March 2012 Toronto Raptors Wiretap

Kyle Lowry Believes Raptors Can Reach Playoffs

Sep 27, 2012 11:53 AM

Kyle Lowry believes the Toronto Raptors can be a playoff team this season.

“We’ve got great players who can score, who can shoot, who can get to spots, and my job is to make sure they get to their spots much easier and get easier shots, open shots,” said Lowry. “Be aggressive, attack, push the ball, push the tempo, make sure we always get a good possession, make sure the game’s under control and we’re playing the way we want to play.

The Raptors acquired Lowry in an offseason trade with the Rockets.

“To be the head of the snake,” Lowry when asked what he hopes to accomplish in Toronto. “Just be up there. It starts with the point guard and as long as I’m doing what I’m supposed to do — getting up, pressuring, being talkative, loud, and being aggressive, my teammates got my back. And I know that if they see I’m up there working hard, they’re going to work hard for me, behind me.”

Steve Buffery/Toronto Sun

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Calderon Denies Requesting Trade

Sep 24, 2012 7:51 PM

Jose Calderon is entering the 12-13 season not worried about how the arrival of Kyle Lowry will impact his minutes.

“I’ll be happy, I’m always happy,” said Calderon on Monday.

Calderon denied requesting a trade from the Toronto Raptors following their acquisition of Lowry.

“I don’t know if we have to use that word (controversy) before even training camp,” said Calderon. “I think we are just two more players for the Raptors team, we’re going to try to win games for the Raptors.

“I think it’s just wanting to make a big thing before anything has started. It doesn’t matter, we have to win games, we want to make the playoffs. If he scores 20 points a game, I’ll be happy; it’s helping us win.”

Doug Smith/Toronto Star

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Valanciunas Suffers Foot Injury

Sep 23, 2012 9:26 PM

Jonas Valanciunas was recently photographed in a walking boot outside the Air Canada Center.

Valanciunas was not using crutches and was putting weight on the foot.

The Raptors start training camp on Oct. 2.

Ryan Wolstat/Toronto Sun

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Raptors Sign Jerel McNeal, Chris Wright To Camp Deals

Sep 21, 2012 2:50 PM

The Toronto Raptors have signed Jerel McNeal and Chris Wright.

McNeal played in Italy last season, while Wright was a member of the Warriors.

Press Release

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Valanciunas Arrives Early To Toronto

Sep 20, 2012 4:52 PM

Jonas Valanciunas has already arrived to Toronto to find a place to live and get adjusted to his new city.

“I want to handle matters,” said Valanciunas. “It’s necessary to get acclimatized, and find a home. I want a clear head start when it’s time to prepare for the season.”

Valanciunas was the fifth overall pick of the 2011 NBA Draft.

Ball In Europe

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Raptors Officially Re-Sign Jamaal Magloire

Sep 18, 2012 4:53 PM

The Toronto Raptors have officially re-signed Jamaal Magloire.

Magloire averaged 1.2 points, 3.3 rebounds and 11.0 minutes in 34 appearances with the Raptors last season. 

Magloire's deal is non-guaranteed, according to reports.

Jay Satur/Raptors.com

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Raptors Have 16 Players Under Contract With At Least Some 12-13 Guaranteed Money

Sep 10, 2012 12:06 PM

The Toronto Raptors have 16 players under contract for the 12-13 NBA season with at least partially guaranteed money following their signing of Dominic McGuire.

The Raptors also recently signed Jamaal Magloire to a partially guaranteed contract.

The Raptors will need to trim their regular season roster to 15.

Doug Smith/Toronto Star

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Dominic McGuire Agrees To Deal With Raptors

Sep 9, 2012 5:59 PM

Dominic McGuire has reached agreement on a deal with the Toronto Raptors.

McGuire had a solid season with the Warriors in 11-12.

Adrian Wojnarowski/Yahoo! Sports

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Raptors Give Camp Invite To Magloire

Sep 6, 2012 1:03 PM

The Toronto Raptors have extended a non-guaranteed camp invite to Jamaal Magloire.

The Raptors also have Andrea Bargnani, Jonas Valanciunas, Amir Johnson, Ed Davis, Aaron Gray and Quincy Acy in the frontcourt.

Magloire is a native of Toronto and played with the Raptors during the 11-12 season.

Ryan Wolstat/Toronto Sun (via Twitter)

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