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If the Memphis Grizzlies were really thinking championship, management undermined that goal with the Rudy Gay trade earlier this season.

With the Grizzlies down 3-0 in the West finals, questions about the Rudy Gay trade have resurfaced.

Story | Conversation | May 27, 2013

The long game in the NBA is fickle. Luck intertwines with talent to determine long-term success in a 30-team league in which having at least one of the top 20 players (and preferably one of the top 10) is required for championship contention. The luc...

Bradford Doolittle breaks down the Toronto Raptors' draft history, needs and potential picks

Story | Conversation | May 21, 2013

Kevin Pelton previews the Western Conference finals between the Grizzlies and Spurs.

Story | Conversation | May 18, 2013

Bradford Doolittle ranks in-season NBA trades and acquisitions that have had the most postseason impact. Memphis' midseason move that shipped Rudy Gay to Toronto in exchange for Tayshaun Prince and Austin Daye tops the list.

Story | Conversation | May 15, 2013

Joe Murphy/NBAE/Getty ImagesMike Conley Jr. has come through when needed for the Grizzlies. When the Memphis Grizzlies traded Rudy Gay to the Toronto Raptors on Jan. 30, they traded away their No. 1 option in late-game situations. Enter Mike Conl...

Bradford Doolittle looks in-depth at the Grizzlies' playoff loss to the Clippers on Saturday. He writes that poor offensive rebounding -- Memphis had just four all game -- was a major factor.

Story | Conversation | April 22, 2013

The NBA playoffs are upon us, with 16 teams competing for the Larry O'Brien Trophy. But what about the other guys? What about the teams we wish were in the playoffs? We may know, in our heads, that they didn't do enough to get into the postseason, bu...

DeMar DeRozan scored 24 points, Rudy Gay had 19 points and nine rebounds, and the Toronto Raptors routed the Boston Celtics 114-90 on Wednesday night, finishing their season with five straight wins.

DeMar DeRozan scored 30 points, Rudy Gay added 22 and the Toronto Raptors ran all over playoff-bound Atlanta, routing the Hawks 113-96 Tuesday night.

John Cregan reviews his preseason predictions to find five that hit and five that missed.

DeMar DeRozan scored 36 points, Rudy Gay had 26 points and 10 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors won their third straight game, never trailing in a 93-87 victory over the Brooklyn Nets on Sunday.

TORONTO -- Here's a quick look at the Chicago Bulls' 97-88 loss to the Toronto Raptors on Friday at Air Canada Centre: How it happened: Amir Johnson had 24 points, nine rebounds and two assists to lead the Raptors to the win. Rudy Gay chipped in w...

Amir Johnson had 24 points and nine rebounds, Rudy Gay scored 23 points and the Toronto Raptors earned their second straight win over Chicago, beating the Bulls 97-88 on Friday night.

CHICAGO -- Let's take a quick look at how the Toronto Raptors earned a 101-98 win over the Chicago Bulls on Tuesday night at the United Center. How it happened: DeMar DeRozan led the Raptors with 20 points while Rudy Gay added 19 points in a wall...