raptorsrepublic.com - 10/9/2009
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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 ...
2009-10 NBA Preview: Toronto Raptors
americaswhiteboy.blogspot.com 10/5/2009 — The Raptors went out and made a splash this off-season by signing Hedo Turkoglu. They paid him a lot of money, but are they expecting to win now? Will they move Chris Bosh before the trading deadline or reach an agreement on a new deal? Can the new Raptors lead this team to the post-season? ...
Morning Coffee Oct 15
raptorsrepublic.com 10/15/2009 —
Toronto Sun
Chris Bosh welcomed his new teammate with 20 points in the first half, but the Raptors suffered third-quarter defensive lapses and fatigue may have got the best of them.
"I thought they played well together and we got a little glimpse of what they’re going to be ...
A Closer Look: How Things Could Go Wrong For The Raptors
vittoriodezen.wordpress.com 10/6/2009 — This is another guest post by my buddy Julian, who writes the blog Comedy Landfill . Like me, he’s a huge NBA fan in Toronto, so he has a lot to say about the Raptors. He’s previously written about their offense and their defense , from a bit of an optimistic point of view. Now, ...
Morning Coffee Oct 14
raptorsrepublic.com 10/14/2009 —
Toronto Sun
"I’m pretty much set," Triano said after practice yesterday.
"You guys only get to see the pre-season games, but I get to see these guys every day in practice.
"And guys have played themselves in and out of positions.
"I feel pretty ...
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 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 10
raptorsrepublic.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 ...
Morning Coffee Oct 13
raptorsrepublic.com 10/13/2009 —
Toronto Sun
"I had a good practice (yesterday) and hopefully another one (today) and hopefully get some playing time (tomorrow) and hopefully be part of the team from now on," said a hopeful Turkoglu, adding that he’s been both mentally and physically worn down since the ...
How Turkoglu Represents Toronto’s Persona
hoopsaddict.com 10/15/2009 — It is easy to see how a professional sports franchise becomes a lasting and meaningful fixture within a city’s culture. From their obvious economic impact to the positive public perception that the team association to the city can generate in the media, the case for how a team influence it’s ...
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 ...