According to the Spanish sports publication Marca, the Raptors have made overtures about signing free agent Jorge Garbajosa, a 6-9 Spanish forward. NBA officials who have seen the 28-year-old play make it sound like he'd be a great fit.
According to the Toronto Star, Garbajosa is said to be a tough inside presence despite his height and could also be able to stretch defences with three-point shooting ability. He's not a true NBA centre — more along the lines of the undersized Kurt Thomas of the Phoenix Suns — but he could do some of the dirty work under the basket to take some of the pressure off the likes of Chris Bosh and Charlie Villanueva.
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May 31, 2006 12:47 AM EST
According to a reputable Spanish website, the Raptors are in talks to sign Euroleague star Jorge Garbajosa.
Garbajosa is the star of the Unicaja basketball team.
It has been widely speculated that Bryan Colangelo plans on making the addition of international basketball players a priority.
The deal is speculated to be in the range of $12 million over three years.
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The Toronto Raptors are sending out strong signals that they'd like to get UConn's point guard Marcus Williams, according to Mitch Lawrence of the New York Daily News.
Even if the Raptors traded down to number four, it would be considered a reach by some NBA observers, but Bryan Colangelo has been known to take a gamble on a player too early if he thinks he's the right fit.
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Raptors May 2006 Archive
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Detroit News | May 28, 2006
In all probability, Ben Wallace’s agent, Arn Tellem, will be negotiating for a four-year deal for his client this summer.
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Globe and Mail | May 27, 2006
Maurizio Gherardini, the general manager of Benetton Treviso, has already agreed to join Bryan Colangelo's basketball front office in Toronto.
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Chicago Tribune | May 25, 2006
Arn Tellem is representing Texas product LaMarcus Aldridge.
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Toronto Sun | May 25, 2006
As the Raptors send a group to Europe to scout Andrea Bargnani, Chris Bosh went on the air and expressed his opinion on what the Raptors need.
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ESPN | May 24, 2006
A day after winning the top pick in the draft lottery, the Toronto Raptors dispatched coach Sam Mitchell and senior adviser Wayne Embry to Italy to scout forward Andrea Bargnani.
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ESPN | May 24, 2006
"We need a one [point guard] or a five [center]," Raptors GM Bryan Colangelo told ESPN.
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RealGM | May 23, 2006
Bryan Colangelo and the Raptors won the NBA Lottery and will have the first selection in the 2006 NBA Draft.
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Pioneer Press | May 21, 2006
Charley Waters reported on Sunday that Rob Babcock, who left the Timberwolves as player personnel director to become general manager of the Toronto Raptors, could return to the Wolves' front office.
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Toronto Star | May 19, 2006
Raptors assistant coach Gene Keady will not be back with the team next season, as Bryan Colangelo decided not to renew his contract.
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The Star | May 19, 2006
Bryan Colangelo has begun preparing for June's Draft and is keeping his options open.
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Houston Chronicle | May 14, 2006
"Houston is my first choice," Mike James said. "Seriously, Houston is home. We just bought our house in Houston. I want to go home."
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Toronto Star | May 9, 2006
Cavaliers forward Anderson Varejao believes that fellow countryman, Raptor Rafael Araujo, needs a fresh start in order to be successful.
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Press Release | May 4, 2006
Chris Paul of the New Orleans/Oklahoma City Hornets headlines a talented group of rookies named to the T-Mobile NBA All-Rookie Team, the NBA announced today.
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The Toronto Star | May 3, 2006
The Toronto Raptors will reportedly be wearing a new uniform design next year.
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Journal Times | May 2, 2006
There has always been speculation that Jamaal Magloire would like to play for the Toronto Raptors and with him being thought of as the odd man out in Milwaukee, many have believed that a trade is inevitable, but that now seems to be a premature thought.
