You see, the problem with this years free agent crop is just that….everyone is…restricted.

A couple of days a go it looked like only Arenas would be the only real FA of any value, but then the crazy Elton Brand and Baron Davis opt outs happened and the result has been even more craziness. Continue Reading

I still had a bad taste in my mouth after the win. Should be 4 wins in a row, and now 3 of the last 4. Call me the ever pessimist, but splitting two games against a team missing two of their all-stars is unacceptable. At this point of the season, the Raptors should be dispatching these sorts of teams relatively easily. Continue Reading

It’s the Toronto Raptors (24-20) turn to host the Washington Wizards (24-19) tonight at the ACC. Last night the Wizards knocked off the Raptors, 108-104 in overtime. The Raptors couldn’t capitalize with Caron Butler out of the line up, but what killed them most were the 19 offensive rebounds they gave up. Antawn Jamison had a huge game, scoring 24 points and grabbing 20 rebounds. Chris Bosh had another strong game scoring 37 points and grabbing 12 rebounds. Continue Reading

Two high profile players have demanded trades recently. Utah Jazz forward Andrei Kirilenko and Phoenix Sun forward Shaun Marion are both aren’t happy with their current situations. Kirilenko is unhappy with Coach Jerry Sloan and Marion is upset with Suns management regarding trade talks and contract extentions. So where could these highly talented ballers end up? Here are a few scenarios I drummed up. Continue Reading