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Today, 07:42 AM

Matt52 replied to a poll Raptors GM: BC out as GM. "Major Financial Offer for Ujiri" in works. (post #391) in Everything Raptors

I guess one positive - assuming you take Leiweke and his comments at face value - is that he has said he does not believe the Raptors are close to...

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Yesterday, 08:06 PM

Matt52 replied to a thread RR NBA Dynasty League - S1 in Raptors Republic Fantasy Forum

To clarify on this, I could not resign Harris anyways as he was picked up after I was over 40.

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Yesterday, 08:02 PM

Matt52 replied to a poll Raptors GM: BC out as GM. "Major Financial Offer for Ujiri" in works. (post #391) in Everything Raptors

Ahhhh bloody hell. I had convinced myself it would work. Now I am returning to my original doubts. The only thing keeping me optimistic is how...

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Yesterday, 06:33 PM

Matt52 replied to a poll Raptors GM: BC out as GM. "Major Financial Offer for Ujiri" in works. (post #391) in Everything Raptors

Well maybe the bold is unfounded speculative bullshit on the part of an anonymous forum poster:

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Yesterday, 05:44 PM

Matt52 replied to a poll Raptors GM: BC out as GM. "Major Financial Offer for Ujiri" in works. (post #391) in Everything Raptors

The more I think about it, the more I really do not want Ujiri. Firstly, you've got the connection with Colangelo which I don't like. If you are...

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Yesterday, 05:07 PM

Matt52 replied to a thread While the rest of the league YINGs, should the Raptors now YANG? in Everything Raptors

Not really sure where to put this so I figured I'd throw it in here. It also bumps the idea of the Raptors becoming spenders to the forefront. ...

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Yesterday, 04:55 PM

Matt52 replied to a thread Addressing PG in Everything Raptors

I.... You know..... Maybe..... Why..... Ummmm.....

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Yesterday, 04:30 PM

Matt52 replied to a poll Raptors GM: BC out as GM. "Major Financial Offer for Ujiri" in works. (post #391) in Everything Raptors

Wasn't BC paid $5M when he came from Phoenix?

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Yesterday, 12:50 PM

Matt52 replied to a poll Raptors GM: BC out as GM. "Major Financial Offer for Ujiri" in works. (post #391) in Everything Raptors

It would be amazing for the Raptors. Unfortunately it makes absolutely no sense for Pritchard. If this was on the trade machine it would be...

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Yesterday, 11:56 AM

Matt52 replied to a poll Raptors GM: BC out as GM. "Major Financial Offer for Ujiri" in works. (post #391) in Everything Raptors

This is stupid. You can't have co-GMs. At the end of the day you need one person to make a decision. Weaver is not coming to Toronto to be...

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Thu May 23rd, 2013, 08:39 PM

Matt52 replied to a thread Can someone explain to me what Casey is doing wrong? in Everything Raptors

I agree on the D - 100% absolutely. However you still need to score and Casey runs sets out of high school or inefficient ISOs. How many games over...

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Thu May 23rd, 2013, 08:25 PM

Matt52 replied to a poll Raptors GM: BC out as GM. "Major Financial Offer for Ujiri" in works. (post #391) in Everything Raptors

I agree. I would love to see SVG in Toronto. This is not promising for next season or beyond though:

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Thu May 23rd, 2013, 08:22 PM

Matt52 replied to a poll Raptors GM: BC out as GM. "Major Financial Offer for Ujiri" in works. (post #391) in Everything Raptors

I agree. Situation often times is just as important for an exec as it is for a player. Just to be clear, I am not being confrontational in the...

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Thu May 23rd, 2013, 07:53 PM

Matt52 replied to a thread Can someone explain to me what Casey is doing wrong? in Everything Raptors

Will Casey? I have my doubts. The thing about a system is having the right players to fit it. So I do think a new coach would be able to get...

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Thu May 23rd, 2013, 07:33 PM

Matt52 replied to a thread Can someone explain to me what Casey is doing wrong? in Everything Raptors

Here is a great answer to the question "What is Casey doing wrong?" The Raptors do not have an offensive system. Casey spent all last season...

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Thu May 23rd, 2013, 07:02 PM

Matt52 replied to a poll Raptors GM: BC out as GM. "Major Financial Offer for Ujiri" in works. (post #391) in Everything Raptors

I am not either but from the sounds of things he is involved in OKC and he is the 2nd in command behind Presti:

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Thu May 23rd, 2013, 05:29 PM

Matt52 replied to a poll Raptors GM: BC out as GM. "Major Financial Offer for Ujiri" in works. (post #391) in Everything Raptors

Links to Tim Leiweke conference call: Video 1: http://www.nba.com/raptors/video/2013/05/23/Anon-2486039 Video 2:...

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Thu May 23rd, 2013, 03:00 PM

Matt52 replied to a poll Raptors GM: BC out as GM. "Major Financial Offer for Ujiri" in works. (post #391) in Everything Raptors

I think that statement depends on what you can get from the tinkering. Indiana is a solid team with good coaching (despite Hibbert gaff). I don't...

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Thu May 23rd, 2013, 02:56 PM

Matt52 replied to a thread Raptors Talking to Celtics Assistant Coach Tyronn Lue in Everything Raptors

And not partying non-stop and leaving clubs with drunk people driving and shooting guns out of the window :0

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Thu May 23rd, 2013, 02:28 PM

Matt52 replied to a thread Alan Anderson: Bring Him Back? in Everything Raptors

If Casey is coaching, no. He is a good minimum 3rd stringer.

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Thu May 23rd, 2013, 12:50 PM

Matt52 replied to a thread The 13th Overall Pick is Available in Everything Raptors

I recall Eric Pincus at HoopsWorld.com saying it was the full $3M.

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Thu May 23rd, 2013, 11:41 AM

Matt52 replied to a thread Raptors Talking to Celtics Assistant Coach Tyronn Lue in Everything Raptors

I wonder if Rio Grande Valley head coach has anything to do with Glen Rice, Jr.? I would say no but it is a good excuse to put this out there:

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Thu May 23rd, 2013, 11:29 AM

Matt52 replied to a poll Raptors GM: BC out as GM. "Major Financial Offer for Ujiri" in works. (post #391) in Everything Raptors

A good run down of Colangelo's odyssey from genius to dolt, as per Zach Lowe at Grantland.com: I think the bold is why he is no longer making...

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Thu May 23rd, 2013, 11:25 AM

Matt52 replied to a thread Blowing it Up in Everything Raptors

A good reason why a blow up is not necessary. Definitely agree with the idea of tweaking this. What can some current assets return? Can current...

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Thu May 23rd, 2013, 11:19 AM

Matt52 replied to a poll Raptors GM: BC out as GM. "Major Financial Offer for Ujiri" in works. (post #391) in Everything Raptors

For the first time it appears ownership is willing to spend, spend, spend because content (i.e. ratings and interest) matter like never before thanks...

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Thu May 23rd, 2013, 10:09 AM

Matt52 replied to a thread Raptors Re-Branding: Name Change? in Everything Raptors

lol pussy-wolves

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Thu May 23rd, 2013, 10:03 AM

Matt52 replied to a thread Blowing it Up in Everything Raptors

I did not mean to imply that there would be a blow up or tank. I'm sure pieces of value can be obtained for Toronto's pieces - even Bargnani.

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