Posted on 12 November 2008 by Raps Fan
Toronto Raptors vs Philadelphia 76ers
November 12, 2008.
Which team are we going to get? The one that started 3-0, who could do no harm, heralding BryCo as genius’? Or the one that went 1-3 since, with calls for change from coaching and management? In a game that reaks of redemption for the Sixers, the Raptors host another underachieving team. Continue Reading
Posted on 29 October 2008 by Hollywood Gino
After a summer full of debates on the Jermaine O’Neal trade, the fruit of Bryan Colangelo’s transaction was on display in the season opener for the Raps this evening against the Philadelphia 76er’s. With worries about the health of JO, the fatigue factor of Bosh and Calderon after playing in Beijing, a depleted bench from the stocked one last season, and the enigmas of Andrea Bargnani and Joey Graham, the Raps came out and won a hard fought road victory against the 76er’s, and spoiling the home debut for Elton Brand in Philly, winning 95-84. Continue Reading
Posted on 29 October 2008 by Raps Fan
Toronto Raptors @ Philadephia 76ers
October 30, 2008
Other then Orlando, I can’t think of a better way to kick the season off. They went on a huge run to end the season, and came within a nose-hair of flushing the Pistons down the toilet. Then staged a huge coup in landing Elton Brand (Mr. 20/10). Continue Reading
Posted on 25 August 2008 by Raps Fan
It seems that the Raptors season, again, hinges on one Andrea Bargnani. De ja vu as I remember saying this exact thing last season when the Raptors were “deeper” but had no clear # 2. This year, they have their second 20 point scorer, no controversy at the point - but the bench is thin. Continue Reading
Posted on 14 July 2008 by phdsteve
I know, its still early to preview the East, since many free agents still remain unsigned and there is still talk of some teams looking to make some major moves (ie/ McGrady to Detroit etc). However, with the start of summer league action underway, all of the major unrestricted free agents signed, and the Raps all capped-out, its time to look forward to the fall - to get a sense of where this team fits (as it is constructed right now). Continue Reading
Posted on 07 July 2008 by phdsteve
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
Posted on 30 June 2008 by phdsteve
As we sit back now and wait for the July 1st deadline to pass and bring with it the start of free agency and the next round of NBA transactions, there still appears to be several topics of concern on the minds of NBA fans and Raptors fans everywhere. Continue Reading
Posted on 24 May 2008 by phdsteve
Those of you out there dreaming about some big name accusation for the Raps in the off season may want to think again for the simple reason that at the current moment, the Raps don’t have a lot of room under the salary cap. Every summer only 1-2 teams find themselves in a position to be significantly under the cap to take a run at the big name free agents. Last summer it was Orlando and Memphis, this summer it looks to be Philly and Memphis, and in 2009 it will be Toronto. Continue Reading
Posted on 07 February 2008 by masterjuddi
The Toronto Raptors (26-21) host the Los Angeles Clippers (15-31) at the ACC Friday night. The Raptors knocked off the Clippers 80-77 back on December 18th in Los Angeles. Chris Bosh led the Raptors with 24 points and 9 rebounds while Chris Kaman had 12 points and 16 rebounds for the Clippers. Continue Reading
Posted on 28 January 2008 by masterjuddi
The Toronto Raptors (24-19) and Washington Wizards (23-19) begin a back-to-back home-and-home series on Tuesday night in DC. The last time these two clubs met the Wizards knocked off the Bosh-less Raptors 101-97 on December 1st. Caron Butler scored 29 points and Antwan Jamison had 28 for the Wizards, while Jason Kapono led the Raptors with 23 points. Continue Reading
