Linkage for May 20 9am through May 25 11am: Doug Smith’s Toronto Raptors blog – Jose tops our little world today Dino Nation Blog: Matt Devlin Talking Raptors (Part 2 of 2) Jose Calderon not playing for Spain in Euros Europe take notice of Britain’s rising stars – Times Online
T.O. Sports I understand that when Colangelo first came to Toronto he was considered to be the messiah. But lets face it this messiah we know as Bryan Colangelo has never won a championship and has never led the Raptors past the first round in the playoffs, so I think it’s time we start raising…
Toronto Star "You can’t have too many voices," Triano said yesterday. "We need to challenge each other, yes; but we all have to have the same basic philosophies or it won’t work." With NBA-wide speculation rampant that Triano will eventually hire former Memphis head coach Marc Iavaroni as his lead assistant, no one connected with…
Linkage for May 14 5pm through May 20 7am: DraftExpress: Post-Lottery Analysis: The Implications Selecting at No. 9 just fine for Raptors GM | Toronto Sun TheStar.com | Sports | Raps’ Colangelo has no complaints after lottery Raptors land ninth pick in NBA draft
Canadian Press "Picking on position alone is dangerous because you might be passing up a better talent that’s available," Colangelo said. "What you hope to find is a player that satisfies both talent and need." The Raptors GM hasn’t been shy about making moves on draft day, and could do the same this year. "After…
Linkage for May 8 9am through May 14 3pm: Hoops Addict » What Could Have Been: 1998 NBA Draft Ever wish you could go back in time and change the past? Ever think about how things would have turned out if your team didn’t make that terrible pick with their first rounder? Well, here at…
Linkage for Apr 28 12pm through May 8 12am: Kevin Garnett: A History Of Racism While Kevin Garnett has cemented his name in the NBA ranks as perhaps one of the greatest players to ever play the game, his antics over the last 14 years should raise some eyebrows as to exactly who he is…
The “I told you so” edition Adams – possessed the characteristics you look for as a general manager of an NBA franchise: a fire hydrant with a headband. Hassan brought as much value to our team as would rap lessons from 50 Cent given to Jake Voskuhl. Banks – at least Hassan isn’t costing us…
Linkage for Apr 21 8am through Apr 28 11am: TSN2 situation not done messing with Toronto-area basketball fans just yet – Posted Sports Dino Nation Blog: 15 Years Ago Was A Lot Different NBA Free Agency 2009 – Looking Ahead TheStar.com | Hard-nosed Athenian may be answer to Raptor need for toughness Gazing Into A…
Linkage for Apr 17 9am through Apr 21 7am: Raptors GM has big plans | Toronto Sun TheStar.com | Colangelo: Raptors will get tougher TheStar.com | Let’s hope Colangelo is right about Raptors sports.theglobeandmail.com: Now the honeymoon’s over, what will Colangelo do? sports.theglobeandmail.com: Questions abound for Raptors Colangelo has faith in Raptors Bryan Colangelo’s Thoughts…
Linkage for Apr 15 10am through Apr 17 7am: See ya, Shawn | Toronto Sun Raps have Triano’s back | Toronto Sun TheStar.com | Raptors upbeat despite hangovers sports.theglobeandmail.com: Uncertain future follows disappointing season sports.theglobeandmail.com: Bosh biding time over future Players show support for Triano’s return RaptorTalk: Jay Triano Certain To Return As Raptors Head…
The “don’t shed a tear” edition Banks – call the toe truck. Bargnani – meh, no reason to play since you have 4-5 months off. Why stress yourself? Bosh – started off hot, then went as cold as Joan Rivers’ vajayjay. Then the light went off and he put his middle finger up for all…