I Prefer the Term Trade “Lifeline”
For NBA General Managers, the NBA trade deadline is a lot like closing time at a bar. It’s getting to the end of the night and there’s not much time to decide whether it’s time to call it quits and...
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THE PERSONAL TRAGEDY EDITION Was it just me or did more players in the lottery have more personal tragedies that usual. I almost teared up when Thomas Robinson started crying. In fact, I don’t think I...
View ArticleOffseason Primer
So I’ve said my “piece” about the Raptors trying to sign Steve Nash. Now let’s look at what else could, should and shouldn’t be in the cards for the Raptors, as well as around the NBA. — The guys I...
View ArticleIs Pau Next?
It was apparent way back at the beginning of the offseason that the future was now, for the Raptors. Trading a guaranteed lottery pick for a talented PG who couldn’t stick with two different teams was...
View ArticleRaptors Look In The Mirror Against The Hawks
This article also appears on Raptors Republic here. The Atlanta Hawks are proof that making the playoffs doesn’t mean respect around the league. Or even in your own town, apparently. Atlanta is the 9th...
View ArticleLessons From The Playoffs (So Far)
Note: This column was written before any of the second round games had been played and also appears on Raptors Republic.com One round down and three more to go. I absolutely love the playoffs. All my...
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THE DAVID STERN MEMORIAL EDITION Quote of the night: “We’ve had to explain to our international audience that the booing is an American sign of respect.” That probably got Stern’s only positive...
View ArticleTankometer
Note: This article also appears on Raptors Republic Update (July 7): Detroit removed from list due to Josh Smith signing, Sacramento moves down, Milwaukee, Cleveland sign free agents. And just to stir...
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