Sam Mitchell was hired by the Raptors signing a three year deal. It remains unclear whether the Raptors will attempt to piece back together their team around Vince Carter, or attempt a rebuilding process.
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Three weeks after hiring a new general manager, the Raptors fired scouts Craig Neal, Walker D. Russell and Randy Wilkens on Monday.
Raptor general manager Rob Babcock announced that Norm Goodman, Jim Kelly, Steve Young and Bob Zuffelato will remain with the staff.
"We appreciate the work Craig, Walker and Randy have done for our franchise over the years and their professional assistance with this year's Draft during this interim period," Babcock said.
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One second he's evaluating talent on the Bobcat's roster, the next he becomes the Raptor's new head coach while still on the job in Charlotte.
According the Toronto Sun, the Raptors had chosen Mitchell over Seattle SuperSonics assistant Dwane Casey and Detroit Pistons assistant Mike Woodson. The paper said an announcement on the hiring could be made on Tuesday.
"The Raptors have nothing to announce on the coaching search at this time," Toronto spokesman Jim LaBumbard said.
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Raptors Jun 2004 Archive
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The Globe and Mail | Jun 25, 2004
With the 39th pick, in the second round, the Raptors selected 6-foot-10, 223-pound Spanish centre Albert Miralles, who played last season in Italy.
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SLAM! sports | Jun 24, 2004
Toronto Raptors general manager Rob Babcock says that the only way he would consider trading a player who wants out is if it's an excellent deal for his team.
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Toronto Star | Jun 22, 2004
GM Rob Babcock is earning his new Raptors paycheck, and then some.
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SLAM! sports | Jun 21, 2004
There is no real argument, this editorial says: The Raptors must jettison Vince Carter.
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Detroit Free Press | Jun 15, 2004
Michigan State basketball coach Tom Izzo is downplaying the apparent interest of the Toronto Raptors in interviewing him for their vacant head coaching job.
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Philadelphia Daily News | Jun 10, 2004
Mike Woodson, an assistant coach for the Detroit Pistons, has been contacted by the Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors about possible interviews for their vacant head-coaching positions.
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SLAM! sports | Jun 9, 2004
There is an apparent disconnect between the Toronto Raptors and Vince Carter and the latest issue with Raptors’ ownership passing over Julius Erving for the general manager spot may only be the tip of the iceberg.
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Toronto Star | Jun 5, 2004
After nine weeks of sorting through candidates and hunting for the right fit, the Toronto Raptors have picked Rob Babcock to be their new general manager.
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Toronto Sun | Jun 5, 2004
It's a new day for the Toronto Raptors as Rob Babcock has been hired as the general manager.
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The Star | Jun 3, 2004
The Raptors seem to have a problem communicating with each other, leading to a foul up in their GM search.
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ESPN | Jun 1, 2004
Julius Erving is not a candidate for the general manager post in Toronto.
