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Requesting that TrueHoop take a more careful approach to who it links to.

RaptorBlog's Scott Carefoot asks why didn't the Raptors hang on to Dwayne Jones?

Raptors Republic examines why Andrea Bargnani is unlikely to benefit from Chris Bosh's exit.

Truthfully, I'm amazed that Dennis Rodman still has the level of celebrity to pull six women at once. Impressive!

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Canadian Content

After a long weekend break we have the Senior Women looking for a medal at the World Championships, a great mixtape on Kyle Wiltjer, Devoe Joseph, Kelly Olynyk, lots of NCAA/CIS news and more in today's edition of Canadian Content ...

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Missing Chris Bosh Part I - Who Replaces Bosh's Scoring Next Season?

There's no question the Raptors are going to miss CB4's offence, but it's his free-throw void that Franchise worries about filling.

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There's no question the Raptors are going to miss CB4's offence, but it's his free-throw void that Franchise worries about filling.


After digging deep into the defensive end of the court last week, the HQ this week looks at the other side; the offence.  One that will be missing a certain number 4 this upcoming season...

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Sunday Thought - Who's the Face of the Raptors Next Season?

The face of the franchise next year; Andrea, or Amir and the Young Gunz?

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The face of the franchise next year; Andrea, or Amir and the Young Gunz?

Continuing the HQ's trend of "deep thoughts," Franchise wonders just who the real face of the Toronto Raptors will be next season...

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Who will be the face of the Raptors next season?

  673 votes | Results

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Canadian Content


Today we have the Senior Men's Team taking their last lump in Turkey, the Toronto Sun calls out Steve Nash, our boy Nolan Shulman answers questions at www.flagrantfouls.com, Junior Cadougan interviewed at the Hoopdome, Devoe and Mo lead Minnesota over UBC, our boys at www.hiphoopjunkies.com chat with Al Horford and a whole lot more in today's Canadian Content ..

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Canadian Content

This morning we have the aftermath of the Senior Men losing to New Zealand, a great video on Tristan Thompson from the Score, MAC signs a former Terrier, more players suiting up for Simon Fraser and a lot more in this edition of Canadian Content ...


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Why Didn't the Raptors Play More Zone Last Season?

The Raptors don't have Celtics' quality individual defenders, but could a zone scheme give the team a major boost?

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The Raptors don't have Celtics' quality individual defenders, but could a zone scheme give the team a major boost?

A heavy dose of International basketball of late has Franchise thinking about zone defensive schemes, and why Toronto didn't use them more last season...

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0 - 3? What Up Wit Dat?!?!

After these first three games could Coach Leo be looking at the front door for an escape hatch or a new plan of attack?

After these first three games could Coach Leo be looking at the front door for an escape hatch or a new plan of attack?


What is up with this 0-3 record for Team Canada in Turkey?  We here at The Can Ball Report were confounded by the record as anyone so we posed this simple question to our Twitter peeps and we got a few answers.  We take the three most common ones and take a look at them ...

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What is the biggest reason for Canada's record in Turkey?
Coaching - need a seasoned guy with a resume
59 votes
Missing a star player - every team needs one and us more than any
50 votes
Talent - Canada has good players but is missing key peices
91 votes
Something else - I can't pin it down but it's something else
6 votes

206 votes | Poll has closed

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Canadian Content

Today we have a lot of commentary on the tough loss to France by the Senior Men right here, a look at the Kiwis the team will be facing in the morning (our time), the Senior Women's begin their training camp, Kyle Wiltjer and Myck Kabongo and a lot more in this edition of Canadian Content ...

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Has the Raptors' Defence Improved This Off-Season?

Minus Chris Bosh (and thankfully Hedo Turkoglu) it will be up to other Raptors' to step up on D this coming season.

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Minus Chris Bosh (and thankfully Hedo Turkoglu) it will be up to other Raptors' to step up on D this coming season.

The HQ wonders if despite the doom and gloom being thrown around this team, the Toronto Raptors have actually taken some baby steps forward this off-season at one end of the court...

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