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Colangelo takes on New Role; Raptors search for a New President and GM

After months of speculation, Bryan Colangelo is staying with MLSE. However he will no longer be the President and General Manager of the Toronto Raptors, as he will stay with the...
Pistons Hire Phil Jackson as an Advisor

Phil Jackson has been hired by the Detroit Pistons as a temporary advisor to team President Joe Dumars. Jackson will be tasked with helping Dumars, and team owner Tom Gores in...
Fast Break: MJ vs Bron, My Son vs Kobe and the UN-dominant SEC

First, welcome to Fast Break. As you already know, the NBA is never short of drama, intrigue, and wicked performances, all worthy of making the night’s ticker. Like you, I feverishly watch...
The Skinny on the NBA Trade Deadline

So the trade deadline has come and gone and it was a relatively quiet one for the NBA this year. The deadline has had no effect on the landscape of the...
Fish on Sports: As the NBA Season Reaches its Midway Point

Editor’s Note: LastWordOnSports is pleased to add Matt Fish to the team. Matt brings a wealth of knowledge to the table, not just in basketball, but sports in general. We are...
The Five Worst NBA Team Names Of All Time

I’m sure you will all agree when I say that there are some team names more uh, “threatening”, than others. Miami Heat, Oklahoma City Thunder, Toronto Raptors, hell, even the Charlotte...
Boom or Bust NBA – Memphis Grizzlies

Welcome back to Boom or Bust. We are at Part Three of this 30-part series, where we scour the NBA team-by-team, examining the best and worst young talent that each has...
The Raptor Factor – Can Toronto Finally Make A Push For The Playoffs?

Editor’s Note: Last Word on Sports is pleased to announce the launch of our new and improved, and greatly expanded upon, NBA coverage. We have brought on two new and exciting...
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The Nightmare on Bay St.: The State of the Toronto Raptors

If it’s possible, it has become even more apparent that Andrea Bargnani is the ONLY bright spot in the Raptors lineup. Unfortunately, like many NBA stars, he is breaking down under the...
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Raptors in 60 Seconds: Finding a Silver Lining

The Raptors held the #1 ranked Bulls to their lowest point total of the season. The team played well in the first half and Casey made a great decision switching to...
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They Are Who We Thought They Were: Raptors in 60 seconds or less…

A few weeks down and the Raptors are exactly the team I thought they would be – showing little signs of improvement. At 4 wins and 7 losses, the current Raptors...
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Thank God for Shortened Seasons: Toronto Raptors season preview

© by Rudy E. Escoto As a fan of the Toronto Raptors, there are two ways you can approach the 2011/2012 season – blind love or reality. If you’re the type...
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NFL in Toronto? JUST SAY NO!

Let me preface this by saying that I love the NFL and am a big Bills fan. A deal was struck three years ago between the owner of the Buffalo Bills,...