As the only Canada-based team in the NBA, the Toronto Raptors enjoy a unique place in the history of basketball’s premier competition. Sports Team History Toronto Raptors Primary Logo 1996 – 2008 The Raptors can be found in the Downtown area of the city, where they play their games at the Scotiabank Arena – the home they share with the …
1993 1998 1999 2010 2019 Toronto Raptors Team Formation The Toronto Raptors were established on November 4, 1993, when the NBA, as part of its expansion into Canada, awarded its 28th franchise to a group headed by Toronto businessman John Bitove for a then-record expansion fee of $125 million. Bitove and Allan Slaight of Slaight Communications each owned 39.5%, with …
