Raptors Jul 2006 Archive

• Raptors Sign P.J. Tucker To Multi-Year Deal

  TSN.ca | Jul 25, 2006

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• Raptors Could Waive Williams

  Globe and Mail | Jul 25, 2006

  Alvin Williams still has two years and $13.5-million remaining on his contract, but could be finished in Toronto.

• Raptors Officially Sign Garbajosa

  Raptors.com | Jul 24, 2006

  The Toronto Raptors announced Monday they have signed free agent forward Jorge Garbajosa to a multi-year contract.

• Duffy: Jones Will Sign With Raptors

  FOX Sports | Jul 23, 2006

  High flyer Fred Jones will sign with the Toronto Raptors in the next few days according to his agent Bill Duffy.

• Pacers Swap Johnson For Armstrong

  Indianapolis Star | Jul 23, 2006

  Veteran guard Darrell Armstrong appears to be Indiana bound, while Anthony Johnson will join the Mavericks.

• Raptors Could Make Another Pitch To Ukic

  Toronto Sun | Jul 22, 2006

  After John Salmons decided the Raptors weren't for him, Bryan Colangelo could make another run at bringing over Roko Ukic.

• Salmons Backs Out Of Toronto Deal

  TSN.ca | Jul 22, 2006

  John Salmons has decided against joining the Toronto Raptors upon reviewing their team's situation.

• Salmons Deal Hits A Snag

  The Star/Philadelphia Daily News | Jul 21, 2006

  The John Salmons trade to Toronto reportedly has a bit more work that needs to be done.

• Raptors Sign 2005 Second Rounder Slokar

  SiOL | Jul 20, 2006

  A popular Slovenian website is reporting that Uros Slokar will join fellow countryman Rasho Nesterovic to play center for the Toronto Raptors.

• Garbajosa Signing Could Become Official On Tuesday

  The Star | Jul 18, 2006

  Jorge Garbajosa, a 6-foot-7 forward who played last season with Unicaja is expected to sign a three-year contract worth slightly less than $12 million with the Raptors.

• Bargnani Won't Play For Italy In FIBA World Championship

  TSN.ca | Jul 14, 2006

  The Italian Basketball Federation on Friday announced that at the FIBA World Championship in Japan, Andrea Bargnani will not be participating.

• Bosh Signs Four-Year Extension, Donates $1 Million To Charity

  TSN.ca | Jul 14, 2006

  Chris Bosh will remain a Raptor for at least the next four seasons after signing a lucrative contract extension.

• T-Wolves Sign James To 4-year, $23M Deal

  Sports Illustrated | Jul 13, 2006

  Mike James has finally got the security he has been craving for, signing a four year, $23 million deal with the Minnesota Timberwolves Thursday.

• Salmons Chooses Raptors Over Suns

  Philadelphia Daily News | Jul 13, 2006

  John Salmons has accepted a five-year contract that will land him in Toronto.

• Raptors Officially Sign Anthony Parker

  NBA.com | Jul 13, 2006

  The Toronto Raptors have signed Maccabi Tel Aviv swingman Anthony Parker to a three-year deal estimated at $12 million.

• Salmons To Decide Between Suns, Raptors Today

  Arizona Republic | Jul 13, 2006

  John Salmons is free to choose his preferred destination, either Toronto or Phoenix, according to Sixers GM Billy King.

• Bosh Expected To Sign Three-Year Deal With Raptors

  ESPN | Jul 13, 2006

  Chris Bosh will follow the footsteps of draft classmates LeBron James and Dwyane Wade by signing a three-year contract with the option for a fourth year.

• Raps Look To Reel In Salmons

  Toronto Star | Jul 12, 2006

  While the Sixers and Suns are reportedly discussing a sign and trade for guard John Salmons, the Raptors are looking at acquiring the Philadelphia guard to replace Mike James, who has agreed to terms with the Timberwolves.

• Whaley Is Back With Jazz

  Deseret News | Jul 12, 2006

  Despite being traded to Toronto earlier this offseason, Robert Whaley was back with Utah on Monday when the Jazz opened Rocky Mountain Revue training camp in advance of Friday's start for the six-team summer league.

• Mike James Expected To Announce Decision, Leaning Towards Mavs

  ESPN | Jul 11, 2006

  Mike James is expected to decide on his future NBA team on Tuesday.

• Raptors Reportedly Sign Maccabi's Anthony Parker

  Draftexpress.com | Jul 11, 2006

  Macabbi Tel Aviv star Anthony Parker will play in the NBA for the first time since the 1999-2000 season.

• Raptors' Sow Undergoes Surgery

  NBA.com | Jul 7, 2006

  Pape Sow underwent neck surgery last night.

• Wolves Ramp Up Pursuit Of James

  Pioneer Press | Jul 7, 2006

  "Minnesota is definitely one of my top (choices)," Mike James said on Thursday.

• Neck Surgery Possible For Raptors' Pape Sow

  Toronto Sun | Jul 7, 2006

  Pape Sow, who had vowed to make this the most active summer of his basketball career, now faces the prospect of spending the next few months recovering from surgery, the Toronto Star is reporting.

• Bargnani Scores 20 In Summer League Debut

  Las Vegas Summer League | Jul 7, 2006

  Andrea Bargnani saw his first NBA action in the opening day of Las Vegas summer league, where he logged 20 points.

• Mike James Close To Agreement With Rockets

  Toronto Sun | Jul 6, 2006

  Mike James may be on his way back to the Houston Rockets for a deal rumored at roughly $30 million over five years.

• Mike James Sign-And-Trade Now Unlikely, Looking At The MLE

  The Star | Jul 6, 2006

  The Mavericks, Rockets and Timberwolves are the three teams set to meet with Mike James.

• Raptors Get Unexpected Visit In Vegas

  The Star | Jul 5, 2006

  Darrick Martin, the 35-year old point guard, made an unannounced and unexpected visit to the Raptors practice on Tuesday in Las Vegas.

• Bargnani Passes Jersey 11 To TJ Ford

  Toronto Sun | Jul 5, 2006

  Andrea Bargnani, who wore #11 for Benneton and was told he could have the same number with the Raptors, has given the number to newly acquired point guard TJ Ford, the Toronto Sun is reporting.

• Pape Sow Taken To Hospital

  Rogers Sportsnet | Jul 4, 2006

  Raptors centre Pape Sow suffered a neck injury during the team's summer league practice.

• Wolves To Meet With Mike James

  Toronto Star | Jul 4, 2006

  Raptor free agent Mike James, who has drawn interest from the Houston Rockets and Dallas Mavericks since the free agent negotiation period opened Saturday, is to meet with officials from Minnesota in Toronto today but the Toronto Star is reporting that if he is to become a member of the Timberwolves, the Raptors aren't going to facilitate the move in a sign-and-trade transaction.

• Raptors Close In On Signing Key `Role' Players

  Toronto Star | Jul 4, 2006

  The Raptors have their sights on some free agents who they hope to have signed by next week, the Toronto Star is reporting.

• Mike James Calls Interest In Him 'Surreal'

  Toronto Sun | Jul 3, 2006

  Mike James called the interest he has received from other teams "surreal.

• Mavs' Mbenga Gets Multiyear Deal

  Dallas Morning News | Jul 3, 2006

  The Mavericks have come to terms with backup center D.

• James Game No Slam Dunk For Rockets

  Houston Chronicle | Jul 2, 2006

  The Rockets began the free-agency period at 11:01 p.

• Raptors Waste Little Time, Sign Andrea Bargnani

  ESPN | Jul 2, 2006

  Toronto wasted little time getting Andrea Bargnani under contract. Bargnani will make $7.78 million in the first two years of the deal.