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Today, 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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Today, 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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Today, 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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Today, 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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Today, 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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Today, 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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Today, 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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Today, 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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Today, 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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Today, 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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Today, 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, 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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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 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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Yesterday, 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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Sun May 19th, 2013, 09:30 AM

Apollo replied to a thread Greg Oden. Anyone? in Everything Raptors

It would take me one positive medical report for me to go with Oden over Gray. Gray isn't even in the same universe, let alone ballpark when you...

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Sun May 19th, 2013, 09:25 AM

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

Please elaborate on how coming to Toronto violates morals.

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Sat May 18th, 2013, 02:56 PM

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

It makes sense. Ujiri got his first big break in the league with the Raptors. It might be very interesting for him to come back and take control of...

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Tue May 14th, 2013, 10:42 AM

Apollo replied to a thread ESPN Hollinger's Prediction in Everything Raptors

No problem, negative press sometimes gets confused with personal vendetta. I don't make this confusion though.

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Mon May 13th, 2013, 11:40 PM

Apollo replied to a thread ESPN Hollinger's Prediction in Everything Raptors

Never said there was a personal bias.

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Mon May 13th, 2013, 10:05 PM

Apollo replied to a thread ESPN Hollinger's Prediction in Everything Raptors

Hollinger rubs the Raptors nation the wrong way every year but his track record is far superior to our collective record.

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Mon May 13th, 2013, 10:03 PM

Apollo replied to a thread Raptors Talking to Celtics Assistant Coach Tyronn Lue in Everything Raptors

If I'm Lue I'm respectfully telling the Raptors to call me when the other shoe drops--- If they're still employed then.

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Mon May 13th, 2013, 09:57 PM

Apollo replied to a poll Would you trade Lowry for this year's #12 overall selection? in Everything Raptors

I don't think it matters much either way. No one can sit here and tell me the Raptors are guaranteed anything picking 12. I don't need a refresher on...

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Mon May 13th, 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

They need to axe him or give him a three year extension. Enough is enough, man up and be decisive. Either he's your guy or he's not. ...

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Mon May 13th, 2013, 09:36 PM

Apollo replied to a thread Blowing it Up in Everything Raptors

They need to inject this front office with new ideas. They need people in there who are looking ahead to what will work and not what is working...

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Mon May 13th, 2013, 09:20 PM

Apollo replied to a thread Blowing it Up in Everything Raptors

I don't think they should blow it up. I think they should move Bargnani and grow this team going forward. They need to get creative. They need...

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Mon May 13th, 2013, 09:10 PM

Apollo replied to a thread What about Larry Bird for GM/Prez? in Everything Raptors

Larry took a long time to get that team rolling and now they're playing well but I'm not sold on him being an upgrade... I mean the Raptors jumped on...

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Mon May 13th, 2013, 06:44 PM

Apollo replied to a thread NFL Fantasy Football DYNASTY League in Raptors Republic Fantasy Forum

I already have my first rounder narrowed down to one of two guys. One of them will be there. Who, you might ask? You'll have to wait and see. :)

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Thu May 9th, 2013, 12:46 PM

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

Never been but I know it's rated one of the most dangerous places on earth.

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