Toronto Raptors

[SabreNasty2630]

What a turn around so far since the trade. I really thought in a way the Trade might hurt because so much rebounding was being taken away, but Rose and Marshall have been playing outstanding. The other night Rose had a Triple Double if im not mistaken, while the the night before he just missed one by 2 assists. Bosh has been playing alot better than a rookie should be. Also the part of the trade I really like is the Lonnie Baxter acquisition. Being a big UNC fan I seen alot of him at Maryland and really always liked the guy and hope he can continue his development into a big time player. One thing Id like to see the Raptors do is try another package of say a Murray/Peterson/Williams, not saying all 3 but a combo of 2 of em for a better PG if possible. 4 Wins in a row and going strong. Should be a great season the rest of the way for Toronto!

[Blue_Bandana]

They've got their better point guard - his name is Jalen Rose.

I would like to see the Raptors bring in someone who could spell off Bosh, so that Bosh doesn't burn out - or in case he has an injury.

[manuel]

they have been playing great but I'm worried about their lack of a big man. Another trade has to be made. What are your guys opinion on Jamal Magloire I personally would love to get him, not only is he big guy, he is also from the Toronto area.

[SabreNasty2630]

I'd take him in a heartbeat, but has there been any mention of New Orleans dealing him?

[Bellowing4DaBills]

Oh, Magliore would make Toronto a serious challenger to Indy and Detroit for the East championship. He just signed a big contract though so he's not going anywhere. Keon Clark for Lamond Murray sounds like a reasonable trade to me.

[manuel]

Originally posted by EM BILLSFAN 80
I'd take him in a heartbeat, but has there been any mention of New Orleans dealing him?

No, but his contract ends in one or two years so if no has any trouble signing him they would put him on the trading block. I also believe the raptors can offer a good package for him my idea would be

Moiso
Marshall
Williams

for

Magloire and a 2nd round pick


Starting lineup for raptors

CENTER JAMAL MAGLOIRE
POWER FORWARD LONNY BAXTER
SMALL FORWARD CHRIS BOSH
SHOOTING GUARD VINCE CARTER
POINT GUARD JALEN ROSE

What do guys think good or bad or it would never happen.

[Bellowing4DaBills]

Jamal's contract is for three years expiring in 2006. He's not going anywhere unless the offer is really sweet. The offer u propose isn't sweet enough. Capable centers are a high commodity in the NBA these days.

Btw, I don't think Bosh can play small forward. It will also take him away from the basket where he does his best work.

[manuel]

It looks like another trade for the raps and bulls , the raps get guard Roger Mason jr for guard Rick Brunson. (http://slam.canoe.ca/Slam/Basketball/NBA/Toronto/2003/12/15/287535.html)

[Snarf]

Well, they got my hopes up with the five game winning streak that one team I root for could win, but things are going the way of the Sabres with a four game losing streak now. So what is the real Raptors, the one that won five games in a row, or the one that is losing close games right now?

[manuel]

same here and watching them play feels like :banghead: :banghead: :banghead: