Trading Andrea Bargnani – where’s the fire?
Many fans of the Toronto Raptors assume that the departure of Andrea Bargnani after 7 maddening seasons is a foregone conclusion. They take comfort in the words of Bryan Colangelo, who was not shy about…Read More
The Oak for Most Valuable Player of 2012-2013: The Nominees
Which Toronto Raptor has been judged the Most Valuable Player (MVP) of the past season? To answer that, we need to examine the body of work of our nominees, who are: Amir Johnson DeMar DeRozan I wish…Read More
Should Bryan Colangelo keep his job? Part 1 – the Draft
Whether Bryan Colangelo is able to retain his position as President and General Manager of the Toronto Raptors is an open question. To do so, he must positively impress the New Kid On The Block, Tim Lieweke,…Read More
Improving the Raptors: Part 4 – Power Forwards
We shift our gaze from the back- to the front-court, starting with an examination of the Toronto Raptors’ power forward situation, and how it might be improved through free agents. My depth chart…Read More
Improving the Raptors, Part 3 – Small Forwards
The so-called 3-spot has been a gaping hole for the Toronto Raptors for many years. Landry Fields was signed as a free agent to rectify the situation, but his season was a Bargnani-grade disaster, and…Read More
Andrea Bargnani and Amnesty – has the time come?
Andrea Bargnani’s right arm, which he had already injured in Portland in December, is now sprained…Read More
NBA Trade Deadline Day: The Raptors stand (virtually) pat
This is a Raptors’ blog, so I won’t be spending much time analyzing trades by other teams.…Read More
NBA Trade Rumors: Thank God for the last minute, otherwise nothing would get done
If there were a theme song for this year’s NBA trade deadline activity as of this moment, it might…Read More
NBA Trade Rumors: Toronto Raptors trade Andrea Bargnani & Landry Fields to Utah Jazz for Al Jefferson?
Alex Kennedy of Hoopsworld has compiled a list of players who in his view have been retained too…Read More
NBA Trade Rumors: Los Angeles Lakers’ Pau Gasol to Toronto Raptors for Andrea Bargnani & Landry Fields (Part II)?
I was deeply disappointed at the news of Pau Gasol’s foot injury, as I thought he would look great…Read More
NBA Trade Rumors: Toronto Raptors trade Andrea Bargnani to Philadelphia 76ers for Spencer Hawes & filler?
Sam Amico, a well-regarded NBA reporter, suggests the Toronto Raptors and Philadelphia 76ers have discussed…Read More
NBA Trade Rumors: Toronto Raptors deal Andrea Bargnani for Charlotte Bobcats’ Ben Gordon?
There was a report on Thursday out of Charlotte that Bobcats shooting guard Ben Gordon and coach Mike…Read More
NBA Trade Rumors: Toronto Raptors move Andrea Bargnani to Utah Jazz for Paul Millsap?
As the NBA trade deadline of February 21 edges ever closer, general managers start to soften their demands…Read More
NBA Trade Rumors: Andrea Bargnani for Ersan Ilyasova? Yes Please.
Brian Boake recently gave a thumbs down to the potential trade of Andrea Bargnani for Ersan Ilyasova…Read More
NBA Trade Rumors: Toronto Raptors’ Andrea Bargnani to Atlanta Hawks for Josh Smith?
Josh Smith of the Atlanta Hawks is a name which continues to float around the trade-o-sphere (a noisy…Read More
NBA Trade Rumors: Toronto Raptors ship Andrea Bargnani out for Ersan Ilyasova?
The latest smoke signals from Raptor sources indicate an interest in acquiring Ersan Ilyasova from the…Read More
Preview: Toronto Raptors (18-32) vs. New Orleans Hornets (17-33)
Coming off a 100-98 thriller against the Indiana Pacers, which saw them win just their second overtime…Read More
Trade Rumor: Toronto Raptors’ Andrea Bargnani & filler for Chicago Bulls’ Carlos Boozer
This trade is the latest topic of chatter, and seems to have substance, as it’s being mentioned…Read More
Andrea Bargnani: more deals to shoo him out of town
I’ve posted three Toronto Raptors trade proposals in the past week, all of which have been rendered…Read More
Recap: Celtics edge Raptors 99-95 – (2/6/13)
Kevin Garnett had a game-high 27 points and 10 rebounds for the streaking Boston Celtics (25-23), as…Read More





















