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Steve Buffery of THE TORONTO SUN reports, Rafer Alston did not burn any bridges yesterday. He torched them. In his first visit to Toronto since being traded by the Raptors to the Houston Rockets on Oct.4 for Mike James, the volatile point guard stood by controversial comments he made... Link
Read More: Houston Rockets , Rafer Alston , Toronto Raptors
Posted at 09:14 AM
So the popular pickup in leagues across the country last night was surely Luther Head. I must give credit to the guy in my league who snagged him a few hours before last night’s tip off. Good thinking. Head started, played 43 minutes and poured in 28 points, grabbed... Link
Read More: Al Harrington , Antawn Jamison , Antonio Daniels , Atlanta Hawks , Caron Butler , David Wesley , Derek Anderson , Gilbert Arenas , Houston Rockets , Jared Jeffries , Jarvis Hayes , Jim Jackson , Joe Johnson , Josh Childress , Josh Smith , Leandro Barbosa , Luther Head , Phoenix Suns , Rafer Alston , Shawn Marion , Steve Nash , Tracy McGrady , Washington Wizards
Posted at 10:53 AM
LA Clippers 109 Milwaukee 85 –Andruw Bogut had his first tough night 15 minutes and 2 points, and he was -23 … This game was done before the 4th Quarter … The Clippers are 6-2 …. Milwaukee didn’t win a game last year against the West on the road... Link
Read More: Al Jefferson , Andrew Bogut , Atlanta Hawks , Boston Celtics , Caron Butler , Charlotte Bobcats , Chauncey Billups , Chris Paul , Cleveland Cavaliers , Dallas Mavericks , Dan Dickau , Darko Milicic , Delonte West , Denver Nuggets , Derek Anderson , Desmond Mason , Detroit Pistons , Doug Christie , Dwight Howard , Dwyane Wade , Earl Boykins , Elton Brand , Emeka Okafor , Erick Dampier , Houston Rockets , Jalen Rose , Josh Howard , Juwan Howard , Kevin Garnett , Los Angeles Clippers , Marcus Camby , Miami Heat , Milwaukee Bucks , Minnesota T-Wolves , New Orleans Hornets , Orlando Magic , Philadelphia 76ers , Rafer Alston , Sacramento Kings , San Antonio Spurs , Sean May , Seattle Sonics , Toronto Raptors , Utah Jazz , Washington Wizards
Posted at 12:01 PM
Joining the action with 1:34 left in the first and the score tied at 23. Somehow, this is the only NBA game on tonight. Which is, of course, the only reason I'm watching it. Heck, it was either this or the end of "Superman II." And I know what... Link
Read More: Al Harrington , Alonzo Mourning , Antoine Walker , Atlanta Hawks , Chris Kaman , Chris Wilcox , Corey Maggette , David Wesley , Derek Anderson , Detroit Pistons , Dwyane Wade , Gary Payton , Houston Rockets , Jeff McInnis , Joe Johnson , Josh Childress , Josh Smith , Juwan Howard , Los Angeles Clippers , Marv Albert , Marvin Williams , Miami Heat , Mike Dunleavy , New Jersey Nets , New York Knicks , Rafer Alston , Reggie Miller , Sam Cassell , Shaquille O'Neal , Stromile Swift , Tracy McGrady , Tyronn Lue , Yao Ming , Zaza Pachulia
Posted at 06:19 PM
So BV did his draft recap and now it’s my turn. Like he said, we start 10 players (PG, SG, G, SF, PF, F, C, C, UT, UT), with three bench spots, 12 teams. So it’s a pretty deep league, and it’s very competitive. Hard to slip sleepers past... Link
Read More: Andrei Kirilenko , Brendan Haywood , Carlos Boozer , Chicago Bulls , Chris Bosh , Dallas Mavericks , Dirk Nowitzki , Eddie Griffin , Eddie Jones , Houston Rockets , Hubie Brown , Joe Johnson , Josh Childress , Juan Dixon , Kevin Garnett , Kirk Hinrich , Kobe Bryant , Lamar Odom , Lorenzen Wright , Los Angeles Clippers , Marquis Daniels , Memphis Grizzlies , Mike Bibby , Mike Dunleavy , Minnesota T-Wolves , Pau Gasol , Rafer Alston , Rashard Lewis , Rasheed Wallace , Richard Hamilton , Sacramento Kings , T.J. Ford , Tayshaun Prince , Toronto Raptors , Utah Jazz , Vince Carter , Washington Wizards , Yao Ming , Zaza Pachulia
Posted at 09:39 AM
Boston Celtics What can i say about the Celts? I'm confused by this team year after year. It's nice to see them do well, but sometimes i have to wonder how they do it? Paul Pierce of course is the only consistent scorer Celtics fans have known for... Link
Read More: Al Jefferson , Allan Houston , Allen Iverson , Alonzo Mourning , Andre Iguodala , Antoine Walker , Atlanta Hawks , Boston Celtics , Chris Bosh , Chris Webber , Dallas Mavericks , Delonte West , Detroit Pistons , Donyell Marshall , Gary Payton , Gerald Green , Houston Rockets , Jalen Rose , Jamal Crawford , Jason Collins , Jason Kidd , Jeff McInnis , Kyle Korver , Los Angeles Lakers , Miami Heat , Minnesota T-Wolves , Nenad Krstic , New Jersey Nets , New Orleans Hornets , New York Knicks , Orlando Magic , Paul Pierce , Philadelphia 76ers , Phoenix Suns , Quentin Richardson , Rafael Araujo , Rafer Alston , Richard Jefferson , Ricky Davis , Robert Traylor , Samuel Dalembert , Shaquille O'Neal , Shareef Abdur-Rahim , Stephon Marbury , Tim Thomas , Toronto Raptors , Tracy McGrady , Vince Carter
Posted at 10:22 AM
1 to 30 31. Chauncey Billups – We love PGs here at FBB, and they don’t come more rock solid than this one. 32. Jason Terry – No, seriously, we love PGs, especially ones who were able to finish 30th on the player rater while only getting 30 mpg.... Link
Read More: Andre Miller , Ben Wallace , Bobby Simmons , Carlos Boozer , Chauncey Billups , Chris Duhon , Chris Webber , Cleveland Cavaliers , Corey Maggette , Dwight Howard , Emeka Okafor , Golden State Warriors , Indiana Pacers , Jason Richardson , Jason Terry , Josh Howard , Josh Smith , Kirk Hinrich , Lamar Odom , Larry Hughes , Manu Ginobili , Marcus Camby , Miami Heat , Michael Redd , Milwaukee Bucks , Orlando Magic , Phoenix Suns , Portland Trailblazers , Rafer Alston , Rasheed Wallace , Ray Allen , Richard Hamilton , Richard Jefferson , Ron Artest , San Antonio Spurs , Shaquille O'Neal , Tyson Chandler , Zach Randolph , Zydrunas Ilgauskas
Posted at 09:59 AM
By pedersen, The Basketball Weblog
"The Toronto Raptors have traded temperamental point guard Rafer Alston to the Houston Rockets in exchange for guard Mike James." Rafer madness sent to Rockets [Toronto Star]... Link
Read More: Houston Rockets , Rafer Alston , Toronto Raptors
Posted at 01:37 PM
By Associated Press, ESPN.com - NBA
Raptors trade Alston to Rockets for James by Associated PressST. CATHARINES, Ont. -- The Toronto Raptors traded temperamental point guard Rafer Alston to the Houston Rockets for guard Mike James on Tuesday. Alston, 29, was involved in several scrapes last season. He threatened to quit the team and the...... Link
Read More: Houston Rockets , Rafer Alston , Toronto Raptors
Posted at 10:11 AM
(For rounds one, two and three, just scroll down) Players already on the team are in parentheses. Team A: Jamaal Magloire (J. Terry, R. Allen, P. Stojakovic, K. Garnett)Team B: Rasheed Wallace (E. Okafor, R. Artest, S. O’Neal, L. James)Team C: Corey Maggette (A. Iguodala, B. Davis, Y. Ming,... Link
Read More: Allen Iverson , Andre Iguodala , Andrei Kirilenko , Bobby Simmons , Carlos Boozer , Chauncey Billups , Chris Bosh , Cleveland Cavaliers , Corey Maggette , Dallas Mavericks , Dirk Nowitzki , Draft , Dwyane Wade , Emeka Okafor , Houston Rockets , Indiana Pacers , Jamaal Magloire , Jason Kidd , Kenyon Martin , Kevin Garnett , LeBron James , Manu Ginobili , Mike Bibby , Minnesota T-Wolves , Orlando Magic , Pau Gasol , Philadelphia 76ers , Rafer Alston , Rasheed Wallace , Richard Hamilton , Ron Artest , Sacramento Kings , Samuel Dalembert , San Antonio Spurs , Stephon Marbury , Tim Duncan , Toronto Raptors , Tyson Chandler , Utah Jazz , Washington Wizards , Zydrunas Ilgauskas
Posted at 09:01 AM
Link: Change of heart It's been slow out there. As everyone gets into the fantasy basketball craze, the real basketball news is thinning out. Most rosters have already been filled and invites for training camp have been sent out. Of course there are some exceptions. Where will Latrell Sprewell... Link
Read More: Bob Sura , Houston Rockets , Latrell Sprewell , Los Angeles Lakers , Rafer Alston , Rumors , Toronto Raptors
Posted at 09:05 AM
1st Canadian player ever to win NBA MVP honours.... Link
Read More: Phoenix Suns , Rafer Alston , Steve Nash
Posted at 03:23 PM
Typically i don't think it's right to post an entire entry this way, but in this case i'm making an exception, since this letter would be freely available to any Raptors fan who signed up to be an "insider" on the www.raptors.com website. I also looked for a link... Link
Read More: Chris Bosh , Donyell Marshall , Jalen Rose , Jamaal Magloire , Morris Peterson , Nazr Mohammed , Rafer Alston , Samuel Dalembert , Toronto Raptors , Vince Carter
Posted at 04:41 PM
Ah, the frustrations of fantasy basketball. Two players who I ve been begging to get more playing time finally get put into situations where they are going to see that time and I miss out on both of them. Bah. Lots and lots of post-deadline PG situations to look... Link
Read More: Allen Iverson , Andre Miller , Antoine Walker , Antonio Daniels , Atlanta Hawks , Baron Davis , Bob Sura , Boston Celtics , Brad Miller , Brevin Knight , Carlos Arroyo , Chauncey Billups , Chicago Bulls , Chris Duhon , Chris Webber , Chucky Atkins , Cleveland Cavaliers , Dallas Mavericks , Damon Jones , Damon Stoudamire , Dan Dickau , Delonte West , Derek Fisher , Detroit Pistons , Devin Harris , Earl Boykins , Earl Watson , Gary Payton , Gilbert Arenas , Golden State Warriors , Jamaal Tinsley , Jameer Nelson , Jason Kidd , Jason Terry , Jeff McInnis , Kirk Hinrich , Kobe Bryant , Larry Hughes , Latrell Sprewell , LeBron James , Leandro Barbosa , Memphis Grizzlies , Mike Bibby , New Jersey Nets , New Orleans Hornets , New York Knicks , Orlando Magic , Philadelphia 76ers , Phoenix Suns , Quentin Richardson , Rafer Alston , Sacramento Kings , Sam Cassell , San Antonio Spurs , Shaquille O'Neal , Speedy Claxton , Stephon Marbury , Steve Francis , Steve Nash , Tim Duncan , Tony Parker , Tyronn Lue , Utah Jazz , Washington Wizards
Posted at 03:05 PM
Ben Maller's NBA Rumors & Notes
A reported deal with the New Orleans Hornets Donyell Marshall, Lamond Murray and Rafer Alston for oft-injured and often out of shape point guard Baron Davis is no longer a possibility, according to various sources. Davis's contract, which...... Link
Read More: Baron Davis , Donyell Marshall , New Jersey Nets , New Orleans Hornets , Rafer Alston , Toronto Raptors
Posted at 02:34 PM
Not too much to cover with the short week, but here s the rundown nonetheless. The entire Atlantic division is pretty ho-hum when it comes to point guards. You know what to expect from Gary Payton, Allen Iverson, Jason Kidd, Rafer Alston and Stephon Marbury. I can t see... Link
Read More: Al Harrington , Allen Iverson , Andre Miller , Antonio Daniels , Atlanta Hawks , Baron Davis , Bob Sura , Brevin Knight , Chauncey Billups , Chris Duhon , Chucky Atkins , Damon Jones , Damon Stoudamire , Dan Dickau , Derek Fisher , Detroit Pistons , Devin Harris , Earl Boykins , Earl Watson , Gary Payton , Gilbert Arenas , Golden State Warriors , Jamaal Tinsley , Jason Hart , Jason Kidd , Jason Terry , Josh Childress , Josh Smith , Kirk Hinrich , Kobe Bryant , Larry Hughes , LeBron James , Los Angeles Clippers , Mike Bibby , Milwaukee Bucks , New Jersey Nets , New Orleans Hornets , Philadelphia 76ers , Phoenix Suns , Rafer Alston , Ray Allen , Sacramento Kings , Sam Cassell , Shaun Livingston , Speedy Claxton , Stephon Marbury , Steve Francis , Steve Nash , Tony Parker , Troy Murphy , Tyronn Lue , Utah Jazz , Washington Wizards
Posted at 08:42 AM
Sunburned. The non-game of the week(end), Phoenix vs. Indiana, was pretty much over after 5 minutes. The Suns broke out to a 15-3 lead and never looked back. What it did do, however, was give us a chance to look at some of the Suns second-stringers, who got a... Link
Read More: Brendan Haywood , Indiana Pacers , James Posey , Joe Johnson , Leandro Barbosa , Maciej Lampe , Memphis Grizzlies , Phoenix Suns , Rafer Alston , Shane Battier , Shawn Marion , Stephon Marbury , Steve Nash
Posted at 02:33 PM
Chris Bosh had 21 points and a career-high 17 rebounds and Rafer Alston ended a shooting slump with 14 second-half points, leading the Toronto Raptors to a 109-87 victory over the Golden State Warriors on Sunday. Alston had missed his last 23 shots over three games before his layup... Link
Read More: Chris Bosh , Golden State Warriors , Rafer Alston , Toronto Raptors
Posted at 03:55 PM
Well, if we use Playstation2 as our Nostradamus, than the Lakers should win 110-99 tonight. The Raptors are the only team I ve run across to list the results of a Playstation match up on their game preview page. But I guess it makes sense with what s left... Link
Read More: Chris Bosh , Chris Mihm , Cleveland Cavaliers , Dallas Mavericks , Denver Nuggets , Donyell Marshall , Jalen Rose , Kobe Bryant , Lamar Odom , Los Angeles Lakers , Memphis Grizzlies , Miami Heat , Minnesota T-Wolves , Morris Peterson , Phoenix Suns , Rafer Alston , San Antonio Spurs , Toronto Raptors , Vince Carter
Posted at 03:30 PM
Vinsane Trade Rumors All the NBA talk in the last couple days has dealt with the rumors going around that Vince Carter has found his ticket out of Toronto. The rumor is that Portland is ready to make a move for the Raptors superstar, sending Shareef Abdur-Rahim, Vladimir Stepania,... Link
Read More: Amare Stoudemire , Derek Anderson , Houston Rockets , Jalen Rose , Keith Van Horn , Kevin Garnett , Kobe Bryant , LeBron James , Los Angeles Lakers , Milwaukee Bucks , Morris Peterson , Phoenix Suns , Portland Trailblazers , Rafer Alston , Shareef Abdur-Rahim , Steve Nash , Toronto Raptors , Vince Carter
Posted at 02:49 PM
