Ed Davis of the Toronto Raptors is ranked seventh by David Thorpe in this list of top-performing rookies of the summer. (ESPN Insider)

SB Nation Arizona attempts to help newest Sun Hedo Turkoglu find Phoenix pizza.

Apparently this guy is not a Chris Bosh fan.

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Can Toronto overcome the loss of Chris Bosh? The Wages of Wins Journal attempts to answer this question.

In case you were wondering, Bosh is kind of a douche.

The NBA needs a new pay structure... because of deals like the one Toronto gave Amir Johnson? Actually, Johnson's deal was good value for the money.

T.Jose Caldeford's Chris Black analyzes new additions Leandro Barbosa and Linas Kleiza.

Extracting "chemistry" from adjusted plus/minus numbers. (via Basketball-Reference.com)

Is it wrong to discuss fantasy basketball in July? Ed Davis and DeMar DeRozan were among the most impressive players in summer league action, according to ESPN's John Cregan.

Three questions about Hedo Turkoglu's fit with the Phoenix Suns. Turk is looking for a rebirth with the Suns and is excited about their potential chemistry.

Say what? In Toronto, Bosh's farewell is being marked by a champagne cocktail drummed up by Senior Sommelier William Predhomme of Canoe Restaurant and Bar which features sparkling wine, Ice wine, syrup, lemon, black cherries and a mint sprig.

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The Toronto Raptors emerged as a winner from the NBA's summer league in Las Vegas. However, their free agent moves earn them a solid B from SB Nation and a not-so-impressive D from Wages of Wins.

Basketball Prospectus' Kevin Pelton explores the perils of long-term contracts here and here.

Bryan Colangelo chats courtside with Rick Kamla and Dennis Scott.

TrueHoop's Kevin Arnovitz takes a look at Raptors rookie Ed Davis and recaps the seven biggest stories of Las Vegas summer league.

Is anyone else worried that Hedo Turkoglu still needs to pass a physical with the Suns?

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Kelly Dwyer on why the Lakers would be stupid to deal Andrew Bynum for Chris Bosh.

Former Kentucky Wildcats Patrick Patterson, Eric Bledsoe and Daniel Orton could all be in play for the Raptors at No. 13. DeMar DeRozan selected Orton in Chad Ford's player-driven mock draft.

Raptors Republic selected Avery Bradley in ESPN TrueHoop's mock draft while our very own Franchise picked Paul George in SB Nation's mock draft.

NBA.com's Prospect Park highlights the top centres, power forwards, small forwards, shooting guards and point guards.

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ESPN's Free agency Dime highlights 10 things to know for free agency. One thing is for certain, NBA free agency opens up an offseason of change.

Can Chris Bosh be the best player on a championship team?

Bosh is considering the New York Knicks, with or without LeBron James. But it might not matter if the Cleveland Cavaliers can initiate a sign-and-trade deal to acquire Bosh from the Raptors.

Playing the Bosh blame game.

SI.com's Ian Thomsen asks whether VCU's Larry Sanders could be the replacement for Bosh. But if Cole Aldrich is still on the board, as Thomsen predicts, it would be tough to see the Raptors passing on the Kansas big man. Both Sanders and Aldrich are listed among the top five centres in the Draft, according to USA Today.

Here are five guys currently projected to go in the second round of the 2010 NBA Draft who are worth taking a chance on.

Ron Artest is an NBA champion, and it all makes sense now.

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Chris Bosh wins the Magic Johnson Award.

Dwyane Wade is seeking the best player to join him in Miami. Could his dinner companion Bosh be the best fit?

Jarrett Jack denies that he requested a trade, and chats with the media.

The Fan 590's Eric Smith conducts a Twitter Q and A.

Assuming the Bulls can sign LeBron James outright, their top target to play alongside him likely would be Toronto star Chris Bosh, according to ESPN's Chad Ford.

Bosh and Dwyane Wade were spotted together at BOA Steakhouse in Los Angeles.

I firmly believe the Raptors continue to start Andrea Bargnani in order to keep him off this list.

Raptors Republic chats with ESPN's David Thorpe.

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Signs you might be a dick (*cough*Chris Bosh*cough*).

Will the Toronto Raptors waste the number 13 pick?

DeMar DeRozan puts on a clinic in a Drew League game. I also hit a couple of 3's in my rec league game last night. Big deal.

Potential trades that suck: Jose Calderon-for-Mo Williams.

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