Raptors Rap-Up Vid
Every once in a while our man Birdman pulls together his video-making talents and creates a mix. These are last year’s highlights (insert joke here) but try to enjoy them because next year we might actually be, you know, good.
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Rasho’s Back
The Rasho Nesterovic deal was done today. 1 year, just under $2million, giving the Raptors a one year rental and providing the opportunity to still have financial flexibility next summer. My understanding is they have used the bi-annual exception on the big galoot. Looking forward to seeing the lumbering mass “running” the court this season. …
Yet another Delfino interview
Last Night, Carlos Delfino took part of an Argentinian midnight sports show called “Gol de Medianoche”. Alvaro Perez from the Mediocre Forever Blog did a great job translating the interview and focusing in the subjects related with the Toronto Raptors. After the show a journalist for Basquet Plus did a quick interview about his contract…
Old versus new guard play
I still haven’t figured out whether the 2007 division title was won because we had a good team or whether the rest of division was just out taking a piss. I still like to give credit to the team before taking into account Boston, New York and Philadelphia’s pathetic seasons. The defining aspect of that…
Antoine Wright, Delfino and Qualifying Offers
“Seven to ten days” is what Colangelo said on Tuesday is his time frame to get the Delfino and Rasho deals done and yesterday was Day 1 of that period. Nothing happened. Six more days to go and if nothing happens by that time, according to Colangelo, he will look at other free agent options.…
AltRaps’ 3pt Shot
Give us your opinion…. 1) If Rasho doesn’t get done, who is your next choice for a big man? 2) Looking at the roster as-is, who do you think will be the top 2 scorers at the end of the season? 3) If you made a movie about this offseason for the Raptors, what title…
Where Does DeRozan Fit?
Editors Note: RR would like to welcome Blake Murphy as a regular contributor to The Republic. Blake publishes The On Deck Circle, and is a rabid sports fan. We are very pleased to have him on board, and are sure that y’all will enjoy what he has to say… The Toronto Raptors swung for the…
Raps Fan’s 3pt Shot
The “what if Jamario Moon was re-signed” Edition: 1) What would be the MAX contract you would give him? 2) Do you think he would be capable of being the starting SG while DeRozan get’s accustomed to the NBA grind? 3) Can we really deal with his gun-slinging for another 2+ years?
The #50kFail
How about we get to 50k with a bit of class? UPDATE: If you aren’t on Twitter, this may not make any sense to you (also, if you are, you may not care) It started out as a self-righteous duel to 50,000 followers between two of the NBA’s most prolific young-guns/Tweeters. Looking from the outside…
AltRaps’ 3-point shot
Lets hear ya… 1) I think most agree the Pizza Pizza promotion sucks. Suggest a promotion that could take its place. 2) The whole Twitter thing between Bosh and Charlie V…good, bad, annoying? 3) Summer league has not solved the question of Roko Ukic. What do you suggest we do with him? Primary backup to…
Delfino’s Interview Translated (Injury concern)
This interview is a week or so old, but Raúl Ruscitti did us a great favour in translating this interview… In an interview with a basketball radio show in Argentina, Carlos Delfino talked about the possibility of returning to the NBA, his right shoulder injury that limited his participation last season, and his decision of…
AltRaps’ 3pt Shot
Here is your chance to be heard by the masses. If you rarely comment, lets hear what you have to say. If you comment regularly, keep it coming. 1) The schedule isn’t out yet and we are still tweaking our roster, but as it stands now, if you had to choose 3 games to grab…