petemarasmitch.com - 8/25/2009
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Bryan Colangelo's would be reverse of the above, no?
Bryan Colangelo may not be done wheeling and dealing yet, but I dare say the 2009-2010 Toronto Raptors roster is basically complete (a possible 15th man-for-12th man trade won’t make a huge impact). So, with little news expected on ...
nesn.com - 8/26/2009
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nesn.com —
Most of the NBA offseason dust has settled,
and clubs have pretty much solidified their 2009-10 rosters....
We’re taking a look at how things should shape up in the Atlantic Division. Saturday, we brought you a breakdown of the Knicks . Monday, the 76ers ...
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Watch out for Raptors in Atlantic Division - Toronto Raptors
poundingtherock.com - 8/25/2009
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poundingtherock.com —
No funny caption. I just really love the
look on Manu's face in this pic. It makes...
me happy. via assets.espn.go.com Finally, we are out of the bottom of the West and on to the mediocrity of last year's Eastern ...
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My Team Is Better Than Yours: Toronto Raptors Edition
celticshub.com - 8/20/2009
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celticshub.com —
The story line in the Eastern Conference this
season is going to be the possibility of having...
three 60-win heavyweights duke it out for the conference title—basically the same story line as the one that emerged last season. There will be much ...
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Should We Fear Them? Four Questions for the Raptors
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Back From Extinction: A Toronto Raptors Season Preview
bleacherreport.com 8/27/2009 — 2008/2009 Statistics:
Record: 33-49, Fourth in Atlantic Division, 13th in Eastern Conference.
Scored 99 points per game and gave up 101.9 points per game.
Additions:
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raptorsrepublic.com 8/22/2009 —
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When he was given a chance to start last season in Detroit, the Pistons were in the throes of an implosion that ultimately led to rookie head coach and one-time Raptors small forward Michael Curry getting canned.
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Toronto Raptors Linkage Lunch Aug 19
altraps.com 8/19/2009 — These are our Toronto Raptors Linkage links for August 19th midday:
Third Party Reports – A Look at Johnson and Weems – Raptors HQ – With Bryan Colangelo’s latest shake-up, here at the HQ, two more new faces will be part of the Raptors’ line-up next year.And while ...
Toronto Raptors Linkage for the evening of August 19th
altraps.com 8/20/2009 — These are our Toronto Raptors Linkage links for August 19th from 12:26 to 20:32:
Maurizio Gherardini – The FAN 590 – Maurizio Gherardini – The Raptors VP and Assistant GM joins The Bullpen to discuss the team’s new lineup and reasoning behind recent trades.
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Raptor Rant: Quick Change
heelsonhardwood.com 8/27/2009 — I turned to my twitter followers yesterday and asked them to tell me in 140 characters or less, what they think/expect from the new look Raptors.
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raptorsrepublic.com 8/19/2009 —
Bryan Colangelo was at it again on Monday, sign-and-trading Carlos Delfino (with Roko Ukic) to the Milwaukee Bucks for Amir Johnson and Sonny Weems.
Quickly, my thoughts are as such: the Raptors and Delfino couldn’t close the financial gap in contract talks, so the Raptors did what ...
Toronto Raptors Linkage for August 20th through August 21st
altraps.com 8/21/2009 — These are my links for August 20th through August 21st:
Grading the NBA: Frontcourt Edition | The Hoop Doctors – The Raptors had a very successful off season and now boast a one of the most skilled frontcourts in the NBA. Although they lack toughness within the starting lineup they ...
So long, Carlos and Roko
thestar.blogs.com 8/17/2009 — PAUL SANCYA/AP Amir Johnson was a 2nd round pick by the Pistons in 2005. Just when you thought it was safe to think the Raptors were done, they’re not. Details are a bit sketchy at the moment, but according to...
Raptors grab Johnson, Weems, sources say
nationalpost.com 8/18/2009 — As the Toronto Raptors marched toward a disappointing 33-win season last year, the club's president and general manager, Bryan Colangelo, repeatedly defended the roster. But in the months that have followed the finish to that forgettable season, ...
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Bleacher Report - NBA 8/27/2009
2008 Statistics
Finished 33-49, fourth in Atlantic Divison, 13th in Eastern Conference, missed postseason
Key Additions
Hedo Turkoglu via free agency, DeMar DeRozan via draft, Reggie Evans via trade, Jarrett Jack via free agency, ...