto Raptors.

Game 5 most-watched program on TV this year

Game 5 became the most-watched broadcast in Canada this year and most-watched NBA game ever in the country.

Punjabi broadcast duo ready to make difference in India

Canadians Parminder Singh and Preet Randhawa are bringing the game to new fans and hope one day it pays off with more Indians in the NBA.

Sights and sounds from a nail-biting Game 5

The Warriors came away with a gutsy win, beating the Raptors by one point to extend the NBA Finals to a sixth game on Thursday.

Barrett on New York: 'This is the place I want to be'

Canadian top draft prospect RJ Barrett met with the Knicks on Monday and says New York is the place he "wants to be".

Air Canada: Rooting for the Raptors from 35,000 feet

What do you do when Game 5 of the NBA Finals is scheduled for the same time as your flight? The SWNT is lobbying Air Canada to carry Game 5 of the NBA Finals so they can cheer while en route to Europe.

Canadians call NBA Finals in Punjabi for first time

Canadians Parminder Singh and Preet Randhawa called Game 4 of the NBA Finals in Punjabi for the first time in the league's history.

Barrett on the NBA: 'I'm built for this'

RJ Barrett appeared on ESPN's First Take and didn't mince words when talking about his confidence entering the NBA.

Kawhi overtakes Curry as Finals MVP favourite

Raptors superstar Kawhi Leonard is now the odds favourite to win Finals MVP for the second time in his career.

Raptors betting favourite to sign Kawhi

The betting odds have shifted and the Raptors are now the favourite to keep Kawhi Leonard beyond this season.

Lowry: 'I play better on the road, and I always have'

Kyle Lowry promises to play better on the road ahead of Game 3 of the NBA Finals.

Finals berth erases years of heartbreak for Toronto fans

The Toronto Raptors are heading to their first NBA Finals in franchise history, a moment 24 years in the making.

Who is now eligible for a supermax?

The NBA announced the All-NBA teams on Thursday. Here's who is now supermax eligible.

Raptors proving they're more than just Kawhi

The Raptors have evened up their Eastern Conference Finals series with the Bucks on the back of a total team effort.

Making the case for RJ Barrett

With Zion Williamson expected to go number one overall, we take a look at how RJ Barrett could help a team in the top five of the NBA Draft.

Dirk named global ambassador for World Cup 2019

Dirk Nowitzki becomes the third former NBA legend to be named as a global ambassador for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 in China.

Milwaukee radio station puts ban on Drake

A Milwaukee radio station is playfully putting a ban on Drake's music for the duration of the Raptors-Bucks Eastern Conference Finals series.

Is Murray the best Canadian in the NBA?

Jamal Murray's first playoff run didn't end the way he would've liked it to, but he confirmed his status as best Canadian in the game.

Report: Knicks to focus on AD deal if they win lottery

The New York Knicks may decide to move a number one overall pick should they win the NBA Draft lottery, reports say.

Game 7 delivers historic TV viewers

Sunday's epic Raptors-76ers Game 7 was the most-watched basketball game on Canadian television.

Seven Canadians invited to NBA Draft Combine

RJ Barrett headlines a list of seven Canadians expected to attend the 2019 NBA Draft Combine.

Embiid listed as probable ahead of Game 5

Joel Embiid missed shootaround on Tuesday, but is listed as probable ahead of the Raptors-76ers crucial Game 5.

Rockets grind out Game 4 to tie series

James Harden and PJ Tucker lead the Rockets to a grind out win over the Golden State Warriors to tie the series at 2-2.

3 takeaways from the Bucks Game 4 win

Giannis Antetokounmpo led the way for the Bucks with a game-high 39 points and 16 rebounds as Milwaukee took a commanding 3-1 series lead with a Game 4 win.

One thing the Rockets needs to change in Game 3

The Houston Rockets have been turning the ball over at an alarming rate and it needs to stop if they're going to have a chance in the series.

Kerr thinks 'obvious' Durant is best in the league

Steve Kerr has already compared KD to MJ and thinks it's clear that Durant is the best player in the NBA today.

Report: Ujiri 'intrigued' by Wizards' GM role

The Washington Wizards have some key pieces in place, but is it enough to entice Masai Ujiri to entertain their GM role?

KD on playoffs: 'This time of year is what I’m geared for'

Kevin Durant is playing at an elite level in the playoffs and doesn't look to be slowing down anytime soon.

Kanter not on injury report ahead of Game 2

Enes Kanter injured his left shoulder in round one but isn't on an injury report ahead of Game 2 on Wednesday night.

Bogues: 'Right now basketball is in (Canada's) DNA'

Former Raptor Muggsy Bogues thinks basketball is now in Canadians' DNA.

Wilkins on Carter's impact in Canada: 'He brought an excitement that is very rare'

Dominique Wilkins believes Vince Carter was the perfect person to help build basketball interest in Canada.

L2M report says non-call on Harden was correct

The NBA released the last two minute report on Monday confirming that the non-call on James Harden's 3-point attempt late in Game 1 was correct.

Murray: Nuggets made Lillard 'uncomfortable'

Despite scoring a game-high 39 points, Jamal Murray thinks the Nuggets made things uncomfortable for Damian Lillard.

How has DeMar played in Game 7s?

DeMar DeRozan has played in three career Game 7s. His fourth will be his first chance to start his legacy in San Antonio.

CEBL's top pick is opening doors for all Canadians players

Joel Friesen became the first-ever pick in the Canadian Elite Basketball League (CEBL) and with that opened the door to the new reality for Canadian basketball players.

Capela on Warriors: 'I want to face them'

Clint Capela didn't waste time getting to the point after dispatching the Jazz in five games. He wants his chance now to do the same to the defending champion Warriors.

Mitchell vows to be better after 4-for-22 performance

Donovan Mitchell vows to bounce back from poor 4-for-22 shooting performance as the Jazz's season comes to an end.

How has Gordon done guarding Kawhi?

Aaron Gordon has been the primary defender on Kawhi Leonard in the first two games of the series. Has he done a good job?

Canadian AJ Lawson to test NBA Draft waters

South Carolina freshman AJ Lawson has entered his name in the 2019 NBA Draft pool, but won't hire an agent.

Canadian Brandon Clarke enters NBA Draft

In his one season at Gonzaga, Clarke set a school record for blocks in a single season with 117. He also has the sixth-highest career mark at the school.

WNBA’s MVP Stewart set for season-ending surgery

The WNBA's reigning MVP Breanna Stewart is set for season-ending surgery this week in L.A. after injuring her Achilles.

Nurse takes blame for Lowry struggles

Kyle Lowry didn't have the best outing on Saturday, but his head coach Nick Nurse thinks he deserves some of the blame for it.

Five things to watch in Monday's games

The 76ers are trying to get back in the series on Monday night and the Warriors are trying to flex their muscle at home.

George: 'Four days ago I couldn’t even lift my shoulder’

Paul George is still nursing a right shoulder injury despite going for a team-high 26 points in the Thunder's Game 1 loss to the Blazers.

Lowry thinks he could've been more aggressive in Game 1

Kyle Lowry struggled in Game 1 on Saturday night and thinks he could've been more aggressive this season.

Warriors vs. Clippers series preview

Can the Clippers make it a series? Or will the Warriors continue to run through the Western Conference en-route to another Finals appearance.

Bridget Carleton selected 21st overall in WNBA draft

Chatham Onatrio's Bridget Carleton was selected 21st overall by the Connecticut Sun in Wednesday's WNBA entry draft.

Canadian Birch excited to play Raptors

Montreal's Khem Birch is finally in the playoffs and he's happy it's against his home country's team — the Toronto Raptors.

NBA sets record broadcast numbers in Canada

2018-19 was a record breaking year for the NBA in Canada setting new marks in broadcast viewership, national partnerships and merchandise sales.

Lugentz Dort declares for 2019 NBA Draft

Luguentz Dort becomes the sixth Canadian to enter into the 2019 NBA Draft.

Report: Ignas Brazdeikis declares for 2019 NBA draft

The 20-year-old Lithuanian-Canadian finished his freshmen season averaging 14.8 points, 5.4 rebounds winning Big Ten freshmen of the year.

Game Preview: Raptors at Timberwolves

The last game of the regular season for the Toronto Raptors is in Minnesota against Andrew Wiggins and the Timberwolves.

Simi Shittu on 2019 Draft: 'I feel like my game adapts more to the NBA'

"I feel like my game adapts more to the NBA because there’s a lot more spacing and I’m versatile," the Canadian told NBA.com. "With my size, not many guys can do what I do I feel."

Game Preview: Raptors at Nets

The Toronto Raptors head to Brooklyn to take on the Nets in a potential first-round playoff matchup.

Joel Anthony is still winning and keeping the team first

Two-time NBA champion Joel Anthony is still winning at a high level and keeping his team-first mentality.

Game Preview: Raptors vs. Magic

The Raptors can claim their sixth division title in franchise history with a win over the Magic Monday night.

Powell making the best of his starting role

Dwight Powell has improved every year he's been in the league, so it shouldn't be a surprise he's producing as a starter.

Lowry says he feels 'ok' in return to lineup

Kyle Lowry returned to the lineup on Sunday night playing 28 minutes in the Raptors' loss to the Charlotte Hornets.

Should Gasol or Ibaka start at centre?

It's been a toss-up for who the Raptors start at centre since acquiring Marc Gasol at the trade deadline. Who should they start at the five and who should close games moving forward the rest of the season?

For Canada Basketball, the time is now

SGA silencing pre-draft critics with hot shooting

Shai Gilgeous-Alexander has been shooting the lights out post All-Star break, silencing his critics from the draft.

Can the Raps top the Knicks without Kawhi?

The Toronto Raptors will look to bounce back on Monday night against the Knicks after losing on Sunday to the Pistons.

Who will Canada draw for the World Cup 2019?

The FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 Draw is set for Saturday, March 16 at 6:30 a.m. Eastern Time.

Raptors cruise to 111-98 win over Lakers

The Raptors get their ninth straight win over the Lakers with a 111-98 win on Thursday night.

Lowry is helping Lin get his groove back

Jeremy Lin has looked more comfortable with the Raptors so far on the road trip, and that's thanks in part to Kyle Lowry.

Maker on potential playoff series with Raptors: 'It would be awesome'

Thon Maker remembers getting bounced in the first round of the playoffs by the Raptors as a rookie and would love an opportunity at getting revenge.

Hamblin enters potential WNBA return with clear mind

Ruth Hamblin signed a training camp deal with the Las Vegas Aces of the WNBA and she's ready to once again be playing hoops at the highest of levels.

Game Preview: Raptors looking for sweep of Cavs

The Toronto Raptors are looking to complete the sweep of the Cleveland Cavaliers on Monday night.

Did Vince throw down the best alley-oop of all-time?

March 8, 2000 - Vince Carter scored 23 points, including a massive alley-oop and the game winning buzzer beater in the Toronto Raptors 95-94 win over the LA Clippers.

Game Preview: Raps @ Pelicans

The Raptors will try and avoid a three-game losing skid in New Orleans on Friday night.

Celebrating 3 Canadian Women who raised the bar

Sylvia Sweeney, Tammy Sutton-Brown and Chantal Vallée are three Canadian women who raised the bar for the next generation.

Barrett promoted to GM of Senior Men's program

Rowan Barrett has been promoted to General Manager of Canada's Senior Men's National Team program Canada Basketball announced on Tuesday.

Barrett praises players' commitment to national team program

Rowan Barrett praises the players' commitment to the national team program after qualifying for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 in China.

Canada's FIBA rank remains unchanged

Canada's rank stayed the same at the conclusion of the FIBA Basketball World Cup qualifiers.

Jimmy Butler struggles hiking in B.C.

Philadelphia 76ers star Jimmy Butler decided to take his first hike up Stawamus Chief in B.C. — hilarity ensued.

Parker: '(My) play isn’t a weakness for me, it’s just staying on the court'

Jabari Parker has dealt with a handful of setbacks in his career, but he's remained grounded and focussed on always getting back to being him.

D'Antoni thinks he 'should have insisted' Nash take more threes

Mike D'Antoni talked about the Rockets shooting threes on Wednesday and wishes he took more while he was in Phoenix.

Can the Raps even up the season series vs. the C's?

The Raptors have a chance at splitting the season series with the Celtics on Tuesday at SBA.

How to watch Canada vs. Chile

Team Canada has already locked up a spot at the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 in China, but they'll play two home games in front of their home crowd in St John's.

Canadians standout at BWB Global event

Seven Canadians participated in the annual Basketball Without Borders Global event and one came away with camp MVP honours.

7 Canadians to participate in BWB at NBA All-Star

Canada will have seven campers at the annual BWB Camp in Charlotte during NBA All-Star 2019.

VanVleet to undergo surgery on thumb

Bad news for the Toronto Raptors as Fred VanVleet will miss approximately five weeks with a left thumb injury.

CEBL, U SPORTS announce developmental partnership

The CEBL and U SPORTS announced a partnership on Tuesday aimed to help develop Canadian student-athletes.

Game Preview: Raptors vs Nets

The Toronto Raptors come back home after a three-game road trip to take on the surprising Brooklyn Nets.

4 takeaways from Siakam, VanVleet's career nights

Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet both had career nights in the Raptors' 119-101 win over the Atlanta Hawks on Thursday.

Kawhi out vs. Hawks

Kawhi Leonard will miss his 15th game this season with a sore left knee.

Report: Fultz headed to Magic

Markelle Fultz is heading to Orlando according to reports in exchange for draft picks and Jonathan Simmons.

This month's Canadian round-up

This month's Canadian Round-Up takes a look at two Canadians balling in Australia's Final series, SGA's homecoming and CEBL CEO Mike Morreale's plans for the new Canadian basketball league.

The NBA's most valuable franchises in 2019

Forbes released their annual list of NBA franchise values, and the New York Knicks top the list.

Report: Bucks, Pistons strike deal with Maker-Johnson

Thon Maker is reportedly headed to Detroit for Stanley Johnson after asking for a trade to seek more playing time.

Wade, Nowitzki added to All-Star Game

Adam Silver has added future Hall of Famers Dwayne Wade and Dirk Nowitzki to the 2019 NBA All-Star Game in Charlotte.

Report: Jazz interested in Mike Conley

The Jazz and Grizzlies have had entry level discussions around the possible swap of Mike Conley and Ricky Rubio according to reports.

Bucks lock up down the stretch and end Raps home win streak

The Milwaukee Bucks came into Toronto and handed the Raptors a rare home loss 105-92 in a gritty win.

Peter Guarasci set to coach in CEBL

The Fraser Valley Bandits of the CEBL are set to name former Canadian national team member Peter Guarasci as their first-ever Head Coach and GM on Tuesday.

Fox's improvements key to Kings' playoff push

De'Aaron Fox is becoming the all-around player many thought he would be when the Kings drafted him, and it's happening fast.

Kawhi wants to be 'healthy...once the playoffs' start

On Friday, Kawhi Leonard addressed sitting out recent games for load management as he gets set to return for the Raptors clash with the Houston Rockets.

Can Miles solve Raptors' biggest issue?

C.J. Miles got his groove back. Will it be enough to save the Raptors from making a move at the trade deadline?

Raptors' comeback falls short at the buzzer in Houston

The Raptors battled back but it wasn't enough to top the Rockets in Houston.

Raptors aim for season sweep of Pacers

The Toronto Raptors look to make it four straight wins and sweep the season series against the Pacers in Indiana on Wednesday.

Can Raps continue home dominance?

The Toronto Raptors host the Memphis Grizzlies on Saturday night at Scotiabank Arena.

Raptors look to close out homestand on winning note

The Raptors look to close out their three-game home stand on a winning note Tuesday night against the Sacramento Kings.

How Cousins' return from injury stacks up with others

DeMarcus Cousins made his long anticipated season debut on Friday and finished with 14 points, six rebounds in a Warriors' win.

Kevin Knox to debut London shoes

New York Knicks rookie Kevin Knox will have a fresh pair of PUMA Clyde Court to wear in London, England.

History of Raptors in the All-Star Game

Five different Raptors have been selected to the NBA All-Star Game. Here's how they fared in their appearances.

Preview: Raptors vs. Suns

The Raptors will be without Kawhi Leonard and Kyle Lowry on Thursday night against the Phoenix Suns.

Are the Mavs this year's Utah Jazz?

The Dallas Mavericks currently sit near the bottom of the Western Conference, but can they make a second-half of the season run like the Jazz did in 2017-18?

Kawhi, Raptors outlast Wizards in double OT

Kawhi Leonard and the Toronto Raptors defeated the Washington Wizards in an double OT thriller on Sunday.

Raptors get balanced scoring in blowout win over Nets

The Raptors used balanced scoring to get a blowout win over the Brooklyn Nets 122-105 on Friday night in Toronto.

Jokic and Canadians lead Nuggets past Heat

Nikola Jokic hit the go-ahead bucket with 2.4 seconds left in the game on Tuesday as the Nuggets hold off the Heat 103-99.

Pangos, Wiltjer leading wave of Canadians in Spain

18 Canadians started the season playing pro in Spain. We take a look at five who are over there playing in the ACB, one of the top leagues in the world.

Kawhi, Raptors hold off hard charging Hawks

Kawhi Leonard leads the Raptors to their third straight victory on Tuesday defeating the Atlanta Hawks 104-101.

Turner's defence sparking Pacers streak

Myles Turner left Monday's game with a broken nose, but he's been a Defensive Player of the Year candidate so far this season.

Why the Suns are must watch on League Pass

Four games, two within the division and three exclusively on NBA League Pass makes the Phoenix Suns this week's team to watch.

Takeaways from the Raptors' loss to the Magic

Nikola Vucevic and the Orlando Magic were just too much for the Raptors on Friday night.

Four takeaways: Harden's 41 lifts Rockets

James Harden dropped 41 points and Clint Capela finished with 16 points and a Rockets franchise high 23 rebounds in Houston's 113-109 win over the Thunder.

Legendary performances on Christmas Day

With the likes of LeBron James, Stephen Curry, Kevin Durant, James Harden and Giannis Antetokounmpo playing this Christmas, will any of them have a scoring performance big enough to get them in the top five?

Valanciunas to miss significant time with thumb injury

Valanciunas is averaging 12.8 points and 7.2 rebounds per game on 57.5 percent shooting from the field this season.

On this date: Carmelo ties single quarter scoring record

On this date in 2008, Carmelo Anthony ties George Gervin's single quarter scoring record.

Canadian Round-Up: Catching up with Kia Nurse

This month's Canadian Round-Up gets you up to date with the Canadian women playing pro across the globe, Chantal Vallee's historic new role and a chat with Kia Nurse.

Report: Thompson out two to four weeks with injury

Cavs forward Tristan Thompson is expected to miss at least two to four weeks with a left foot sprain.

Thompson thinks Ejim should 'definitely' be on roster at World Cup

Tristan Thompson is proud to represent Team Canada at every turn and thinks Melvin Ejim should definitely be a teammates of his at the FIBA Basketball World Cup in China.

Kawhi's 36 paces Raptors past the 76ers

The Raptors continued their franchise best start with a 113-102 win over the Philadelphia 76ers.

Canada qualifies for FIBA World Cup 2019 with win over Brazil

Canada has qualified for the FIBA Basketball World Cup 2019 with a blowout win over Brazil on Monday.

Can Raptors make it three in a row vs the Cavs?

The Raptors will be without Kyle Lowry, and Serge Ibaka will be a game-time decision as they host the Cleveland Cavaliers on Friday night at Scotiabank Arena.

Tough shooting night sees Canada fall to Venezuela

The Canadians struggled from the field on the road in Venezuela leading to an 84-76 loss on Friday.

Joel Anthony headlines Team Canada roster for World Cup Qualifiers

Joel Anthony and Brady Heslip headline a veteran roster for the fifth window of the FIBA World Cup Qualifiers.

Can the Raptors beat the Grizzlies at their game?

The league-leading Raptors head into Memphis to take on the Grizzlies, one of the Western Conference's best teams.

Can Canada get a tough win on the road vs Venezuela?

Brady Heslip and Joel Anthony will lead team Canada in a tough road game against Venezuela.

Raptors blowout Hawks on night Vince Carter passes 25,000 points

The Toronto Raptors make it three straight wins with a 124-108 win over the young Atlanta Hawks.

Are the Hornets going to get Kemba help?

Kemba Walker was incredible on Saturday night posting a career-high 60 points, but the Hornets fell the 76ers in overtime 122-119.

Butler: 'It’s so much more fun to play with these guys'

Jimmy Butler led the 76ers to a victory over the Utah Jazz on Friday with a game-high 28 points, seven rebounds and two steals.

Five takeaways from Celtics thrilling OT win over Raptors

Kyrie Irving was incredible, posting 43 points and 11 assists as the Celtics down the Raptors in overtime on Friday.

Kyrie was 'pretty peaceful' during 43-point performance against Raptors

Kyrie Irving said the zone he was in on Friday night was "pretty peaceful" as he exploded for 43 points in a win over the Raptors.

In its eighth season, the NBL Canada is still all about the Canadian players

The NBL Canada gets set to start its eighth season on Thursday and it's time to start paying attention.

Green responds to Durant and Warriors drama

Draymond Green spoke to reporters on Thursday ahead of the Warriors' game against the Rockets.

Leonard: 'I don't really know the offence in and out yet so with that we have potential'

The Raptors are off to a great start despite Kawhi Leonard not fully knowing the offence.

Chris Paul on Jamal Murray: 'I don’t think he has (a ceiling)'

Rockets' guard Chris Paul says that there's no ceiling in sight for Canadian Jamal Murray.

Game Preview: Raptors vs Pelicans (7:30 p.m. SN1, SN 590)

Anthony Davis, Jrue Holiday and the Pelicans roll into Toronto for their lone game of the season against Kawhi Leonard and the Raptors.

League Pass Game of the Night: Celtics vs Suns

Can Devin Booker and the Suns extend the Celtics' losing streak to three?

Boucher truly believes he belongs in the NBA

Montreal native Chris Boucher was on a mission to earn the Raptors' second two-way contract, he now has it.

Thompson thinks it's 'great' Kabongo gets chance with Raptors 905

Although his journey has been tough, Thompson believes the story isn't finished yet for Kabongo.

Thompson on basketball in Canada: 'It's just crazy how everything is changing so quickly'

Thompson believes the change of mentality surrounding Canadian basketball players is the reason why the numbers continue to rise.

Murray's last second shot at 50 gets Irving and Celtics heated

Jamal Murray put on a spectacular performance on Monday night, but the Canadian broke one of basketball's unwritten rules and Kyrie Irving was none too pleased.

Canelo part of star-studded crowd at Staples Center Sunday night

Boxing middleweight kingpin Canelo Alvarez was part a star-studded crowd that saw the Raptors beat the Lakers on Sunday night.

Game Preview: Raptors vs. Jazz (9:00 p.m. on SN1, TSN 1050)

The Raptors roll into Utah after a dominant performance against the Lakers on Sunday.

Canadian Round-Up: Is Dwight Powell underrated?

This month's Canadian report features Dwight Powell, Xavier Rathan-Mayes and a Q&A with Carl English.

Stauskas is ready to thrive in Portland

Through seven games, the Mississauga native is averaging 10.1 points per game while shooting 46.4 percent from 3-point range.

Raptors set historic T.V. ratings with arrival of Kawhi

The Raptors are enjoying their best start to the season and fans are watching in big numbers.

Game Preview: Raptors vs Bucks

The Raptors and Bucks try to stay undefeated without their superstars in the lineup.

Morris on Raptors: 'We’re way more talented than those guys'

Boston forward Marcus Morris believes the Celtics are more talented than the Raptors.

4 takeaways from Raptors 112-105 win over Timberwolves

Kawhi Leonard led the way with 35 points as the Raptors defeated the Timberwolves on Wednesday.

Preview: Raptors looking to stay undefeated vs Hornets

Eastern Conference Player of the Week Kemba Walker and the Charlotte Hornets come into Toronto hoping to hand the Raptors their first loss of the season.

G League Draft: Raptors 905 acquire draft rights of three players

The 2018 NBA G League Draft went down on Saturday. The Raptors 905 added three new faces to their roster.

Kawhi's double-double leads the Raptors past the Celtics 113-101

It was a battle of Eastern Conference heavyweights and the Raptors walked away with one round.

Five takeaways from the Raptors win over the Celtics

The Raptors took round one of four regular-season matchups with the Celtics 113-101.

Nance Jr.: Zlatan or Thibaut would be best ballers

Chelsea supporter Lance Nance Jr. thinks former NBA MVP Russell Westbrook could make the transition to play professional football.

Nance Jr.: 'Ronaldo to Juventus bigger' than LeBron to L.A.

LeBron James' former teammates Larry Nance Jr. believes his offseason move came second to Cristiano Ronaldo's transfer to Juventus.

Carter Jr. on Barrett: 'Know that you're a great player and go out and show that every night'

Bulls' rookie Wendell Carter Jr. offers up advice to Canadian phenom R.J. Barrett ahead of his freshmen season at Duke.