RAPTORS RUMORS & GOSSIP
MLSE Hires Firm To Search For New Raptors' GM, No Decision Yet On Colangelo
MLSE, owner of the Toronto Raptors, have hired a firm to search for a possible replacement for Bryan Colangelo.
The Raptors have until Monday to make a decision on whether to pick up their option on Colangelo's contract for the 13-14 season.
Kevin Pritchard and Troy Weaver are two names being mentioned as candidates to replace Colangelo, should the Raptors make a move.
Tim Leiweke...
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...
VIDEO: Amir Johnson horrible first pitch
Amir Johnson threw a terrible first pitch
It may be time to stop allowing basketball players to throw out the first pitch at baseball games. Amir Johnson, who plays for the Toronto Raptors had a chance to show the world that hoops players can indeed, throw out a first pitch.
This didn’t exactly go the way Johnson hoped it would. Amir tossed out the first pitch at the Toronto Blue...
Raptors’ Amir Johnson Should Stick To Basketball
Amir Johnson of the Toronto Raptors had the chance to toss out the first pitch for a recent Toronto Blue Jays game, and it wasn’t exactly perfect. Amir posted the entire event to his YouTube page and now we get to witness his poor effort. Amir ended up bouncing the ball to the catcher which is not the ideal scenario. The pitch wasn’t the worst we have ever seen, but it is safe...
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...
With Raptors in transition, President/GM Bryan Colangelo finds his job status on unsteady ground
Colangelo's contract has a team option for next season with the Raptors, but it may be declined if the team heads in a complete rebuilding mode
I wrote back a few weeks ago that the Toronto Raptors were pursuing Phil Jackson for team president, a new role for the title-winning head coach. But now, with current president and general manager Bryan Colangelo facing...
Raptors Request Permission To Interview Tyonn Lue For Assistant Job
The Toronto Raptors have requested permission to interview Tyronn Lue for a position on Dwane Casey's coaching staff.
Lue has been an assistant coach with the Boston Celtics since 2009.
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...
Report: Phil Jackson Being Targeted by Toronto Raptors for Team President Position
Could the Zen Master be moving north of the border?
According to a report by ESPN, former Bulls and Lakers head coach Phil Jackson is being targeted by the Toronto Raptors, who want to bring the 11-time NBA champion on board as team president. Former AEG chief Tim Lieweke, who now runs the Raptors, a major player in building Staples Center, is still close to Jackson from their time...
Future Of Colangelo, Casey With Raptors In Doubt With Leiweke Hire
Tim Leiweke doesn't officially begin his tenure as president of the Toronto Raptors until June 30, but he will have influence over the MLSE board's decision on whether to pick up Bryan Colangelo's contract option for the 13-14 NBA season at a mid-May meeting.
It had been assumed that the Raptors would give Colangelo and Dwane Casey one more season to produce better results...
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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