Stephen A. Smith of ESPN created a big controversy on Sunday by indicating that Chris Bosh has told the Raptors that he will depart the club via free agency in 2010.

The claims were denied by Bosh and general manager Bryan Colangelo.

"In case anyone didn't comprehend what I reported first on ESPNews Sunday morning, then SportsCenter Monday night, let me be clear:  My sources tell me Chris Bosh wants out of Toronto," writes Smith.  "Preferably before 2010, when he's free to opt out of his contract. They've also informed me Bosh has quietly made the Raptors aware of this, that he wouldn't mind interest from Miami or Dallas, at all, and that he's hopeful his days as a Raptor will come to an end sooner than when the LeBron James' Sweepstakes hits the fan in 2010.

"Essentially, these things qualify as one of the worse-kept secrets in the NBA.

"Both Bosh and Raptors' President, Bryan Colangelo have emphatically denied Bosh has made the Raptors aware of anything. Feel free to believe them if you want to. And while you're at it, feel free to to conveniently forget that Damon Stoudamire, Marcus Camby, Tracy McGrady and Vince Carter all echoed similar sentiments before they skipped town, too."