May 2014 Toronto Raptors Wiretap

Masai Ujiri Fined $25,000 By NBA For Saying 'F*** Brooklyn'

Apr 21, 2014 10:09 PM

Masai Ujiri has been fined $25,000 by the NBA for "using obscene language in a public setting."

Ujiri said "F*** Brooklyn" during a pregame rally for the Toronto Raptors.

The Raptors lost to the Nets in Game 1.

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RealGM Radio: Mega NBA Playoffs Preview

Apr 18, 2014 2:16 PM

In this episode of RealGM Radio, host Daniel Leroux previews the NBA Playoffs with four different guests. 

Beckley Mason (@BeckleyMason) of the New York Times and ESPN joins the show to work through the bracket and provide his take from the first round to the finals.

After that, Nate Duncan (@NateDuncanNBA) of Basketball Insiders comes on to provide his insight on the various matchups he is looking forward to in the next few weeks.

Following him, Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) of RealGM projects how the various first round series will shake out and what he is looking forward to the most.

Finally, Arturo Galletti (@ArturoGalletti) of BoxScoreGeeks.com shares his playoff predictions and discusses the playoff prediction contest his site is running with Wages of Wins.

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Spurs, Clippers, Thunder, Heat, Warriors Finish In Top-5 In Efficiency Differential

Apr 17, 2014 12:30 PM

The San Antonio Spurs finished the 13-14 regular season with the best efficiency differential in the NBA with a mark of +8.1. The Spurs scored 110.5 points per 100 possession while allowing 102.4 points per 100 possessions.

The Los Angeles Clippers ranked second, followed by the Oklahoma City Thunder, Miami Heat and Golden State Warriors. 

The Indiana Pacers, Houston Rockets, Portland Trail Blazers, Toronto Raptors and Phoenix Suns round out the top-10.

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Jonas Valanciunas Charged With DUI

Apr 7, 2014 7:23 PM

Jonas Valanciunas was charged with driving under the influence of alcohol after being stopped in Wasaga Beach, Ont., after reportedly being spotted with open beer bottles while traveling through a drive-thru.

Valanciunas is charged with having greater than 80 milligrams of alcohol in 100 millilitres of blood and is to appear in court in nearby Collingwoodon April 22.

"I hold myself to a high standard and take my role as a member of the Toronto Raptors very seriously," Valanciunas said in a statement released by the team. "I apologize to the organization, my teammates, my family and my fans, and regret any negativity this incident has brought upon them."

Valanciunas is averaging 11 points and 8.6 rebounds in 76 games this season.

Doug Harrison/CBC

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Study Finds Isiah Thomas As Best Drafting GM Since 1989

Apr 4, 2014 9:23 PM

Isiah Thomas is the best drafting general manager in the NBA, according to an empirical study conducted by ESPN.

While with the Toronto Raptors and New York Knicks, Thomas had a Net Expected Wins Average of +1.7 per pick. Thomas drafted Damon Stoudamire seventh overall in 1995 and Tracy McGrady at ninth during his tenure with the Raptors. David Lee, Trevor Ariza, Wilson Chandler and Nate Robinson were all high value picks with the Knicks.

Jim Paxson ranks second with the picks of Carlos Boozer, Anderson Varejao and Jason Kapono standing out.

Kiki Vandeweghe, Sam Presti and Jeff Bower round out the top-five.

The worst drafting general managers of the period are David Kahn, Jerry Reynolds, Elgin Baylor, John Gabriel and Pete Babcock.

Tom Haberstroh/ESPN

Tags: New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors, NBA, NBA B-Ball IQ

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Tests Reveal No Structural Damage Of Kyle Lowry's Knee

Apr 2, 2014 5:43 PM

Kyle Lowry underwent tests that revealed no structural damage of his left knee injury.

The Toronto Raptors list Lowry as a game-time decision for Wednesday's game with a sore knee.

Lowry will continue to undergo exams.

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