The Toronto Raptors brought in nine new players this offseason and while they definitely improved, they've yet to live up to everyone's expectations.>>> Full Story
This is a team that really needs to get Reggie Evans on the floor. He's out indefinitely with a foot injury . . . but the hope is he'll be back soon. The Raptors badly miss his toughness.
Date Posted: 11/9/2009 11:04:00 PM By: Yannis Koutroupis
Last season there's no way the San Antonio Spurs would have ever scored over 130 points without Tim Duncan and Tony Parker, but this isn't last year's Spurs team. Led by Manu Ginobili's 36 points the Spurs topped the...
Raptors Adjusting SlowlyThe Toronto Raptors brought in nine new players this offseason and while they definitely improved, they've yet to live up to everyone's expectations.
NBA PM: Bargnani's Time Is NowAndrea Bargnani continuing his progression…NBA promises to review new allegations, if they come…Two more days for teams to pick up options…HOOPSWORLD chats.
NBA PM: DeRozan Learns FastSo far so good for DeMar DeRozan…Miami HEAT sign Carlos Arroyo…Mark Cuban makes a point…The suspended list…Legal action on Olympiacos?…HOOPSWORLD chats.
The East's UnderdogsEveryone knows who the favorites are in the Eastern Conference, but there are 12 other teams in the conference that have more potential than many give them credit for.
Nominations: Rookie of the YearWith the NBA pre-season underway, HOOPSWORLD begins its Award Watch as Luke Byrnes looks at the top rookies for the 2009-10 season
5 Things We Learned In The NBA This WeekWill Lakers' Lamar Odom filter out off the court distractions?... No talking edict a sign of insecurity... Reason to be concerned with Andre Miller in Portland?... And much more!
Rumors: Attendance Holding FirmDespite trouble in the economy, NBA attendance has held firm . . . 2009 free agency crunch . . . Clipper updates
Sunday Scoop: JO for Matrix Soon?HEAT and Raptors are closing in on a Marion-for-O'Neal Trade... Detroit Pistons seem poised for a move, too... DNPs for Hughes mean he's on the way out?
Sunday Scoop: Three 65-Win Teams?Cavs, Lakers, and Celtics all on pace for 65+ wins... Knicks Churn Out Fantasy Stat-Fest... Marbury Saga Almost Over... O'Neal Back in Uniform Tonight for Raptors...
Fantasy: Toronto Raptors Draft ValuesHOOPSWORLD continues its preview of the 2009-2010 Fantasy Hoops Season with a look at some of the keepers and ‘sleepers’ in the Atlantic Division…
Fantasy: Best ‘Draft-Day Values’ of 2008-2009With the 2008-2009 NBA regular season in the rear-view mirror, let’s look back at the best values from Fantasy drafts held last October. These players were common denominators on plenty of championship squads this year…
Fantasy: The Roto All-Star ReservesWith the coaches having made their selections, let's turn again to the numbers to see who fantasy owners would choose as the best of the best.
Fantasy: The Roto All-Star StartersThe fans have had their say, and now it's time for fantasy owners to state the case for the guys whose numbers make us the happiest.
Arena: Air Canada Centre
(19800) Arena Build Date: 1/1/1999 Year Founded: 1995 Owner: Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, Ltd. President: Bryan Colangelo General Manager: Bryan Colangelo Head Coach: Jay Triano Assistant Coaches: Alex English, Marc Iavaroni, Micah Nori, Eric Hughes, Alvin Williams, Francesco Cuzzolin Number of NBA Titles: 0 Number of Playoff Appearances: 5 Forbes 2007 Franchise Value: $400 million Forbes 2007 Revenue: $138 million Purchase Price: $125 million (1998) Developmental League Team: Erie BayHawks
