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Yesterday, 08:28 PM

Apollo replied to a thread Buying 2nd round pick? in Everything Raptors

Why buy a second round pick? They could have a lot more fun wasting that money in Vegas.

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Yesterday, 05:43 PM

Apollo replied to a thread Raptors GM: BC out as GM. "Major Financial Offer for Ujiri" in works. (post #391) in Everything Raptors

There is probably a huge payout (severance) owed to him if he were to get axed. By relocating him to a different role it's much less expensive to the...

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Yesterday, 05:37 PM

Apollo replied to a poll Realistic Options Regarding Andrea Bargnani in Everything Raptors

If they trade him, here are a couple starting points to build around in a trade: Toronto/Charlotte Bargnani for Thomas and Haywood ...

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Yesterday, 05:27 PM

Apollo replied to a poll Realistic Options Regarding Andrea Bargnani in Everything Raptors

I merged two threads due to redundancy.

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Yesterday, 05:22 PM

Apollo replied to a thread Raptors GM: BC out as GM. "Major Financial Offer for Ujiri" in works. (post #391) in Everything Raptors

I thought Colangelo will have no say in basketball operations. He's cut off.

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Yesterday, 05:14 PM

Apollo replied to a thread Blowing it Up in Everything Raptors

Some of those who are proponents to leveling everything and starting over are also those who expect the Raptors to find a talented, high profile GM...

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Yesterday, 03:10 PM

Apollo replied to a thread Lotto time! in Everything Raptors

Everyone should be hoping that they win it, are you kidding me?

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Yesterday, 02:54 PM

Apollo replied to a thread Lotto time! in Everything Raptors

They don't need to win it to keep the pick. Do you have the numbers on the worst chance team to win a top three pick?

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Yesterday, 02:49 PM

Apollo replied to a thread Raptors Re-Branding: Name Change? in Everything Raptors

The Bison is a proud, mighty animal indigenous to Canada. The "Toronto Bison" wouldn't be a bad choice. I think they should stick with red, white...

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Yesterday, 02:47 PM

Apollo replied to a poll Realistic Options Regarding Andrea Bargnani in Everything Raptors

Between "trade him now" and "trade him later", it's almost a dead heat.

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Yesterday, 02:33 PM

Apollo replied to a poll Realistic Options Regarding Andrea Bargnani in Everything Raptors

He's never seemed all that tough when guarding the interior paint. If anything he plays soft defense. You know what, he would fit in fine. All...

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Yesterday, 02:28 PM

Dr. James Naismith replied to a thread Raptors Re-Branding: Name Change? in Everything Raptors

Husky Republic might come off as a site for portly/chubby people. I can easily designate myself an admin there then. :)

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Yesterday, 07:59 AM

joey_hesketh replied to a thread Raptors GM: BC out as GM. "Major Financial Offer for Ujiri" in works. (post #391) in Everything Raptors

This is even a massive understatement. Some of the destruction in Oklahoma has been some of the most horrific things I've ever seen. It...

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Mon May 20th, 2013, 10:27 PM

Apollo replied to a thread Blowing it Up in Everything Raptors

Tanking is no more a proven method than trying to right the ship while keeping integrity. No GM is going to want to come to Toronto to lose for...

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Mon May 20th, 2013, 10:22 PM

Apollo replied to a poll Realistic Options Regarding Andrea Bargnani in Everything Raptors

I want to clarify something. If the Raptors pick up all team options in 2014/15, their cap number will actually be $50M that year, not $37M. Those...

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Mon May 20th, 2013, 10:17 PM

Apollo replied to a thread Why draft pick criticisms might be unfair in Everything Raptors

Three core guys, one an MVP level, one an all-star level, and one a borderline all-star level. All three good guys, who play defense and share the...

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Mon May 20th, 2013, 10:11 PM

Apollo replied to a poll Realistic Options Regarding Andrea Bargnani in Everything Raptors

The next GM will have a "get out of jail free" card he could use right out of the gate to gain more flexibility next to the tax threshold/salary cap,...

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Mon May 20th, 2013, 09:49 PM

Apollo replied to a thread Raptors GM: BC out as GM. "Major Financial Offer for Ujiri" in works. (post #391) in Everything Raptors

We need to remember that Ujiri got off to a great start with the Melo trade in Denver. If he comes here he won't have that kind of asset to move....

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Mon May 20th, 2013, 01:28 PM

joey_hesketh replied to a thread Raptors GM: BC out as GM. "Major Financial Offer for Ujiri" in works. (post #391) in Everything Raptors

I like the idea of moving BC away from Basketball, and simply having him be a Management type within MLSE. Great decisions all around.

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Mon May 20th, 2013, 01:20 PM

joey_hesketh replied to a thread Charlotte Hornets.. Again?! in "Let's NBA"

The Charlotte Hornets have FAR more of a positive legacy than the Bobcats thats for damn sure. Haha However, the part I'm confused about, is that...

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Mon May 20th, 2013, 01:59 AM

CalgaryRapsFan replied to a thread Blowing it Up in Everything Raptors

You seem to be missing the whole point about a more balanced starting lineup or "fit", that several posters have been talking about. I've yet to see...

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Sun May 19th, 2013, 08:18 PM

joey_hesketh started a thread Charlotte Hornets.. Again?! in "Let's NBA"

I love this idea. Hopefully Charlotte can pull this off.

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