Proof that I’m keeping up on Bryan Colangelo’s mastermind-like moves to improve Toronto’s NBA franchise. (Much help from RealGM and Doug Smith)

Even though it was against my Raps, it was great to see some vintage Shaq. After all, it might be the last time we see a performance like this from THE_REAL_SHAQ.

Last month I posted about why it would be a great move for the Raptors to pull the trigger on a Jermaine O’Neal for Shawn Marion trade. Today, ESPN is reporting that trade has materialized with Jamario Moon and Marcus Banks as spare parts.
For Miami, this gets them into the second round of the playoffs, [...]

I’ve been asked by a few people today about the seemingly impending trade between the Raptors and Heat that would send Jermaine O’Neal to Miami in exchange for Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks. Here’s my take on this possible transaction:
- Jamario Moon either becomes the sixth man of the year or his days are numbered. [...]

I just returned from a quick getaway to Ottawa with the lady (via Porter Air, which despite some delays returning, I highly recommend).
Great news upon my return too including the Raptors handedly defeating the (healthy) Houston Rockets, ImageSpark getting warmed-up for it’s launch and my Theory shades arriving; a sweet Christmas gift courtesy of Liz. [...]

No Dwyane Wade, it’s gone. The Raptors absolutely crushed the depleted Heat last night and it was as much Toronto’s skill as it was Miami’s lack of will that led to the final outcome.
It’s hard to watch the Heat play, especially after I cheered for them 2 years ago against my Mavs in the [...]

2:33
adam:
knicks blew out the pistons
so we are either gonna be ok for that game or they are gonna kill us
2:34
Derek Vaz:
they are going to kill us

In other words Raptor fans, savour that sweet double-OT Raptors victory yesterday.

I was going to post about Jose Calderon’s All-Star worthy year but it seems ESPN’s John Hollinger has made my case already. And it’s a damn good case.
In his 20 games as a starter, he’s averaging 13.5 points, 9.9 assists, and shooting 50.0 percent from the field. The other overlooked part is that he’s making [...]

According to John Hollinger, the Raptors are the 4th most-likeliest team to make the playoffs, as of today. Not bad news a day after letting the Suns get their gun off. (via TrueHoop)

Only one good thing came out of that Raptors loss that I attended today.