Josh Lewenberg

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RJ Barrett: “Not to take anything away from the shot, very thankful, it was a great shot, I was really happy in the moment, but we’ve gotta move on. Gotta win tonight. The shot doesn’t really mean much if we don’t get the job done here tonight.”

One last game ball for Kyle Lowry in Toronto?

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Shead got a text from his college coach Kelvin Sampson after forcing the 8s violation in Game 4: "He said he was proud of me and we both said culture. That's something that was engrained in me in 4 years there... Diving on the floor is not negotiable at the University of Houston”

This is the hallway leading up to the visitors’ locker room at Scotiabank Arena. These screens usually have Scotiabank logos on them. Today, before what could be his final game in Toronto, they’re a tribute to Kyle Lowry.

What will it mean to Lowry to one day have his jersey retired in Toronto? “Y'all ever see me cry? If it does &amp; when it does, it will be a super emotional day. I put a lot of blood, sweat &amp; tears in that 7." He also reiterated his plan to sign a 1-day contract &amp; retire a Raptor.

Lowry's teammates clearly aren't accustomed to the big crowd around his locker &amp; a few of them joined the party. Kyle also explained why he wore an Auston Matthews jersey to the game: "I respect the hell out of (him)... I appreciate him &amp; I wanted to show support for the city"

Lowry said he wasn't sure if he was going to get in the game but credited his teammates for building a big lead. "I think that was part of their plan, to make sure I got in there... I got an opportunity to experience one of the greatest basketball moments of my personal career."

Part owners Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady are here for Bills night. Here’s VC on the collaboration between the Bills and Raptors/MLSE: “Why not bring two sports together to support each other instead of being against each other?”

The degree to which the Raptors are limited by their big contracts has been a bit overstated. They have the pieces to go all-in this summer, but is it the right time? Previewing the offseason (and the RJ Barrett dilemma) for TSN SportsCentre:

In Bobby Webster’s 12 years with the team, the Raptors have never traded multiple 1st-round picks in the same deal. They weren’t willing to do it for Anthony Davis and it’s hard to see them doing it for Sabonis. Unless the price comes down, expect a quiet deadline day in Toronto:

Darko working with BI on his post game after practice.

Kyle Lowry checks in and receives a standing ovation from Raptors fans, maybe (probably) for the last time as an NBA player. Next one will come when he watches his No. 7 go into the rafters.

Barrett: “We always believed we could play at this level. Obviously, this loss hurts, but I think it also shows the rest of the league, the rest of the world what we’re building here. When you see the Toronto Raptors, you’re gonna have a dog fight.”

Darko on CMB: “Getting to understand who he is as a person &amp; what he’s about made me fall in love with this guy. He’s an amazing human being… We’re so lucky to have him.” Plan for summer is to keep getting stronger/faster to sustain full season, develop face-up game + shooting

I asked Brandon Ingram how close the Raptors are to taking the next step. “We’re making the playoffs for sure.”

Anthony Davis to the Raptors? Could happen. Probably won’t. Here’s why:

What is BI looking forward to showing upon his return? “People know my game a little bit but I think I’ll get a chance to show a bit more. Being the focal point of the offence, I think I’ll get to show my playmaking skills…I get to show them I’ve been a 3pt shooter most my life”

Load management? Brandon Ingram says no thank you. He told the team that as long as he’s healthy, he expects to be out there every night. His goal is to play a full season, something he hasn’t done since his rookie year. “It’s a blessing (to be able to play)”. My pre-game report:

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Channeling Immanuel Jaylen Quickley in the Raptors media tournament (admittedly, the skip could use some work 😂). Thanks to the team for organizing/hosting, James Wade and Mike Batiste for coaching, Keerthika Uthayakumar and Nelson Campana for the 🎥 and 📸. Two-time defending champs, baby!

A look at what the Raptors did and didn’t do at the trade deadline, for TSN SportsCentre:

What will it mean to Lowry to one day have his jersey retired in Toronto? “Y'all ever see me cry? If it does & when it does, it will be a super emotional day. I put a lot of blood, sweat & tears in that 7." He also reiterated his plan to sign a 1-day contract & retire a Raptor.

Lowry's teammates clearly aren't accustomed to the big crowd around his locker & a few of them joined the party. Kyle also explained why he wore an Auston Matthews jersey to the game: "I respect the hell out of (him)... I appreciate him & I wanted to show support for the city"

Darko on CMB: “Getting to understand who he is as a person & what he’s about made me fall in love with this guy. He’s an amazing human being… We’re so lucky to have him.” Plan for summer is to keep getting stronger/faster to sustain full season, develop face-up game + shooting