raptorsrepublic.com - 10/10/2009
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Toronto Sun
Can’t expect a guy coming off a hamstring strain, an athlete who missed every two-a-day workout and has yet to take part in a full practice with his revamped team, to make an impact right away when he comes back. And so it was last night for Raptors all-star forward ...
Morning Coffee Oct 11
raptorsrepublic.com 10/11/2009 —
Toronto Sun
When he made his pre-season debut on Friday, Bosh went 4-for-8 from the field, including a hitherto unseen hook shot.
By his own admission, it wasn’t exactly a vintage Kareem hook, but Bosh’s ability to make the shot gives defenders another weapon they must now ...
Morning Coffee – Oct 6
raptorsrepublic.com 10/6/2009 —
Toronto Sun
Both Bosh and Turkoglu, whom the Raptors acquired via a four-way trade this summer, did a number of light drills in practice yesterday.
Turkoglu is relatively healthy, but fatigued after playing in the NBA Finals with Orlando in June and then playing for Turkey at the ...
Morning Coffee Sept 28
raptorsrepublic.com 9/28/2009 —
Brothersteve’s Green & Red Raptors Blog
Under a new contract at the maximum salary permitted, Chris Bosh would earn about $16,500,000 next season. (The numbers will be rounded; they’re so big it hardly matters.) Because the Toronto Raptors are Bosh’s current club, they can ...
Morning Coffee Sept 29
raptorsrepublic.com 9/29/2009 —
Toronto Sun
For now, Wright is saying all the right things and gives the Raptors a defensive presence on the wing, an area of concern in Toronto for the past few seasons.
"In this league, you have to separate yourself from your peers by whatever means,” Wright said as the ...
Morning Coffee Oct 5
raptorsrepublic.com 10/5/2009 —
Toronto Sun
Triano has been pleased with the aggressiveness shown by Andrea Bargnani.
"He’s been more of a physical presence," Triano said. "(There were) a couple of times in camp when he got the ball in the post, turned and just went right to the basket. In the ...
Morning Coffee Oct 10
altraps.com 10/10/2009 — Toronto Sun
Can’t expect a guy coming off a hamstring strain, an athlete who missed every two-a-day workout and has yet to take part in a full practice with his revamped team, to make an impact right away when he comes back. And so it was last night for Raptors all-star forward Chris Bosh, ...
Why The Raptors Are Worse Than You Think
outsidethenba.wordpress.com 10/11/2009 —
Ah yes a new season is upon us. It’s a time of wonderment, of unbridled optimism, of limitless possibilities. There are still a few weeks before the season starts and cold reality slaps the majority of the Association in the face, but I ...
Morning Coffee Oct 16
raptorsrepublic.com 10/16/2009 —
Toronto Sun
Triano has given his players the day off today.
By his calculation, Triano’s team has been going at it at a hard and fast clip for the past three days, including the Raptors’ back-to-back set against Boston and Houston.
"We’ve got two pre-season ...
(a sorta) League Preview: Toronto Raptors
mewolves.blogspot.com 10/10/2009 — The sorriest and the lottery likelies are just that. The Wizards , Clippers and Thunder may actually be players in the 2009-10 post season. At the same time, these teams are all question marks because recent poor play. The beat goes on ...
Morning Coffee Oct 9
raptorsrepublic.com 10/9/2009 —
Toronto Sun
Unlike previous pre-seasons when knee problems have not just taken him off the floor but rendered him incapable of doing almost anything, Bosh’s hamstring strain was far less restrictive.
"This year there were no problems at all. It was just a very, very mild ...