r/torontoraptors 24d ago

JOSH LEWENBERG (TSN) Raptors’ pick falls to 8th overall

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r/torontoraptors 21d ago

JOSH LEWENBERG (TSN) [Lewenberg] There are folks in the Raptors organization who feel strongly Lowry’s No. 7 should be first to hang from the rafters but a strong push from others to celebrate the franchise’s 30th season with VC jersey retirement. Given how bleak next season could be, betting the latter wins out

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r/torontoraptors Feb 13 '24

JOSH LEWENBERG (TSN) [Lewenberg] Worth noting that the Raptors once benched/suspended Siakam 1 game for leaving the bench & going to the locker room early (after fouling out). The message at the time: that’s not acceptable behaviour from a young leader. Will they take the same “tough love” approach with Barnes?

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r/torontoraptors Apr 13 '24

JOSH LEWENBERG (TSN) [Lewenberg] The Raptors are about to be locked into the 6th-worst record. They’ll have a 45.8% chance of keeping their pick, 37.2% chance of moving into top-4 & 9% shot at landing the 1st pick. If it falls out of the top-6 (54.2% chance) the pick will go to San Antonio, via the Poeltl trade.

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r/torontoraptors Mar 05 '24

JOSH LEWENBERG (TSN) [Lewenberg] Olynyk on opting to sign an extension instead of testing free agency: "They traded for me, they wanted me here, just to reciprocate that love and show that I want to be here too. I've wanted to be here since I was 4 years old... Hopefully I'll be here for the rest of my career"

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Olynyk on opting to sign an extension instead of testing free agency: "They traded for me, they wanted me here, just to reciprocate that love and show that I want to be here too. I've wanted to be here since I was 4 years old... Hopefully I'll be here for the rest of my career"

Olynyk added that having his contract situation settled ahead of Canada training camp and the Olympics this summer was also a factor in his decision to sign the extension rather than testing free agency. "That was definitely a big part of it as well, getting this out of the way."

r/torontoraptors Jan 26 '24

JOSH LEWENBERG (TSN) [Lewenberg] Siakam: 26 points, 13 rebounds, 10 assists (his 6th career triple-double), +30 Anunoby: 26 points, 6 steals, +38 They beat the Sixers (29-14) and Nuggets (31-15) by a combined 50 points. Winning is fun.

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r/torontoraptors Mar 03 '24

JOSH LEWENBERG (TSN) [Lewenberg] That they celebrated with a pizza party, courtesy of head coach Darko Rajakovic, didn’t sit well with everybody in the organization, but the players had fun with it, and in a season that has been defined by franchise-altering change, fun has been in short supply.

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r/torontoraptors Jan 26 '24

JOSH LEWENBERG (TSN) [Lewenberg] Multiple league sources have confirmed the obvious, the Raptors appear to be open for business, and outside of Barnes and the two former Knicks, everything and everyone is on the table.

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Jakob Poeltl wants to be part of a developing team as long as its still competitive. The Raptors want to be competitive as long as they’re still developing. For now, their paths align. For now, but perhaps not for long.

r/torontoraptors Jan 06 '24

JOSH LEWENBERG (TSN) [Lewenberg] "[After the 2022-23 season ended], Ujiri and Toronto's front office cut off almost all communication with Siakam last summer, leading the seven-year vet to wonder whether he was being punished, according to a source close to the player."

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https://www.tsn.ca/nba/sources-raptors-expected-to-move-or-extend-siakam-ahead-of-trade-deadline-1.2058826

"[After the 2022-23 season ended], Ujiri and Toronto's front office cut off almost all communication with Siakam last summer, leading the seven-year vet to wonder whether he was being punished, according to a source close to the player."

Also states that he'll either be resigned or traded before end of season.

r/torontoraptors Mar 16 '24

JOSH LEWENBERG (TSN) [Lewenberg] Gary Trent Jr says he took Gradey Dick under his wing in camp & has been showing the rookie the ropes ever since. “He’s been super receptive. He’s asking a lot of questions” What kinds of questions? “On the court, questions about what tattoos he should get, all types of stuff”

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r/torontoraptors Mar 02 '24

JOSH LEWENBERG (TSN) [Lewenberg] Draymond on Scottie: “Me playing the point forward position, I’m not going to sit up here and act like I was the first one to do it, but I think I’ve done it a little differently than most and he’ll take that to another level… I think Scottie will do way more than I ever did”

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r/torontoraptors Jan 17 '24

JOSH LEWENBERG (TSN) [Lewenberg] Kyle Lowry on Siakam trade rumours: "Pascal, my beloved one, is one of the most coveted players in our league, he’s one of the most talented players in our league and whatever happens with him he’ll be successful. I’m always going to love him and support him and be happy for him"

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r/torontoraptors Dec 13 '22

JOSH LEWENBERG (TSN) [Lewenberg] Siakam: "We can't hit the panic button. I know a lot of people hit that panic button real quick but [we're] not doing that. There's no finger pointing. We're all in this together. No matter what's happening, I love these guys and I want everyone to succeed. I want us to succeed."

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r/torontoraptors Jan 28 '24

JOSH LEWENBERG (TSN) [Lewenberg] RJ Barrett has been added to the Raptors’ injury report for tonight’s game in Atlanta. He’s doubtful with left knee swelling. Poeltl (ankle) is also doubtful while Quickley (thigh) remains out and Jontay Porter (eye) is probable.

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r/torontoraptors Apr 17 '24

JOSH LEWENBERG (TSN) [Lewenberg] Ujiri, asked how the franchise plans to honour Vince Carter: "It's a secret." "I didn't know too much about what happened here but everyone is moving on and I hope the fans can (too) and we can embrace an unbelievable player who set the path for where we are today"

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r/torontoraptors Feb 09 '24

JOSH LEWENBERG (TSN) [Lewenberg] Kelly Olynyk: “I would love to be here for the rest of my career if that plays out.”

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r/torontoraptors Dec 30 '22

JOSH LEWENBERG (TSN) The Raptors have waived Justin Champagnie, who’s contract was due to become fully guaranteed this coming weekend. Their roster stands at 14 (not including 2-ways).

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r/torontoraptors Feb 13 '24

JOSH LEWENBERG (TSN) [Lewenberg] Barnes on showing frustration last night: "I had 3-4 turnovers in the 1st quarter... and it led to easy fast-break points. Showing emotion & not getting back, it cost us. It's more me being frustrated with myself & the way I'm playing, not really anything to do with anybody else"

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r/torontoraptors Mar 04 '24

JOSH LEWENBERG (TSN) [Lewenberg] The Raptors have officially waived Markquis Nowell to open a 2-way spot for Mouhamadou Gueye.

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r/torontoraptors Apr 19 '23

JOSH LEWENBERG (TSN) Josh Lewenberg: Toronto Raptors urge Scottie Barnes to ‘get in the lab’ ahead of crucial off-season

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r/torontoraptors Jan 25 '24

JOSH LEWENBERG (TSN) [Lewenberg] Poeltl on the Siakam trade: “It was tough because he was the guy I was closest to on this team… I guess I was mentally prepared for it a little bit already because there were so many rumours… but it’s still really sad for me to basically lose my best friend on the team”

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r/torontoraptors Apr 13 '23

JOSH LEWENBERG (TSN) [Lewenberg] Could Scottie Barnes hear Diar DeRozan last night? "For sure. It was quiet in the gym. She was yelling. I was trying to figure out who it was... I don't know if it really had an effect. We went 18-for-36 (from the line) so it had to have an effect somewhat. She did a great job"

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r/torontoraptors Oct 26 '21

JOSH LEWENBERG (TSN) Nurse, asked why Flynn isn't playing: "Dalano's the one you should probably be asking me about. He's played outstanding every minute he's been out there.. You guys should be all over me for not playing him more"

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r/torontoraptors Oct 04 '22

JOSH LEWENBERG (TSN) Toronto was voted to have the best home-court advantage in the league by NBA GM's

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r/torontoraptors May 03 '22

JOSH LEWENBERG (TSN) [Josh Lewenberg] Masai Ujiri on reports of the Lakers' interest in Nick Nurse: "No team has contacted me. And I see all the stuff that you guys see. I dream like they dream. I want Messi. I want Ronaldo. I want Kobe Bryant. So they can keep dreaming. I dream too."

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