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The Raptors and undrafted rookie free agent Nimari Burnett have reached an agreement on an Exhibit 10 contract, Hoops Rumors has confirmed. Jake Weingarten of StockRisers.com (Twitter links) was the first to report the deal. Burnett, 24, spent a COVID-shortened year at Texas Tech in 2020/21 and then missed the entire ’21/22 season due to […]
Jaden Bradley is heading to the Six. The Arizona point guard was selected 50th overall in the 2026 NBA Draft by the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday night. Bradley will play only a couple hours from where he grew up in Rochester, New York. The 6-foot-3 Bradley capped off a prolific collegiate career with a senior […]
The Hornets are reportedly engaged in trade talks for LaMelo Ball, who could end up leaving Charlotte in the next 48 hours.
DHJ Quick Take: Timberwolves Aggressively Pursuing LaMelo Ball Trade The Minnesota Timberwolves are aggressively pursuing a trade for Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, sources told Dallas Hoops Journal, with the Toronto Raptors also among the confirmed suitors. The Minnesota Timberwolves are aggressively pursuing a trade for Charlotte Hornets guard LaMelo Ball, sources told Dallas Hoops […]
The Toronto Raptors are said to be interested in acquiring Charlotte Hornets point guard LaMelo Ball in a trade. There have been several trades made during the two days of the NBA Draft, as general managers all around the league have been in frequent conversations with one another. Now, it appears the Raptors and Hornets […] The post Raptors Interested in Acquiring LaMelo Ball appeared first on HEAVY .
A lot has been said about the Raptors’ first round picks by the fans and the pundits alike. Some bad, some good, but the Toronto front office seems cool, calm, and collected about their decisions. The Raptors have taken Allen Graves and Jaden Bradley with the 19th and 50th overall picks, adding the forward and […]
A trade thesis involving the Toronto Maple Leafs and San Jose Sharks around Matthew Knies could become the next NHL nuclear blast. The post Maple Leafs-Sharks Trade Thesis Could Become Nuclear Blast appeared first on HEAVY .
Astros 3 Blue Jays 1 That was depressing. Barker talked about it being a game they should have won, but really you shouldn’t win if you only get six base runners. Both teams got just four hits, but the Astros scored three runs to our one. But then we walked eight, they walked two. There […]
Toronto Blue Jays manager John Schneider shared his reaction to his team botching a pivotal pickoff play to the Houston Astros. In a 1-1 game in the top of the eighth inning, the Astros had a man at third base. Blue Jays reliever Jeff Hoffman then threw a pickoff play to third base to try […] The post John Schneider Reacts After Blue Jays Botch Pickoff Play to Astros appeared first on HEAVY .
Christmas came six months early for the Astros. After Joey Loperfido tripled with 1 out in the 8th, Blue Jays reliever Jeff Hoffman inexplicably attempted to pick him off at third base. His errant throw would send him home, making Loperfido the hero for the second straight day. Gifts continued in the bottom of the […]
The Toronto Raptors select Jaden Bradley with the N0. 50 pick in the 2026 NBA Draft. After taking the polarizing but analytic-friendly Allen Graves in the first round, General Manager and vice-president Bobby Webster went with the 22-year-old senior who developed over four years with the Arizona Wildcats. Despite being a senior, Bradley was named […]
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Blue Jays general manager Ross Atkins met with members of the media today, including Ben Nicholson-Smith of Sportsnet. “It’s probably starting pitching,” Atkins said, when asked about the area of the roster he saw as the biggest opportunity to improve ahead of the trade deadline. “But it’s not as easy as just deciding to do […]
Back from a bike ride. I think I’m as ready for the MS Ride as I’m going to get, which is good as it is happening this weekend. Today’s lineups. Ernie Clement is out with a hip issue, so new Blue Jay Luis Urias gets the start at second base. Today’s Lineups ASTROS BLUE JAYS […]
Toronto Maple Leafs GM John Chayka said recently that a Matthew Knies trade would be "not probable", and that it would be " a tough bar to hurdle.” It appears, right now, that two rival teams are trying their hardest to hurdle that bar. Word of discussions with Buffalo and the 4th overall pick. San Jose also said to be of interest here as well. Montreal remains interested, but hard to compete with the above teams. https://t.co/OAwk8WMzg1 — Marco D'Amico (@mndamico) June 24, 2026 According to i...
TONIGHT’S GAME: The Astros and Blue Jays will play the rubber match of this 3-game series tonight at Rogers Centre in Toronto. RHP Mike Burrows (3-8) will make the start for the Astros vs. Jays RHP Trey Yesavage (3-3). Both of tonight’s starters are facing their opponent for the 1st time in their young careers. […]
The Raptors possessed the No. 19 selection on Monday and chose Santa Clara wing Allen Graves, a player they had been hoping would be available and who multiple sources had indicated was high on their board, according to Michael Grange of Sportsnet. Among other things, Graves impressed them with his steal rate and knack for […]
The Toronto Maple Leafs are knee-deep in more trade talks, by all accounts. So deep, in fact, that insider David […]
With Allen Graves selected 19th overall, Toronto fans collectively let out a deep breath as the big pick for this draft was made. But! This does not mean the excitement is over. The Raptors are armed with the 50th overall pick, and get one more shot to draft a rookie this year. While a number […]
It’s hard to believe, but Connor McDavid has already played 11 NHL seasons. It was nearly 11 years ago that the Edmonton Oilers took to the podium back in 2015…
*This archive was originally written in June 2023 Every offseason, NHL contenders will try to add that key piece through free agency to help their team immediately, and sometimes it…
In case you missed it, all hell broke loose around the NHL on Tuesday. Honestly, it felt like Trade Deadline Day all over again. That’s where the conversation started on the Wednesday edition of Leafs Morning Take, as David Pagnotta filled in for Jay Rosehill as co-host once again. From Bowen Byram to Jordan Kyrou…
The Toronto Maple Leafs have been connected to another young defenseman as speculation grows around Carolina Hurricanes blueliner Alexander Nikishin. NHL analyst Darren Dreger reported that Carolina is actively evaluating its options with the 24-year-old restricted free agent. “Multiple teams…
For the first time in a very long time, Toronto Maple Leafs fans are looking at the future with a level of excitement beyond the usual offseason speculation. Winning the…
The Chicago Blackhawks have long searched for the ideal winger to complement Connor Bedard. At the same time, the Toronto Maple Leafs are actively exploring the trade market for forward Matthew Knies as he continues to surface in rumors. During…