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Ukic’s Confidence Is Growing
Ukic’s Confidence Is Growing
Before a recent game against the Celtics, head coach Sam Mitchell explained to the media about how Will Solomon has been given a “block” of games to open the season as the back-up point guard but Roko Ukic will be given the same opportunity in the near future. With both players relatively new ...
So Long, Sam
So Long, Sam
hoopsaddict.com — One fan's view of the Sam Mitchell situation. In short, the writing may have been on the... wall all along given his philosophical differences with Colangelo, but does the coaching change really solve the Raps many problems? (more) So Long, Sam
Sam Mitchell Fired By The Raptors
Sam Mitchell Fired By The Raptors
totalprosports.com — It was only a matter of time before Sam Mitchell was fired . The sooner the better... for the Toronto Raptors with all their expectations this year they are definitely struggling to put everything together. Assistant Coach Jay Triano will take over as the interim head coach ... (more) Sam Mitchell Fired By The Raptors
 Analysis: Mitchell firing not a surprise
Analysis: Mitchell firing not a surprise
nba.com — After his Toronto Raptors were drilled in Denver, 132-83 Tuesday night, Sam Mitchell could not have been... surprised at what transpired Wednesday. The 2006-07 NBA Coach of the Year became the league's third coaching casualty of the young season, fired ... (more) Analysis: Mitchell firing not a surprise
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Toronto Raptors Linkage for December 2nd from 20:16 to 20:21
The AltRaps Blog — ... from 20:16 to 20:21: Raptors game day - Raps/Nuggets (JO we need you back buddy) - Raps Look To Take Advantage - 3 In the Key Toronto Raptors Game-Day Preview vs. Nuggets - Melo To Play Tonight - VLOG 9.0 - Denver - So shoot me - More theoretical trade talk - Current Available Free Agents - Game to pay attention to: the Keon Clark Cup - Raps Hope to Get Big Buckets Against The Nuggets - Ukic s Confidence Is Growing - Remember to log on to our forums: ...

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