The Raptors took down the worst team in the NBA on Friday night but there were some positives to note.
Here are some thoughts on the game: Read the rest of this entry »
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Thoughts On the Game: Raptors 92, Bobcats 78
Posted by Oliver Macklem under Amir Johnson, Charlotte Bobcats, Defence, DeMar DeRozan, Kyle Lowry, Recap, Rudy Gay, Terrence Ross on Mar 15, 2013
Thoughts On the Game: Raptors 98, Clippers 73
Posted by Oliver Macklem under Aaron Gray, Amir Johnson, Defence, DeMar DeRozan, John Lucas III, Jose Calderon, Kyle Lowry, Los Angeles Clippers, Recap, Rudy Gay, Terrence Ross on Feb 01, 2013
It would have been difficult to script a better first game in the Rudy Gay era…
Thoughts On the Game: Raptors 104, Hornets 97
Posted by Oliver Macklem under Alan Anderson, Amir Johnson, Andrea Bargnani, Defence, DeMar DeRozan, Dwane Casey, Ed Davis, Jose Calderon, Kyle Lowry, Mickael Pietrus, New Orleans Hornets, Recap, Terrence Ross on Dec 28, 2012
Memories of Al Jefferson’s game-tying three-pointer resurfaced when Ryan Anderson bounced home a game-tying three pointer with 8 seconds left in regulation. However, Toronto showed great poise by not allowing that to affect their effort in OT. Learning how to win close games will be crucial for this team as they mature.
Thoughts On the Game: Raptors 113, Cavaliers 99
Posted by Oliver Macklem under Alan Anderson, Amir Johnson, Andrea Bargnani, Cleveland Cavaliers, Defence, DeMar DeRozan, Jonas Valanciunas, Jose Calderon, Mickael Pietrus, Recap, Terrence Ross on Dec 18, 2012
Let the good times roll! The Raptors have won three straight games in rather convincing fashion while using an undermanned rotation. The group that has played these last four games in no way resembles the team that played the first 22 games. This group plays like a team – they move the ball quickly on offence, they pass up good shots for great shots, they hustle back on defence, and they communicate and trust each other to make the proper rotations. It’s very cliched, but everyone who stepped on the floor tonight for Toronto was playing “team” basketball.
Here are some thoughts on the game:
Assessing Calderon’s Trade Value
Posted by Oliver Macklem under Chicago Bulls, Defence, Jose Calderon, Sacramento Kings, Utah Jazz on Dec 01, 2012
The writing was on the wall when Bryan Colangelo traded a first-round pick (and Gary Forbes) for point guard Kyle Lowry. Jose Calderon’s days as the starter in Toronto were finished. Both Colangelo and Calderon hinted that a trade would be ideal for both parties. Coming off a seven-game stretch as the starter earlier this season where he twice posted 15+ assists, there may never be a better time to trade Calderon.
Dwane Casey has experimented with a two-point-guard lineup, and it hasn’t worked. Kyle Lowry and Calderon both need the ball in their hands to be effective and more to the point, Jose’s atrocious defence makes it difficult to leave him on the court in crunch time. Looking at the big picture – it doesn’t make sense to carry a $10 million veteran backup point guard on a 4-13 team that is building for the future.
Before looking at what kind of return the Raptors could get in a Calderon deal, let’s examine the asset they have…
