Raptors discuss following Kaepernick lead with their own protests

TORONTO — Athletes taking a knee during the U.S. national anthem in protest of the mistreatment of minorities, including African Americans, and police brutality in the United States has been in the headlines for weeks now, and with the new NBA season approaching, the Toronto Raptors find themselves in a unique position as the only Canadian-based team.

By Kaitlyn McGrath