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Team Preview #2: Detroit Pistons
Let's go to Detroit for #2.
LAST SEASON
The Pistons advanced to the Eastern Conference Finals for an impressive 6th year in a row, but they lost there for the 3rd year in a row and Flip Saunders got fired as a result. Joe Dumars has done an incredible job crafting this team...
Bucks trade Amir Johnson, Sonny Weems to Raptors for Carlos Delfino, Roko Ukic
August 18, 2009 by
Inside Hoops
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The Milwaukee Bucks have acquired guard/forward Carlos Delfino and guard Roko Ukic (ROE-co OO-kitch) from the Toronto Raptors in exchange for forward Amir Johnson and guard/forward Sonny Weems, General Manager John Hammond announced today.
Delfino (6-6, 230) played for BC Khimky Moscow...
Early Central Division Preview: Detroit Pistons
With teams scrambling to sign free agents now that they have become eligible to sign with new teams, the off-season is now in full swing. After previously covering the Bucks and Pacers, I will now move on to take a look at the Detroit Pistons, who finished right behind the Chicago...
Daily Links 8/18
August 18, 2009 by
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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...
Early Central Division Preview: Milwaukee Bucks
As promised, I am taking a very early look at the teams in the Central Division, beginning with the Milwaukee Bucks. I have to leave my usual comfort zone of the Chicago Bulls world for this series, but I think Bulls fans should know who they're competing with in the division....
Toronto Raptors-Milwaukee Bucks Trade Stalled
August 17, 2009 by
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So, as I reported before, there is a deal that is in the works of Toronto signing swingman Carlos Delfino and then trading him, along with Roko Ukic, to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for forward-center Amir Johnson and shooting guard Sonny Weems.
Now, there are now several possible...
Breaking News: Toronto Raptors Have Agreed to Send Carlos Delfino to Bucks
August 17, 2009 by
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It's pretty much official as the Toronto Raptors have agreed to send Swingman Carlos Delfino and Point Guard Roko Ukic to the Milwaukee Bucks for Power Forward/Center Amir Johnson and Shooting Guard Sonny Weems.
Amir Johnson's future is cemented as a Toronto Raptor...
ESPN Predicts East Standing, Undercuts Raptors
September 03, 2009 by
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I always hate getting my hopes up about the Raptors in the offseason, as I am convinced we are destined for a life in basketball purgatory, to be mediocre forever. However this year (as with every other Raptor season) I could not help myself. I analyzed our team over and over, asking...
Daily Spin: The Toronto Raptors Are The Most Improved Team So Far
August 19, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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When the dust finally settles, the Toronto Raptors would come across as perhaps the most improved team in the entire Eastern Conference.
Newly hired coach Jay Triano finds himself in a situation where he'll inherit a team comprised of twelve new players, most of them acquired through...
NBA Previewin’: Toronto Raptors
October 15, 2009 by
Sports Blog Net
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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...
Daily Spin: Colangelo Shows He's the Zen Master of Basketball Executives
August 18, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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Bryan Colangelo, in the words of one Raptors supporter, is "the man". He's truly the best thing to have happened to the Toronto Raptors ... since their entry into the league.
He just completed another trade, being able to ship off two expandable players in Carlos Deflino...
Alexander scores 18 points to lead balanced attack
Joe Alexander scored 18 points and Amir Johnson added 17 to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to an 87-72 victory over the Chicago Bulls in an NBA Summer League game Wednesday.
Alexander scores 18 points to lead balanced attack
Joe Alexander scored 18 points and Amir Johnson added 17 to lead the Milwaukee Bucks to an 87-72 victory over the Chicago Bulls in an NBA Summer League game Wednesday.
Toronto Raptors: 30 Teams in 30 Days
August 27, 2009 by
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2008 Statistics
Finished 33-49, fourth in Atlantic Divison, 13th in Eastern Conference, missed postseason
Key Additions
Hedo Turkoglu via free agency, DeMar DeRozan via draft, Reggie Evans via trade, Jarrett Jack via free agency, Amir Johnson via trade, Rasho Nesterovic via...
Toronto Raptors 2009: Run-and-Gun?
September 02, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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When Bryan Colangelo arrived in Toronto, he brought along a vision of creating another run-and-gun team a.k.a Phoenix Suns version 2.0. Somewhere along the way that vision became lost, and he brought in Jermaine O'Neal. Now after this offseason he brought in talented players...
Inside The Paint: Toronto Raptors Are a Changed Team
September 12, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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The Toronto Raptors 2009-2010 season will rest on Jay Triano, not the ten new players acquired by Bryan Colangelo during this offseason.
Colangelo may receive the accolades for dramatically reshaping the look of this young team, but even Colangelo himself knows for his team to be...
Report: Raptors agree to send Delfino to Bucks
August 17, 2009 by
Basketball ] MiamiHerald.com
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The Toronto Raptors have reportedly reached a deal to send forward Carlos Delfino to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for forward Amir Johnson on Monday.
The Five Most Important Milwaukee Bucks Players This Summer
July 11, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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The Milwaukee Bucks currently stand at 1-0 in this year’s Summer League after a 65-59 victory over the Dallas Mavericks. Second round pick Jodie Meeks led the way for the Bucks with 14 points on six-of-nine shooting while second year player Joe Alexander added 14 points of...
Raptors send Delfino to Bucks
August 18, 2009 by
Basketball ] MiamiHerald.com
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The Toronto Raptors sent forward Carlos Delfino and guard Sonny Weems to the Milwaukee Bucks in exchange for forward Amir Johnson and guard Roko Ukic on Tuesday.
The Detroit Pistons acquire Fabricio Oberto in three team trade
June 24, 2009 by
Pistons Locker
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The Pistons have acquired 34-year old center Fabricio Oberto in return for 22-year old forward Amir Johnson. In this trade the Spurs acquired Richard Jefferson from the Bucks and the Bucks got Bruce Bowen and Kurt Thomas from the Spurs. Oberto played in 54 games (11 starts) for the...
NBA Las Vegas Summer League: Vol. 5
July 17, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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In an effort to continue bringing the world much-needed NBA Summer League updates, I've been keeping track of what's going on in Las Vegas, bringing us to round five of the ever-increasingly interesting summer league action.
In other words, this type of stuff rarely matters...
WHAT HAPPENS IN VEGAS...IS ON HoopsTV. Summer League Day Six
July 16, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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I am currently covering the NBA Summer League in Vegas for Hoops Tv. Check out my story from Day Six.
Day Six of the 2009 NBA Summer League saw a host of fresh names take over the spotlight in Las Vegas. Of course it helped that Golden State's Anthony...
Back From Extinction: A Toronto Raptors Season Preview
August 27, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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2008/2009 Statistics:
Record: 33-49, Fourth in Atlantic Division, 13th in Eastern Conference.
Scored 99 points per game and gave up 101.9 points per game.
Additions:
Hedo Turkoglu (via sign and trade), DeMar DeRozan (via draft), Marco Belinelli (via trade), Antoine Wright (via trade...
The Raptors Are In Serious Talks About Trading Carlos Delfino
August 17, 2009 by
Bleacher Report
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I've been reading around different columns and the Raptors are very well trying to fill their final roster spot for a third string PF through a trade.
The most legitimate deal is with the Milwaukee Bucks, who are heavily pursuing Carlos Delfino, according to some Milwaukee and...
Milwaukee Bucks waive Bruce Bowen
July 31, 2009 by
Inside Hoops
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The Milwaukee Bucks have requested waivers on guard/forward Bruce Bowen, General Manager John Hammond announced today.
Bowen was acquired from San Antonio on June 23 as part of the three-team trade that also brought the Bucks Kurt Thomas from San Antonio and Amir Johnson from...
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