UPDATED: Gameday: Raptors vs Lakers – Mar. 9/10
Raptors roll into Los Angeles to face the Lakers on the first night of a four-game Western road swing.
Los Angeles Lakers
Free Agency, Day 2: Lots of Action, But More of the Same for the Raptors
Get used to this, I’ll be asking/saying this phrase a lot this summer. Today’s recap: Pistons Signed Ben Gordon to a 5r/$55mil contract. Signed Charlie Villanueva to a 5yr/$35-$40mil contract.
Raptors Look to Make it 3 Wins in 4 Games
90 points-in-the-paint. That’s what the Raptors gave up to the Suns on Friday. Fortunately for them, the Mavs are far more perimeter oriented. Dampier isn’t the threat that Shaq is in the paint, and the rest of the guys work outside in. Not that it matters, because ultimately the Mavs are playing for a playoff…
Does Winning = Money?
An interesting comment, and some proceeding ones, about winning and profitability sparked my interest. This has been something I always have thought about. Fortunately, Forbes listed their NBA team valuation list, which included profitability. Some really interesting things came up, reaffirming what many Raptor Fans have known/suspected for years: WINNING DOES NOT EQUAL PROFITABILITY!