Toronto Raptors Lack Draft Pick, So Franchise Must Look Beyond Basketball Court to Remake Brand
The revolution will be televised — on TSN and Rogers Sportsnet.
Big changes are underway in Toronto, where such alterations have been necessary for some time. The arrival of Tim Leiweke, who oversaw the Los Angeles-based group that owned the Lakers, Kings and Galaxy until being hired last month as CEO of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, promises those changes will not be confined...
Bryan Colangelo Out As Raptors General Manager
Bryan Colangelo will still have a significant role in the Raptors franchise, but will no longer be dealing with basketball decisions. The Toronto president will give up his role as general manager but still maintain his title of team president. The organization has yet to name a new general manager.
According to Steve Aschburner, NBA.com:
Bryan Colangelo is going to stick around...
Colangelo out as Raptors GM
Bryan Colangelo is still president of the Toronto Raptors, but he's no longer the club's general manager.
The Raptors announced Tuesday that while Colangelo's contract as team president is being extended, a new general manager will be hired within the next 30 days.
The changes were announced by Tim Leiweke, who is the incoming CEO of team owner Maple Leaf Sports and...
Raptors Announce Management Changes: BC Is Out
No suprise here. Bryan Colangelo is out as the GM in Toronto.
Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment President and CEO Tim Leiweke announced Tuesday that he has revamped the senior leadership of the Toronto Raptors in preparation for next season. Bryan Colangelo has had his contract extended as the team’s President and will report directly to Mr. Leiweke. The club has also created...
Raptors Willing To Offer Masai Ujiri $2M Per Season
Masai Ujiri has been identified as the Toronto Raptors' top target to replace Bryan Colangelo as general manager.
The Raptors could offer Ujiri a salary in excess of $2 million to leave the Denver Nuggets.
Ujiri is reportedly earning approximately $500,000 in the final season of his contract with the Nuggets. The Nuggets, however, are confident that they will be able to retain Ujiri.
Colangelo out as Raptors GM, still president
Bryan Colangelo is still president of the Toronto Raptors, but he's no longer the club's general manager.
The Raptors announced Tuesday that while Colangelo's contract as team president is being extended, a new general manager will be hired within the next 30 days.
The changes were announced by Tim Leiweke, who is the incoming CEO of team owner Maple Leaf Sports and...
A Possible Draft Target: Giannis Antetokunpo
According to Sheridan Hoops, back in April, Danny took a trip to Greece to personally evaluate the 6'10" small forward/point guard Giannis Adetokunbo. But Danny wasn't the only GM traveling to Greece to watch this intriguing prospect, Bryan Colangelo of the Raptors and Masai Ujiri of the Nuggets, Sam Presti of OKC and Daryl Morey of the Rockets, among others, have...
Colangelo's Tenure As Raptors' GM Over, Will Represent Club At Lottery
The Toronto Raptors will announce on Tuesday that Bryan Colangelo's tenure as chief decision-maker of basketball operations is over, but sources say he will remain with the franchise in a corporate role.
Colangelo has always been viewed as loyal to the organization and it appears as though new MLSE CEO Tim Leiweke and ownership will honor that.
Colangelo will coincidentally represent...
Former Suns owner Jerry Colangelo once punched a fan in the face during NBA Finals
Tweet Sometimes fans can get a little out of hand at sporting events, and sometimes those fans need to be dealt with accordingly. A classic example is this story of former Phoenix Suns owner Jerry Colangelo, father of current Raptors executive Bryan Colangelo, where Jerry punched a fan for disrespecting his family. Here are details [...]
Report: Raptors Fire GM Bryan Colangelo, Offer him Corporate Role
According to a report by Adrian Wojnarowski of Yahoo! Sports, the Toronto Raptors are planning on relieving general manager Bryan Colangelo, of his duties but plan on offering him a different role within the organization.
Wojnarowski, also says that the organization has targeted Denver Nuggets general manager and 2013 NBA Executive of the Year Masai Ujiri as his potential replacement...
Colangelo To Remain With Raptors In 'Corporate' Role, Still Pursuing New GM
MLSE has been in negotiations with Bryan Colangelo for him to return to the Toronto Raptors in a "significant" capacity, according to sources.
But the Raptors also remain in full pursuit of Masai Ujiri to assume full control of basketball operations.
MLSE faces a Monday deadline to make a decision on their option on Colangelo's contract for next season.
Sources tell...
Raptors Target Masai Ujiri As Top Candidate
The Toronto Raptors are pursuing Masai Ujiri to become the team's top basketball executive, according to sources.
Ujiri was named the 2013 NBA Executive of the Year for his work as general manager of the Nuggets.
Ujiri's contract with the Nuggets expires this summer and he has been in discussions on an extension.
Korn/Ferry International, the search firm hired by MLSE to...
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...
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 a team...
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...
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 Would Likely Need To Include Asset To Trade Bargnani
The Raptors pursued a trade of Andrea Bargnani throughout the season, something Bryan Colangelo even admitted.
Sources: Raptors Likely To Keep Bryan Colangelo
Bryan Colangelo won Executive of the Year in 2007, but the Raptors haven't been back to the playoffs since 2008.
76ers could consider make one of the Suns ex-GM's their own
This morning a few of the scribes over at Philadunkia took a stab at naming who they think might make a good GM option for the 76ers this summer. Many feel that Tony DiLeo is not the man for the job, leaving us to ponder other options. Check out the full rundown here, while my excerpt, suggesting that the Sixers look at one of the Suns former general managers, is quoted below."...
Raptors Want To Add Perimeter Shooting, Veterans In Offseason
Bryan Colangelo addressed the media on Monday following the fifth consecutive season in which the Raptors missed the playoffs.
Casey Supports Colangelo Remaining With Raptors
Bryan Colangelo's contract with the Raptors expires in July.
Colangelo Hopes To Be Retained By Raptors, No Talks Currently
The Raptors hold a team option on the contract of Bryan Colangelo for the 13-14 NBA season.
Pound the Rock Stars of the Night - Toronto Raptors 100, Indiana Pacers 98 - The 'No, not this guy....YES, THIS GUY' Edition
posted by Romy AquinoPOUND THE ROCK STARS - On a nightly basis, no matter how good or bad the Raps play, no matter if they blow out a team or if they get blown out and no matter if they win or lose, these are the Raptors with the best 'Pound the Rock' status for the night.FINAL SCORE: RAPS 100, PACERS 98 SEASON RECORD: 18W-32LPOUND THE ROCK STAR #1: RUDY GAYLINE...
Podcast: Rudy Gay Traded To Toronto
Mark and McNeill are back to break down the trade that saw Rudy Gay land in Toronto. We talked about why Toronto was a huge winner in this deal, McNeill felt sorry for Jose Calderon landing in Detroit, and what other moves Bryan Colangelo might have in store.
Why Rudy Gay Is A Great Fit In Toronto
Bryan Colangelo made one of his bolder moves when he traded a player on an expiring contract and another player who was playing at his peak. Instead of getting burnt like they did when Donyell Marshall bolted town without getting anything in return, Colangelo was able to get a fringe all-star small forward while giving up very little in return.
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