Miami Heat Press Conference
They have announced a press conference for 12:30PM. Update: Turns out it was about Zo.
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What do the Raptors and Denny’s have in common?
Neither close. Ever. I was at work so I missed the game, but when someone came by my desk to tell me we were down by a point in the final minute, I already knew it. I didn’t need to watch or turn on the radio to know that Kapono was going to swing the…
Jermaine’s Health Update
The following statement was just released by the Raptors / Bryan Colangelo RE: the status of Jermaine O’Neal and the center’s injured knee: After reviewing everything with the medical team yesterday and again this morning, it was decided that a few more days of rehabilitation, therapy and controlled court work would be best for Jermaine…
Season can still be saved, says Eric Smith to RR
It was another tough loss to swallow for Raptors fans. After ANOTHER lack luster showing versus the lowly Pacers for three quarters, the boys came up short in a game they not only needed to win, but should have – especially after a hard fought 4th quarter comeback. As a side note, imagine what this…
Look at that, Jermaine O’Neal’s a reasonable guy
And I quote from his post-practice interview: I told the coach today, I’m going to come off the bench and work my way back into it. He’s earned the right to stay in the starting lineup. I have no ego. I’ve been out for nine games, I don’t deserve the right to come back and…
JO to Chicago? Not a chance! NBA Insider Sam Smith Talks to Raptors Republic
After a tough loss to the Bulls, I had a chance to sit down and go one-to one with NBA insider and Chicago Bulls analyst Sam Smith. Sam writes a regular column for bulls.com that gets daily links to NBA.com, si.com, and espn.com. He is one of the best in the business and here is…
Hollinger, Joey/Hump and a Nash trade idea
Sam Smith woke up this morning and couldn’t figure out what to write, so he thought he’d make something up. He came up with this. Let’s play along though, commenter BujuBosh came up with this trade idea which would send Nash, Barbosa and Barnes to Phoenix for Calderon (BYC), Kapono, Parker and Jamario Moon. The…
Hassan Adams traded to Clippers for 2nd round pick (here comes the Conference title!)
Update: He got waived! Ha-Ha-Hassan Adams and cash considerations to Clippers for a future second-round draft pick – source. That’s not the big move we’re all expecting but hey, a great GM can do wonders with a second-round draft pick, no? There’s also the Bargnani to Dallas rumour but be aware that there’s going to…
Alice Fine
Yeah, the economy’s crap. Jobs are being cut across the board. 50,000 students are being screwed. We’re smack in the belly of another snowy, frostbitten winter. Our girlfriends are looking less tanned, less toned, and are growing less patient with our TV monopolization. We keep sprouting hairs where no hair should grow. And sure, we’ve won…
The Raptors New Years Resolutions
Adams – get a sleeve for the other arm. Bargnani – start shooting left handed. Bosh – get the hell out. Calderon – pass out Red Bull’s at half-time. Colangelo – hire Messina. Gheradini – get monogrammed cuff-links. Graham – tie my shoelaces with a double knot. Humphries – tea bag Voshkul. Jawai – start…
The State of the Raptors
No matter where you stand on the optimist-pessimist spectrum one thing is undeniable: so far this season has been a massive disappointment. If you were wise enough to predict what has transpired so far, good for you, you’ve earned a right to say, “I’ve told you so”, just don’t rub it in every time. If…
Another Loss and Another Blown Lead
There is a pattern developing here. First the Raptors come out like gangbusters- shoot the ball with a high percentage, pound the ball inside with success, and put the boot to top flight teams: Portland, NJ, Dallas, even Boston. Next, the team begins to build some confidence. And lastly, they begin to jack up shots…