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Toronto Raptors Lack Draft Pick, So Franchise Must Look Beyond Basketball Court to Remake Brand
The revolution will be televised — on TSN and Rogers Sportsnet.
Big changes are underway in Toronto, where such alterations have been necessary for some time. The arrival of Tim Leiweke, who oversaw the Los Angeles-based group that owned the Lakers, Kings and Galaxy until being hired last month as CEO of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, promises those changes will not be confined...
Bryan Colangelo Out As Raptors General Manager
Bryan Colangelo will still have a significant role in the Raptors franchise, but will no longer be dealing with basketball decisions. The Toronto president will give up his role as general manager but still maintain his title of team president. The organization has yet to name a new general manager.
According to Steve Aschburner, NBA.com:
Bryan Colangelo is going to stick around...
Raptors Announce Management Changes: BC Is Out
No suprise here. Bryan Colangelo is out as the GM in Toronto.
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment President and CEO Tim Leiweke announced Tuesday that he has revamped the senior leadership of the Toronto Raptors in preparation for next season. Bryan Colangelo has had his contract extended as the team’s President and will report directly to Mr. Leiweke. The club has also created...
Colangelo's Tenure As Raptors' GM Over, Will Represent Club At Lottery
The Toronto Raptors will announce on Tuesday that Bryan Colangelo's tenure as chief decision-maker of basketball operations is over, but sources say he will remain with the franchise in a corporate role.
Colangelo has always been viewed as loyal to the organization and it appears as though new MLSE CEO Tim Leiweke and ownership will honor that.
Colangelo will coincidentally represent...
Colangelo To Remain With Raptors In 'Corporate' Role, Still Pursuing New GM
MLSE has been in negotiations with Bryan Colangelo for him to return to the Toronto Raptors in a "significant" capacity, according to sources.
But the Raptors also remain in full pursuit of Masai Ujiri to assume full control of basketball operations.
MLSE faces a Monday deadline to make a decision on their option on Colangelo's contract for next season.
Sources tell...
A Link to the DenverPost.com Article on Report: Nuggets GM Masai Ujiri to be pursued by Toronto Raptors
Here is A Link to the DenverPost.com Article on Report: Nuggets GM Masai Ujiri to be pursued by Toronto Raptors
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Why Raptors Amir Johnson should never switch to baseball
About a month ago, I caught a tweet exchange between Raptors Amir Johnson and Wizards point guard John Wall. He was expressing to Wall that he understood how he felt when he threw out a terrible first pitch at the Nationals game two years ago. Amir botched his own at a Toronto Blue Jays game recently. Check the pitch and the tweet exchange.
Man Now I See How @john_wall Felt #NotAsEasyAsItLooks...
Raptors Amir Johnson Tosses Terrible First Pitch at Bluejays Game (Video)
I’ve come to the conclusion that throwing the first pitch at a baseball game must be an extremely difficult undertaking because far too many athletes botch it when they get the chance.
Toronto Raptors forward Amir Johnson, can now count himself among the other athletes to have an embarrassing moment on the mound, only he made the most of a funny situation when he asked for a...
Amir Johnson throws disastrous first pitch at Blue Jays game (Video)
Toronto Raptors big man Amir Johnson threw a terrible ceremonial first pitch before a Blue Jays game at the Rogers Centre last month, as it bounced halfway to home plate and skipped past the catcher. Amazingly, video of the debacle did not surface until today.
The sad "Price Is Right" music sums up the first pitch by Johnson perfectly.
Surprisingly, Johnson...
The Raptors want Tyronn Lue
Gary Washburn sent out this tweet yesterday:
The #Raptors have asked for permission to speak with #celtics asst. Tyronn Lue for position on Dwane Casey's staff, according to Danny Ainge
— gary washburn (@GwashNBAGlobe) May 11, 2013
Unless the Raptors want to A: make Lue their backup point guard (he's still just 36 years old, and last played in 2009 for Orlando), B: give...
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Rose on handling wives and girlfriends
Jalen Rose talked about how NBA players handle having their wives and girlfriends at the same game. The former player breaks it down.
Toronto Raptors: Regular Season Review and Awards
Toronto Raptors: Regular Season Review and Awards
Record: 34-48- 10th in East- 19th
Review: The big news of the season for the Toronto Raptors was them acquiring All Star caliber forward, Rudy Gay, but even that was not enough to push them into the playoffs. Gay and DeMar DeRozan are now one of the highest scoring wing combos in the NBA and the foundation of the team moving forward...
Toronto Raptors Are Pursuing Phil Jackson
The Toronto Raptors are hotly pursuing Phil Jackson to be their new president. Jackson has a close relationship with Tim Leiweke, former AEG operator, who now runs the Raptors organization.
Last week, however, Jackson told reporters that "There are some interesting situations that are presenting themselves, but I really haven't made up my mind yet what I'm going...
Raptors reportedly working to sign Phil Jackson as team president
Earlier this month, a report surfaced that indicated Phil Jackson is anxious to return to the NBA next season in some sort of capacity that may not be coaching. As you might expect, several teams have already expressed interest in bringing Jackson on board. However, it may surprise you to hear that the Toronto Raptors are believed to be a frontrunner. According to ESPN.com, the Raptors...
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