March 2013 Toronto Raptors Wiretap

Knicks To Acquire Andrea Bargnani From Raptors

Jun 30, 2013 8:21 PM

The New York Knicks have agreed to a trade with the Toronto Raptors for Andrea Bargnani.

The Knicks will send Marcus Camby, Steve Novak, a first round pick in 2016 and a second round pick to the Raptors.

The Raptors have attempted to trade Bargnani for several months and several other teams have expressed interest recently.

Bargnani is owed $22.5 million over the next two seasons.

Howard Beck/New York Times

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Sources: Raptors Interested In Trading For Eric Bledsoe With DeRozan Potentially Involved

Jun 29, 2013 6:42 PM

The Toronto Raptors have interest in trading for Eric Bledsoe, according to sources close to the process.

The Raptors would like to include Andrea Bargnani in any deal for Bledsoe, however the Clippers are believed to be more interested in DeMar DeRozan.

DeRozan may be expendable with the arrival of Rudy Gay, who was acquired by the Raptors in January.

Orlando and Detroit are also reportedly targeting Bledsoe.

Marc Stein/ESPN

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Raptors Decline Option On John Lucas III

Jun 28, 2013 12:07 PM

The Toronto Raptors have declined the contract option on John Lucas III on Friday, according to ESPN's Marc Stein.

Lucas was a favorite of Dwane Casey and a good locker room guy as the Raptors' third point guard.

Lucas averaged 5.3 points, 1.7 assists and 1.0 rebounds per game.

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Full Draft List: Anthony Bennett Goes No. 1 To Cavaliers

Jun 28, 2013 1:32 AM

The 2013 NBA Draft immediately delivered shock with the Cleveland Cavaliers' selection of Anthony Bennett. The Cavaliers were expected to pick between Nerlens Noel and Alex Len.

First Round
1. Cleveland Cavaliers: Anthony Bennett
2. Orlando Magic: Victor Oladipo
3. Washington Wizards: Otto Porter
4. Charlotte Bobcats: Cody Zeller
5. Phoenix Suns: Alex Len
6. New Orleans Pelicans (for 76ers): Nerlens Noel
7. Sacramento Kings: Ben McLemore
8. Detroit Pistons: Kentavious Caldwell-Pope
9. Minnesota Timberwolves (for Jazz): Trey Burke
10. Portland Trail Blazers: C.J. McCollum 
11. Philadelphia 76ers: Michael Carter-Williams
12. Oklahoma City Thunder: Steven Adams
13. Dallas Mavericks (for Celtics): Kelly Olynyk  
14. Utah Jazz (for Wolves): Shabazz Muhammad
15. Milwaukee Bucks: Giannis Adektokunbo 
16. Atlanta Hawks: Lucas Nogueira
17. Atlanta Hawks: Dennis Schroeder 
18. Atlanta Hawks (for Mavericks): Shane Larkin 
19. Cleveland Cavaliers: Sergey Karasev 
20. Chicago Bulls: Tony Snell 
21. Minnesota Timberwolves: Gorgui Dieng
22. Brooklyn Nets: Mason Plumlee
23. Indiana Pacers: Solomon Hill 
24. New York Knicks: Tim Hardaway Jr.
25. Los Angeles Clippers: Reggie Bullock
26. Minnesota Timberwolves (for Thunder): Andre Roberson
27. Denver Nuggets (for Jazz): Rudy Gobert
28. San Antonio Spurs: Livio Jean-Charles
29. Oklahoma City Thunder (for Suns): Archie Goodwin
30. Phoenix Suns (for Warriors): Nemanja Nedovic

Second Round
31. Cleveland Cavaliers: Allen Crabbe
32. Oklahoma City Thunder: Alex Abrines
33. Cleveland Cavaliers: Carrick Felix
34. Houston Rockets: Isaiah Canaan
35. Washington Wizards: Glen Rice 
36. Sacramento Kings: Ray McCallum
37. Detroit Pistons: Tony Mitchell
38. Philadelphia 76ers: Nate Wolters 
39. Portland Trail Blazers: Jeff Withey
40. Portland Trail Blazers: Grant Jerrett
41. Memphis Grizzlies: Jamaal Franklin
42. Philadelphia 76ers: Pierre Jackson
43. Milwaukee Bucks: Ricky Ledo
44. Atlanta Hawks: Mike Muscala
45. Portland Trail Blazers: Marko Todorovic
46. Utah Jazz: Erick Green
47. Atlanta Hawks: Raul Neto
48. Los Angeles Lakers: Ryan Kelly
49. Chicago Bulls: Erik Murphy
50. Miami Heat: James Ennis
51. Orlando Magic: Romero Osby
52. Minnesota Timberwolves: Lorenzo Brown
53. Boston Celtics: Colton Iverson
54. Washington Wizards: Arsalan Kazemi
55. Memphis Grizzlies: Joffrey Lauvergne
56. Detroit Pistons: Peyton Siva
57. Phoenix Suns: Alex Oriakhi
58. San Antonio Spurs: Deshaun Thomas
59. Minnesota Timberwolves: Bojan Dubljevic
60. Memphis Grizzlies: Janis Timma 

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Report: Raptors Trying To Acquire 2nd Overall Pick

Jun 27, 2013 5:22 PM

The Toronto Raptors are attempting to acquire the No. 2 overall pick, which is owned by the Orlando Magic.

The Raptors do not have a pick in this year's draft.

Victor Oladipo is the assumed target with the selection.

Chris Broussard/ESPN

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Raptors, Magic, Mavs, Pistons, Pelicans Interested In Eric Bledsoe

Jun 27, 2013 4:57 PM

The Los Angeles Clippers expect to keep Eric Bledsoe through the end of the NBA Draft.

The Clippers have received interset from the Toronto Raptors, Orlando Magic, Detroit Pistons, New Orleans Pelicans and Dallas Mavericks.

The Clippers are expected to eventually trade Bledsoe due to the presence of Chris Paul.

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Bryan Colangelo Steps Down From New Position With Raptors

Jun 26, 2013 6:47 PM

Bryan Colangelo has stepped down as president of team and business operations of the Toronto Raptors, a position he accepted this offseason.

Colangelo wasn't retained as general manager and the Raptors subsequently hired Masai Ujri.

Colangelo will remain as a consultant.

"I have concluded that stepping away from my position is the best course of action for the organization and everyone involved,” said Colangelo.

A source told Ken Berger of CBS Sports that Colangelo and MLSE CEO Tim Leiweke had been at odds.

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Raptors Could Leave Draft Without Player For First Time In 19-Year History

Jun 26, 2013 12:47 PM

The Toronto Raptors do not have many bargaining chips, but are approaching the draft as though they have a pick even though they do not.

“You never know what’s going to come your way,” Masai Ujiri said. “I think obviously you’ve studied the draft all year and you have the guys you like, the guys you don’t like, and how you rank them.

“And you go into it preparing like you never know what might happen on draft day.”

The Raptors were in a similar situation in 2007 and acquired the 58th overall pick from the San Antonio Spurs to select Giorgos Printezis in exchange for their second round pick in 2008.

The Raptors have never not made a pick in a draft in their 19-year history.

Robert MacLeod/Globe and Mail

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Gal Mekel Receiving Interest From Raptors, Bucks, Mavericks

Jun 24, 2013 1:10 AM

The Toronto Raptors are interested in signing Gal Mekel.

Mekel had an impressive workout last week with the Milwaukee Bucks and will audition on Monday for the Dallas Mavericks.

Mekel is a point guard currently on Maccabi Haifa and was the MVP in Israel.

Mekel, who was born in Israel, played at Wichita State and is just 25.

Marc Stein/ESPN

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Report: Raptors Likely To Shake Up Assistant Coaching Staff

Jun 21, 2013 2:36 PM

The Toronto Raptors are likely to part with assistant coaches Johnny Davis, Scott Roth and Tom Sterner, according to a report.

Dwyane Casey has yet to formally announce a change, but Popeye Jones and Nick Nurse are expected to join Casey on the Raptors bench next season.

An announcement is expected by Wednesday.

Doug Smith/Toronto Star

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Dwane Casey To Remain With Raptors Next Season

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Raptors Fully Preparing For Draft Despite Not Owning Any Picks

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Bobby Webster Hired As Raptors' Capologist

Doug Smith/Toronto Sun

Raptors Hire Dan Tolzman For Director-Level Scouting Position

Benjamin Hochman/Denver Post

Raptors Part Ways With Alvin Williams

Doug Smith/Toronto Sun

Report: Jeff Weltman To Join Raptors' Front Office

Peter Vecsey

McGrady Thinks Raptors Could Have Competed With Lakers For Titles

Ryan Wolstat/Toronto Sun

Raptors Pursuing Jeff Weltman For Front Office Position

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Gherardini Unlikely To Remain With Raptors

Doug Smith/Toronto Sun

Raptors Sever Ties With Ed Stefanski

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Raptors Will Attempt To Trade Bargnani By July 1

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