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Containing Expectations for Canada’s Men’s Basketball Team

The future is golden but right now Canada has one objective on the hardwood: Qualify for the 2014 FIBA World Cup. Al Dannity says the road will be rocky and the current roster should take nothing for granted. Andrew Wiggins, Anthony Bennett, and Kelly Olynyk all hope to suit up for Canada at the 2014

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Austin Daye Completes the Raptors Summer Roster Moves

He’ll be the 15th man on the roster but Austin Daye will have a chance to contribute for Toronto next season. Al Dannity gives his take on Masai Uijiri’s final move of the summer. There has been one unifying theme to the Raptors this off-season. Strengthen the bench. You could add dumping Bargnani but that

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No Wiggins or Bennett but Steve Nash likes national hoops team

As a two-time NBA most valuable player, Victoria’s Steve Nash knows a thing or two about assessing talent on the basketball court. On Monday, he was happy to announce Canada’s national basketball training team roster and had some high praise for the group – despite a number of glaring omissions. Nash, the team’s general manager,

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D.J. Augustin and the Raptors are a perfect fit

A low-risk move for a franchise with low expectations coupled with a big shot at redemption for a hungry player makes D.J. Augustin’s move to Toronto a great deal all-round according to Al Dannity. Buy low, sell high. If you can’t sell high, take a risk on your low buys. If you’ve little to lose,

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What are the odds Toronto Raptors draft Andrew Wiggins?

Given a choice Canadian phenom Andrew Wiggins says playing for the Toronto Raptors in the NBA would be his top pick. Yes, folks, the likely No. 1 overall pick in the 2014 NBA Entry Draft actually wants to play north of the border. Wiggins, who was in Los Angeles at the ESPYs after accepting his

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Tyler Hansbrough brings more than a culture change to Raptors

The pervading theme of Tyler Hansbrough’s arrival in Toronto is about how his signing points to a culture change for the Raptors. Al Dannity says this is correct but only scratches the surface of what the former Naismith Trophy winner brings to the team. It wasn’t even close to a straight swap but culturally the

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What would a 2013/14 Big Three Look Like?

Pat Riley and the Miami Heat scored big when they brought the Big Three together in Miami. Three trips to the NBA Finals and two titles later, the deal has worked out pretty good. Let’s imagine that free agency period never happened. How would you fit together three All-Star players and what tools would you

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Raptors GM Ujiri wins: Bargnani becomes Knicks' problem

It’s official Toronto Raptors fans – Andrea Bargnani is now a member of the New York Knicks. The trade which was a widely-spread rumor last week is now a reality as Bargnani goes to the Knicks in exchange for reserves Steve Novak, Marcus Camby and Quentin Richardson, as well as a 2016 first-round pick and

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What if Dwight Howard was a Raptor?

Today is when, supposedly, Dwight Howard will finally decide where he’s going to play Basketball next season. One NBA franchise not in the midst of the Dwightmare is Toronto’s own Raptors. Al Dannity says that’s unfortunate as it might have been the perfect fit. Let’s get a few things out there straight away. First off,

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Trade delayed for the Raptors – Bargnani is not a Knick yet!

The mega-trade that would send Andrea Bargnani from the Toronto Raptors to the New York Knicks has been held up. Al Dannity looks at the impact this move will have if the Raptors finally get to pull the trigger. If you told a Raps fan a few years that they’d have two of the top

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Cavaliers to draft Canadian Anthony Bennett No. 1?

At this point it’s very possible that Toronto native Anthony Bennett will make history tonight as the highest drafted Canadian in the NBA Draft. But how high could he go? At Sports Interaction, Bennett’s odds are at -106 to be drafted within the first five picks. However, now there is some talk that the Cleveland

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No Matter What Happens in Game 7, Gregg Popovich is the Best

The difference between how Gregg Popovich coaches and how he deals with the media couldn’t be starker. In public he’s the old-school gritty coach, behind the scenes he’s the ultimate innovator. Ahead of tonight’s title deciding Game 7, Al Dannity gets inside the mind of one of the best coaches in history. How does Gregg

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Parker’s Hurt in Body but Where’s the Heat’s Mind?

Tony Parker says he’ll be ready to go for Game 4 against the Heat but Al Dannity is more concerned about the mental state of Miami than the Frenchman’s physical woes. Stay outta sight, like a Bosh. Post average numbers, like a Bosh. Need to step up, like a Bosh. That’s the point we’ve reached

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Masai Uijiri and the Flopping Crusade

It’s been a busy start for Masai Uijiri as general manager of the Raptors but now he could be set to take an even more public role when the NBA’s competition committee sits. Al Dannity writes about the role Uijiri could play in today’s meeting. It’s not like his day job doesn’t bring enough challenges.

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Nothing Defined Except LeBron’s Greatness

When LeBron James blocked Tiago Splitter last night it looked like a series defining moment but didn’t we already have one of those a game earlier? Al Dannity says forget the narrative for now, it will be defined by what happens next. He was, in his own words, the last line of defence. When Tiago

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A New Quest for King James

Last night’s third quarter takeover by LeBron James got Al Dannity thinking of another big playoff display by the King. In 2007 LeBron took over Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals against the Pistons. The Cavs would go on to get swept by the Spurs. Payback is coming. Game 5 of the Eastern Finals,

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Canadian NBA Lottery Pick Anthony Bennett has Surgery

Brampton Ontario’s Anthony Bennett may still be a top five pick in this year’s NBA entry draft, but his route to the June 27th draft has taken a detour. Bennett underwent surgery to repair a torn rotator cuff in his left shoulder Wednesday and will be out of action for at least four months. “Anthony

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Blazers' Lillard Voted Unanimous NBA Rookie of the Year

From the sixth overall pick to No. 1 with everyone: Portland Trail Blazers point guard Damian Lillard has been unanimously voted the Rookie of the Year in the NBA. Anyone who has seen him play at Weber State or in the pros won’t be surprised by this news, but Lillard is now in some pretty

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Phil Jackson could change the Raptors as Team President

Could the Zen Master move north of the border? Al Dannity says a move to the Raptors would present a unique opportunity to Phil Jackson. To understand why Toronto would appeal to Phil Jackson, you have to understand what makes the man. Take a city with a large population, an underachieving team, and an iffy

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Jason Collins: "34-year-old NBA center. I’m black. And I’m gay."

Twelve-year NBA veteran, Jason Collins, is making history as the first openly gay man from a major American sports team. The announcement came in an essay published in Sports Illustrated’s May 6 issue. “I didn’t set out to be the first openly gay athlete playing in a major American team sport,” Collins writes. “But since

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Points
Assists
Field Goal %

Offensive Leaders

By Points

1 De'Aaron Fox	SAC	26.6
2 Ja Morant	MEM	25.1
3 Kyrie Irving	DAL	24.7
4 DeMar DeRozan	CHI	24.0
5 LaMelo Ball	CHA	23.9
6 Desmond Bane	MEM	23.7
7 Lauri Markkanen	UTA	23.2
8 Zion Williamson	NO	22.9
9 Cade Cunningham	DET	22.7
10 Anfernee Simons	POR	22.6

Full Points Stats

Offensive Leaders

By Assists

1 James Harden	LAC	8.5
2 Domantas Sabonis	SAC	8.2
3 Ja Morant	MEM	8.1
4 Fred VanVleet	HOU	8.1
5 LaMelo Ball	CHA	8.0
6 Cade Cunningham	DET	7.5
7 Tyus Jones	WAS	7.4
8 Chris Paul	GS	6.8
9 Immanuel Quickley	TOR	6.8
10 Dejounte Murray	ATL	6.4

Full Assists Stats

Offensive Leaders

By Field Goal %

1 Charles Bassey	SA	72.5
2 Daniel Gafford	DAL	72.2
3 Jaxson Hayes	LAL	71.2
4 Jericho Sims	NY	70.2
5 Trayce Jackson-Davis	GS	70.2
6 Udoka Azubuike	PHO	69.6
7 Luke Kornet	BOS	69.6
8 Nick Richards	CHA	69.1
9 Marques Bolden	CHA	68.0
10 Dwight Powell	DAL	67.0

Full Field Goal % Stats

Rebounds
Blocks
Steals

Defensive Leaders

By Rebounds

1 Domantas Sabonis	SAC	13.7
2 Rudy Gobert	MIN	12.4
3 Deandre Ayton	POR	11.1
4 Jusuf Nurkic	PHO	10.9
5 Jarrett Allen	CLE	10.7
6 Clint Capela	ATL	10.6
7 Nikola Vucevic	CHI	10.5
8 Nic Claxton	BK	9.9
9 Mark Williams	CHA	9.7
10 Alperen Sengun	HOU	9.4

Full Rebounds Stats

Defensive Leaders

By Blocks

1 Brook Lopez	MIL	2.3
2 Nic Claxton	BK	2.1
3 George Conditt IV	POR	2.0
4 Rudy Gobert	MIN	2.0
5 Kristaps Porzingis	BOS	1.9
6 Myles Turner	IND	1.8
7 Daniel Gafford	DAL	1.8
8 Mouhamadou Gueye	TOR	1.6
9 Jaren Jackson Jr.	MEM	1.6
10 Evan Mobley	CLE	1.6

Full Blocks Stats

Defensive Leaders

By Steals

1 Marcus Smart	MEM	2.1
2 De'Aaron Fox	SAC	2.0
3 George Conditt IV	POR	2.0
4 LaMelo Ball	CHA	1.8
5 Matisse Thybulle	POR	1.7
6 Scotty Pippen Jr.	MEM	1.7
7 Chimezie Metu	DET	1.7
8 Tre Mann	CHA	1.7
9 Alex Caruso	CHI	1.7
10 De'Anthony Melton	PHI	1.5

Full Steals Stats

NBA Top 5 Offense

Team	Pts	Fg %	3p %
#1 Boston Celtics	120.6	48.7	38.8
#2 Oklahoma City Thunder	120.1	49.9	38.9
#3 Milwaukee Bucks	119.0	48.7	37.3
#4 Atlanta Hawks	118.3	46.5	36.4
#5 Los Angeles Lakers	118.0	49.9	37.7

NBA Top 5 Defense

Team	Pts	Fg %	3p %
#1 New York Knicks	108.2	47.0	36.5
#2 Miami Heat	108.4	46.7	35.3
#3 Orlando Magic	108.4	47.4	35.8
#4 Boston Celtics	109.2	45.3	35.2
#5 Denver Nuggets	109.6	46.2	35.5

NBA Spread Rankings

Team	W/l	Ats	O/u
#1 Charlotte Hornets	21-61	33-48	41-40
#2 Brooklyn Nets	32-50	34-44	38-41-2
#3 Toronto Raptors	25-57	35-46	41-40
#4 Phoenix Suns	49-33	35-48	38-47
#5 Washington Wizards	15-67	36-42	42-39
#6 Milwaukee Bucks	49-33	38-48	43-42-2
#7 Portland Trail Blazers	21-61	39-40	40-41
#8 Memphis Grizzlies	27-55	40-41	36-44-1
#9 Los Angeles Clippers	51-31	40-47	40-47
#10 Los Angeles Lakers	47-35	40-46	48-37-1

NBA Standings

Northwest
Southwest
Pacific

Western Conference

team	w	l	pct	gb	conf	div	home	away	ats	o/u
1 Oklahoma City Thunder	57	25	69.5	0	36-16	12-4	33-8	24-17	51-40	48-42-1
2 Denver Nuggets	57	25	69.5	0	33-19	10-6	33-8	24-17	43-49	38-54-1
3 Minnesota Timberwolves	56	26	68.3	1	37-15	12-4	30-11	26-15	50-47	50-47
4 Utah Jazz	31	51	37.8	26	16-36	5-11	21-20	10-31	41-40	44-35-2
5 Portland Trail Blazers	21	61	25.6	36	8-44	1-15	11-30	10-31	39-40	40-41

Western Conference

team	w	l	pct	gb	conf	div	home	away	ats	o/u
1 Dallas Mavericks	50	32	61.0	0	31-21	11-5	25-16	25-16	60-42	45-58
2 New Orleans Pelicans	49	33	59.8	1	30-22	9-7	21-19	28-14	44-39	37-47-1
3 Houston Rockets	41	41	50.0	9	28-24	9-7	27-14	14-27	45-35	42-38-1
4 Memphis Grizzlies	27	55	32.9	23	14-37	8-8	9-32	18-23	40-41	36-44-1
5 San Antonio Spurs	22	60	26.8	28	14-37	3-13	12-29	10-31	43-38	39-39-3

Western Conference

team	w	l	pct	gb	conf	div	home	away	ats	o/u
1 Los Angeles Clippers	51	31	62.2	0	30-22	9-7	25-16	26-15	40-47	40-47
2 Phoenix Suns	49	33	59.8	2	29-23	9-9	25-16	24-17	35-48	38-47
3 Los Angeles Lakers	47	35	57.3	4	27-25	7-10	28-14	19-21	40-46	48-37-1
4 Sacramento Kings	46	36	56.1	5	30-22	10-7	24-17	22-19	42-39	38-44
5 Golden State Warriors	46	36	56.1	5	26-26	7-9	21-20	25-16	42-38	41-40-1

Atlantic
Southeast
Central

Eastern Conference

team	w	l	pct	gb	conf	div	home	away	ats	o/u
1 Boston Celtics	64	18	78.0	0	41-11	15-2	37-4	27-14	50-44	50-48-2
2 New York Knicks	50	32	61.0	14	35-17	12-5	27-14	23-18	49-42	44-50
3 Philadelphia 76ers	47	35	57.3	17	31-21	8-8	25-16	22-19	51-35	45-40-2
4 Brooklyn Nets	32	50	39.0	32	24-28	5-11	20-21	12-29	34-44	38-41-2
5 Toronto Raptors	25	57	30.5	39	18-34	1-15	14-27	11-30	35-46	41-40

Eastern Conference

team	w	l	pct	gb	conf	div	home	away	ats	o/u
1 Orlando Magic	47	35	57.3	0	32-20	9-7	29-12	18-23	55-33	39-49
2 Miami Heat	46	36	56.1	1	32-20	13-3	22-19	24-17	41-43	36-50
3 Atlanta Hawks	36	46	43.9	11	22-30	8-8	21-20	15-26	29-53	46-36
4 Charlotte Hornets	21	61	25.6	26	14-38	6-10	11-30	10-31	33-48	41-40
5 Washington Wizards	15	67	18.3	32	11-41	4-12	7-34	8-33	36-42	42-39

Eastern Conference

team	w	l	pct	gb	conf	div	home	away	ats	o/u
1 Milwaukee Bucks	49	33	59.8	0	34-18	10-7	31-11	18-22	38-48	43-42-2
2 Cleveland Cavaliers	48	34	58.5	1	31-21	11-5	26-15	22-19	43-50	45-47-1
3 Indiana Pacers	47	35	57.3	2	32-20	11-6	26-15	21-20	53-42	53-45
4 Chicago Bulls	39	43	47.6	10	22-29	7-9	20-21	19-22	41-40	44-37-1
5 Detroit Pistons	14	68	17.1	35	10-41	2-14	7-33	7-35	41-40	40-39-2

NBA Playoff Picture

Western Conference

team	gp	record
1 Denver Nuggets	82	57-25
2 Oklahoma City Thunder	82	57-25
3 Minnesota Timberwolves	82	56-26
4 Los Angeles Clippers	82	51-31
5 Dallas Mavericks	82	50-32
6 Phoenix Suns	82	49-33
7 New Orleans Pelicans	82	49-33
8 Los Angeles Lakers	82	47-35
9 Sacramento Kings	82	46-36
10 Golden State Warriors	82	46-36
In Playoffs
12 Houston Rockets	82	41-41
13 Utah Jazz	82	31-51
14 Memphis Grizzlies	82	27-55
15 San Antonio Spurs	82	22-60
16 Portland Trail Blazers	82	21-61

Eastern Conference

team	gp	record
1 Boston Celtics	82	64-18
2 New York Knicks	82	50-32
3 Milwaukee Bucks	82	49-33
4 Cleveland Cavaliers	82	48-34
5 Indiana Pacers	82	47-35
6 Orlando Magic	82	47-35
7 Philadelphia 76ers	82	47-35
8 Miami Heat	82	46-36
9 Chicago Bulls	82	39-43
10 Atlanta Hawks	82	36-46
In Playoffs
12 Brooklyn Nets	82	32-50
13 Toronto Raptors	82	25-57
14 Charlotte Hornets	82	21-61
15 Washington Wizards	82	15-67
16 Detroit Pistons	82	14-68

Full Standings