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Raptors Report Week 21: Andrea Bargnani on the Trading Block?
March 27th, 2011
This was arguably the worst week of the season for the Raptors, and many problems have come up in the locker room. Julian Wright complained to Jay Triano when he was given playing time in the garbage minutes, and refused to enter the game. After the game Wright, ...
Toronto Raptors Report Week 14: Is Amir Johnson the Raptors’ Top Player?
February 7th, 2011
The streak is over—and in this case—it's a good thing.
The Raps finally snapped their losing streak, which lasted a season-long 13 games. Raptors fans everywhere struggled through this time period.
At least it's finally over.
I would like to take this time to bring up a case for Amir Johnson being the ...
Linas Kleiza: Raptors SF Out for the Year After Knee Surgery
February 3rd, 2011
The Raps are going to lose their starting small forward for the rest of the season, and maybe more. Linas Kleiza just underwent arthroscopic surgery on his knee and is expected to be out for eight-12 months. This is tough for Raptors fans, another injury, except this one is going ...
Straight Outta Compton: DeMar DeRozan Taking Leadership Role With Raptors
January 23rd, 2011
DeMar DeRozan seems to be the center of the attention in Toronto lately. With all the pressure of being a key piece in this rebuilding Raptor squad, DeRozan has seemed calmer than ever.
For a guy who has been searching for consistency throughout the whole year, DeRozan has ...
Toronto Raptors: Why Chris Bosh Leaving for the Heat Was a Blessing in Disguise
January 23rd, 2011
As long as you weren't locked in a cave all summer, you have probably heard that Chris Bosh left the Raptors to make a superteam down in Miami alongside LeBron James and Dwyane Wade.This left the Raptors with no star and getting very little compensation in return for Bosh.Taking a ...
Toronto Raptors Buy Out Peja Stojakovic, Complete Trade with Dallas Mavericks
January 20th, 2011
The Dallas Mavericks have made a quick verbal commitment to Peja Stojakovic shortly after the Raptors reported they bought out the sharpshooting veteran.
Sources say the Mavs are shipping young center Alexis Ajinca to the Raptors to free up the roster spot, rather than just releasing the youngster.
Peja was never really ...
Raptors Report Week 10: Raps Linked to Many Trade Rumors
January 9th, 2011
The Raptors have finally recorded a week where they have won more than a game.
The inconsistent play is still the main problem with the team, but there has been many positive signs. This team is still somehow in the playoff race, despite having ...
Raptors Report Week 8: Youngsters Gaining Valuable Experience
December 20th, 2010
The Raptors had another mediocre week, dropping three out of four games, and it seems like it's deja vu over and over again. The team can't play consistently, or play well for the whole game.
Injuries really hurt the team this week, with Andrea Bargnani missing two games, and Jose Calderon ...
Raptors Report Week 7: Bad Week Ends on Positive Note
December 11th, 2010
The Raptors had a tough week this week, dropping three out of four games, and as usual, the team still can't figure out how to play for the whole game.
Playing for four quarters is key in basketball games, and if you are going to slack off just a bit it's ...
Toronto Raptors Report Week 6: Inconsistency Is Their Middle Name
December 5th, 2010
From now on, I am going to use a new format for my Raptors weekly report, breaking it down by each game.
The Raptors had a pretty good week, winning two out of three games, and their four game home stand has come to an end.
The team has shown flashes ...