The Unofficial Raptors Blog

Kobe in Call of Duty Black Ops Ad

2010-11-05T21:23:00.004-04:00

Kobe in Nike World Cup Ad - Write the Future

2010-06-29T00:13:00.005-04:00

Kobe in Nike's World Cup Ad "Write the Future with Didier Drogba, Fabio Cannavaro, Wayne Rooney, Cristiano Ronaldo and many other world class players.

See Kobe from 2:03-2:08 (5 sec) in the video ;)

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Welcome the latest Raptors

2010-06-25T12:47:00.004-04:00

Raptors chose Ed Davis in the 2010 NBA draft with the 13th pick. Bosh's replacement? :-)

Jake Gyllenhaal Says He's A Laker and Celtics Fan

2010-06-18T19:29:00.004-04:00

An interesting discussion regarding Jake Gyllenhaal:

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2010 NBA Lottery

2010-05-18T21:02:00.002-04:00

1. Washington
2. Philadelphia
3. New Jersey
4. Minnesota
5. Sacramento
6. Golden State
7. Detroit
8. L.A. Clippers
9. Utah,
10. Indiana
11. New Orleans
12. Memphis
13. Toronto
14. Houston

Watch NBA Playoff Live

2010-05-11T22:34:00.002-04:00

Just found a live stream from TNT for the Cavs/Celtics game:

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The quality is very good too

Raptors' wish list this Summer

2010-05-11T18:06:00.005-04:00

1. Bosh - obviously we want him back, but does he wanna be back?
2. Amar’e Stoudamire - he can do whatever Bosh can do, even without Steve Nash
3. David Lee - always play hard, and could compliment Andre's rebounding skill (lack of)
4. Boozer - good inside game
5. Dirk - very likely he is gonna resign with Dallas

It is not the end of the world if we can't resign Bosh but able to land one of the other four forwards to replace him...

Round 2 Playoff

2010-05-10T00:34:00.004-04:00

Suns vs Spurs (4-0): Who would have thought the Suns can actually play D and swept the Spurs?

Magic vs Hawks (3-0): Magic haven't lost since Easter... can they sweep their 2nd straight series?

Lakers vs Jazz (3-0): Another sweep?

Cavs vs Celtics (2-2): Rondo put on a show in Game 4... Lebron said he might cover him in Game 5 (should be interesting)

Because there are no 4s

2010-05-08T17:33:00.004-04:00

Funny NBA pictures in one spot from yahoo's BDL :)

Chris Bosh leaving Toronto

2010-05-05T23:58:00.001-04:00

Chris Bosh has changed his Twitter profile to say that he's from "everywhere" instead of Toronto, and removed information that listed him as the Raptors' captain.

Crazy Bucks

2010-04-27T15:20:00.003-04:00

Pretty good playoff basketball :)

Latest Bosh Injury

2010-04-07T17:17:00.003-04:00

Looks like Bosh will be out for the remaining of the season and possibly the playoff (if we make it). Hopefully last night's game wasn't the last one for Bosh as a Raptors.

Source - InsideHoops

Duke over Butler

2010-04-05T23:39:00.002-04:00

One of the best NCAA Basketball Finals.

8 more games to go

2010-04-03T11:36:00.003-04:00

Raptors (37-37) is 1.5 games ahead of the Bulls for the last seed in the playoff. Coach Triano is planning to start Sonny and Antoine Wright over DeRozan and Turkoglu for the rest of the season. With only 8 games to go, is he planning to start this lineup against the Cavs in the 1st round?

Raptors is doing the fans a favor by getting the 8th spot - we can see Lebron in town ;)

Rap-Tor eats cheerleader

2010-02-17T11:17:00.001-05:00

Raptors in All Stars

2010-02-17T11:02:00.003-05:00

Bosh put on a show on Sunday with 23 points and 10 boards, helped the East beating the West by 2 points.

DeRozan just edged out by Robinson in the Dunk contest. :(

Bosh 5th straight All Star appearances

2010-01-28T22:12:00.003-05:00

Bosh going to Dallas for his 5th straight All Star appearances.

35 more games to go

2010-01-28T22:07:00.001-05:00

3 games above 500, 3 straight wins.

Kobe wants James in Dunk Contest

2010-01-21T19:58:00.002-05:00

“Responsibility? No,” Bryant said following the Lakers’ shootaround. “People want to see it, so it’s good to do it at least one time in your career. It’s fun.”

The contest is Feb. 13 in Dallas, and Bryant has been giving tips to Los Angeles teammate Shannon Brown. Does Bryant think James would win?

“I think he would come in a close second behind Shannon Brown,” he said.

LeBron and Kobe are playing against each other tonight.

Source: Yahoo

Best Glue Guy: Varejao

2010-01-20T23:55:00.004-05:00

Varejao is best 2nd units in +/- for the first half of the 09/10 season. He is only behind Kobe on the +/- list.

Chris Bosh to Lakers

2010-01-10T11:32:00.003-05:00

The New York Post's Peter Vescey writes that a Lakers' source says the team is looking to move Andrew Bynum for Chris Bosh as the Feb. 18 trade deadline approaches.

-update Jan 12: Raptors & Lakers denied this rumor... phew!

Source: NY Post Peter Vescey

Chris Bosh > VC

2010-01-06T02:06:00.001-05:00

congrats to @chrisbosh for passing VC in all time points scored in raptor history

47 games to go

2010-01-06T01:52:00.003-05:00

Coming in the new year, the Raptors is on a roll winning 7 of last 10 games with Jarrett Jack handling the starting point.

As of today, we are only 1.5 game out of the 5th place in the playoff race. It won't be a question whether we will make the playoff this year if we keep playing at this level. Hopefully we can finish 5th (or even 4th?) in the East so that we can avoid facing the Celtics, Cavs or Magic in the first round.

Yao Ming to become a father

2010-01-06T01:47:00.002-05:00

Yao Ming and his wife Ye Li are expecting their first child in July. This is not a very good wedding picture by the way.

Source: Yahoo

Gotta give CB4 some love

2009-12-22T17:44:00.005-05:00

First Ink features a documentary film which follows Chris Bosh as he navigates the most important off season of his career. Chris spends time with his family, friends and a few familiar faces and ultimately makes some changes that will affect him for the rest of his life.

- Bosh is playing really well for the Raptors this year. Hope we can keep him!

www.chrisbosh.com

Where 0-18 Happens.

2009-12-02T23:27:00.002-05:00

Did anyone actually watch the Nets play this year?

LBJ can play Football

2009-12-02T15:36:00.001-05:00

When NBA players not playing basketball: Duncan, Manu, Parker

2009-11-22T01:37:00.002-05:00

The Spurs Trio are spending lots of time in the kitchen this season.

When NBA players not playing basketball: Pau Gasol

2009-11-19T00:13:00.002-05:00

Lakers forward Pau Gasol made a guest appearance on "CSI: Miami"

Kobe: You aren't dunking on me at my camp!

2009-07-13T23:19:00.000-04:00

Hedo officially a Raptors

2009-07-09T20:27:00.003-04:00

The deal's official. Orlando signed and traded Hedo Turkoglu to the Toronto Raptors in a four-team deal. At the same time, Marion is traded to Dallas, where he will play with Kidd and Dirk.

Breakdown:
Toronto Gives Up: Shawn Marion, Kris Humphries, Nathan Jawai, a future second round draft pick
Toronto Gets: Turkoglu, Devean George, Antoine Wright

Orlando Gives Up: An already gone Turkoglu
Orlando Gets: A trade exception and cash considerations from Toronto, cash considerations from Dallas

Dallas Gives Up: Jerry Stackhouse, Devean George, Antoine Wright
Dallas Gets: Shawn Marion, Kris Humphires, Nathan Jawai, cash considerations from Toronto, Greg Buckner

Memphis Gives Up: Greg Buckner
Memphis Gets: future second-round draft pick from Toronto, Jerry Stackhouse and cash considerations from Dallas (so they can pay for and probably waive him)

Good movie - Being IL Muggo

2009-07-08T23:36:00.003-04:00

Thanks, Cuzoogle for the nice poster!

Raptors re-signed Bargnani

2009-07-08T23:17:00.005-04:00

Raptors re-signed Bargnani to a 5 year, $50M contract extension today. $10M per year for a 7 footer that can shoot three and drive the basket. Wait till he develop some post moves and he would be an all-star.

I like it.

Hedo and Matrix next year?

2009-07-03T21:35:00.004-04:00

Hedo just rejected an offer from Portland, ended the conversation. This makes Raptors the highest bidder.

The Matrix is also close to resign with the Raptors for 4 years with a $34M offer.

Hedo and Matrix starting for Raptors next year?

Ron Artest a Lakers! Wow!

2009-07-03T00:19:00.003-04:00

Ron Artest is joining the Lakers, "I’m definitely going to L.A. — to sign, yeah," Artest said in a phone interview. "Lakers, Lakers, Lakers. I’m in L.A. right now." Artest said that he met with owner Dr. Jerry Buss Thursday, has spoken with Phil Jackson and is meeting with his agent, David Bauman, tonight to finalize details. "I don't really care about the money," Artest said. "I'll play there for nothing."

We all know about Ron Ron's on court and off court trouble, but he brings in the intangible that only few others can bring in, 'intensity and toughness'.

On another note, Trevor Ariza will not be returning to the Lakers. He has verbally agreed to join Artest's former team, the Rockets. You can't blame him to opt in for a bigger paycheck and a chance for stardom and the (possible) #1 guy on the team. Definitely a win-win for Ariza and Artest.

This kinda screwed up the Cavs though, with high hopes in getting one of the two as Lebron's sidekick. But who knows what's gonna happen next :)

Raptors draft freshman DeRozan

2009-06-25T21:58:00.006-04:00

Raptors picked USC swingman DeMar DeRozan ninth overall in the NBA draft.

DeRozan, 19, averaged 13.9 points, 5.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists for the Trojans last season, and was named the most valuable player of the Pac-10 tournament - as a freshman.

Good pick! We have waited long enough to get a new high flyer to cheer for!

2009 Draft 9th Pick

2009-05-20T12:14:00.003-04:00

Raptors got the 9th pick in the upcoming NBA draft.

Early speculation from experts: we will be picking Steven Curry or Tyreke Evans...

Raptors Won Four Straight

2009-03-30T21:30:00.003-04:00

Toronto last won four straight between Dec. 9-14, 2007. Raptors is playing the Magic next on April's Fool.

Waddell almost kill himself dunking

2009-03-20T13:46:00.000-04:00

Waddell of Wyoming steals the ball, goes in for the dunk, and almost breaks his neck. It would be a 10/10 if he actually land on his feet.

2009 NBA Dance Team Bracket

2009-03-18T21:09:00.003-04:00

Vote for the best dance team in the NBA!

Our Raptors dancers will be playing against the three time champions (The Heats dancers) in the second week. We will get there, if we get past the Knicks in the first week.

A series of LBJ's chase down blocks

2009-03-18T21:07:00.001-04:00

Bonsu best game as a Raptors

2009-03-15T23:44:00.004-04:00

Pops Mensah-Bonsu had his best game as a Raptors on Sunday. Finished with 21 points and 8 boards in 21 minutes of play.

Lots of good hustle play from the new guy (full gallery).

The Raptors was also wearing green uniforms (with green and white shoes) to celebrate their final home game before St. Patrick’s Day.

Kobe and Artest, talking trash

2009-03-15T19:40:00.001-04:00

Bosh the Weather Man

2009-03-13T02:09:00.002-04:00

Bosh's Tweet

Let's Play For Next Year?

2009-03-09T23:38:00.003-04:00

As of today, the Raptors has a 2.8% of winning the lottery according to ESPN's mock draft generator.

The top three (Blake Griffin, Greg Monroe, James Harden) are sure thing that can help any team right away. Just start tanking so that we can land one of them.

Jose Calderon's 99.3% Free Throw

2009-03-08T20:34:00.006-04:00

Jose Calderon leads all qualified players in free throw percentage at 99.3 percent. If he hangs on, he’ll be the first Raptor ever to lead the league in a major season-long statistical category.

Shaq's comeback trip - LA, Orlando and Miami

2009-03-05T20:55:00.004-05:00

After calling Chris Bosh the RePaul of big men few nights ago. Shaq played his three former teams - the Lakers, Magic and the Heats.

The highlight of these games? Not very pretty...
Against Dwight Howard - basketbawful has a great coverage on the whole.

Against the Heats: "O'Neal fouled [Dwyane] Wade with 1:21 left, then stood over him Muhammad Ali-style until Udonis Haslem nudged him O'Neal out of the way to help up Miami's best player. Wade made both free throws for a 127-119 lead, and cries of 'M-V-P' drowned out a profane anti-Shaq chant from some in the crowd."

Shaq responds to Bosh

2009-03-02T23:03:00.001-05:00

Paul Coro, The Arizona Republic: "After Shaquille O'Neal scored 45 against Toronto on Friday, Raptors star Chris Bosh said O'Neal had benefited from officials ignoring his three-second lane violations. 'I heard what Chris Bosh said, and that's strong words coming from the RuPaul of big men,' O'Neal said. 'I'm going to do the same thing (in their next meeting) I did before — make him quit. Make 'em quit and complain. It's what I do.' O'Neal is the only NBA player other than Stephon Marbury and Bernard King to record 40-point games with four teams. 'I warned these guys he can do that,' Lakers coach Phil Jackson said."

Bosh says O’Neal cheated in his 45-point night

2009-03-01T11:41:00.004-05:00

The Suns got an easy 20 points victory against the Raptors on Friday night. CB4 blame the referee, “He was just camping down in the lane,” Bosh said Friday night, after O’Neal’s biggest scoring night in six years. “I mean, if they’re not calling three seconds—I thought it was a rule, but I guess not.”

“It was cool,” O’Neal said. “Guys were really looking for me. I’ve been saying all year if I can get those touches like that, I think I can do that every night.”

Raptors' three-point shooting record - 10 year mark

2009-02-26T21:34:00.003-05:00

The Raptors' streak of consecutive games with at least one made three-point field goal reached the 10-year mark on Tuesday game.

Some quirky stats and facts around the Raps' NBA-best 837 consecutive games (and counting) streak.

* The Raptors have made 5,020 three-point field goals since the streak began.

* Ex-Rap Morris Peterson is the top contributor with 801 made three-point field goals. Vince Carter is second with 551 bombs.

* 101 players have appeared in a game for the Raptors during the streak, including seven All-Stars (Vince Carter, Chris Bosh, Jermaine O’Neal, Antonio Davis, Hakeem Olajuwon, Charles Oakley and Shawn Marion) and five players named Williams (Aaron Williams, Alvin Williams, Eric Williams, Jerome Williams and Michael Williams).

Kevin Garnett vs David Beckham 1 on 1

2009-02-25T21:54:00.001-05:00

Dwight Howard 1 handed shot

2009-02-23T23:12:00.001-05:00

Free Pizza Raptors pulled a Win over Knicks

2009-02-22T16:22:00.003-05:00

Raptors pulled a 111-100 victory over the Knicks on Sunday @ ACC.. It sure is a nice bounce back from the ugly 30 points lost to the Knicks at MSG last week.

Four Raptors recorded double-double (Nice!):

Calderon: 13 pts 11 dimes

Bargnani: 28 pts 10 boards

Matrix: 16 pts 15 boards

CB4: 11 pts 12 boards

Shannon Brown's amazing block

2009-02-21T01:15:00.001-05:00

Amazing block by Shannon Brown, but it was called foul. Looks pretty clean to me though.

NBA Players using Twitter

2009-02-20T11:39:00.005-05:00

Twitter is a social networking and micro-blogging service that allows its users to send and read other users' updates (known as tweets).

Updates are displayed on the user's profile page and delivered to other users who have signed up to receive them. Senders can restrict delivery to those in their circle of friends.

Twitter was found in 2006 and rapidly gained popularity ever since. As of today, it is the third largest social network behind Myspace and Facebook. Many celebrities and politicians are also using this service to expand their reach.

There are more NBA players getting into this with Shaq (the Most Dominant Ever) leading the pack. It is a great way for real fans to follow their players.

Below is a list of NBA players using Twitter:
Baron Davis
Chris Bosh
Danny Granger
Dwight Howard
Jason Richardson
Jason Thompson
Jalen Rose
Kyle Korver
Marcus Williams
Shaq
Steve Nash
Troy Murphy
Tyson Chandler

Update:
Athletes on Twitter

Matrix Reloaded

2009-02-19T10:55:00.000-05:00

The Matrix made his Raptors debut on Wednesday night. It is not something a Raptors fan wants to see though. With CB4 sitting out with injury, the Raptors is pretty much out of it after the first 24 minutes of the game. To be fair though, it is only the first game and we are hosting the second(best?) team in the East. It should get better after CB4 came back and Marion gel in with the team.

As usual, King James just plow through the Raptors defense and almost recorded a triple double with 20points, 9 boards and 9 dimes.

Obama Gets Autographed Shaq Sneaker

2009-02-18T21:23:00.009-05:00

Obama got a nice shiny sneaker from Shaq instead of an old pair of dress shoes thrown by some protester. That's a Change.

Source: The Huffington Post

Bulls-Kings Trade

2009-02-18T20:57:00.005-05:00

The Bulls sent Drew Gooden, Andres Nocioni, and Cedric Simmons to the Kings for Brad Miller and John Salmons on Wednesday night.

The Bulls is just 2.5 games away from the eighth seed in the Eastern Conference. This should give them enough juice to make a serious run.

Thank you JO + Moon

2009-02-17T23:01:00.000-05:00

All the best!

2009 Slam Dunk Contest

2009-02-17T16:56:00.005-05:00

Nate Robinson takes home the trophy with a dunk over Dwight Howard.. looking back at the previous years:

Past Winners
2000—Vince Carter, Toronto
2001—Desmond Mason, Seattle
2002—Jason Richardson, Golden State
2003—Jason Richardson, Golden State
2004—Fred Jones, Indiana
2005—Josh Smith, Atlanta
2006—Nate Robinson, New York
2007—Gerald Green, Boston
2008—Dwight Howard, Orlando

The 2000 dunk contest is so great that it has been really difficult to bring it to the same level in the past nine years. This year is no exception.

The duel between ex-raptors VC and TMAC are still regards as one of the best all time.

At least LeBron James may participate in the 2010 event, which should give us something to look forward for the 2010 All Star Game.

Jason Kapano 3-Point Shootout 3peat Fail

2009-02-16T16:02:00.001-05:00

It is disappointing to see that Jason Kapano fell short of a three-peat for the 3-point shootout... nothing seems to be going right with the Raptors this season.