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Tuesday, May 21 Just filed on Raptors: Colanglelo to be resolved Tuesday; Denver yet to give permission to Raps to talk to Masai Ujiri.
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Monday, May 20 Blame the Lamond Murray trade (of all things) for some of that. With no 2007 pick, Raptors went for it right away and overachieved
Colangelo was never able to accurately read where the Raptors were as a franchise and how to get where they needed to go
Wow “@TheBigLead: Indiana -1st team to make Conf Finals w/o a player drafted in the Top 5 since Utah in ’94 is.gd/timOJi”
Interesting: Saints and Pellies name Doug Tatum, ex-sports editor of Times-Picayune, as executive director of digital media.
With Colangelo situation coming to a resolution the GM search remains on-going. Role of search firm way overblown; Leiweke in lead role.
Latest on Raptors and Colangelo: all signs point to a new role for him with MLSE being finalized and announced Tuesday morning.
#HappyBerfday to my brother @Ekpe Udoh ...teammates in AAU, at Baylor, now against each other in the… instagram.com/p/Zi45DmAp5W/
Re: Ujiri. Not saying he made Denver that way, they always played that way. Point was very different than Casey style.
Where would be the best to buy or get #fatheads would be? Changing up the look #InsidePurple #NBAheadshots #photos
Fans are significantly overestimating how damaged Colangelo’s reputation is in NBA circles. He’ll get another GM job.
I wonder how happy Colangelo is with this solution. Stripping him of basketball decision making is significant, but he’s still employed, so…
Ujiri built ultra-fast, offensive group in Denver. Defence wasn't priority. Running was. Not a fit with Dwane Casey in the slightest
As I speculated earlier on @fan590, reports from Yahoo & others seem to confirm colangelo will stay on w/ team but search for new GM is on
Now all Raps have to hope is that their dollars are worth more to Ujiri than loyalty to the org that gave him his big shot.
On corporate side, Colangelo has built strong MLSE ties with Canada Basketball, made sure Raptors active with charities, etc.
BC staying on in a corporate/advisory role would probably make it easier for Ujiri to take his job and not feel like he’s holding the knife
Now Tim Leiweke's "still working on it" comment to me other day about BC is making more sense. I thought they were working on his exit ...
As per @Adrian Wojnarowski Bryan Colangelo could be staying on at MLSE; one source telling me it would be in a corporate role, not basketball.
There is a human element to all of this (especially w/ a 2-time Exec of the Yr & given the roots of the Colangelo name in NBA+USABB history)
We don't even know what 'time' a decision or announcement could come today -- IF it comes. I'll give TOR credit for that; kept leaks tight
Pure THEORY on my part: I wonder if the Raps decision on Colangelo has dragged this long cause he may stay on in some capactiy - w/ a new GM
Yung Austin said all he need is a iPhone and he good...let him be lol #TheLife vine.co/v/b9hixw2w1Jv
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Sunday, May 19 Wowza “@ChecktheTicker: #Tigers Miguel Cabrera is now batting .509 (28-for-55) with runners in scoring position this season.”
Truth: “@McCallum12: this doesn't read like a putdown of Kobe ... comes up short compared to MJ. Stone fact. lat.ms/18WzcFc”
Social media accounts are personal extensions of their creators, incase you were wondering why ppl get upset when you unfollow/defriend them
U.O.E.N.O ....Yung Austin favorite song lol he dance everytime it comes on vine.co/v/b9AD0lrgeP2
#ImWithBilly: I just signed @friendsofbillyb petition for cheaper fares, more destinations, convenient departures! friendsofbillybishop.org/petition?recru…
"I've liked Bayless ever since he got into the league. He isn't afraid to take the big shots," Hubie Brown. #formerraptor cc @memgrizz
Spurs have historical habit of making me look silly, but Gasol/Z-Bo pairing should be too much. Plus old Spurs will be tired by gms 4-7
Quick preview of NBA's conference finals: blogs.canoe.ca/courtside/gene… Have gone 10-2 predicting series winners so far. Not sure about Grizz pick
So it has been the first time in 9 years the @pacers have been back to the eastern conference finals. #stickingtodenfense
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Saturday, May 18 Last time we were this excited about a "Lance" in sports...we left disappointed. Tonight, I think folks (especially in Indy) will be happy
Seeing ESPN's outstanding 9:79 again; who is this mealy-mouthed fibber who's fabricating excuses for Carl Lewis?????
Strangest thing I have heard all week is Presti saying that Perkins still has value for OKC and it has been a weird week in Toronto
I’m enjoying all of this Raps stuff. There really isn’t anything to dig into and analyze yet, but the path to get there has been fascinating
Both teams have had chances to score in the opening half, but couldn't convert. Two posts for Crew, team has been shut out in 2 straight.
It's a beautiful day for once for a TFC game. Some interesting lineup tinkering today for those soccer inclined following me.
All I can report regarding the Raptors and Bryan Colangelo, is there will be a resolution "soon".
Also, Colangelo staying in org. angle makes sense if Ujiri came. Hard to see him pushing out guy who gave him his shot
Leiweke has long history with Denver. Helped move Avs there. Knows owner Stan Kroenke well Still, not sure why Kroenke would let Ujiri leave
Oh, and one more thought — hiring a head-hunting firm is exactly the type of move previous iterations of MLSE would have made.
Before getting too excited about potential of getting Ujiri, remember what happened last time Raps landed reining Executive of the Year.
It's moving day with @SpadaforaAngela. A day where I will definitely build some muscle stamina. #longweekend #sunshine
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Friday, May 17 "They never miss you until dead or you gone " good night y'all!! Ill be woke in 6hrs got an early morning date at raven claw
All signs point to Bryan Colangelo being in his final days with the Raptors. Story should be up soon.
And if indeed MLSE is again going the search committee route, I hope they have better luck than they did under Peddie.
Sun can confirm Monday Colangelo deadline. Earlier in day some in organization weren't aware of it.
As per @Doug Smith I can confirm MLSE has engaged search firm for GM hunt and has until Monday to pick up option on Colangelo's option
Good stuff here on Colangelo situation by @Doug Smith -- working to confirm: thestar.com/sports/basketb…
Logic says Bryan Colangelo set a deadline on Toronto either picking up option or not. Other way around doesn't make sense.
Exactly two years ago, Bryan Colangelo agreed in principle to a contract extension for two years, with a team option for the third.
Shane Larkin's 44 inch vertical is pretty insanse. Remember his dad making some crazy jumping catches for the Reds
What is it about mayors? Lots of crazy examples across NA. Marion Berry; dude in Detroit. Ford. Every town in Florida probably ....
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