JP Balladier

JP Balladier is an editor for Yahoo Sports.

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Raptors fans breathe a sigh of relief following Game 7 win
From Drake to Marcus Stroman, Raptors fans showed they felt good about the Game 7 win over Indiana.
8 years ago
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Raptors contain Pacers in the fourth quarter, complete comeback to take a 3-2 series lead
The Raptors bench came through in a big way down the stretch, holding the Pacers to just nine points to seal the game five win at home.
8 years ago
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Taking note: Raptors make adjustments in Game 2, but need to make more
Coach Dwane Casey said pre-game he would wait until the game for a decision regarding the starting lineup.
8 years ago
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The Rap Up: Breaking down the Raptors' first round series vs. the Indiana Pacers
The field is set. The Toronto Raptors are ready to host the Indiana Pacers in the first round of the NBA playoffs with goals of escaping the first round.
8 years ago
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Raptors rely on youth, second unit to cruise past Pacers in potential first round playoff matchup
The Raptors took on a potential first round opponent in the defensive-minded Indiana Pacers on Friday night.
8 years ago
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The Rap Up: The Raptors may have found a gem in Norman Powell, but can he hold his own in the playoffs?
Finding gems in the draft is key for a contending team, and the Raptors may have found a diamond in the rough with Norman Powell.
8 years ago
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The Rap Up: Why Raptors will adopt successful trend of resting players before playoffs
There's been a recent trend circulating around the NBA in recent years. Resting players has become a common occurrence around this time of year in the League, and it would be wise for the Raptors to follow the trend.
8 years ago
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Kyle Lowry's fourth quarter outburst helps Raptors stave off Atlantic Division rival Celtics
Toronto is looking to win their third straight against the Celtics this season and welcome long-time Raptor Amir Johnson back in the Air Canada Centre Friday night.
8 years ago
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Canadians to watch at the Women's NCAA Tournament: Canadian Viewing Guide
March Madness is here! But fans tend to put aside the women's tournament in favour of the men's bracket. We've rounded up the Canadians to watch at the women's tournament.
8 years ago
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The Rap Up: In the midst of the best regular season in franchise history, have playoff expectations been raised?
The Toronto Raptors are enjoying their best regular season performance in franchise history. But the postseason has been a different animal for them, only winning one playoff round and getting swept by the underdog Wizards last June.
8 years ago
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DeRozan, Raptors outduel Blazers at the line in battle of elite backcourts
The Toronto Raptors don't want to get too comfortable during this seven-game home stretch. Despite coming in with a 40-19 record Friday night, they came face to face with a red hot Portland team that has been climbing the ladder in the Western Conference.
8 years ago
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The Rap Up: Cory Joseph is on his way to becoming the best free agent signing in Raptors history
Cory Joseph became just the second Canadian to don a Raptors uniform in the summer of 2015, signing a four-year $30M deal to become the team's backup point guard.
8 years ago
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The Rap Up: Evaluating the competition post-trade deadline
The NBA trade deadline has come and gone, and the Raptors stood pat deciding to roll out the current team for a deep playoff run. But with the rest of the East shaking things up, how will they affect Toronto?
8 years ago
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Win Butler's Celebrity Game MVP speech cut short after political talk
Arcade Fire's Win Butler took his opportunity of being on air to bring up a touchy topic following the NBA All-Star Celebrity Game on Friday night.
8 years ago
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LeBron delivers an assist to Toronto-area school teams
LeBron James' first order of business in Toronto was a generous one.
8 years ago
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The Rap Up: Recent trade chatter reveals multiple targets for the Raptors
We're in February, the most interesting month during the NBA regular season. We have All-Star weekend rolling in, but also the trade deadline shortly after. Who are the Raptors targeting?
8 years ago
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The Rap Up: Kyle Lowry and DeMar DeRozan are the best 1-2 punch in Raptors history
Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady, VC and Antonio Davis, Carter and Bosh, Bosh and Hedo. Of all the duos the Raptors ever had, are Lowry and DeRozan the best pair?
8 years ago
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Two for the Six: DeMar DeRozan joins Kyle Lowry in NBA All-Star Game
DeMar DeRozan was added to the Eastern Conference All-Star roster Thursday evening and will join Kyle Lowry in representing the Raptors during the All-Star Game.
8 years ago
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Final push: Kyle Lowry slides in as starter for 2016 NBA All-Star Game
Following the 3rd round of votes for the 2016 NBA All-Star Game, Raptors guard Kyle Lowry sat 32K votes behind Kyrie Irving for the second starting backcourt slot.
8 years ago
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The Rap Up: After years of building, the Raptors must decide whether to go all in with DeMar DeRozan
With recent reports that the Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers are ready to go all-in to sign DeMar DeRozan, the Toronto Raptors must decide if DeRozan is worth the max deal he's looking for.
8 years ago