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Field[s] of Dreams – Time to dump Landry?

Patience is an admirable human attribute, most of the time. So is wisdom mixed with humility, which is what’s needed from Bryan Colangelo at this early stage of the season. While I understand why…Read More

Raptors (104) vs. Dallas Mavericks (109) – Recap [RS 5]

The Raps’ visit to Texas was not a success. Replaying a pattern that had commenced in pre-season, our team didn’t bother with defense in Q1. The home team poured in 36 points, & the Raps…Read More

Raptors vs. Memphis Grizzlies – What to watch for [PS 6]

A trip to Tennessee completes the exhibition schedule for our guys. The Grizzlies are a serious playoff contender, in my view, & will be interested in playing their regular season rotation. Auditions…Read More

Terrence Ross – buyer’s remorse?

A Loyal Reader gets a hat-tip for sending me a note about his concerns following the second Raps-Pistons pre-season game. He was impressed with the play of the Pistons’ Andre Drummond, and dismayed…Read More

Washington Wizards (101) vs. Raptors (104) – Game Recap [PS4]

    Kyle Lowry’s first game as a Rap was a success, but it wasn’t easy. In a surprisingly exciting, albeit sloppy, game, the Raps won the even-numbered quarters sufficiently to eke…Read More

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Washington Wizards vs. Raptors – What to watch for [PS4]

The rebuilding Wiz are welcomed to the ACC. It’s our first look at a team which has high expectations…Read More

Detroit Pistons (75) vs. Raptors (82): Game recap [PS 3]

In a game in which neither team seemed to want the victory, the Raps prevailed by 7. While dismissing…Read More

Raptors vs. Detroit Pistons – What to watch for [PS 3]

The rematch of Wednesday’s tight game occurs tonight at the ACC, where the Raps will try to be…Read More

Toronto Raptors Player Profile: Quincy Acy

The selection of Quincy Acy  as the Raps’ second round (#37) pick, was almost as much of a surprise…Read More

Toronto Raptors Player Profile: Terrence Ross

“What’s past is prologue”  The Tempest, W. Shakespeare And now we enter the sphere…Read More

Toronto Raptors Player Profile: Alan Anderson

Name:  Alan Anderson Position: Shooting Guard Age:  29 Height:  6’6″ Weight:  220…Read More

Toronto Raptors Player Profile: Aaron Gray

Name:  Aaron Gray Position:  Centre Age:  27 Height:  7’0″ Weight:  270 lbs. College:  Pittsburgh Seasons…Read More

Toronto Raptors Player Profile: Jose Calderon

Name:  Jose Calderon Position:  Point Guard Age:  30 Height:  6’3″ Weight:  210…Read More

Toronto Raptors Player Profile: Jonas Valanciunas

Name:  Jonas Valanciunas Position:  Centre Age:  20 Height:  6’11″ Weight:  231…Read More

Toronto Raptors Player Profile: Ed Davis

 Name:  Ed Davis Position: Power Forward Age:  23 Height:  6’10″ Weight:  232 lbs. College:  North…Read More

Olympics Basketball 2012: U.S.A. defeats Spain – GOLD MEDAL SUNDAY

                  The U.S. held off a resurgent Spanish…Read More

Olympic Basketball 2012: Brazil Upsets Spain

In a rare scenario when the winners actually lost and the losers actually won, Brazil beat Spain 88-82…Read More

Olympic Basketball 2012: Spain vs. Brazil Preview

In one of the most fascinating matchups of the group stage, Spain and Brazil will battle at 3 p.m. ET…Read More

Olympics Basketball 2012: Spain vs. Great Britain Preview

While drama and upsets are part of Olympic lore, I don’t think you’ll find much of either…Read More

Olympics Basketball 2012: Lithuania Defeats Nigeria

In a dreary affair, Lithuania managed to stumble past Nigeria 72-53. The Balticmen’s balanced scoring…Read More