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by RaptorsHQ - Defensive Stance on Aug 26, 2009 12:43 PM EDT in Daily Links Comment 1 comment

JAY TRIANO INTERVIEW
Sitting down with Raptors' head coach Jay Triano | TSN.ca
Tim Chisholm sits down with Raptors' head coach Jay Triano. Part one of a two-part interview.

WORST OF THE NEWBIES
NBA offseason: Worst newcomer | ESPN
Hedo Turkoglu shows up on the list of worst newcomers as well.

OFFSEASON NBA POWER RANKINGS
Spurs, Cavaliers, Lakers lead NBA offseason power rankings | SI.com
Chris Mannix's very questionable take on power rankings (Philadelphia at #13?).

POSITIONAL RANKINGS
Power moves | Pro Basketball News
Take a guess who tops Tony Mejia's power forward rankings?

Ranking the East: small forwards -- RaptorBlog.com
Where does Hedo Turkoglu rank among the East's small forwards?

Top 5 NBA Point Guards | HOOPSWORLD
Jose Calderon garners an honourable mention in this list of top NBA point guards.

FUN WITH THE ESPN TRADE MACHINE
New Found Trade Money: Warriors can now trade Speedy Claxton and Acie Law | Golden State Of Mind
Golden State of Mind plays with the ESPN Trade Machine and comes up with some ridiculously lopsided deals. Check out the one for Chris Bosh (because if the Raptors need anything, it's two more mediocre point guards).

ATLANTIC DIVISION
How The Raptors Stack Up Against The Rest Of The Atlantic | Raptors Republic
Raps Fan over at Raptors Republic pegs the Raptors for 45 wins and second in the Atlantic Division in 2009-10.

Watch out for Raptors in Atlantic Division | NESN.com
The Toronto Raptors will be scary this season.

EXTREME MAKEOVER: RAPTORS EDITION
T.Jose Caldesports: Toronto's (Somewhat) Dramatic Off-Season Makeover

EPIC LIKE FAITH NO MORE
What He Really Needs Is A Ring | The Picket Fence
An epic four-part look at Bryan Colangelo's tenure as the Raptors' general manager.

SORRY, MATT CARROLL FANS
Don't hold your breath for Marcus Banks to become a Maverick | Dallas Morning News
The Matt Carroll-for-Marcus Banks trade rumor is apparently just that, a rumor. There isn't a realistic chance of it happening, according to somebody who would know.

FORMER RAPTORS IN THE NEWS
Rockets hope Mensah-Bonsu brings inside presence | Houston Chronicle
With size and athleticism, Mensah-Bonsu brings a physical presence to the Rockets’ power forward position. He will compete primarily with Joey Dorsey throughout training camp.

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It would appear that the goldenstate bloggers are a little crazy. I understand the Amare deal’s though the Suns continue to confuse everyone on what they are trying to do but I do not think the trade for Bosh would even work considering the Raptors have a full roster (baring the POB buyout). Also, when was that post made as Bellineli is already a Raptor so how could GS include him in a deal? I love watching fans of teams (including the Raps) come up with completely ridiculous trade scenario’s where their team gets All-stars and the other team gets scraps. Unfortunately, as long as teams actually make trades like that (which the current trade rules were suppose to stop) fans can make those suggestions and not be far from the truth.

p.s. Don’t get me started on the NBA trade rules which I believe were designed to favour the best teams in the league and keep the dogs down where they are.

by McGateway on Aug 27, 2009 7:25 AM EDT reply actions 0 recs