Raptors Apr 2007 Archive

• Bargnani Expected To Start Game 4, Ford Questionable

  Globe And Sports | Apr 29, 2007

  Although Raptors coach Sam Mitchell wouldn't say so, all evidence points to rookie Andrea Bargnani getting his first start since January and only his third of the season, replacing a lifeless Joey Graham in the lineup as the Raptors try to even the series at 2-2.

• Mitchell Mum On Change To Lineup

  Toronto Star | Apr 29, 2007

  With Joey Graham no longer part of the equation, Sam Mitchell has to come up with a solution for the Raptors' struggles at small forward.

• Mitchell's Kidd Talk Stirs Controversy

  Toronto Star | Apr 29, 2007

  Sam Mitchell's throwaway line referring to Jason Kidd's "so-called" knee injury was treated as a disrespectful shot at the future hall of famer in some parts yesterday.

• Mitchell Questions Kidd's Knee Strain

  New York Post | Apr 28, 2007

  Was Jason Kidd really hurt? That's the question the Raptors are asking, after Kidd had 19 assists, 16 rebounds and 16 points in Game 3

• Kidd Led Nets Defeat Raptors, Take 2-1 Series Lead

  Yahoo! | Apr 28, 2007

  Jason Kidd had a playoff career-high 19 assists in his 10th postseason triple-double, Carter scored 37 points, and the New Jersey Nets beat the Toronto Raptors 102-89 on Friday night to take a 2-1 lead in their Eastern Conference first-round series.

• Kidd Likely To Play Game 3

  Globe And Mail | Apr 27, 2007

  Jason Kidd is expected to play when the New Jersey Nets host the Toronto Raptors for Game 3 of their first-round Eastern Conference playoff match-up.

• Kidd Sits Out Thursday's Practice With Sore Knee

  Toronto Star | Apr 26, 2007

  Jason Kidd was having a sore left knee examined by team physicians in New York and did not practice with the Nets on Thursday.

• Colangelo Defends Red Promotion

  Globe And Sports | Apr 25, 2007

  Bryan Colangelo is not about to take red out of the Raptors' colour scheme.

• Parker, Bosh Help Raptors Tie Series

  Yahoo! | Apr 25, 2007

  After starting the night with an award ceremony for their coach of the year, the Raptors beat the New Jersey Nets 89-83 Tuesday to even their first-round series at a game apiece.

• Charlotte And Indiana Will Be Interested In Mitchell?

  Toronto Star | Apr 24, 2007

  Sam Mitchell famously doesn't have a contract for next season, despite being named Coach of the Year.

• Mitchell Officially Named Coach Of The Year

  Press Release | Apr 24, 2007

  Toronto Raptors head coach Sam Mitchell has been named the winner of the Red Auerbach Trophy as the NBA Coach of the Year for the 2006-07 season, the NBA announced today.

• Source: Mitchell Will Be Named Coach Of The Year

  National Post | Apr 23, 2007

  The Raptors won 27 games during the 2005-2006 season and 47 this year.

• Sam Mitchell To Be Named Coach Of The Year?

  Toronto Star | Apr 23, 2007

  Will Sam Mitchell be named Coach of the Year before Game 2?

• Carter Struggles, But Nets Defeat Raptors In Game 1

  Yahoo! | Apr 21, 2007

  Vince Carter heard boos all afternoon.

• MoPete's Status Uncertain For Game 1

  Toronto Star | Apr 21, 2007

  Morris Peterson isn't sure if he'll be available this afternoon when the Raptors open the NBA playoffs against the New Jersey Nets.

• Mitchell On Carter: 'It's A Divorce Guys. Let It Go'

  Globe And Sports | Apr 21, 2007

  Sam Mitchell has some words of advice for those still smarting over Vince Carter's departure for the swamplands of New Jersey a season-and-a-half past: Get over it.

• Bargnani Working Hard To Return

  Toronto Star | Apr 17, 2007

  Andrea Bargnani, who had an appendectomy March 21 that kept him out of 11 games before missing two with a sinus infection, went through a tough workout at the Air Canada Centre on Monday, his first exhaustive session since the surgery.

• Raptors Go 3-For-3 In Achieving Goals

  Yahoo! | Apr 16, 2007

  The Raptors set three goals before the season: make the playoffs, win the Division, and get home-court advantage in the first round.

• Raptors Sign Luke Jackson Through 2008

  Sports Illustrated | Apr 14, 2007

  The Toronto Raptors signed forward Luke Jackson to a contract Saturday for the rest of this season and 2007-08 as well

• Parker Led Raptors Move Closer To Playoff Home Court

  ESPN | Apr 13, 2007

  Anthony Parker scored 21 points and the Raptors moved closer to clinching home-court advantage in the first round of the playoffs with an 87-84 victory over the Pistons on Friday night.

• Mitchell Extension On Agenda

  Globe And Mail | Apr 12, 2007

  Various sources within MLSE say that it's a matter of when — not if — Sam Mitchell will be offered a lucrative, long-term contract to continue as the coach.

• Stern Proud Of Raptors' Success

  Globe And Mail | Apr 11, 2007

  David Stern sang the praises for the Toronto Raptors on Wednesday.

• NBA Downgrades Foul On Raptors' Peterson

  AP | Apr 9, 2007

  Toronto guard Morris Peterson was able to play in the Raptors game on Monday night against the Timberwolves after the NBA downgraded a flagrant foul call against him from a Type II to Type I.

• Win Over Bulls Pushes Raptors Toward No. 2 Seed

  ESPN | Apr 8, 2007

  Anthony Parker scored a career-high 27 points and Chris Bosh had 22 points and 11 rebounds, leading the Raptors to a 103-89 victory over the Bulls on Sunday night.

• Toronto Wins First Division Title

  Yahoo! | Apr 7, 2007

  Chris Bosh scored 23 points to lead the Raptors to a 94-85 win over the 76ers on Friday night, and capture the Atlantic Division title.

• Raptors On The Verge Of Clinching The Atlantic

  Canada.com | Apr 6, 2007

  Chris Bosh had 23 points and 13 rebounds for his seventh straight double-double to help Toronto close in on its first division title with a 94-85 win over the Philadelphia 76ers on Friday night.

• Bosh On Howard: "Our Rivalry Will Be Good For Everyone"

  Orlando Sentinel | Apr 4, 2007

  Chris Bosh and Dwight Howard have both a budding friendship and rivalry.

• Raptors Sign Jackson To Second 10-Day Deal

  Press Release | Apr 4, 2007

  Luke Jackson signed his first 10-day with the Raptors on March 25.

• Bobcats Comment On Mitchell Possibility

  Gaston Gazette | Apr 4, 2007

  Sam Mitchell's name was rumored to be a candidate for the Charlotte Bobcats head coaching job.

• Kapono Resumes Breakout Season

  AP | Apr 4, 2007

  Jason Kapono, the NBA's leading 3-point shooter and winner of the 3-point contest at All-Star weekend, was active Tuesday night after missing four weeks with a sprained left ankle.

• Mitchell Says Charlotte Rumor Belongs In The Trash

  Toronto Sun | Apr 2, 2007

  Sam Mitchell wasn't too happy with Peter Vecsey's report on Sunday that he may become the next head coach of the Charlotte Bobcats.

• Toronto Clinches Playoff Berth

  Canada.com | Apr 1, 2007

  For the first time in five seasons, the Raptors will be playing postseason basketball.

• Mitchell To Bolt For Charlotte?

  New York Post | Apr 1, 2007

  Sam Mitchell is without a contract for the 2007-2008 season.