A season after setting numerous franchise marks the Raptors failed to improve this year and former number one overall pick Andrea Bargnani may have actually devolved, according to the National Post.
All-Star representative Chris Bosh believes that Bargnani needs to improve over the offseason to help Toronto's chances at taking the next step in 2009.
"He just has to get better. That's all he has to do, work on his game," Chris Bosh said. "Work on his weaknesses. And he just has to believe he can be a star in this league. That's what it starts -- with you believing and you working on everything you can work on."
RealGM Note: Bargnani was ranked 209th in the NBA in season FIC and had a per 40 FIC of 7.9, putting him below the league median.
Via The National Post
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After the debacle which resulted in forward Jorge Garbajosa playing in the European Championships last summer, the Raptors are not going to make the same mistake again.
According to the Toronto Star, Bryan Colangelo made it clear that the Raptors will go to all lengths to ensure that Garbajosa's 2008-09 campaign will not be compromised.
"I think it's a safe assumption that he will not be playing in the Olympics as long as he's under contract to us," Colangelo said.
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It looks like Sam Mitchell may be safe in Toronto after all.
According to Doug Smith of the Toronto Star, Raptors' GM Bryan Colangelo called the speculation that Mitchell could be fired "absolutely ludicrous".
In recent days rumors have surfaced that Mitchell would be replaced with Phoenix Head Coach Mike D'Antoni, should he be relieved of his duties after the Suns were eliminated by the Spurs on Tuesday.
"Let's suffice it to say, all things should be put to rest right now when I say that I have absolutely no intention to make a coaching change at this time," Colangelo said.
"When you talk about the scenarios that have been brought up and the speculation on whether or not a first-round playoff loss would result in Sam's ouster, all of that is absolute speculation and it's also story-telling more than anything."
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Raptors Apr 2008 Archive
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Toronto Star | Apr 29, 2008
Even though he was overtaken on the Raptors' depth chart by Jose Calderon, point guard T.J. Ford wants to stick around in Toronto next season and beyond.
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | Apr 28, 2008
The Orlando Magic advanced to the second round of the NBA playoffs on Monday night after eliminating the Toronto Raptors with 102-92 victory in Game Five of their series.
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New York Post | Apr 28, 2008
Could Sam Mitchell be an option for New York if Toronto decides to sever ties?
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | Apr 26, 2008
The Orlando Magic used a strong fourth quarter to record a 106-94 win over the Toronto Raptors and a take a 3-1 series lead on Saturday afternoon.
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Florida Today | Apr 25, 2008
Magic forward Brian Cook has been ruled out for the remainder of the team's playoff series against the Raptors.
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | Apr 24, 2008
The Toronto Raptors avoided falling into an 0-3 hole with a dominating 108-94 win at home against the Orlando Magic on Thursday night.
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The Toronto Star | Apr 24, 2008
Shooter Jason Kapono believes that the Raptors are thinking too much in their first round matchup against the Magic.
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Globe And Mail | Apr 23, 2008
Bryan Colangelo said on Tuesday that the Raptors have mapped out an extensive off-season program for Andrea Bargnani.
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The Edmonton Sun | Apr 23, 2008
Andrea Bargnani isn't worried about his offensive game despite a decline in production and efficiency throughout his second NBA season.
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | Apr 22, 2008
Dwight Howard provided a 20-20 performance for the second-straight game as the Orlando Magic edged the Toronto Raptors 104-103 on Tuesday night.
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The Globe And Mail | Apr 22, 2008
Chris Bosh, who has been very vocal about Toronto's struggles this season, denies that he has called out Head
Coach Sam Mitchell.
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The Orlando Sentinel | Apr 21, 2008
Chris Bosh thinks that the Raptors overanalyzed their Game One matchup against the Magic on Sunday.
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | Apr 20, 2008
The Orlando Magic dominated the Toronto Raptors 114-100 in Game One of their best-of-seven series on Sunday afternoon.
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SLAM! Sports | Apr 20, 2008
Toronto's Sam Mitchell could be coaching for his job once again this spring when the Raptors take on the Magic in their first-round playoff series.
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Toronto Star | Apr 20, 2008
Raptors' big man Chris Bosh swung back at Stephen A. Smith after Smith compared Bosh to former NBAer Manute Bol on Friday.
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ESPN | Apr 12, 2008
The Nets' loss to the Raptors on Friday night officially eliminated New Jersey from playoff contention, marking the first time the team has missed the postseason since 2001.
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The Toronto Sun | Apr 11, 2008
Chris Bosh has called out fans of the Raptors, asking them to make some more noise for the team at home.
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The Toronto Sun | Apr 8, 2008
All-Star Chris Bosh has admitted a lack of trust in his Raptor teammates.
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Toronto Sun | Apr 8, 2008
The Raptors have waived forward Linton Johnson, whose 10-day contract expired following the game against the Nets on Saturday.
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | Apr 5, 2008
The Hornets, 76ers, Lakers, Wizards and Raptors all clinched playoff berths on Friday night.
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Toronto Star | Apr 5, 2008
The Raptors have decided not to officially appeal the result of the game between Toronto and Atlanta where a layup at the buzzer by T.J. Ford was waived off.
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Globe And Mail | Apr 4, 2008
The Toronto Raptors are still considering filing an official protest regarding how they lost to the Atlanta Hawks on Wednesday night.
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The Atlanta Journal-Constitution | Apr 3, 2008
For the second time this season the Hawks expect to have a victory protested.
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Andrew Perna/RealGM | Apr 1, 2008
Toronto put together a nice performance to knock off Charlotte on Monday night. Read about the Raptors and more in the RealGM Daily Rundown for March 31st's games!
