Wolstat
@wolstat.bsky.social
Toronto Sun/Postmedia NBA/college and Canadian basketball reporter. With some Blue Jays on the side. 90's hip hop aficionado.
Wol-stat of the day:
The Toronto Raptors are Top 3 in the Eastern Conference for the first time since the final 40 games of the 2019-20 Covid season.
Never got into Top 3 in 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24 or 2024-25!
The Toronto Raptors are Top 3 in the Eastern Conference for the first time since the final 40 games of the 2019-20 Covid season.
Never got into Top 3 in 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24 or 2024-25!
November 18, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Wol-stat of the day:
The Toronto Raptors are Top 3 in the Eastern Conference for the first time since the final 40 games of the 2019-20 Covid season.
Never got into Top 3 in 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24 or 2024-25!
The Toronto Raptors are Top 3 in the Eastern Conference for the first time since the final 40 games of the 2019-20 Covid season.
Never got into Top 3 in 2020-21, 2021-22, 2022-23, 2023-24 or 2024-25!
From last night, Raptors-Hornets takeaways, some love for Kon Knueppel and Co. and I ranked the sad list of best Raptors free agent signings ever:
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Surging Raptors win over Hornets thanks to Ingram, Barnes block party
Raptors led most of the way but treated fans to an epic ending as winning ways continue.
torontosun.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:50 PM
From last night, Raptors-Hornets takeaways, some love for Kon Knueppel and Co. and I ranked the sad list of best Raptors free agent signings ever:
torontosun.com/sports/baske...
torontosun.com/sports/baske...
Raptors-Hornets takeaways: torontosun.com/sports/baske...
More coming tomorrow, got good stuff on Brandon Ingram and Jamal Shead, in particular, plus some insight from Immanuel Quickley and Garrett Temple.
More coming tomorrow, got good stuff on Brandon Ingram and Jamal Shead, in particular, plus some insight from Immanuel Quickley and Garrett Temple.
Surging Raptors win over Hornets thanks to Ingram, Barnes block party
Raptors led most of the way but treated fans to an epic ending as winning ways continue.
torontosun.com
November 18, 2025 at 3:48 AM
Raptors-Hornets takeaways: torontosun.com/sports/baske...
More coming tomorrow, got good stuff on Brandon Ingram and Jamal Shead, in particular, plus some insight from Immanuel Quickley and Garrett Temple.
More coming tomorrow, got good stuff on Brandon Ingram and Jamal Shead, in particular, plus some insight from Immanuel Quickley and Garrett Temple.
Raptors win Scottie Barnes blocks away a Collin Sexton attempt after Miles Bridges misses fadewaway.
November 18, 2025 at 3:06 AM
Raptors win Scottie Barnes blocks away a Collin Sexton attempt after Miles Bridges misses fadewaway.
Brandon Ingram just found a cutting RJ Barrett for a layup to put Toronto ahead and then blocked 7-foot-1 Ryan Kalkbrenner's dunk attempt. Impressive stuff.
November 18, 2025 at 3:04 AM
Brandon Ingram just found a cutting RJ Barrett for a layup to put Toronto ahead and then blocked 7-foot-1 Ryan Kalkbrenner's dunk attempt. Impressive stuff.
Brandon Ingram thought it was Yul Brynner, not Ryan Kalkbrenner guarding the rim. Dunked on his head.
November 18, 2025 at 2:46 AM
Brandon Ingram thought it was Yul Brynner, not Ryan Kalkbrenner guarding the rim. Dunked on his head.
Pretty damn good run of fourth overall NBA draft picks:
Scottie Barnes
Keegan Murray
Amen Thompson
Stephon Castle
Kon Knueppel
Arguably equal or better than the 3rd or 2nd overall guys in same span.
Scottie Barnes
Keegan Murray
Amen Thompson
Stephon Castle
Kon Knueppel
Arguably equal or better than the 3rd or 2nd overall guys in same span.
November 18, 2025 at 2:08 AM
Pretty damn good run of fourth overall NBA draft picks:
Scottie Barnes
Keegan Murray
Amen Thompson
Stephon Castle
Kon Knueppel
Arguably equal or better than the 3rd or 2nd overall guys in same span.
Scottie Barnes
Keegan Murray
Amen Thompson
Stephon Castle
Kon Knueppel
Arguably equal or better than the 3rd or 2nd overall guys in same span.
Raptors 57 Hornets 52 at the half.
Ingram/Quickley and Knueppel very good, referees very bad.
Ingram/Quickley and Knueppel very good, referees very bad.
November 18, 2025 at 2:01 AM
Raptors 57 Hornets 52 at the half.
Ingram/Quickley and Knueppel very good, referees very bad.
Ingram/Quickley and Knueppel very good, referees very bad.
It's the assist per game leaders at Toronto since 1995. They all played more than 2 games I was trying to amplify their stats by showing even guys with only 2 or 3 games played here don't average more assists. I do the same things with PPG all the time. Not sure why it's weird.
But they get less assists when playing at their home arena? How is 2 games even a consideration for a stat. Dude this is weird
November 18, 2025 at 1:20 AM
It's the assist per game leaders at Toronto since 1995. They all played more than 2 games I was trying to amplify their stats by showing even guys with only 2 or 3 games played here don't average more assists. I do the same things with PPG all the time. Not sure why it's weird.
Weirdest names on the list:
Brent Price
Jonny Flynn (Kahn!)
Kris Dunn
Brent Price
Jonny Flynn (Kahn!)
Kris Dunn
Guys who average(d) a lot of assists against all teams also average(d) a lot of assists against Raptors. Got it!
November 18, 2025 at 1:16 AM
Weirdest names on the list:
Brent Price
Jonny Flynn (Kahn!)
Kris Dunn
Brent Price
Jonny Flynn (Kahn!)
Kris Dunn
Sandro Mamukelashvili is one of the best free agent signings in Raptors history (it's not a pretty list). Another guy high on the list is in the house tonight, Hornets TV analyst Dell Curry (father of some guy who can shoot the ball well too).
November 18, 2025 at 1:15 AM
Sandro Mamukelashvili is one of the best free agent signings in Raptors history (it's not a pretty list). Another guy high on the list is in the house tonight, Hornets TV analyst Dell Curry (father of some guy who can shoot the ball well too).
Wol-stat of the day:
Charlotte's LaMelo Ball has averaged 8.6 assists in 5 career games at Toronto. That's the 9th-most by any player (min. 2 appearances).
Pretty good list:
Trae Young
Luka Doncic
Steve Nash
Ja Morant
Chris Paul
Russell Westbrook
Mark Jackson
John Stockton
Charlotte's LaMelo Ball has averaged 8.6 assists in 5 career games at Toronto. That's the 9th-most by any player (min. 2 appearances).
Pretty good list:
Trae Young
Luka Doncic
Steve Nash
Ja Morant
Chris Paul
Russell Westbrook
Mark Jackson
John Stockton
November 18, 2025 at 1:11 AM
Wol-stat of the day:
Charlotte's LaMelo Ball has averaged 8.6 assists in 5 career games at Toronto. That's the 9th-most by any player (min. 2 appearances).
Pretty good list:
Trae Young
Luka Doncic
Steve Nash
Ja Morant
Chris Paul
Russell Westbrook
Mark Jackson
John Stockton
Charlotte's LaMelo Ball has averaged 8.6 assists in 5 career games at Toronto. That's the 9th-most by any player (min. 2 appearances).
Pretty good list:
Trae Young
Luka Doncic
Steve Nash
Ja Morant
Chris Paul
Russell Westbrook
Mark Jackson
John Stockton
The Hornets had an awesome draft. Knueppel is an absolute stud, Kalkbrenner is really solid and Sion James was a good get. They need all the help they can get, no playoffs nine straight years, last won a round in 2002.
November 18, 2025 at 12:50 AM
The Hornets had an awesome draft. Knueppel is an absolute stud, Kalkbrenner is really solid and Sion James was a good get. They need all the help they can get, no playoffs nine straight years, last won a round in 2002.
Wrote on the Raptors:
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Raptors could move close to top of East with easy schedule looming
Toronto just won 4-of-5 on the road for the first time in ages and could have won them all, losing only a close one in Philadelphia.
torontosun.com
November 16, 2025 at 11:47 PM
Wrote on the Raptors:
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torontosun.com/sports/baske...
Enjoying
@orenweisfeld.bsky.social
The Golden Generation about the highs and lows and everything in between of Canadian men's basketball. The struggles, the bridge building, the Steve Nash, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Andrew Wiggins stories and more. Highly recommend:
torontosun.com/sports/baske...
@orenweisfeld.bsky.social
The Golden Generation about the highs and lows and everything in between of Canadian men's basketball. The struggles, the bridge building, the Steve Nash, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Andrew Wiggins stories and more. Highly recommend:
torontosun.com/sports/baske...
'The Golden Generation' book details rise of Canadian basketball, warts and all
Journey of standouts like Steve Nash, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Leo Rautins, Jay Triano, Andrew Wiggins and program are detailed. Read more.
torontosun.com
November 16, 2025 at 6:52 PM
Enjoying
@orenweisfeld.bsky.social
The Golden Generation about the highs and lows and everything in between of Canadian men's basketball. The struggles, the bridge building, the Steve Nash, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Andrew Wiggins stories and more. Highly recommend:
torontosun.com/sports/baske...
@orenweisfeld.bsky.social
The Golden Generation about the highs and lows and everything in between of Canadian men's basketball. The struggles, the bridge building, the Steve Nash, Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Andrew Wiggins stories and more. Highly recommend:
torontosun.com/sports/baske...
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Scottie Barnes is the 3rd Raptors player to have 25+ points, 5+ blocks, and 5+ assists in a game, and the first since Tracy McGrady in 2000.
See the full stats here: www.sports-reference.com/stathead/tin...
See the full stats here: www.sports-reference.com/stathead/tin...
November 14, 2025 at 7:58 PM
Scottie Barnes is the 3rd Raptors player to have 25+ points, 5+ blocks, and 5+ assists in a game, and the first since Tracy McGrady in 2000.
See the full stats here: www.sports-reference.com/stathead/tin...
See the full stats here: www.sports-reference.com/stathead/tin...
Yes. The list is not good.
Norm
Bonner
Shead
Tucker (though mostly was solid with other teams).
FVV (undrafted)
Norm
Bonner
Shead
Tucker (though mostly was solid with other teams).
FVV (undrafted)
Love him. Seems like a great fit
Is Shead a top 3 second rounder ever?
Norm I assume is #1
Is Shead a top 3 second rounder ever?
Norm I assume is #1
November 14, 2025 at 4:27 PM
Yes. The list is not good.
Norm
Bonner
Shead
Tucker (though mostly was solid with other teams).
FVV (undrafted)
Norm
Bonner
Shead
Tucker (though mostly was solid with other teams).
FVV (undrafted)
Wol-stat of the day:
Scottie Barnes has 40 combined steals and blocks this season, tied with Myles Turner for second in NBA behind Victor Wembanyama's truly stupid 52.
Derrick White has 39, which is nuts for a G, Alex Sarr and rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner 37 each.
Scottie Barnes has 40 combined steals and blocks this season, tied with Myles Turner for second in NBA behind Victor Wembanyama's truly stupid 52.
Derrick White has 39, which is nuts for a G, Alex Sarr and rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner 37 each.
November 14, 2025 at 4:24 PM
Wol-stat of the day:
Scottie Barnes has 40 combined steals and blocks this season, tied with Myles Turner for second in NBA behind Victor Wembanyama's truly stupid 52.
Derrick White has 39, which is nuts for a G, Alex Sarr and rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner 37 each.
Scottie Barnes has 40 combined steals and blocks this season, tied with Myles Turner for second in NBA behind Victor Wembanyama's truly stupid 52.
Derrick White has 39, which is nuts for a G, Alex Sarr and rookie Ryan Kalkbrenner 37 each.
Sandro Mamukelashvili is already a Top ? Free agent signing in Raptors history?
Definitely Top 10, given the less than stellar history, but might even be Top 5. Dell Curry has to be up there too. And Jose and Anthony Parker, but they were different type of FAs.
Definitely Top 10, given the less than stellar history, but might even be Top 5. Dell Curry has to be up there too. And Jose and Anthony Parker, but they were different type of FAs.
November 14, 2025 at 3:23 AM
Sandro Mamukelashvili is already a Top ? Free agent signing in Raptors history?
Definitely Top 10, given the less than stellar history, but might even be Top 5. Dell Curry has to be up there too. And Jose and Anthony Parker, but they were different type of FAs.
Definitely Top 10, given the less than stellar history, but might even be Top 5. Dell Curry has to be up there too. And Jose and Anthony Parker, but they were different type of FAs.
George Springer on believing the Blue Jays have more deep runs in them: torontosun.com/sports/baseb...
Despite heartbreak, George Springer believes Blue Jays have more runs in them
'I look forward to getting back to back to work, whenever that is.'
torontosun.com
November 3, 2025 at 6:07 PM
George Springer on believing the Blue Jays have more deep runs in them: torontosun.com/sports/baseb...
Jeff Hoffman takes the blame (top story on our site):
torontosun.com/sports/baseb...
torontosun.com/sports/baseb...
'I cost everybody in here a World Series ring' Blue Jays Hoffman says
Hoffman’s teammates rushed to defend him, knowing he'd helped them win so many times all year.
torontosun.com
November 2, 2025 at 5:31 PM
Jeff Hoffman takes the blame (top story on our site):
torontosun.com/sports/baseb...
torontosun.com/sports/baseb...
How Toronto's teams have done in Game 7 since 1985:
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How Toronto's sports teams have done in seventh games since 1985
Mixed results over the years, with some highs and some lows.
torontosun.com
November 1, 2025 at 6:22 PM
How Toronto's teams have done in Game 7 since 1985:
torontosun.com/sports/baseb...
torontosun.com/sports/baseb...
I asked Seranthony Dominguez about Bassitt after Game 2. He said: "It's really good for him, because he is a good teammate. First of all, he's a great person, and he brings a lot of energy to the bullpen. Sometimes he say some words in Spanish and make everybody laugh."
October 29, 2025 at 3:34 AM
I asked Seranthony Dominguez about Bassitt after Game 2. He said: "It's really good for him, because he is a good teammate. First of all, he's a great person, and he brings a lot of energy to the bullpen. Sometimes he say some words in Spanish and make everybody laugh."
I think this is the craziest Blue Jays season ever.
October 29, 2025 at 3:34 AM
I think this is the craziest Blue Jays season ever.
From last night, best of the post-game Blue Jays scrums and 1-on-1s I was in: torontosun.com/sports/baseb...
Blue Jays unplugged: Best from locker room following Game 2 World Series loss
The best quotes of the night ranged from deep respect for the Dodgers starter, to confidence on what lies ahead.
torontosun.com
October 26, 2025 at 6:02 PM
From last night, best of the post-game Blue Jays scrums and 1-on-1s I was in: torontosun.com/sports/baseb...