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BDL's 2009-10 NBA Preview: Toronto Raptors

Found October 09, 2009 on Ball Don't Lie:
PLAYERS: Antoine Wright,  Marco Belinelli,  Reggie Evans,  Amir Johnson,  Shawn Marion,  Kris Humphries,  Jason Kapono,  Roko Ukic,  Joey Graham,  Chris Bosh,  Jose Calderon,  Andrea Bargnani,  Hidayet Turkoglu,  Jarrett Jack,  Sonny Weems,  Ray Allen
TEAMS: Toronto Raptors,  Memphis Grizzlies,  Dallas Mavericks,  Philadelphia 76ers,  Boston Celtics

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Once again back is the incredible ... Ball Don't Lie's NBA previews, outlining off-season moves, projecting win totals, spinning tracks and much, much more. It's a fun, hot mess. Today, the Toronto Raptors.2008-09 Record: 33-49, fourth place in Atlantic DivisionHead Coach/Nationality/Facial Hair: Jay Triano/Canadian/NoneKey Additions: Hedo Turkoglu(notes), Jarret Jack, Antoine Wright(notes), Marco Belinelli(notes), Reggie Evans(notes), Amir Johnson(notes), Rasho Nesterovic(notes)Key Losses: Shawn Marion(notes), Kris Humphries(notes), Jason Kapono(notes), Anthony Parker(notes), Roko Ukic(notes), Joey Graham(notes)There's no real rhyme or reason beyond the Raptors' improvement this year, as the team hasn't really done much to send itself spiraling toward 50 wins. Personnel-wise, I should say. Chris Bosh(notes), Jose Calderon(notes), and Andrea Bargnani(notes) should all be better. They were younger last year, they're older this year. Analysis! And Hidayet ...
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