The Sports Bank will be counting down to the opening tip of the 2012-13 NBA season with team by team previews starting with the worst and working our way to the title contenders. There is no lockout this time around so let’s get going. The Toronto Raptors added four quality pieces in the off-season and should be one of the most improved teams in the Eastern Conference; … [Read more...] about Toronto Raptors should be one of most improved teams in NBA
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What the Toronto Raptors can do to improve this off-season
Year two of the Toronto Raptors’ post-Chris Bosh re-building effort yielded a similar result as year one. The Raps once again finished well out of the playoff picture and now enter the off-season in need of an influx in talent. They will Lithuanian big man Jonas Valanciunas, their 2011 first round pick, but what else can Toronto do to improve their roster and get themselves … [Read more...] about What the Toronto Raptors can do to improve this off-season
Applying the Allan Houston Rule to NBA Atlantic Division Teams in 2011
One of the topics expected to be discussed during the pending NBA Lockout is the possible revival of The Allan Houston Rule. When a new CBA was agreed upon in 2005, it allowed NBA teams a one time opportunity to waive a player and not have his contract count against the luxury tax teams have to pay if their team salary exceeds a pre-determined amount set by the league. The … [Read more...] about Applying the Allan Houston Rule to NBA Atlantic Division Teams in 2011
Toronto Raptors’ Re-Building Effort Continues This Off-Season
Like we are currently seeing in the NFL, the 2011 NBA off-season is up in the air with a lockout looming. Free agency could be delayed and completely restructured depending on the new agreement reached by the owners and players. Still, The Sports Bank will break down all thirty NBA teams over the next six weeks to see what areas they need to address in the off-season. The … [Read more...] about Toronto Raptors’ Re-Building Effort Continues This Off-Season
Post-Bosh Raptors Will Reel in 2010-2011
David Kay's NBA season previews continue north of the border where the Raptors begin life post-Chris Bosh. The re-building effort enters year one with Toronto figuring to be one of the worst teams in the Eastern Conference. … [Read more...] about Post-Bosh Raptors Will Reel in 2010-2011
Raptors Preparing for Life Post-Bosh
Barring a crazy turnaround or some impressive convincing on management's part, Chris Bosh will not be returning to Toronto next season. Now, the Raptors will have to replace their star player in what will be a critical off-season for the franchise’s future. By: David Kay … [Read more...] about Raptors Preparing for Life Post-Bosh
NBA Power Rankings: #11 Toronto Raptors
By: David Kay and Paul M. Banks 2008-09 Season Summary: Last year was a rough one for "Canada's Team." The Toronto Raptors front office thought they significantly improved a playoff team this last off-season when they made a blockbuster trade for Jermaine O'Neal. Despite O'Neal's arrival and much improved play from former #1 overall draft choice Andrea Bargnani, the Raptors … [Read more...] about NBA Power Rankings: #11 Toronto Raptors