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Former Raptors Coach Dwane Casey Gets Standing Ovation

Former Raptors Coach Dwane Casey Gets Standing Ovation

On Wednesday, upon his return to Toronto, Dwane Casey was greeted with a standing ovation and a tribute video. Raptor fans showed Casey that he still holds a special place in their hearts. Dwane Casey, the 2017-18 NBA Coach of the Year, led the Raptors to a 59-23 record and the top spot in the [...]

November 15, 2018 Anou Enright Blogs 0

Some NBA Executives Expect the Toronto Raptors to Fire Head Coach Dwane Casey

Some NBA Executives Expect the Toronto Raptors to Fire Head Coach Dwane Casey

The speculation factory wasted little time putting Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey on the hot seat. His name, in fact, was thrown onto the hypothetical chopping block before his team even submitted to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 4. According to The Ringer’s Kevin O’Connor, certain executives around the league believe Toronto will move [...]

May 8, 2018 admin Rumors 0

Dwane Casey Says Toronto Raptors Will Give DeMar DeRozan More Time at Point Guard Next Season

Dwane Casey Says Toronto Raptors Will Give DeMar DeRozan More Time at Point Guard Next Season

Watch out, Kyle Lowry. DeMar DeRozan is coming for your job. Not really, of course. But the Toronto Raptors do have plans to slot DeRozan at point guard more in 2017-18. As head coach Dwane Casey told The Andrew Walker Show on Sportsnet 590 The FAN (via Sportsnet) “We got to have a better mentality of [...]

July 21, 2017 admin Blogs 0

Toronto Raptors on Track to Sign Head Coach Dwane Casey to Contract Extension

Toronto Raptors on Track to Sign Head Coach Dwane Casey to Contract Extension

First Dwane Casey. Then DeMar DeRozan. And then Bismack Biyombo. Okay, we’re not sure about the other two, even though the Toronto Raptors are expected to retain DeRozan (player option) once he enters free agency. But they don’t need to worry about losing head coach Dwane Casey anytime soon. Per ESPN.com’s Marc Stein: [tweet https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/737826987675246592] [...]

June 1, 2016 admin Blogs 0

Raptors Coach Dwane Casey on Game 4 Loss to Cavaliers: ‘They Kicked Our Butts’

Raptors Coach Dwane Casey on Game 4 Loss to Cavaliers: ‘They Kicked Our Butts’

Toronto Raptors coach Dwane Casey and Draymond Green would probably get along really well. Neither of them likes to sugarcoat anything. True to form, Casey didn’t sugarcoat the performance of his team during its 116-78 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers in Game 5 of the Eastern Conference Finals, per the New York Times‘ Scott Cacciola: [...]

May 26, 2016 admin Blogs 0

Dwane Casey Would Have Been Fired if Raptors Lost to the Pacers

Dwane Casey Would Have Been Fired if Raptors Lost to the Pacers

Raptors Head Coach Dwane Casey was firmly placed on the hot seat the second the Raptors lost Game 1 of their first round series against the Indiana Pacers at home. The Raptors had dealt with playoff letdowns the previous two seasons and looked to potentially be headed down that path again, not being able to [...]

May 25, 2016 Anou Enright Rumors 0

Raptors to Sign Dwane Casey to 3-Year Deal, Because They’re Smart

Raptors to Sign Dwane Casey to 3-Year Deal, Because They’re Smart

The Toronto Raptors continue their streak of good decisions. Trading Rudy Gay sparked a movement, a playoff berth, a shift in culture. General manager Masai Ujiri and friends have been making awesome decisions—not trading Kyle Lowry, for instance—ever since. According to The Toronto Star‘s Doug Smith, they don’t plan to buck that trend anytime soon, [...]

May 5, 2014 admin Blogs 0

Toronto Raptors Right to Start Jose Calderon Over Kyle Lowry

Toronto Raptors Right to Start Jose Calderon Over Kyle Lowry

When the Toronto Raptors dealt for Kyle Lowry, Jose Calderon was deemed expendable. Now, however, it’s Lowry who may prove to be the odd man out. According to Dough Smith of the Toronto Star, upon his return from yet another injury, Lowry will be coming off the bench in favor of Calderon: Injured Raptors point [...]

December 27, 2012 admin Blogs 0