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Toronto's 3-Pointer Streak Reaches A Decade

Jose Calderon hit a three-pointer against Minnesota on Tuesday that stretched Toronto's streak of games with at least one made three to an NBA-record 837 contests.

The streak began on Feb. 26, 1999, when Vince Carter made a three-pointer in the first quarter against the Timberwolves, and expanded to a decade with Calderon's shot.

Dallas is second on the active list, having hit a three in 830 straight games.

Via SLAM! Sports


Bosh Questions Shaq's Big Scoring Night

Phoenix's Shaquille O'Neal scored 45 points in a win against Toronto on Friday night, and Chris Bosh wasn't very happy about it.

"He was just camping down in the lane," Bosh said after the game. "I mean, if they're not calling three seconds — I thought it was a rule, but I guess not."

The game marked Shaq's high-scoring effort since he put up 49 for the Lakers against the Celtics on March 21, 2003.

"It was cool," O'Neal said. "Guys were really looking for me. I've been saying all year if I can get those touches like that, I think I can do that every night."

Via Post-Standard


Raptors, Bosh To Decide Future This Summer?

Chris Bosh can opt out of his contract with the Raptors next summer, but the All-Star figures to sit down with the organization to determine his future after this season.

Bosh has long been considered a member of the free agent class of 2010, along with LeBron James and Dwyane Wade.

Via Toronto Sun


Raptors Feb 2009 Archive

  • Raptors Assign Jawai To D-League

    The Toronto Raptors today assigned forward-center Nate Jawai to the Idaho Stampede, the Raptors’ NBA Development League affiliate.

  • Marion Struggling With Cold Weather

    Shawn Marion has been acclimating himself to the Raptors, but struggling to find comfort in the cold of Toronto.

  • RealGM Recaps For Games On Sunday, Feb. 22nd

    There were a number of memorable games on Sunday, with Dwyane Wade dropping 50 points, Shawn Marion dominating for the Raptors, and the Bucks shocking the Nuggets.

  • Report: Raptors Worked Out Antoine Walker

    The Raptors have held workouts in Toronto with veterans Antoine Walker and Pops Mensah-Bonsu, according to sources.

  • Marion Expects More Intensity From Raptors

    Shawn Marion has played just two games as a member of the Raptors, but he is already showing frustration with a perceived lack of intensity from his teammates.

  • O'Bryant To Raptors In Three-Way

    Patrick O'Bryant moves to Toronto, Will Solomon goes to Sacramento and Boston receives a heavily protected second round pick as part of a three way trade.

  • Celtics Ship O'Bryant To Raptors

    The Celtics have reportedly shipped center Patrick O'Bryant to the Raptors for guard Will Solomon.

  • O'Bryant To Kings Not Final, Raptors Instead?

    The Celtics appeared to have dealt Patrick O'Bryant to Sacramento, but it now looks like he's going to Toronto.

  • Colangelo: We Haven't Had Talks About Trading Bosh

    There have been consistent rumors that the Raptors have had talks with teams about trading Chris Bosh, but general manager Bryan Colangelo is vehemently denying such rumors.

  • Bulls Openly Talk About What Bosh Could Bring

    The Toronto Raptors are likely a long ways away from trading Chris Bosh, but that didn't stop several members of the Bulls from commenting on what it would be like to play with him.

  • Marion Happy To Be Free Of Heat's 'Boring Style'

    Shawn Marion is looking forward to playing at a high octane pace in Toronto.

  • Bosh To Bulls, Amare To Toronto Gaining Steam?

    Could the Toronto Raptors replace Chris Bosh with Amare Stoudemire?

  • Bosh Has Mixed Emotions About O'Neal-Marion Trade

    Chris Bosh was excited to team with Jermaine O'Neal in Toronto this season, but O'Neal's tenure with the club ended up lasting just half a season.

  • Heat Acquire O'Neal For Marion

    Pat Riley says he has many reasons to be happy with Friday's trade.

  • Raptors See Marion As More Than A Rental Player

    Toronto view Shawn Marion has a key piece beyond just this season.

  • Heat Trade Marion To Toronto For O'Neal

    Jermaine O'Neal and Shawn Marion were swapped as part of a four-player trade that also involved Jamario Moon and Marcus Banks.

  • Miami Done Chasing Amare, Focusing On Jermaine

    The word around the Miami Heat is that team president Pat Riley has given up on a deal for Amare Stoudemire because the Suns don't want to take back forward Shawn Marion.

  • Raptors Still Shopping O'Neal; Trio Unavailable

    Raptors' general manager Bryan Colangelo is still shopping center Jermaine O'Neal, but doesn't appear willing to deal Chris Bosh, Andrea Bargnani or Jose Calderon.

  • Warriors' Rookie Randolph Catches Knicks' Eye

    Anthony Randolph has some value around the league, but it is unclear whether the Warriors will part ways with the young talented rookie.

  • Raptors, Suns And Knicks Like Anthony Randolph

    There are several teams interested in Anthony Randolph.

  • RealGM Recaps For Games On Wednesday, Feb. 11th

    The Raptors stunned the Spurs on Wednesday night with a 91-89 win at Air Canada Centre. Roko Ukic made a jumper with less than thirty seconds left to give Toronto the victory.

  • Toronto Making Strong Push For Amare

    The Raptors are "pushing hard" for Amare Stoudemire, according to one executive.

  • RealGM Recaps For Games On Tuesday, Feb. 10th

    The NBA inched closer to the All-Star Break on Tuesday night with an interesting slate of games. There was a controversial finish in Indiana, huge comebacks in Minnesota and Chicago, and a shootout between the Knicks and Warriors in Oakland.

  • Mo Williams Replaces Bosh In All-Star Game

    Mo Williams has been named by NBA Commissioner David Stern to replace injured East All-Star forward Chris Bosh.

  • Triano Tells Kapono To Take More Shots

    Raptors coach Jay Triano has told Jason Kapono to be more assertive and take more shots as the team looks to make a playoff push.

  • Bosh: 'Things Can Turn Around'

    Toronto forward Chris Bosh is confident that the team can reverse their fortunes soon, but is also aware that there isn't much time left to turn the corner.

  • Warriors Unlikely To Land Big Man

    Multiple league sources have confirmed that the Warriors have inquired about Amare Stoudemire and Chris Bosh, but they are unlikely to land either big man.

  • Raptors Aware That Season Is In Jeopardy

    The Raptors are aware of their upcoming schedule and their current place in the Eastern Conference standings, and realize that they need to turn things around right away.

  • Bosh Could Sit Through All-Star Break

    Raptors forward Chris Bosh has been told to rest his sprained right knee, and could sit through next weekend's All-Star break.

  • Bosh Doubtful With Knee Injury

    Raptors forward Chris Bosh is doubtful for Friday's game against the Hornets with a sprained right knee.

  • No Structural Damage To Bosh's Knee

    Chris Bosh left Wednesday’s game versus Los Angeles in the fourth quarter with a sprained right knee. Images taken postgame revealed no structural damage.

  • Jermaine Gets Good Reviews On 22, 9 And 9 Night

    The Raptors played a very competitive game in Wednesday's 115-107 loss at the Air Canada Centre to the Lakers.

  • Field Set For Three-Point Shootout

    Jason Kapono, Danny Granger, Rashard Lewis, Mike Bibby, Roger Mason Jr. and Daequan Cook will compete in the three-point shootout during All-Star weekend in Phoenix.

  • Walsh Says Free-Agent's Own Team Has The Edge

    LeBron James will make his second trip to New York this season on Wednesday.

  • ESPN Reporter Tries To Explain Bosh Story

    Stephen A. Smith of ESPN created a big controversy on Sunday by indicating that Chris Bosh has told the Raptors that he will depart the club via free agency in 2010.

  • Heat Encouraged By Jermaine's Production?

    Jermaine O'Neal has been productive for Toronto as a reserve as of late, which is an encouraging sign as Miami considers a trade for the big man.

  • Bosh Denies Free Agency Rumors

    Chris Bosh has denied an ESPN report that he has already told Toronto general manager Bryan Colangelo that he won't re-sign in 2010.

  • Bosh Bolting Toronto?

    A report claims that Chris Bosh has told the Raptors that he will not re-sign with the club after the 2009-10 season.