@SmithRaps

Covering the #Raptors for two decades - I've seen a thing or two.

 Toronto, Canada
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Joined February 2009
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The only drawback for the Raptors Friday night was 31 fouls, which let Washington hang around. thestar.com/sports/raptors/r…

Raptors vs. Wizards: A win in Washington despite foul play

The only drawback for the Raptors Friday night was 31 fouls, which let Washington hang around.

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Doug Smith: Raptors retweeted
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In this week’s mailbag, Doug Smith takes questions on the Raptors’ defence, sports betting, the Denver Nuggets and more. thestar.com/sports/doug-smit…

Doug Smith: Raptors mailbag: The RJ Barrett trade noise should finally stop — but it won’t

In this week’s mailbag, Doug Smith takes questions on the Raptors’ defence, sports betting, the Denver Nuggets and more.

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Doug Smith: Raptors retweeted
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Coach Darko Rajakovic got a good look at how the trio of Scottie Barnes, Kawhi Leonard and Collin Murray-Boyles worked together on the court against the defending champions. thestar.com/sports/raptors/r…

Raptors flash on defence in pre-season loss to Knicks

Coach Darko Rajakovic got a good look at how the trio of Scottie Barnes, Kawhi Leonard and Collin Murray-Boyles worked together on the court against the defending champions.

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Leonard had a steal on Toronto’s first defensive sequence in a blowout victory at Scotiabank Arena. thestar.com/sports/raptors/r…

Raptors vs. Knicks: Kawhi Leonard launches second act with impressive end-to-end performance

Leonard had a steal on Toronto’s first defensive sequence in a blowout victory at Scotiabank Arena.

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Doug Smith: Raptors retweeted
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A mutual connection to an NBA legend has helped the coach and all-star connect in Quebec City. thestar.com/sports/raptors/w…

Why Darko Rajakovic and Kawhi Leonard are on the same page at Raptors training camp

A mutual connection to an NBA legend has helped the coach and all-star connect in Quebec City.

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In this week’s mailbag, Doug Smith takes questions on NBA teams to beat in the East, RJ Barrett, Jalen Duren and more. thestar.com/sports/doug-smit…

Doug Smith: Raptors mailbag: The inside scoop on media day and the funniest former players

In this week’s mailbag, Doug Smith takes questions on NBA teams to beat in the East, RJ Barrett, Jalen Duren and more.

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Toronto front office hasn’t spoken publicly since it brought back superstar and signed him to a two-year extension. thestar.com/sports/raptors/r…

Raptors roll the dice on Kawhi Leonard — and say they’re not done yet

GM Bobby Webster has added the superstar to an already improving team and says there’s room for more moves if needed.

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@StarSportsSep 20
In this week’s mailbag, Doug Smith takes questions on what the Raptors look like with Kawhi Leonard, Trump’s tariffs, FIBA, the WNBA and more. thestar.com/sports/doug-smit…

Doug Smith: Raptors mailbag: The addition of Kawhi Leonard and the departure of Uncle Dennis

In this week’s mailbag, Doug Smith takes questions on what the Raptors look like with Kawhi Leonard, Trump’s tariffs, FIBA, the WNBA and more.

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Toronto’s WNBA head coach looks to turn the injury-riddled expansion season into a foundation for what comes next. thestar.com/sports/tempo/how…

How Sandy Brondello weathered the Tempo’s brutal first season without losing her cool — or her...

Toronto’s WNBA head coach looks to turn the injury-riddled expansion season into a foundation for what comes next.

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Doug Smith: Raptors retweeted
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In this week’s mailbag, Doug Smith takes questions on the Raptors broadcaster, Kawhi Leonard, the Sixers, the Blue Jays and more. thestar.com/sports/doug-smit…

Doug Smith: Raptors mailbag: Will we see Jack Armstrong back in the broadcast booth?

In this week’s mailbag, Doug Smith takes questions on the Raptors broadcaster, Kawhi Leonard, the Sixers, the Blue Jays and more.

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Kawhi Leonard is still a Los Angeles Clipper. Brandon Ingram and Gradey Dick are still Raptors. What’s the holdup? thestar.com/sports/raptors/w…

Doug Smith: Why the Raptors won’t renegotiate the Kawhi Leonard trade — even as the deal drags on

Kawhi Leonard is still a Los Angeles Clipper. Brandon Ingram and Gradey Dick are still Raptors. What’s the holdup?

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Kawhi Leonard is back in Toronto — but do the Raptors have enough to contend in a loaded Eastern Conference? thestar.com/sports/raptors/w…

Doug Smith: Where will the Raptors finish in the East? Our pre-season top-10 ranking of Eastern...

Kawhi Leonard is back in Toronto — but do the Raptors have enough to contend in a loaded Eastern Conference?

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Kawhi Leonard NBA investigation ruling sees Clippers lose five draft picks and organization fined $30M trib.al/lQhI5Wp

Kawhi Leonard NBA investigation ruling sees Clippers lose five draft picks and organization fined...

The penalties come from a nearly year-long independent investigation into a deal between Leonard and Aspiration, a corporate business partner of the Clippers.

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Unbeaten Canada is one win away from a return to the FIBA World Cup trib.al/mHZSRGO

Unbeaten Canada is one win away from a return to the FIBA World Cup

Mfiondu Kabengele, Trae Bell-Haynes, Marcus Carr and Khem Birch played key roles in Quebec City.

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Raptors mailbag: Toronto Tempo rookie Kiki Rice has found a new level. How good can she be? trib.al/ioeJH2Y

Doug Smith: Raptors mailbag: Toronto Tempo rookie Kiki Rice has found a new level. How good can she...

In this week’s mailbag, Doug Smith takes questions on NBA road trips, Dolly Parton, Kyle Lowry’s big night, Canada Basketball funding and more.

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In this week’s mailbag, Doug Smith takes questions on NBA road trips, Dolly Parton, Kyle Lowry’s big night, Canada Basketball funding and more. thestar.com/sports/doug-smit…

Doug Smith: Raptors mailbag: Toronto Tempo rookie Kiki Rice has found a new level. How good can she...

In this week’s mailbag, Doug Smith takes questions on NBA road trips, Dolly Parton, Kyle Lowry’s big night, Canada Basketball funding and more.

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Canada beat Mexico 83-53 to cap off a 5-0 tourney and to seal a guaranteed berth in the final Olympic qualifier in 2028. thestar.com/sports/basketbal…

Win in Mexico gives Canadian women’s basketball a pressure-free 2027 before do-or-die tourney for...

Canada beat Mexico 83-53 to cap off a 5-0 tourney and to seal a guaranteed berth in the final Olympic qualifier in 2028.

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Raptors mailbag: What's Toronto's biggest roster need heading to training camp? trib.al/Qfmavsu

Doug Smith: Raptors mailbag: What’s Toronto’s biggest roster need heading to training camp?

The Raptors appear to have a better shooting group but they still have a relatively small rotation and that’s troubling.

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Raptors mailbag: More Kawhi Leonard questions as we wait for conclusion of Clippers saga trib.al/UGH20YL

Doug Smith: Raptors mailbag: More Kawhi Leonard questions as we wait for conclusion of Clippers saga

Slow August week still has some NBA news with the release of the season schedule which prompts a reader’s question.

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Raptors mailbag: Where will DeMar DeRozan play next season? trib.al/Oc1L8Ke

Doug Smith: Raptors mailbag: Where will DeMar DeRozan play next season?

In this week’s mailbag, Doug Smith takes questions on DeMar DeRozan’s next team, Sophie Cunningham’s stance on trans athletes, the Kawhi Leonard scandal and more.

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