News about Toronto Raptors (page 5)
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NBA market
All-Star shooting guard DeMar DeRozan has agreed to re-sign with the Toronto Raptors, according to reports. The deal is for five years, $139 million-plus.
Coaches
Toronto Raptors announced the club and head coach Dwane Casey have agreed on principal terms of a three-year contract extension through the 2018-19 season.
Coaches
Toronto Raptors coach Dwane Casey has reached agreement on a three-year, $18 million contract extension, according to league sources.
Suspensions & fines
Toronto center Bismack Biyombo will be suspended without pay for the opener of the 2016-17 season for accumulation of flagrant foul points in the playoffs.
NBA games
Lockdown defense fueled a 113-87 victory over Toronto Raptors in Game 6 of the Eastern Conference Finals, advancing to their second straight NBA Finals.
Suspensions & fines
Toronto Raptors head coach Dwane Casey has been fined $25,000 for public criticism of officiating. Casey made his comments during a postgame press conference.
NBA games
Behind 35 points from Kyle Lowry and 28 from DeMar DeRozan the Raptors won Game 7 to end a wild series and will play the conference final against the Cavaliers.
Injuries
Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas will miss the remainder of the Eastern Conference Semifinal playoff series versus Miami with a sprained right ankle.
News
Toronto Raptors won their first postseason series since a five-game triumph over the New York Knicks in 2001 with a Game 7 victory over the Indiana Pacers.
NBA awards
Raptors' Norman Powell and Timberwolves' Karl-Anthony Towns were named the NBA Eastern and Western Conference Rookies of the Month for games played in April.