April 2011 Toronto Raptors Wiretap

Tyson Chandler Expects To Leave Mavericks

Nov 30, 2011 9:58 PM

Tyson Chandler is anticipating his one-season tenure with the Mavericks may be over.

"I really think I'm going to be on a new team come training camp," Chandler told ESPN.com in a telephone interview Wednesday night. "I'm really taking a hard look at all of my options, trying to see what best suits me."

Chandler admitted for the first time that he's disappointed by the club's decision not to offer him a contract extension.

NBA front office sources list New Jersey, Golden State, Houston and Toronto as the teams pursuing Chandler hardest.

ESPN

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Raptors Likely To Wait On Amnesty Clause

Nov 29, 2011 2:35 PM

The Raptors are expected to wait at least a year before using the amnesty clause.

The amnesty clause can be used at any time in next six years on anyone on the roster July 1, 2011.

Linas Kleiza and Jose Calderon are the most likely amnesty candidates.

Doug Smith/Toronto Star

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Thorpe Believes Barnes' Best Fit Would Be With Raptors

Nov 16, 2011 5:44 PM

ESPN's David Thorpe examined several of the best prospects in college basketball and determined which team would be the best fit for them.

Thorpe believes Harrison Barnes of North Carolina would be an ideal fit for the Raptors.

"Imagine the impact Barnes could have in Toronto, probably the worst defensive team last season," writes Thorpe. "Not only would he immediately upgrade the Raps on that side of the ball, but his perimeter shooting partners well with their shooting guard, DeMar DeRozan, who can slash but does not shoot well from the perimeter."

David Thorpe/ESPN

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Raptors Could Have As Much As $24M In 2012 Cap Room

Nov 16, 2011 2:06 PM

Bryan Colangelo spoke on Tuesday about how he is attempting to rebuild the Raptors.

Colangelo gambled by picking Jonas Valanciunas, who was not going to come to the NBA for the 11-12 season.

“The pick that we made in the last draft should turn out to be a very valuable pick for this franchise,” Colangelo said of the six-foot-11 Valanciunas. “We’re looking at adding potentially another quality, solid player, in what’s known as a very deep draft (next year). Regardless of where we end up this year, we’re going to get some talent.

“Last year, if we chose the player everyone wanted us to, we wouldn’t have taken a young European player in the draft, who’s likely the best young centre prospect to come to the NBA in years,” Colangelo said. “Instead, we made a selection that caused a little bit of angst in the room, and a thousand people (were) booing rather than cheering and getting excited about something.

“But you have to act in the best interest of the organization, both short and long term, at all times.”

During the offseason, Colangelo has hired new head coach Dwane Casey and executive Ed Stefanski.

“It became clear that in order for us to take the biggest step forward, we were going to have to knock some things down (and) rebuild,” he said, “and we’re knee-deep in that process right now. Depending on what we do this year, and how things play out over the next 12 months, we may have as much as $24 million in (salary) cap flexibility.

“It’s not just targeting free agents, but you can use (cap) space to obtain players without worrying about a traded-player exception.”

Canada.com

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Carter, McGrady To Talk About Tenure With Raptors

Nov 1, 2011 12:41 PM

Vince Carter and Tracy McGrady will appear on TSN's 'Off The Record' on Thursday to discuss their tenure with the Raptors.

Charles Oakley, who was a teammate with Carter and McGrady, will be in studio with Michael Landsberg.

Carter was a member of the Raptors from 1998 until he was traded to the Nets in 2004.

McGrady was drafted with the ninth overall pick in 1997 and left for the Magic in 2000 in a sign-and-trade deal.

TSN.ca

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