thestar.com - 6/2/2009
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Doug Smith SPORTS REPORTER Alvin Williams played an integral part in the greatest success the Raptors have known and he wants the chance to help return the franchise to that level. The iconic point guard – whose clutch deciding-game jumpshot clinched the only playoff series Toronto has ever won, ...
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raptorsrepublic.com - 6/3/2009
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Hey Alvin, It’s nice to see you back
with the Raptors. I’m glad Colangelo’s rewarding you with...
an assistant coach’s position for the service you’ve rendered this organization. You were always one of my favorite players, not because you were anything all-star but ...
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Hi Alvin
hooplife.ca - 6/3/2009
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hooplife.ca —
While it won't be the most talked-about move
this off-season once it's finalized, Franchise argues that bringing...
an ex-Raptor in to help with the coaching duties is long overdue.
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One Small Step in the Off-Season
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Raptors Republic - ESPN TrueHoop's Raptors Blog —
... Star
The material on the as-yet-untitled DVD will be based on the characters Bosh has developed over the past two years in a series of video clips posted on the Internet, according to a news release. The CD will be a compilation of some of his favourite music, along with new recordings from emerging artists. Bosh is giving new, unsigned artists a chance to submit material for consideration through an interactive form at www.chris-bosh.com.
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Alvin Williams played an integral part in the ...
And the winner is ...
Doug Smith's Toronto Raptors blog —
... What won’t happen
No formal attire for Stan Van Gundy.
What will happen
There’s just something about the Magic. They have met every challenge – and Boston and Cleveland were substantial hurdles – because they just keep doing what they do. Shoot threes and create matchup problems.
Orlando in seven.
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A couple quick hits on some other stuff.
I’m sure you’ve all read the Alvin Williams story today?
And I’m sure you all know that I think this ...
Linkage for May 30 1pm to Jun 3 4pm
Raptors Republic - ESPN TrueHoop's Raptors Blog —
... TheStar.com | Alvin Williams jacked up to rejoin Raptors Alvin Williams played an integral part in the greatest success the Raptors have known and he wants the chance to help return the franchise to that level. ...
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Despite some erroneous rumors, Jose Calderon has stood by what he told the FAN 590 late in the season - and what he re-iterated in his post-season scrum as well: He will ...
This just in
thestar.blogs.com 6/5/2009 — This is hitting the ground running out here today:
Just got word that'll be officially released in a bit but the Raptors have added Marc Iavaroni to their coaching staff for this year and will bring back Alex English.
Surprised? Hardly. But ...
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bleacherreport.com 5/31/2009 — Selecting ninth in the upcoming draft, the Raptors should have a fairly good opportunity to pick up a young piece to pair with their core of Andrea Bargnani, Chris Bosh and Jose Calderon.
However, once one factors in the news regarding Pops ...
Jazz to play Real Madrid in preseason (AP) —
Yahoo! Sports - NBA News 6/2/2009
The Utah Jazz will play Real Madrid as part of the NBA's Europe Live preseason tour. The Jazz will face the Spanish club at Madrid's Palacio de Deportes stadium on Oct. 8, the NBA announced Tuesday. Madrid last played an NBA club in 2007, when it beat ...