In the Masai-Era of Raptors basketball, the trade deadline was used as a levelling-up tool, something to make “right now” moves. Even if the moves at the deadline were more “for the future” moves, the “future” we were discussing was likely the immediate season after.

Luka Doncic had 25 points and seven assists, LeBron James added 24 points and seven assists, and the Los Angeles Lakers returned to form with a 110-93 victory over the Toronto Raptors.

Leonard attended the "Takeover Experience" youth basketball event at TAT Stadium on Birchmount Road in Scarborough to hold a basketball clinic for kids. With the crowd, including Toronto Mayor Olivia Chow, showing love to the former Raptors star, he let them know that the feeling is mutual.

The Toronto Raptors have multiple players who are popular and a head coach who’s created a winning culture. In spite of that, they don’t have the personnel to bring their dream of flying another NBA championship across the border to life.

The Los Angeles Lakers came into Sunday night's matchup against the Toronto Raptors in a bit of a funk, dropping two games in a row and five of their last six.

BOTTOM LINE: Golden State will try to extend its four-game win streak with a victory over Toronto. The Warriors have gone 17-6 at home. Golden State ranks sixth in the NBA with 28.8 assists per game led by Draymond Green averaging 5.3.

Tension is always present throughout the trade season, particularly for teams that must choose between contending and rebuilding. As the NBA trade dea.

The Toronto Raptors are going to be a team to watch ahead of February's NBA trade deadline. According to ESPN's Tim Bontemps and Brian Windhorst, the Raptors "have been on the phones in recent weeks gauging the trade value of some of their players, including RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley."

Cippers' Kawhi Leonard still has a soft spot for the city of Toronto, and his latest declaration will hit Raptors fans right in the feels.

Warriors vs. Raptors Jan 20: live TV channels, streaming options worldwide, kickoff time, and how to watch Golden State face Toronto.