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Andrea Bargnani’s elbow injury could sideline him for another significant chunk of time. The Raptors centre will undergo diagnostic testing on his elbow Monday after he aggravated it during Friday night’s 118-116 overtime loss to the Lakers in Los Angeles. Bargnani missed 26 games earlier this season when he tore ligaments in his right elbow and sprained his right wrist Dec. 10 at Portland. Toronto Star

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The Raptors took a pounding here. One stat guru arrived wearing a T-shirt bearing the names of what his statistical model deemed the five most overpaid NBA players. Two of the top four, Andrea Bargnani and Rudy Gay, were Raptors. Toronto Star

Toronto Raptors, Rudy Gay, Andrea Bargnani 

Tas Melas: Andrea Bargnani getting booed by Raptors fans as he chucks up an ugly shot and gets yanked. Hard not to feel bad for him. Twitter @TasMelas

Toronto Raptors, Andrea Bargnani 

Kyle Lowry: I love our fans to death , but booing one of our players isn't cool and it should NOT be done!! Hopefully next game it won't happen!! Twitter @Klow7

Toronto Raptors, Kyle Lowry, Andrea Bargnani 

Bryan Colangelo: On not trading Andrea Bargnani: “Once the injury occurred, his return, as late as it was in the process, as near to the trade deadline [as it was], it probably did not leave enough runway with respect to a deal being made now. That didn’t stop us from having dialogue with other teams or teams expressing interest. I believe it did affect some of the deals that we were probably discussing in advance of the injury, and even some that we were maintaining connection or dialogue over the course of the last couple months.” National Post

Toronto Raptors, Trade, Bryan Colangelo, Andrea Bargnani 

On revisiting a trade for Bargnani in the off-season: “The summer is the next potential opportunity to engage in trade discussions with respect to our entire roster. And with 27 games left in terms of us looking at where we are and how this group can come together and what the chemistry looks like. Continuity is obviously something nice to look at going forward. I think a lot of the pieces we do have in place are pieces we want to keep and hang onto and we’ll see how it all plays out.” National Post

Toronto Raptors, Trade, Bryan Colangelo, Andrea Bargnani 

On whether he is concerned about negative press and boos affecting Bargnani: “Well, if you keep writing bad things about him, probably. But that’s a reality of our business. People criticize me, people criticize the coach, people criticize the players all the time. Andrea has show … he’s affected by it, obviously. I think we all are. But he’s a man and he has to strap on his shoes and play basketball. I think him just even getting the trade deadline behind him and all the uncertainty about whether he will be here or not will probably help a bit. But he’s here, he’s part of the team and we are going to try and get the most out of him.” National Post

Toronto Raptors, Trade, Bryan Colangelo, Andrea Bargnani 

Tina Cervasio: Colangelo: never a "request" but Bargnani & agent felt a change of scenery would've been good for both sides,but no move benefited #Raptors Twitter @TinaCervasio

Toronto Raptors, Trade, Andrea Bargnani 

David Aldridge: Hearing nothing on potential Bargnani deals. Raptors seemed resigned a week ago that they wouldn't be able to move him. Twitter @daldridgetnt

Toronto Raptors, Trade, Andrea Bargnani 

Peter (Seattle) Does Andrea have any trade value? He was playing decent last year before injuries, but he just never got it rolling this year. It seems a few teams could use a floor spacing center. Chad Ford (1:15 PM) The answer must be no because the Raptors have been very active in trying to move him and, so far, haven't had any luck. His contract plus his poor rebounding and defensive numbers are hurting him. ESPN.com

Toronto Raptors, Trade, Andrea Bargnani 

Ken Berger: The Raptors would move Andrea Bargnani in the right deal, but teams do not detect urgency on Toronto's part. Twitter @KBergCBS

Toronto Raptors, Trade, Andrea Bargnani 

Bryan Colangelo: "If a trade doesn't occur before the deadline, or even this summer, maybe it's because we figured out that with the evolution of the team he is the right guy to be a part of this team. He's been through the hard part. This may be the easiest part ahead of him. USA Today Sports

Toronto Raptors, Trade, Bryan Colangelo, Andrea Bargnani 

Bryan Colangelo: "I would say (the situation) is fluid. There may have been an outright cry (to trade him) externally, whether from the media or the bloggers, to make a deal. But internally, we've always said that we recognized that a change of scenery may be helpful for him and maybe beneficial for us. But we always recognized the talent, and I believe that – in some of the trade discussions I've had – the market recognizes the talent. And we didn't want to do something just to do it. USA Today Sports

Toronto Raptors, Trade, Bryan Colangelo, Andrea Bargnani 

Rick Bonnell: Several have asked about this Bargnani rumor. Everything I've heard, it's baseless. Makes no sense for Raptors and little for Bobcats. Twitter @rick_bonnell

Charlotte Bobcats, Toronto Raptors, Trade, Andrea Bargnani 

Word from the executives I talked to over the weekend here and by electronic methods, all suggested there’s not an awful lot of trade activity percolating right now, which we all know can change at the drop of a hat. The big one, of course, is Bargnani and one note I got this weekend simply said: “Looks like the summer.” Now, I know Bryan pretty well and I would say he’ll do something small this week, it’s like second nature to him, to make a deadline-week deal just to be in the fray. But, at this minute, there’s nothing serious going on for anyone, which is good s Toronto Star

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Marc Stein: All-Star Weekend trade rumble: Charlotte's growing determination to move Ben Gordon has presented Toronto w/another Andrea Bargnani suitor Twitter @ESPNSteinLine

Charlotte Bobcats, Toronto Raptors, Trade, Ben Gordon, Andrea Bargnani 

Marc Stein: Sense I get, though, is that Toronto ain't gonna bite on Bargs-for-Gordon deal. Raps have Terrence Ross & Alan Anderson playing well there Twitter @ESPNSteinLine

Charlotte Bobcats, Toronto Raptors, Trade, Ben Gordon, Alan Anderson, Andrea Bargnani, Terrence Ross 

Marc Stein: Gordon easier to take back $-wise than Boozer w/one less year on deal, but Raps unlikely to just trade ex-No. 1 overall pick for sake of it Twitter @ESPNSteinLine

Charlotte Bobcats, Toronto Raptors, Trade, Ben Gordon, Andrea Bargnani 

Doug Smith: Yes, there has been chatter about Bargnani-Boozer around here but I’m not sure if it’s just people catching up the first one or what. But my information remains as it was a week or so ago, there is no interest in taking on either Boozer or his more-costly contract. Toronto Star

Chicago Bulls, Toronto Raptors, Trade, Carlos Boozer, Andrea Bargnani 

The Raptors have also engaged the Sixers in conversations centered on Bargnani, sources said. No word on what the Sixers would need to offer in return, although a Western Conference executive suspects it would involve center Spencer Hawes. FOXSports Ohio

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