Posted in International, Toronto Raptors on Oct 5th, 2007
InsideHoops.com NewsWire: In his hometown of Rome the Toronto Raptors announced Friday they have exercised the third year team option on the Rookie Scale Contract of forward Andrea Bargnani. The announcement was made during a press conference held at the office of Walter Veltroni, the Mayor of Rome. The Raptors are in Rome to face […]
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Posted in Toronto Raptors on Sep 30th, 2007
The Toronto Raptors announced they signed free-agent guard Darrick Martin on Saturday. Per team policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed. Martin, five-foot-11,170 pounds has played 12 seasons in the NBA including time with Toronto, Minnesota, Vancouver, Sacramento, Dallas, and the Los Angeles Clippers. In 31 games last season with the Raptors, he averaged […]
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Posted in Toronto Raptors on Sep 29th, 2007
The Toronto Raptors announced Saturday they have signed senior basketball advisor Wayne Embry to a contact extension through the completion of the 2009-10 season. “Wayne has been an integral part of this franchise and we look forward to his continued contributions as we build towards a championship,” said Raptors president and general manger Bryan Colangelo. […]
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Posted in Toronto Raptors on Sep 12th, 2007
The Toronto Raptors announced Wednesday they have hired Eric Hughes as their basketball development consultant. He will be responsible for assisting the players with the development of their on-court skills. Hughes, 42, has worked since 2002 as the director of summer player development for Goodwin Sports Management in Seattle, creating workout programs and training NBA […]
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Posted in International, Toronto Raptors on Sep 3rd, 2007
The Toronto Raptors confirmed Sunday that Jorge Garbajosa has been given consent to play in the European Championships 2007 as the Spanish Basketball Federation has successfully obtained adequate insurance with regard to his left leg/ankle injury. “Although our medical staff has advised Jorge that another surgery is the best option toward a full and complete […]
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Posted in International, Toronto Raptors on Aug 16th, 2007
USA Basketball Men’s Senior National Team’s 6-10 forward Chris Bosh (Toronto Raptors) will miss the team’s current training camp and the FIBA Americas Championship because of plantar fasciitis in his left foot. Bosh’s withdraw leaves the USA Senior National Team roster numbering 15. The national team is currently training through Aug. 21 in Las Vegas, […]
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As posted on InsideHoops.com the Toronto Raptors have signed restricted free agent Maceo Baston to an offer sheet. Baston is an American, but almost counts as an international player since he made a real name for himself playing overseas in Israel for Maccabi Tel Aviv, a famous team that has dominated Israeli basketball for years […]
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