AMIR JOHNSON NEWS
Game Notes: Detroit vs. Toronto
4 days ago by
Hoops Addict
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Sure, the story of the game is the Raptors bench helping the team gut out a big win so there's some great audio from Jarrett Jack, Antoine Wright and Amir Johnson in these Games Notes. So why is there a picture of a player who didn't even suit up in the game? Because the big...
Amir Johnson answers questions
20 days ago by
Detroit Bad Boys
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Amir Johnson is doing what he does this preseason, leading the Raptors in rebounding … and personal fouls. He’s also his usual friendly self with the local media, giving Holly MacKenzie an interesting and funny interview for The Score.
I Can Feel Excitement in Toronto Again
Demar Derozan sticks a nasty put back dunk, Amir Johnson blocks a Nick Young dunk attempt and it's only October. I got my first taste of the 2009-10 Raptors squad in a game against the Wizards and I have to say I'm excited for their season. While I have some serious questions...
Raptors Republic Article – The Secondary Effects of the Amir Johnson Trade
August 19, 2009 by
The On Deck Circle
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After a few boring end-of-offseason weeks, the Raptors finally gave me something to write about. I quickly broke down the Delfino/Ukic for Johnson/Weems trade, and then looked at the secondary effects of the move. Primarily, I looked at the contrast in styles between the first and...
Raptors Republic Article – The Secondary Effects of the Amir Johnson Trade
August 19, 2009 by
Sports Blog Net
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After a few boring end-of-offseason weeks, the Raptors finally gave me something to write about. I quickly broke down the Delfino/Ukic for Johnson/Weems trade, and then looked at the secondary effects of the move. Primarily, I looked at the contrast in styles between the first and...
Exclusive Interview With Amir Johnson
September 28, 2009 by
Hoops Addict
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During the Raptors media day on Monday afternoon, I had the chance to chat with new forward Amir Johnson about being dealt twice this summer, how the Raptors coaching staff plan to play him a bit at small forward, if he feels any pressure entering the last year of his contract and...
Pistons Trade Amir Johnson for Fabricio Oberto's Contract
by Matt WatsonFiled under: Bucks, Pistons, Spurs, NBA TransactionsJust hours after being traded from the Spurs to the Bucks, Fabricio Oberto is reportedly on the move yet again, this time going to the Detroit Pistons in exchange for Amir Johnson. The deal has yet to be officially announced...
NBA trade rumor: Amir Johnson to Toronto
A few days after Amir Johnson got some votes in our unofficial “Who is the worst starter in the NBA?” poll, his stint in Milwaukee might be over before it begins.
According to the Toronto Star, Johnson is part of a rumored trade that would send him and a so-far unknown...
The Best Team in the NBA is........
February 14, 2008 by
The World of Isaac
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With all the whining and complaining going on that the Pistons need to make a trade, it's a wonder how they have produced 2 double-digit winning streaks this year.
Going into the all-star break, the Pistons are the hottest team in the NBA. Winners of 10 straight and most by...
Roster turnover in Toronto continues
By Andy Charles
Carlos Delfino’s stay in Russia is over after he quickly agreed to join the Milwaukee Bucks in the wake of the trade with Toronto which saw the Raptors acquire two more new players, Amir Johnson and Sonny Weems.
The roster turnover in Toronto has been dramatic with...
The Pistons sing christmas carols
December 19, 2007 by
Can't Stop Bleeding
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Funny ass christmas carol from the Pistons... Special praise for Rasheed!
The Other Side of the Tape
Posted by Kevin Arnovitz There's a long strip of yellow construction tape that cordons off sections 104 and 119 on opposite side of the stands in Cox Pavilion at NBA Summer League. These are the VIP sections where team execs, player development people, scouts, and agents sit during...
Raptors about to add Amir Johnson; Bucks land Roko Ukic
August 17, 2009 by
Ball Don't Lie
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This has to be a steal of sorts for the Toronto Raptors.
I understand the fascination with Roko Ukic. Tall point
guards will always sway basketball junkies, even as we watch types like Ukic or
Jeryl Sasser stink it up more than they star it up. When he's on, Ukic is truly
lovely...
Amir Johnson Traded for Fabricio Oberto
June 24, 2009 by
SLAM Online
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Poor Fabricio, who no one seems to want: “Detroit Pistons President of Basketball Operations Joe Dumars announced this evening that the club has acquired Fabricio Oberto as part of a three-team trade with San Antonio and Milwaukee. Amir Johnson has been traded to Milwaukee as...
It Hasn’t Been a Good Week for the Utah Jazz
June 24, 2009 by
SLAM Online
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Their division rivals are improving dramatically … the Jazz, not so much: “All of a sudden, the Jazz find themselves in a division in which four of the five teams clearly are on the ascent in Denver (fresh off its Western Conference finals run), Portland, Oklahoma City...
Pistons Are Big Babies
January 07, 2008 by
BostonSportZ.com
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Detroit has had their way with the Eastern Conference for a few years now. They never had the heart or willpower to be truly dominant like they should've been. Now, they no longer sit atop the perch alone and they're handling it like a group of 12 year olds who have to share...
'Net reaction: Raptors, Bucks agree to four-player deal
August 18, 2009 by
Ball Don't Lie
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As you know, the Raptors have agreed to send swingman Carlos Delfino (right) and guard Roko Ukic to Milwaukee in exchange for power forward Amir Johnson (left) and guard Sonny Weems as part of a four-player trade. Here's what they're saying out in the ether about this blockbuster...
Bucks, Raptors complete four-player deal
August 18, 2009 by
Fox Sports
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The Toronto Raptors completed a trade with the Bucks on Tuesday, sending Carlos Delfino to Milwaukee as part of a four-player deal.
Toronto acquired forward Amir Johnson and guard-forward Sonny Weems and sent Roko Ukic to Milwaukee along with Delfino, who spent last season in Russia...
Video: Shaq on 'The Tonight Show with Conan O'Brien'
August 17, 2009 by
Ball Don't Lie
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What do you say we throw on some swim trunks, turn on the sprinkler, and complete our mornin' video triptych while we wait for the Raptors to "officially" ship Carlos Delfino and "Roko B. Ware" to the Bucks for Amir Johnson? Is everyone cool with that? Great...
Amir Johnson activated; Juan Dixon, Walter Herrmann, Cheikh Samb deactivated
May 21, 2008 by
pistonpost.com
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At the Pistons' shootaround Tuesday morning, Saunders was asked a standard question about what he planned to do while filling out the active roster for Game 1, and the coach gave his standard answer:
"Joe [Dumars] and I will talk about it," Flip Saunders said.
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Source: Delfino, Ukic for Amir Johnson
August 17, 2009 by
SLAM Online
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It was only a matter of time before the NBA’s most active teams this offseason made a trade: “According to league sources, they are about to finalize a trade that could send swingman Carlos Delfino and point guard Roko Ukic in a two-for-two deal with the Milwaukee Bucks...
Fiddlin' and Diddlin' - Daily Links 8/18
August 18, 2009 by
LOY's Place
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Herald Celtics Lester Hudson and Bill Walker help out with food donationsLouisville asked Rick Pitino to apologize NBA: In court, not on Report: Bucks deal Amir Johnson Carmelo Anthony sues former business manager Globe Butler expected to help Clippers address weakness Maryland judge...
Daily Spin: The Raptors Will Flourish with Amir Johnson in the Fold
August 18, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Talk about an offseason of dramatic change for the Toronto Raptors. In just a span of about two months, Bryan Colangelo has remade the Raptors in a way that wasn't expected.
Coming into latest fold from Milwaukee is power forward Amir Johnson, a young and athletic big man with...
NBA Previewin': Toronto Raptors
25 days ago by
No Guts, No Glory
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Have you checked the calendar lately? It's October! And there's a special feeling in the air. The feeling of NBA action!
Yes, that time is almost upon us. While we're waiting, let's embark on a journey to preview each and every team in the association...
Amir to the Bucks for Oberto
June 23, 2009 by
Pistons Nation
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The Amir Johnson project is officially over.
Not much time tonight to expound on this trade, so I’m going to piggy-back of Matt Watson’s Fanhouse report for the time being:
Just hours after being traded from the Spurs to the Bucks, Fabricio Oberto is reportedly on the move...
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