http://www.yardbarker.com/rss/team/67 Recent articles about the Toronto Raptors en-us This is Jack Burton in the Pork Chop Express, and I'm talkin' to whoever's listenin' out there. I'm taking over today's Worst of the Night post, so you people sit tight, hold the fort and keep the home fires burning. And if I'm not back by dawn... call the president.The Indiana Pacers: Just remember what ol' Jack Burton does when the earth quakes, and the poison arrows fall from the sky, and the pillars of Heaven shake. Yeah, Jack Burton just looks that big ol&... Wed, 25 Nov 2009 06:17:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Big_Trouble_for_Worst_of_the_Night_starring_Jack_Burton/1629148 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Big_Trouble_for_Worst_of_the_Night_starring_Jack_Burton/1629148 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Big_Trouble_for_Worst_of_the_Night_starring_Jack_Burton/1629148 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/1/716a353b2edbc55020b4f46a7e6634f9c3789271/small/boshiso.jpg TORONTO(AP) The Raptors didn't need a big game from Chris Bosh to beat the struggling Pacers. Another lackluster effort by Indiana made it easy work. Wed, 25 Nov 2009 00:59:40 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Grangers_36_cant_save_Pacers_in_loss_to_Raptors/1628497 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Grangers_36_cant_save_Pacers_in_loss_to_Raptors/1628497 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Grangers_36_cant_save_Pacers_in_loss_to_Raptors/1628497 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/1/716a353b2edbc55020b4f46a7e6634f9c3789271/small/boshiso.jpg Chris Bosh had 16 points and 12 rebounds, Jose Calderon scored a season-high 21 points and the Toronto Raptors handed the Indiana Pacers their fourth straight loss, 123-112 on Tuesday night. Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:38:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Bosh_Toronto_hand_Indiana_its_fourth_straight_loss/1627674 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Bosh_Toronto_hand_Indiana_its_fourth_straight_loss/1627674 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Bosh_Toronto_hand_Indiana_its_fourth_straight_loss/1627674 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/1/716a353b2edbc55020b4f46a7e6634f9c3789271/small/boshiso.jpg Everybody knows that my dog Yams really likes basketball. As you can see she clearly 'nose for the ball' and she is pretty aggressive when going for it. I think that means that she'd be a really good rebounder, and would probably get a modest contract from the Houston Rockets because of efficiency. Which is cool since she'd be the first female to play in the NBA. But sometimes, I wish she was a more skilled basketball player. I wish she could do other things besides just rebo... Tue, 24 Nov 2009 09:50:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/If_My_Dog_Played_Basketball/1623717 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/If_My_Dog_Played_Basketball/1623717 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/If_My_Dog_Played_Basketball/1623717 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/a/7/a7038e33ca190456fd5d59106498b5bd024eda6e/small/The_Los_Angeles_8ae9.jpg When it comes to commenting on the goings-on with the Toronto Raptors there are many individuals operating in the blogosphere today who do a good job, from the perspective of a basketball fan, including the likes of: Doug Smith Mike Ulmer Frank Ziccarelli Eric Smith Scott Carefoot Tim Chisolm Holly McKenzie The Arsenalist Chris Black Realgm-Toronto Raptors etc., etc., etc. However … Part of the problem which exists, in Raptorville, is a general lack [...] Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:41:40 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Understanding_NBA_Pick_and_RollPop_Defense_properly/1621922 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Understanding_NBA_Pick_and_RollPop_Defense_properly/1621922 by Bryan Crawford A question came up on Twitter Sunday regarding Toronto’s “hate affair” with Vince Carter. Why so much negativity toward Vince, they asked? I had no real solid answer—at least not one that didn’t come off as being sarcastically funny—but it was a very good question nonetheless. One would think that with Vince being the first NBA star to ever play north of the border and considering how much he did for the franchise by putting the Raptors, the City of Toronto and Canada on the... Mon, 23 Nov 2009 14:24:36 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Everybody_Hates_Vince/1618681 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Everybody_Hates_Vince/1618681 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Everybody_Hates_Vince/1618681 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/e/7e955e45a38b8973a0926276c207c078b38ed371/small/Holiday2.jpg What was the reason behind Chris Bosh snagging a season low in rebounds? Turns out Superman and he teammates in Orlando figured out his Kryptonite. Sun, 22 Nov 2009 22:03:54 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Orlando_Finds_Boshs_Kryptonite/1614887 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Orlando_Finds_Boshs_Kryptonite/1614887 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Orlando_Finds_Boshs_Kryptonite/1614887 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/1/716a353b2edbc55020b4f46a7e6634f9c3789271/small/boshiso.jpg The Orlando Magic trailed the Toronto Raptors by as many as 11 before turning up the heat on defense to overcome poor shooting and come away with their fifth straight victory, a 104-96 win in Toronto. It was Orlando’s second win in Toronto on the young season. The Raptors fell to 6-8 while the Magic [...] Sun, 22 Nov 2009 18:24:31 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Magic_Turn_Up_the_Heat_Beat_the_Raptors/1613737 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Magic_Turn_Up_the_Heat_Beat_the_Raptors/1613737 Here’s Toronto Raptors head coach Jay Triano taking out some frustration on the team overhead. In the old days, coaches used to slap the players, but now the players are too expensive. Clipboards are like, what, five bucks a pop at the most? And those are the new fancy clipboards. They don’t break into pieces [...] Sun, 22 Nov 2009 15:55:45 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/I_NEVER_LIKED_THAT_CLIPBOARD_ANYWAY/1612873 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/I_NEVER_LIKED_THAT_CLIPBOARD_ANYWAY/1612873 The Orlando Magic will play another Sunday matinee against in Toronto when they take on the Raptors Sunday afternoon. Both squads are coming off of a big, much-needed wins. Orlando wanted to beat one of the top contenders after their loss to the Cavaliers and the Raptors desperately wanted to end their three-game losing streak. The game [...] Sun, 22 Nov 2009 08:26:31 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Preview_Toronto_Raptors_Orlando_Magic/1611153 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Preview_Toronto_Raptors_Orlando_Magic/1611153 Last night Hoops Addict had the chance to chat with Pops Mensah-Bonsu about what it was like to be back on the Air Canada Centre court wearing a Raptors' jersey, the truth behind the rumour that his agent asked NBA teams not to claim him off waivers and what the coaching staff has told him he'll need to do in order to secure some minutes this season. Sat, 21 Nov 2009 08:57:22 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Catching_Up_With_Pops_Mensah_Bonsu/1606514 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Catching_Up_With_Pops_Mensah_Bonsu/1606514 Chris Bosh did a fantastic job attacking Jermaine O'Neal and Joel Anthony early and often tonight. The Raptors were running a ton of isolation plays for Bosh in the first half and he was attacking both big men off the dribble and pulling up for jumpers. This resulted in Bosh scoring 17 points while snagging 6 boards in the first half before finishing with 29 points and 12 boards. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 23:02:43 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Game_Notes_Miami_vs_Toronto/1605200 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Game_Notes_Miami_vs_Toronto/1605200 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Game_Notes_Miami_vs_Toronto/1605200 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/1/716a353b2edbc55020b4f46a7e6634f9c3789271/small/boshiso.jpg Friday's NBA roundup: Chris Bosh had 29 points and 12 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani had 24 points and 10 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the Miami Heat 120-113 to snap a three-game losing streak. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:05:00 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Roundup_Bosh_Bargnani_helps_Raptors_end_skid/1605069 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Roundup_Bosh_Bargnani_helps_Raptors_end_skid/1605069 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Roundup_Bosh_Bargnani_helps_Raptors_end_skid/1605069 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/1/716a353b2edbc55020b4f46a7e6634f9c3789271/small/boshiso.jpg Chris Bosh had 29 points and 12 rebounds, Andrea Bargnani had 24 points and 10 rebounds and the Toronto Raptors beat the Miami Heat 120-113 on Friday night to snap a three-game losing streak. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:01:35 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Bosh_Bargnani_combine_to_end_Raptors_skid/1604914 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Bosh_Bargnani_combine_to_end_Raptors_skid/1604914 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Bosh_Bargnani_combine_to_end_Raptors_skid/1604914 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/1/716a353b2edbc55020b4f46a7e6634f9c3789271/small/boshiso.jpg With free agency calling and a rebuilt roster around him, Chris Bosh has focused on becoming a leader. Will it get Toronto to the playoffs or send Bosh packing? asks Arash Markazi. Fri, 20 Nov 2009 12:30:58 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Arash_Markazi_Bosh_does_heavy_lifting_for_Raptors/1602494 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Arash_Markazi_Bosh_does_heavy_lifting_for_Raptors/1602494 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Arash_Markazi_Bosh_does_heavy_lifting_for_Raptors/1602494 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/1/716a353b2edbc55020b4f46a7e6634f9c3789271/small/boshiso.jpg Hard to believe the NBA season is almost a month old already. Time flies when you are changing diapers and trying to stay awake past 11pm to catch a west coast game. For those who have been watching the Raptors this season, there is one glaring thing that is wrong with the team. They seem to [...] Wed, 18 Nov 2009 12:23:23 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/5_fictional_defense_attorneys_the_Toronto_Raptors_should_hire/1588140 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/5_fictional_defense_attorneys_the_Toronto_Raptors_should_hire/1588140 by Marcel Mutoni / @marcel_mutoni Of all the big free agents names in the heralded class of 2010, Chris Bosh probably gets the least amount of ink spilled about him. But after openly speculating about where he might end up next season, one can expect more than a few questions about impending free agency to be thrown his way, with added vigor. Bosh, who had a miserable time in Denver last night — he was was held to a season low 13 points, and the Raptors were destroyed by the Nuggets &#8... Wed, 18 Nov 2009 09:00:04 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Chris_Bosh_Contemplates_Life_in_Miami/1586952 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Chris_Bosh_Contemplates_Life_in_Miami/1586952 http://www.yardbarker.com/all_sports/article_external/Chris_Bosh_Contemplates_Life_in_Miami/1586952 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/1/716a353b2edbc55020b4f46a7e6634f9c3789271/small/boshiso.jpg By Andy Charles I know it has been amazing to watch some of Chris Bosh’s play so far in the early days of the NBA season, but it really does come with a touch of sadness that this might just be his last year as a Raptor. It would be too easy to say that Bosh’s performances [...] Tue, 17 Nov 2009 12:22:52 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Bosh_earning_himself_a_big_payday/1588141 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Bosh_earning_himself_a_big_payday/1588141 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Bosh_earning_himself_a_big_payday/1588141 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/7/1/716a353b2edbc55020b4f46a7e6634f9c3789271/small/boshiso.jpg [Thanks to YaoPau for today's game preview -ed.] Do you Noah good rebounder? I do. pa-ching. Maybe we should start calling it Cantada, because they can't rebound. pa-ching. Bosh does well at 11reb per 36, then it's Bargnani's 6.8, Turkoglu's 4.5, Jack's 3.0, Calderon's 2.8. When Taj Gibson would be your team's 2nd best rebounder, you better be awesome at everything else. They are offensively: 1st in O-Rating so far. Their .591 TS% is ridiculous... Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:01:35 -0500 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Game_Preview_8_Bulls_vs_Raptors/1546614 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Game_Preview_8_Bulls_vs_Raptors/1546614 http://www.yardbarker.com/nba/article_external/Game_Preview_8_Bulls_vs_Raptors/1546614 http://www.yardbarker.com/media/8/3/83a88692ce3512bc475c4c495a679b368ed225c5/small/tmpphpmjJjnN.jpg