tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-89845629257431887992024-03-13T04:47:00.640-07:00Talking Ball - Raptors BlogWeekly Discussion of the Toronto Raptors, basketball team. Occasionally, we'll blog on this page between podcasts.Talking Ballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617442371465333327noreply@blogger.comBlogger89125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984562925743188799.post-45839752702039894262011-06-14T10:12:00.000-07:002011-06-17T17:25:59.710-07:002011 Seasons's Finals Episode<p id="powered-by-TalkShoe"><a href="http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/21646"><img alt="Powered by TalkShoe" src="http://www.talkshoe.com/resources/talkshoe/images/badges/static/badgeStatic0307019.gif" border="0" /></a><br /></p><p></p><div style="text-align: right;">Talkshoe.com – Call ID – 21646<br />Email - <a href="mailto:talking.ball@gmail.com">talking.ball@gmail.com</a> </div><br /><div style="text-align: right;">Twitter - <a href="http://www.twitter.com/talkingball">www.twitter.com/talkingball</a><br /></div><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">NBA Finals Review</span></p><p>Mavs win championship over Heat (4-2)<br /><br />Heat - beat 76ers, Celtics & Bulls<br />Mavs - beat Portland, sweep Lakers, Thunder<br /><br />Will there be a trend of players coming together to create a team, as the Heat did this year? Knicks?<br /><br /><br /><strong>Around the NBA<br /></strong><br />Mark Jackson to Coach Golden State<br />Houston hires McHale<br />Lakers hire a defense coach in Mike Brown (no more tirangle offense)<br />who does the Raptors hire for a new coach? Lawrence Frank? Dwane Casey? Mo Cheeks?<br />Shaq retires<br />Will Howard stay in Orlando? Like he says he wants to stay.<br /><br /><br /><strong>Upcoming<br /></strong><br />NBA Draft - who goes first?<br /><br />Cleveland<br />Minnesota<br />Utah<br />Cleveland again<br /><strong>Raptors<br /></strong><br />Do we start the season on time? Miss pre-season?<br /><br /></p><p>Thanks for listening!<br /><br />Check out the player on the sidebar as it plays each show. This week's show can be found <a href="http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-21646/TS-500616.mp3" target="_blank">here</a>. Enjoy!<br /><br />Our page on Talkshoe.com <a href="http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/21646" target="_blank">Talking Ball</a><br /><br /></p><p></p><p></p><p><a title="Blogger Tracker" href="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/index.php?id=49763"><img id="cb_tracker" alt="Blogger Tracker" src="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php" border="0" /></a><a title="Blogger Templates" href="http://www.createblog.com/layouts/index.php?layout=blogger_layouts"><img alt="Blogger Templates" src="http://www.createblog.com/images/link2.gif" border="0" /></a></p><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><script type="text/javascript">if (cb_stat != true) { var cb_stat = true; document.images['cb_tracker'].src = 'http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php?id=49763&r=' + escape(document.referrer); }</script>Talking Ballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617442371465333327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984562925743188799.post-68850498528420993942009-11-18T18:14:00.000-08:002009-11-18T20:22:27.436-08:00Season 2010 Episode 4 - Mbah alright<a href="http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/21646"><img src="http://www.talkshoe.com/resources/talkshoe/images/badges/static/badgeStatic0307010.gif" alt="Powered by TalkShoe" border="0" /></a><br /><p></p><div style="text-align: right;">Talkshoe.com – Call ID – 21646<br />Email - talking.ball@gmail.com<br /></div><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-family:Tahoma;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Raptors in review</span><br /><br />win over los angeles clippers 104-89<br />loss to phoenix suns 101-100<br />loss to denver nuggets 130-112<br />loss to utah jazz 104-91<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Around the NBA</span><br /><br />Jameer Nelson had surgery on his left knee - out four to six weeks.<br /><br />Hot lanta~!<br /><br />Stephen Jackson gets traded... but to Charlotte<br /><br />Nets haven't won a game yet!<br /><br />ROY - Brandon Jennings - best rookie this season, maybe one of the best players in the league<br /><br />If the Scooper doesn't pay for cable tv, can he watch any game by streaming it on line?<br /><br /><br />Upcoming<br /><br />Friday Miami at ACC - TSN2<br />Sunday Orlando at ACC - CBC<br />Tuesday Indiana at ACC - the score<br />another back to back Wednesday in Charlotte vs Bobcats - the score</p><p face="Tahoma" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br /></p><br />Thanks for listening!<br /><br />This week's show can be found <a target="_blank" href="http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-21646/TS-291718.mp3">here</a>. Enjoy!<br /><br />Our page on Talkshoe.com <a target="_blank" href="http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/21646">Talking Ball</a><br /><br /><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/index.php?id=49763" title="Blogger Tracker"><img id="cb_tracker" alt="Blogger Tracker" src="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.createblog.com/layouts/index.php?layout=blogger_layouts" title="Blogger Templates"><img src="http://www.createblog.com/images/link2.gif" alt="Blogger Templates" border="0" /></a></p><script type="text/javascript">if (cb_stat != true) { var cb_stat = true; document.images['cb_tracker'].src = 'http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php?id=49763&r=' + escape(document.referrer); }</script>Talking Ballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617442371465333327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984562925743188799.post-6959658224775235912009-11-11T19:26:00.000-08:002009-11-11T19:44:25.209-08:00S2010 Episode 3 - rollin in my gold BMW<p id="powered-by-TalkShoe"><br /><a href="http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/21646"><br /><img src="http://www.talkshoe.com/resources/talkshoe/images/badges/static/badgeStatic0307004.gif" alt="Powered by TalkShoe" border="0" /></a><br /></p><p></p><div style="text-align: right;">Talkshoe.com – Call ID – 21646<br />Email - talking.ball@gmail.com<br /></div><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-family:Tahoma;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Raptors in review</span><br />loss to memphis 107-115</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-family: Tahoma;">loss to orlando 116-125</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-family: Tahoma;">win over detroit 110-99</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-family: Tahoma;">win over new orleans 107-90</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-family: Tahoma;">loss to dallas 101-129</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-family: Tahoma;">loss to san antonio 124-131</p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-family: Tahoma;">win over chicago 99-89<br /></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-family: Tahoma;"><br /></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-family:Tahoma;"> <span style="font-size:85%;"><b>Around the NBA</b><br /></span> </p>who's hot -<br /><br />Boston 7-1<br />Milwaukee 3-2 leads central? Chicago and Cleveland 4-3<br />Miami 6-1<br />Orlando 6-2<br />Denver 6-2<br />Phoenix 7-1<br />LA Lakers 6-1<br />Dallas 5-2<br /><br /><br />Iverson no longer in Memphis<br /><br /><b>Upcoming</b><br />Friday in LA versus clippers - TSN2<br />Sunday in Phoenix versus suns - TSN2<br />Tuesday in Denver versus nuggets - TSN<br />Wednesday in Utah versus jazz - the score<br /><br />ends their road trip<br /><br />Thanks for listening!<br /><br />This week's show can be found <a target="_blank" href="http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-21646/TS-283718.mp3">here</a>. Enjoy!<br /><br />Our page on Talkshoe.com <a target="_blank" href="http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/21646">Talking Ball</a><br /><br /><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/index.php?id=49763" title="Blogger Tracker"><img id="cb_tracker" alt="Blogger Tracker" src="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.createblog.com/layouts/index.php?layout=blogger_layouts" title="Blogger Templates"><img src="http://www.createblog.com/images/link2.gif" alt="Blogger Templates" border="0" /></a></p><script type="text/javascript">if (cb_stat != true) { var cb_stat = true; document.images['cb_tracker'].src = 'http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php?id=49763&r=' + escape(document.referrer); }</script>Talking Ballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617442371465333327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984562925743188799.post-58459425881417105132009-10-29T17:03:00.001-07:002009-10-29T17:03:15.772-07:00talkshoe player<script type="text/javascript" src="http://widgets.clearspring.com/o/46dff17ccb8aec6c/4aea2d4347291996/46e01641fa43c690/20cdd610/widget.js"></script>Talking Ballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617442371465333327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984562925743188799.post-1407725915700502722009-10-29T16:49:00.000-07:002009-10-29T19:08:16.516-07:00S2010 Episode 2 - not recorded....<p id="powered-by-TalkShoe"><a href="http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/21646"><br /><img src="http://www.talkshoe.com/resources/talkshoe/images/badges/static/badgeStatic0307020.gif" alt="Powered by TalkShoe" border="0" /></a><br /><br /></p><p></p><p></p><div style="text-align: right;">Talkshoe.com – Call ID – 21646<br />Email - talking.ball@gmail.com<br /></div><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Week in Review</span><br />win over Cleveland Cavs 101-91<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Around the League </span><br /><br />Cleveland is 0-2 after losing to Boston night before<br />Boston with 2 wins - last night over Bobcats 92-59 (franchise low for Charlotte)<br />Magic open season with win over 76ers<br />Clippers 0-2 (lakers & suns) and loss of Blake Griffin with a broken left kneecap<br /><br />Raptors exercised the fourth-year team option on Belinelli's contract - now guaranteed through the 2010-11 season<br /><br />www.nba.com the league pass (stream video on the interwebs) is free this weekend (until Nov3) - discounted price now of $135<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Upcoming</span><br /><br />Friday in Memphis (no Iverson) - TSN2<br />Sunday Orlando Magic at ACC - on CBC (former Raptors - Vince) - CBC<br />Wednesday Detroit Pistons at ACC (former Raptor Charlie Villanueva) - TSN2<br /><br /><br />Thanks for listening!<br /><br />Check out the player on the sidebar as it plays each show. Unfortunately, no show was recorded this week... sorry.. blame me! come back next week for a great listen!<br /><br />Our page on Talkshoe.com <a target="_blank" href="http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/21646">Talking Ball</a><br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://castroller.com/podcasts/TalkingBasketball/add"><img src="http://castroller.com/images/cradd.gif" alt="Add Talking BasketBall to CastRoller" title="Add Talking BasketBall to CastRoller" /></a><br /><br /></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/index.php?id=49763" title="Blogger Tracker"><img id="cb_tracker" alt="Blogger Tracker" src="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.createblog.com/layouts/index.php?layout=blogger_layouts" title="Blogger Templates"><img src="http://www.createblog.com/images/link2.gif" alt="Blogger Templates" border="0" /></a></p><script type="text/javascript">if (cb_stat != true) { var cb_stat = true; document.images['cb_tracker'].src = 'http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php?id=49763&r=' + escape(document.referrer); }</script>Talking Ballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617442371465333327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984562925743188799.post-19211081992738811252009-10-21T19:26:00.000-07:002009-10-29T17:16:52.907-07:00S2010 Episode 1 - Ron Artest, Imma let you finish, but Stephen Jackson is the craziest NBA player out there<p id="powered-by-TalkShoe"><br /><a href="http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/21646"><br /><img src="http://www.talkshoe.com/resources/talkshoe/images/badges/static/badgeStatic0307019.gif" alt="Powered by TalkShoe" border="0" /></a><br /></p><p></p><div style="text-align: right;">Talkshoe.com – Call ID – 21646<br />Email - talking.ball@gmail.com<br /></div><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">NBA Season Preview</span><br />Laker repeat? - get Ron Artest<br />Cavs reload with Shaq (and cast off raptors - Jamario Moon & Anthony Parker)<br />Orlando re... shuffle the roster (trade away Courtney Lee get Vince Carter) - Matt Barnes, Jason Williams<br />Toronto starts from scratch (Marcus Banks, Marco Belinelli, DeMar DeRozan, Reggie Evans, Jarrett Jack, Amir Johnson, Rasho Nesterovic, Hedo Turkoglu, Patrick O'Bryant, Sonny Weems, Antone Wright)<br />Boston adds Wallace but generally stays status quo<br />Detroit grabs Charlie V & Ben Gordon<br />New Orleans trades for Emeka Okafor<br />Clippers draft Blake Griffin<br />Minnesota draft 2 PGs including Ricky Rubio<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Upcoming for the Raptors</span><br /><br />Season starts October 28<br />Cleveland Cavs at the ACC<br />trip to Memphis Friday Oct 30<br />Orlando Magic at the ACC Sun Nov 1<br /><br />Thanks for listening!<br /><br />Check out the player on the sidebar as it plays each show. This week's show can be found <a target="_blank" href="http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-21646/TS-278184.mp3">here</a>. Enjoy!<br /><br />Our page on Talkshoe.com <a target="_blank" href="http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/21646">Talking Ball</a><br /><br /></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/index.php?id=49763" title="Blogger Tracker"><img id="cb_tracker" alt="Blogger Tracker" src="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.createblog.com/layouts/index.php?layout=blogger_layouts" title="Blogger Templates"><img src="http://www.createblog.com/images/link2.gif" alt="Blogger Templates" border="0" /></a></p><script type="text/javascript">if (cb_stat != true) { var cb_stat = true; document.images['cb_tracker'].src = 'http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php?id=49763&r=' + escape(document.referrer); }</script>Talking Ballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617442371465333327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984562925743188799.post-90539282640668412362009-10-09T10:33:00.000-07:002009-10-29T17:16:42.367-07:00New Shows for 2010 Season<p id="powered-by-TalkShoe"><br /><a href="http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/21646"><br /><img src="http://www.talkshoe.com/resources/talkshoe/images/badges/static/badgeStatic0307019.gif" alt="Powered by TalkShoe" border="0" /></a><br /></p><p></p><div style="text-align: right;">Talkshoe.com – Call ID – 21646<br />Email - <a href="mailto:talking.ball@gmail.com" target="_blank">talking.ball@gmail.com</a><br /><a href="http://talkingraptorball.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">talkingraptorball.blogspot.com</a><br /></div><br /><p face="Tahoma" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">I spoke to the boys.... we're going to do more shows this season. If you have any comments or suggestions, please drop us a line. Or tweet us a message <a href="http://twitter.com/talkingball">@talkingball</a><br /></p><p face="Tahoma" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br /></p><p face="Tahoma" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br />Thanks for listening!<br /><br /><br />Our page on Talkshoe.com <a target="_blank" href="http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/21646">Talking Ball</a><br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://castroller.com/podcasts/TalkingBasketball/add"><img src="http://castroller.com/images/cradd.gif" alt="Add Talking BasketBall to CastRoller" title="Add Talking BasketBall to CastRoller" /></a><br /><br /></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/index.php?id=49763" title="Blogger Tracker"><img id="cb_tracker" alt="Blogger Tracker" src="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.createblog.com/layouts/index.php?layout=blogger_layouts" title="Blogger Templates"><img src="http://www.createblog.com/images/link2.gif" alt="Blogger Templates" border="0" /></a></p><script type="text/javascript">if (cb_stat != true) { var cb_stat = true; document.images['cb_tracker'].src = 'http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php?id=49763&r=' + escape(document.referrer); }</script>Talking Ballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617442371465333327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984562925743188799.post-85768674059678474712009-02-20T08:54:00.000-08:002009-02-20T09:54:18.325-08:00WTF - apparently the blog is under construction<p id="powered-by-TalkShoe"><br /><a href="http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/21646"><br /><img src="http://www.talkshoe.com/resources/talkshoe/images/badges/static/badgeStatic0307003.gif" alt="Powered by TalkShoe" border="0" /></a><br /></p><br /><br />I seem to have lost all of my posts... by changing my template... I will attempt to recover them later.. for now you can find the latest show <a href="http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-21646/TS-191822.mp3">here</a>Talking Ballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617442371465333327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984562925743188799.post-21466361530880082232009-02-18T16:45:00.000-08:002009-02-18T20:12:17.958-08:00Episode 64 - Charlie Villanueva thinks Toronto is underrated<p id="powered-by-TalkShoe"><br /><a href="http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/21646"><br /><img src="http://www.talkshoe.com/resources/talkshoe/images/badges/static/badgeStatic0307019.gif" alt="Powered by TalkShoe" border="0" /></a><br /></p><p></p><div style="text-align: right;">Talkshoe.com – Call ID – 21646<br />Email - <a href="mailto:talking.ball@gmail.com" target="_blank">talking.ball@gmail.com</a><br /><a href="http://talkingraptorball.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">talkingraptorball.blogspot.com</a><br /></div><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-family:Tahoma;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Week in Review</span><br />loss to Cleveland 93-76 - Marion with 10 points in his Raptors debut<br /><br />West beats East in All-Star game - 146-119<br />Kobe and Shaq are the Co-MVPs<br />Nate Robinson wins his second dunk contest<br />Miami's Daequan Cook wins the 3 point contest<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Trades</span><br /></p><p face="Tahoma" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br />The Celtics will send Sam Cassell and cash to the Kings for a future second-round pick - Kings will then waive Sam<br /></p><p face="Tahoma" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br />Tyson Chandler to the Oklahoma Thunder - the Hornets receiving forwards Joe Smith and Chris Wilcox the Hornets will also receive the draft rights to Devon Hardin, who was selected No. 50 overall by the Thunder in the 2008 draft<br /><br />Raptors pick up Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks, give up Jermaine O'Neil and Jamario Moon and a conditional draft pick</p><p face="Tahoma" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><br /></p><p face="Tahoma" style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;">Late news - Chicago Bulls get Brad Miller and John Salmons from the Sacramento Kings for Drew Gooden, Michael Ruffin, Cedric Simmons and Andres Nocioni. Michael Ruffin is promptly shipped to Portland for Ike Diogu and cash.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Around the NBA</span><br /><br />Suns' coach, Terry Porter is released and Alvin Gentry is the new coach<br /><br />Suns' Richardson suspended after arrest - driving 55 mph above the limit with his unrestrained 3-year-old son in the car - "I just want to apologize to everybody - my teammates, my family, especially my fiancee," he said. "It's a tough time for me. I've been questioned as a basketball player, questioned as a person, but my fatherhood in question is tough, because I try to be the best father I can be, and try to keep my kids out of harm's way.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">SI's The Pop Culture Grid</span><br /><br />Charlie Villanueva Bucks F<br />_______ is completely underrated - answer - Toronto<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pure Rumours </span><br /><br />crazy 3 team deal (rumour) - Amare' Stoudemire to Toronto, Bosh to Chicago, Phoenix Suns a package of players and draft picks from the Bulls, likely to include Drew Gooden and his expiring $7.2 million contract, Tyrus Thomas and a first-round pick - Chicago Sun-times<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Upcoming</span><br /><br />Friday in NYC<br />Sunday NYC Knicks at ACC - on CBC<br />Tuesday Minnesota at ACC<br /><br />then small road trip to<br />Phoenix - TSN2<br />Dallas<br />Houston - TSN2<br /><br /><br /><br />Thanks for listening!<br /><br />Check out the player on the sidebar as it plays each show. This week's show is posted <a href="http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-21646/TS-191822.mp3">here</a>. Enjoy!<br /><br />Our page on Talkshoe.com <a target="_blank" href="http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/21646">Talking Ball</a><br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://castroller.com/podcasts/TalkingBasketball/add"><img src="http://castroller.com/images/cradd.gif" alt="Add Talking BasketBall to CastRoller" title="Add Talking BasketBall to CastRoller" /></a><br /><br /></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/index.php?id=49763" title="Blogger Tracker"><img id="cb_tracker" alt="Blogger Tracker" src="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.createblog.com/layouts/index.php?layout=blogger_layouts" title="Blogger Templates"><img src="http://www.createblog.com/images/link2.gif" alt="Blogger Templates" border="0" /></a></p><script type="text/javascript">if (cb_stat != true) { var cb_stat = true; document.images['cb_tracker'].src = 'http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php?id=49763&r=' + escape(document.referrer); }</script>Talking Ballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617442371465333327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984562925743188799.post-83445335563634022072009-02-14T12:53:00.000-08:002009-02-14T13:07:46.766-08:00Revisit Episode 60 - Raptors Acquire Shawn Marion<p id="powered-by-TalkShoe"><a href="http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/21646"><img src="http://www.talkshoe.com/resources/talkshoe/images/badges/static/badgeStatic0307010.gif" alt="Powered by TalkShoe" border="0" /></a><br /></p><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">TRADE!</span><br /><br />We have been yammering on about this trade for a few shows lately. It finally has happened, about a week before the NBA's trade deadline. The trade consists of Shawn Marion and Marcus Banks from the Miami Heat (both were in the Phoenix trade last year for Shaq) and leaving the Raptors are Jermaine O'Neil and fan favourite Jamario Moon.<br /><br />The Raptors also give up a draft pick that is lottery protect between 2010-2015. The Heat have also thrown in some cash.<br /><br />We'll talk more on Wednesday, but with Andrea Bargnani's play as of late and injuries to J.O. this trade made more and more sense. The Raptors finally get some quickness at the 3 spot, as well as additional help at the point guard position, even if they have only rented Shawn Marion for the remainder of this season.<br /><br />Thanks for listening, and we'll have a more detailed report on Wednesday.<br /><br />Check out the player on the sidebar as it plays each show. Revisit Episode 60 show for our first conversation about the Marion for O'Neil trade <a target="_blank" href="http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-21646/TS-183604.mp3">here</a>. Enjoy!<br /><br />Our page on Talkshoe.com <a target="_blank" href="http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/21646">Talking Ball</a><br /><br /><br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://castroller.com/podcasts/TalkingBasketball/add"><img src="http://castroller.com/images/cradd.gif" alt="Add Talking BasketBall to CastRoller" title="Add Talking BasketBall to CastRoller" /></a><br /><br /><p></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/index.php?id=49763" title="Blogger Tracker"><img id="cb_tracker" alt="Blogger Tracker" src="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.createblog.com/layouts/index.php?layout=blogger_layouts" title="Blogger Templates"><img src="http://www.createblog.com/images/link2.gif" alt="Blogger Templates" border="0" /></a></p><script type="text/javascript">if (cb_stat != true) { var cb_stat = true; document.images['cb_tracker'].src = 'http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php?id=49763&r=' + escape(document.referrer); }</script>Talking Ballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617442371465333327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984562925743188799.post-53800508560765981912009-02-11T14:02:00.000-08:002009-02-11T19:41:09.973-08:00Episode 63 - Ronny Turiaf has a family of birds in that beard<p id="powered-by-TalkShoe"><br /><a href="http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/21646"><br /><img src="http://www.talkshoe.com/resources/talkshoe/images/badges/static/badgeStatic0307011.gif" alt="Powered by TalkShoe" border="0" /></a><br /></p><p></p><div style="text-align: right;">Talkshoe.com – Call ID – 21646<br />Email - <a href="mailto:talking.ball@gmail.com">talking.ball@gmail.com</a><br /></div><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Week in Review</span><br />loss to the New Orleans Hornets 101-92<br />loss to the Memphis Grizzlies 78-70<br />win over the Minnesota T-wolves 110-102<br />tonight win over the San Antonio Spurs 91-89<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Around the League </span><br /><br />Vladimir Radmanovic for Adam Morrison and Shannon Brown<br />Warriors 144 Knicks 127!!!!!!<br /><br /></p><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">All Star News</span><br />Mo Williams to replace Chris Bosh on Eastern All Star team.<br />HORSE – Kevin Durant, O.J. Mayo and Joe Johnson<br />Dunk Contest – Dwight Howard, Nate Robinson, Portland's Rudy Fernandez, J.R. Smith – Rudy Gay will not compete due to strained hip<br /><br /></p><p style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;"><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pure Rumour</span><br />Tinsley for Felton<br />Stoudemire rumoured to go every where…<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Upcoming</span><br />All Star Game – Saturday Night<br />All Star Game – Sunday<br />next Wednesday Cleveland<br /><br />Thanks for listening!<br /><br />Check out the player on the sidebar as it plays each show. This week's show is posted <a target="_blank" href="http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-21646/TS-191821.mp3">here</a>. Enjoy!<br /><br />Our page on Talkshoe.com <a target="_blank" href="http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/21646">Talking Ball</a><br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://castroller.com/podcasts/TalkingBasketball/add"><img src="http://castroller.com/images/cradd.gif" alt="Add Talking BasketBall to CastRoller" title="Add Talking BasketBall to CastRoller" /></a><br /><br /></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/index.php?id=49763" title="Blogger Tracker"><img id="cb_tracker" alt="Blogger Tracker" src="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.createblog.com/layouts/index.php?layout=blogger_layouts" title="Blogger Templates"><img src="http://www.createblog.com/images/link2.gif" alt="Blogger Templates" border="0" /></a></p><script type="text/javascript">if (cb_stat != true) { var cb_stat = true; document.images['cb_tracker'].src = 'http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php?id=49763&r=' + escape(document.referrer); }</script>Talking Ballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617442371465333327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984562925743188799.post-89514210882139718752009-02-04T18:29:00.000-08:002009-02-05T14:24:50.357-08:00Episode 62 - Chris Paul, an above average basketball player<p id="powered-by-TalkShoe"><a href="http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/21646"><br /><img src="http://www.talkshoe.com/resources/talkshoe/images/badges/static/badgeStatic0307020.gif" alt="Powered by TalkShoe" border="0" /></a><br /></p><p></p><div style="text-align: right;">Talkshoe.com – Call ID – 21646<br />Email - talking.ball@gmail.com<br /></div><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Week in Review</span><br />loss to the Milwaukee Bucks 96-85<br />loss to the Orlando Magic 113-90<br />loss to the Cleveland Cavs 101-83<br />tonight - loss to LA Lakers (TSN2) - 115 -107<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Around the League </span><br /><br />according to Stephen A Smith Chris Bosh wants out of Toronto – although Scooper believes these are just some rants from a lunatic<br /><br />Orlando's other All Star, Jameer Nelson out with torn right shoulder<br /><br />Chris Paul out with a mild strain of his groin……<br /><br />Deron Williams might be back with the Jazz this week<br /><br />Larry Hughes is moved to inactive list.. lots of DNP-CD - there is a new post on <a target="_blank" href="http://heylarryhughespleasestoptakingsomanybadshots.com/">heylarryhughespleasestoptakingsomanybadshots.com</a><br /><br />Tinsley and Marbary both not playing for their respective teams, not being traded and not getting a buy out and not happy about it<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">All star news</span><br /><br />Released the players making the teams<br /><br />East - Allen Iverson, Dwyane Wade, LeBron James, Kevin Garnett, Dwight Howard, Joe Johnson, Jameer Nelson, Danny Granger, Chris Bosh, Devin Harris and Rashard Lewis<br /><br />West - Kobe Bryant, Chris Paul, Tim Duncan, Amare Stoudemire, Yao Ming, Dirk Nowitzki, Shaquille O'Neal, Brandon Roy, Chauncey Billups, Pau Gasol, David West and Tony Parker<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Upcoming</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Mini Road trip</span><br /><br />Friday in New Orleans<br />back to back Saturday in Memphis<br />Tuesday in Minnesota<br /><br />back to back Wednesday the Spurs are at the ACC<br /><br />Thanks for listening!<br /><br />Check out the player on the sidebar as it plays each show. This week's showjavascript:void(0) is posted <a target="_blank" href="http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-21646/TS-189296.mp3">here</a>. Enjoy!<br /><br />Our page on Talkshoe.com <a target="_blank" href="http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/21646">Talking Ball</a><br /><br /><a target="_blank" href="http://castroller.com/podcasts/TalkingBasketball/add"><img src="http://castroller.com/images/cradd.gif" alt="Add Talking BasketBall to CastRoller" title="Add Talking BasketBall to CastRoller" /></a><br /><br /></p><p></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/index.php?id=49763" title="Blogger Tracker"><img id="cb_tracker" alt="Blogger Tracker" src="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.createblog.com/layouts/index.php?layout=blogger_layouts" title="Blogger Templates"><img src="http://www.createblog.com/images/link2.gif" alt="Blogger Templates" border="0" /></a></p><script type="text/javascript">if (cb_stat != true) { var cb_stat = true; document.images['cb_tracker'].src = 'http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php?id=49763&r=' + escape(document.referrer); }</script>Talking Ballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617442371465333327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984562925743188799.post-26260991182253412982009-01-29T17:27:00.000-08:002009-01-29T17:54:00.131-08:00NBA Trivia Answer and other stuff<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.htheuner.de/Bilder/Skydome_Raptors.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 398px; height: 275px;" src="http://www.htheuner.de/Bilder/Skydome_Raptors.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br /><br />First, if you haven't heard this week's show, check out the blog entry below or go <a target="_blank" href="http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-21646/TS-186701.mp3">here</a> where this week's show is posted.<br /><br />What NBA player has won the most MVP awards?<span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;"> Kareem Abdul-Jabbar</span></span> won the Maurice Podoloff Trophy a record 6 times.<br /><br />Next, check out the first picture of this <a target="_blank" href="http://www.nydailynews.com/sports/basketball/nets/2009/01/28/2009-01-28_nets_falter_in_third_quarter_again_lose_.html">story</a> from the NY News. Why does Vince have such a huge smile after a loss to the Raptors? Ron Antonelli took this great shot. You can check out more of his work on the NY News or at his <a target="_blank" href="http://www.ronantonelli.com/main.php">website</a>.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Some Raptor History</span><br />Remember 1995? The Toronto Raptors finished their first year in the league with a 21-61 record and their home games were played in the cavernous Skydome. Who has a better picture of the makeshift stands that surrounded the court, than the one above? Send it in or a link and we'll post it on the blog.<br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><p><a href="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/index.php?id=49763" title="Blogger Tracker"><img id="cb_tracker" alt="Blogger Tracker" src="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.createblog.com/layouts/index.php?layout=blogger_layouts" title="Blogger Templates"><img src="http://www.createblog.com/images/link2.gif" alt="Blogger Templates" border="0" /></a></p><script type="text/javascript">if (cb_stat != true) { var cb_stat = true; document.images['cb_tracker'].src = 'http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php?id=49763&r=' + escape(document.referrer); }</script>Talking Ballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617442371465333327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984562925743188799.post-51138897259388046982009-01-28T19:29:00.000-08:002009-01-28T20:14:29.943-08:00Episode 61 - Frankenstein Small Forward - Graham, Moon & Kapono<p id="powered-by-TalkShoe"><br /><a href="http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/21646"><br /><img src="http://www.talkshoe.com/resources/talkshoe/images/badges/static/badgeStatic0307019.gif" alt="Powered by TalkShoe" border="0" /></a><br /></p><p></p><div style="text-align: right;">Talkshoe.com – Call ID – 21646<br />Email - talking.ball@gmail.com<br /></div><p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Week in Review</span><br />Friday win over Bulls 114-94<br />Sunday win over Kings 113-97<br />Tonight win over Nets (on TSN2) 107-106<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Around the NBA<br /></span>Steve Francis was waived by the Memphis Grizzlies, the second time in his career that he was a Grizzly but never once wore a uniform.</p><p>Charlotte Bobcats beat the LA Lakers in Double overtime. Gerald Wallace suffered a partially collapsed left lung and a fractured rib in the game, as well as Trevor Ariza suffers a concussion during the game.</p><p>Concussions must be contagious, because Brian Scalabrine had 2 concussions in three days.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Upcoming for the Raptors</span><br />Friday Milwaukee visits the ACC<br />Sunday Orlando comes to town<br />Tuesday in Cleveland<br />Wednesday LA Lakers in Toronto<br /><br /><br />Thanks for listening!<br /><br />Check out the player on the sidebar as it plays each show. This week's show is posted <a target="_blank" href="http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-21646/TS-186701.mp3">here</a>. Enjoy!<br /><br />Our page on Talkshoe.com <a target="_blank" href="http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/21646">Talking Ball</a><br /><br /></p><p></p><p><a href="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/index.php?id=49763" title="Blogger Tracker"><img id="cb_tracker" alt="Blogger Tracker" src="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.createblog.com/layouts/index.php?layout=blogger_layouts" title="Blogger Templates"><img src="http://www.createblog.com/images/link2.gif" alt="Blogger Templates" border="0" /></a></p><script type="text/javascript">if (cb_stat != true) { var cb_stat = true; document.images['cb_tracker'].src = 'http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php?id=49763&r=' + escape(document.referrer); }</script>Talking Ballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617442371465333327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984562925743188799.post-61044693239247055682009-01-26T07:03:00.000-08:002009-01-26T07:10:19.760-08:00NBA Daily StuffAfter Toronto tried to comeback from a 24 point 4th quarter deficit last week against Indiana, we got to thinking...<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Who had the largest comeback in an NBA game?</span> Milwaukee Bucks! On November 25, 1977 against the Atlanta Hawks, the Bucks were down 29 with 8:43 remaining, they ended the game with a 35-4 run and a 117-115 win.<br /><br />Is there a better story? Sure. The largest deficit at half-time a winning team faced was 34 points. On November 27, 1996 the Utah Jazz overcame a 34-point halftime deficit to beat the Denver Nuggets, 107-103.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><p><a href="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/index.php?id=49763" title="Blogger Tracker"><img id="cb_tracker" alt="Blogger Tracker" src="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.createblog.com/layouts/index.php?layout=blogger_layouts" title="Blogger Templates"><img src="http://www.createblog.com/images/link2.gif" alt="Blogger Templates" border="0" /></a></p><script type="text/javascript">if (cb_stat != true) { var cb_stat = true; document.images['cb_tracker'].src = 'http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php?id=49763&r=' + escape(document.referrer); }</script>Talking Ballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617442371465333327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984562925743188799.post-82740077457913951912009-01-25T10:52:00.000-08:002009-01-25T11:04:54.622-08:00NBA Trivia<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://www.marcmellon.com/sports/nbamvplg.JPG"><img style="margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; float: left; cursor: pointer; width: 126px; height: 196px;" src="http://www.marcmellon.com/sports/nbamvplg.JPG" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Here's a simple one.<br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0); font-weight: bold;">What NBA player has won the most MVP awards?</span></span><br /><br />Extra points to those that can also give the <span style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);">name of the trophy</span>.<br /><br />Email us at <a href="mailto:talking.ball@gmail.com">talking.ball@gmail.com</a> with your answers.<br /><br />We let you know the winner (no prize this time, just bragging rights) and the answers in a future post.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><p><a href="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/index.php?id=49763" title="Blogger Tracker"><img id="cb_tracker" alt="Blogger Tracker" src="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.createblog.com/layouts/index.php?layout=blogger_layouts" title="Blogger Templates"><img src="http://www.createblog.com/images/link2.gif" alt="Blogger Templates" border="0" /></a></p><script type="text/javascript">if (cb_stat != true) { var cb_stat = true; document.images['cb_tracker'].src = 'http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php?id=49763&r=' + escape(document.referrer); }</script>Talking Ballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617442371465333327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984562925743188799.post-62258322899497876042009-01-23T19:21:00.000-08:002009-01-23T19:44:54.870-08:00Daily (or when I remember) NBA fact/trivia/useless info<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://reclinergm.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/roytrophy.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 200px; height: 300px;" src="http://reclinergm.files.wordpress.com/2008/01/roytrophy.jpg" alt="" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><br />Let's start with a fact from way back...<br /><br />Back in 1953, Don Meineke won the Eddie Gottlieb Trophy for Rookie of the Year. Don played for Fort Wayne and surprising lead the league that year in personal fouls and disqualifications. Don, or the Monk as he was known, averaged 10.7 points per game that year and 6.9 rebounds per game.<br /><br />(more history - Eddie Gottlieb helped establish the forerunner to the NBA, the BAA, played in the 1920s, coached, bought and then shipped the Philadelphia Warriors to San Francisco - plus way too much more to list....)<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><p></p><p><a href="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/index.php?id=49763" title="Blogger Tracker"><img id="cb_tracker" alt="Blogger Tracker" src="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.createblog.com/layouts/index.php?layout=blogger_layouts" title="Blogger Templates"><img src="http://www.createblog.com/images/link2.gif" alt="Blogger Templates" border="0" /></a></p><script type="text/javascript">if (cb_stat != true) { var cb_stat = true; document.images['cb_tracker'].src = 'http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php?id=49763&r=' + escape(document.referrer); }</script>Talking Ballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617442371465333327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984562925743188799.post-86218994718939329822009-01-21T18:13:00.000-08:002009-01-21T19:32:49.477-08:00Episode 60 - the hedgehog can win basketball games<p id="powered-by-TalkShoe"><br /><a href="http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/21646"><br /><img src="http://www.talkshoe.com/resources/talkshoe/images/badges/static/badgeStatic0307005.gif" alt="Powered by TalkShoe" border="0" /></a><br /></p><div style="text-align: right;">Talkshoe.com – Call ID – 21646<br />Email - talking.ball@gmail.com<br /></div><p></p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Raptors in Review</span><br />loss to the Indiana Pacers 111-104<br />loss to the Phoenix Suns 117-113<br />loss to the Atlanta Hawks 87-84<br />tonight against Detroit - loss 95-76<br /><br />Halfway point Raptors are 16-28<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Around the NBA<br /></span>Orlando leads the league with 33-8 record – 7 game win streak – impressive wins over Atlanta (back to back), and west coast swing that included San Antonio, Lakers and Nuggets.<br /><br />Memphis signs Darius Miles to another 10 day – looking at his stats – no games since 2005 (is that right?), 5 games with Memphis this year, 5pts in 9 minutes and 2 rebounds. - Miles is back from major knee surgery. His return to the league means his contract should count toward<br />Portland's salary cap.<br /><br />Marbury says he has a commitment from 1 team and is willing to accept $1 million dollar less bye out from the Knicks<br /><br />The Dallas Mavericks have added another shooting guard by trading backup center DeSagana Diop to Charlotte Bobcats for guard Matt Carroll and backup center Ryan Hollins<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Pure Rumors</span><br /><br />Miami Herald - Miami Heat continues to consider a deal for Jermaine O'Neal, Miami has been giving thought to other Shawn Marion trade scenarios - Dallas small forward Josh Howard<br />Several teams have inquired about Marion, who's unlikely to re-sign here, but it's not certain a deal will happen. The Heat considers center its No. 1 need and O'Neal as the best center available but remains concerned about his sore right knee (which has sidelined him 11 games this season) and the $23 million he's due in 2009-10, the last year of his contract. It's 50-50 whether Miami will accept Toronto's offer of O'Neal for Marion & guard Marcus Banks<br /><br />Magic GM Otis Smith said the reports coming out of Boston that the Celtics asked about acquiring SG J.J. Redick are not true.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Upcoming for the Raptors</span><br />Friday in Chicago<br />Monday Sacramento at the ACC<br />Wednesday in New Jersey<br /><br />Thanks for listening!<br /><br />Check out the player on the sidebar as it plays each show. This week's show is posted <a href="http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-21646/TS-183604.mp3">here</a>. Enjoy!<br /><br />Our page on Talkshoe.com <a href="http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/21646">Talking Ball</a><br /><br /><p></p><p><a href="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/index.php?id=49763" title="Blogger Tracker"><img id="cb_tracker" alt="Blogger Tracker" src="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.createblog.com/layouts/index.php?layout=blogger_layouts" title="Blogger Templates"><img src="http://www.createblog.com/images/link2.gif" alt="Blogger Templates" border="0" /></a></p><script type="text/javascript">if (cb_stat != true) { var cb_stat = true; document.images['cb_tracker'].src = 'http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php?id=49763&r=' + escape(document.referrer); }</script>Talking Ballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617442371465333327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984562925743188799.post-20695374434480113112009-01-14T18:34:00.000-08:002009-01-14T19:35:00.002-08:00Episode 59 - Once again, we're exposed off the bounce<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MGYiOwTRAFQ/SW6pPX1kOqI/AAAAAAAAABQ/_LmND_YkXWc/s1600-h/spider_man_hv_20090108151533.jpg"><img style="margin: 0pt 0pt 10px 10px; float: right; cursor: pointer; width: 213px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_MGYiOwTRAFQ/SW6pPX1kOqI/AAAAAAAAABQ/_LmND_YkXWc/s320/spider_man_hv_20090108151533.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5291352693768731298" border="0" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/21646"><img src="http://www.talkshoe.com/resources/talkshoe/images/badges/static/badgeStatic0307012.gif" alt="Powered by TalkShoe" border="0" /></a><br /><p></p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Raptors in Review</span><br />win over Wizards - (99-93)<br />then a easy win over Memphis (103-82)<br />killed by Celtics at home (88-94)<br />beat in overtime in Boston (109-115)<br /><br />tonight... against bulls, third loss in a row (102-98)<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Around the NBA<br /></span>Orlando scores 139 points vs the Kings - 23 3-pointers<br /><br />Do you know who has the best record in the NBA in the last 10 games?<br /><br />Knicks center Eddy Curry sued by his former driver - sexual-harassment<br /><br />The Amazing Spider-Man issue #583 - here’s the story: Peter Park is out taking photos, sees 2 Barack Obama and of course the real Obama is a baller, so Spiderman has to play them in basketball - the real Obama can play basketball, the double is no baller<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Upcoming for the Raptors</span><br />friday against Indiana<br />Sunday Phoenix in town<br />Monday at Atlanta<br />next Wednesday in Detroit<br /><br />Thanks for listening!<br /><br />Check out the player on the sidebar as it plays each show. This week's show is posted <a href="http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-21646/TS-181695.mp3">here</a>. Enjoy!<br /><br />Our page on Talkshoe.com <a href="http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/21646">Talking Ball</a><br /><br /><p></p><p><a href="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/index.php?id=49763" title="Blogger Tracker"><img id="cb_tracker" alt="Blogger Tracker" src="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.createblog.com/layouts/index.php?layout=blogger_layouts" title="Blogger Templates"><img src="http://www.createblog.com/images/link2.gif" alt="Blogger Templates" border="0" /></a></p><script type="text/javascript">if (cb_stat != true) { var cb_stat = true; document.images['cb_tracker'].src = 'http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php?id=49763&r=' + escape(document.referrer); }</script>Talking Ballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617442371465333327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984562925743188799.post-23313596504205830472009-01-07T19:24:00.000-08:002009-01-07T19:33:25.192-08:00Episode .... Hit the Record ButtonPretty Simple. We had a great show tonight, but it was not recorded. Totally my fault.<br /><br />There was talk about beating the Washington Wizards tonight, crazy lost the other night to the Bucks and great wins over the Magic and the Rockets.<br /><br />A lot of ranting about TSN2, the Canadian sports channel that shows some of the Raptors' games. Unfortunately, the network Steve and I have will not include this channel, so we miss all of the Raptors' games on TSN2. Please write to your congressman and get this fixed!<br /><br />I wish I would have recorded, you really would have enjoyed it.<br /><br />Oh, I should also apologize for the lack of shows in the past month. No good reason, just busy holiday season.<br /><br />Next week, Episode 59 - and I will record it<br /><br />glennTalking Ballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617442371465333327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984562925743188799.post-25265126268604932722008-12-10T19:22:00.000-08:002008-12-10T20:02:05.496-08:00Episode 58 - Suns Deal for Jason Richardson<p id="powered-by-TalkShoe"><br /><a href="http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/21646"><br /><img src="http://www.talkshoe.com/resources/talkshoe/images/badges/static/badgeStatic0307004.gif" alt="Powered by TalkShoe" border="0" /></a><br /></p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Raptors in Review</span><br /><br />loss to the Utah 114-87<br />loss to the Portland 98-97<br />loss to the Cavaliers 114-94<br />tonight much needed win over against Pacers - 101-88<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Around the NBA</span><br />Phoenix Suns send Raja Bell and Boris Diaw to the Charlotte Bobcats for Jason Richardson<br /><br />New Orleans Hornets traded Mike James to the Washington Wizards for Antonio Daniels - a three-team trade - a future first-round draft pick from the Wizards to the Memphis Grizzlies - Memphis sent guard Javaris Crittenton to Washington and a conditional second-round draft pick to New Orleans and the Wizards also waived guard Dee Brown<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">in the NCAA - that pertains to me, personally</span><br />Michigan Wolverines beat then #4 Duke Blue Devils (dropping to #7) – oh, eat at <a href="http://www.hungryhowies.com/">Hungry Howies</a><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Upcoming for the Raptors</span><br /><br />Friday @ New Jersey<br />Sunday New Orleans at the ACC<br />Monday New Jersey at the ACC<br />Wednesday Dallas Mavs visit the ACC<br /><br />Thanks for listening!<br /><br />Check out the player on the sidebar as it plays each show. This week's show is posted <a href="http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-21646/TS-168102.mp3">here</a>. Enjoy!<br /><br />Our page on Talkshoe.com <a href="http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/21646">Talking Ball</a><br /><br /><p></p><p><a href="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/index.php?id=49763" title="Blogger Tracker"><img id="cb_tracker" alt="Blogger Tracker" src="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.createblog.com/layouts/index.php?layout=blogger_layouts" title="Blogger Templates"><img src="http://www.createblog.com/images/link2.gif" alt="Blogger Templates" border="0" /></a></p><script type="text/javascript">if (cb_stat != true) { var cb_stat = true; document.images['cb_tracker'].src = 'http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php?id=49763&r=' + escape(document.referrer); }</script>Talking Ballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617442371465333327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984562925743188799.post-24814641805542240852008-12-03T19:09:00.000-08:002008-12-03T19:25:46.567-08:00Episode 57 - Jay Triano's team<p id="powered-by-TalkShoe"><br /><a href="http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/21646"><br /><img src="http://www.talkshoe.com/resources/talkshoe/images/badges/static/badgeStatic0307018.gif" alt="Powered by TalkShoe" border="0" /></a><br /></p><span style="font-weight: bold;">Games In Review</span><br />win over the Hawks 93-88<br />loss to the LA Lakers 112-99<br />Denver embarrasses the Raptors 132-93<br /><br />Less than 24hours after the Denver game, the Raptors fire Sam Mitchell and make Jay Triano the first Canadian born NBA coach.<br /><br /> The Raptors were ranked last in the NBA in fast-break points heading into Wednesday's games, and Triano said he wants the team to play faster.<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;"><br />Around the League</span><br />T-Mac out 3 weeks - Houston may lose first place in their division to the Hornets<br /><br />Portland win 5 straight - tied with Denver for first place in NorthWestern division<br /><br />Knicks and Marbury - what the h*ll?<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Upcoming</span><br />Triano's first game - Friday @ Utah<br />Sunday Portland at the ACC<br />quick trip to the Quicken Loan centre in Cleveland Tuesday<br />Wednesday (back to back) Indiana and TJ Ford visit the ACC<br /><br />Thanks for listening!<br /><br />Check out the player on the sidebar as it plays each show. This week's show is posted <a href="http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-21646/TS-168101.mp3">here</a>. Enjoy!<br /><br />Our page on Talkshoe.com <a href="http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/21646">Talking Ball</a><br /><br /><p></p><p><a href="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/index.php?id=49763" title="Blogger Tracker"><img id="cb_tracker" alt="Blogger Tracker" src="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.createblog.com/layouts/index.php?layout=blogger_layouts" title="Blogger Templates"><img src="http://www.createblog.com/images/link2.gif" alt="Blogger Templates" border="0" /></a></p><script type="text/javascript">if (cb_stat != true) { var cb_stat = true; document.images['cb_tracker'].src = 'http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php?id=49763&r=' + escape(document.referrer); }</script>Talking Ballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617442371465333327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984562925743188799.post-4896728831987584042008-11-26T16:33:00.000-08:002008-11-26T20:29:53.066-08:00Episode 56 - Brewer's 1/2 Dozen<p id="powered-by-TalkShoe"><br /><a href="http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/21646"><br /><img src="http://www.talkshoe.com/resources/talkshoe/images/badges/static/badgeStatic0307001.gif" alt="Powered by TalkShoe" border="0" /></a><br /></p><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Games In Review</span><br /><br />3 wins in last 10!<br /><br />Pistons win 93-100<br />Atlanta win 92-110<br />Raptors beat the Bobcats – 89-79<br />Boston wins 87-94<br />Philadelphia wins 96-106<br />Raptors beat the Heat 107-96<br />Orlando wins 103-90<br />Raptors beat the Heat 101-95<br />New Jersey wins 129-127 – OT<br /> Bosh 42 points, Bargnani 29 points, Calderon 26 points<br /> Carter 39 points, Delvin Harris 30 points<br /> Lose Jermaine O'Neal<br />Celtics win 118-103<br /> Just ugly!<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Around the League</span><br /><br />Oden is back playing for Trailblazers – 9 games 8.3 ppg and 6.8reb<br /><br />Derrick Rose lighting the way for the Bulls<br /><br />Eddie Jordan fired by Wizards - director of player development Ed Tapscott as interim coach<br /><br />NYC dump Zach Randolph, Jawal Crawford, get Cuttino Mobley, Tim Thomas and Al Harrington<br /><br />Shaq is twittering <a href="http://twitter.com/THE_REAL_SHAQ">(http://twitter.com/THE_REAL_SHAQ)</a><br /><br />Derrick Coleman spending cash in Detroit to improve his old neighbourhood - Coleman's Corner<br /><br />Oh, and we said we'd give you this link to <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=G7Od4H9uIJ8">StepBrothers with Steve Nash and Baron Davis</a><br /><br /><br />Raptors next<br />Bobcats at ACC tonight<br />Hawks at ACC on Friday nite<br /><br />then a crazy 3 game Western trip<br />in Los Angeles (Lakers) on Sunday<br />in Denver on Tuesday<br />in Utah next Friday<br /><br /><br />Thanks for listening!<br /><br />Check out the player on the sidebar as it plays each show. This week's show is posted <a href="http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-21646/TS-168013.mp3">here</a>. Enjoy!<br /> <br />Our page on Talkshoe.com <a href="http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/21646">Talking Ball</a><br /><br /><a href="http://www.blogger.com/%22http://www.yardbarker.com/author/new?pUrl=%22%20+%20data:post.url%20+%20%22&pHead=%22%20+%20data:post.title" target="_blank"><img style="border: 0pt none ; padding: 0pt 0pt 0pt 15px; vertical-align: bottom;" src="http://www.yardbarker.com/images/extern/bark_wide.gif" /></a><br /><br /><p></p><p><a href="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/index.php?id=49763" title="Blogger Tracker"><img id="cb_tracker" alt="Blogger Tracker" src="http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php" border="0" /></a><a href="http://www.createblog.com/layouts/index.php?layout=blogger_layouts" title="Blogger Templates"><img src="http://www.createblog.com/images/link2.gif" alt="Blogger Templates" border="0" /></a></p><script type="text/javascript">if (cb_stat != true) { var cb_stat = true; document.images['cb_tracker'].src = 'http://www.createblog.com/tracker/log.php?id=49763&r=' + escape(document.referrer); }</script><br /><br /><a href="http://www.blogtoplist.com/sports/" title="Sports"><br /><img src="http://www.blogtoplist.com/tracker.php?u=34305" alt="Sports" border="0" /></a>Talking Ballhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/04617442371465333327noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8984562925743188799.post-72582876031339574502008-11-05T19:26:00.000-08:002008-11-05T19:50:41.439-08:00Episode 55 - New Contest - nite out with AI, Sheed and the TalkingBall Gang<p id="powered-by-TalkShoe"><br /><a href="http://www.talkshoe.com/talkshoe/web/tscmd/tc/21646"><br /><img src="http://www.talkshoe.com/resources/talkshoe/images/badges/static/badgeStatic0307016.gif" alt="Powered by TalkShoe" border="0" /></a><br /></p><br /><span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">Raptors - 3-1</span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Week In Review</span><br /><br />Raptors over the Warriors 112-108 OT<br /> Raptors over the Bucks 91-87<br />Raptors lose to Pistons 100-93<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Around the NBA</span><br />Allen Iverson traded to Detroit from Denver for Chauncey Billups and Antonio McDyess - Billups doesn't complete physical so AI has to wait to suit up for the Pistons.<br /><br />Richard Hamilton and the Pistons have agreed to a three-year contract extension worth about $34 million<br /><br />Kevin Johnson wins bid for mayor of Sacramento<br /><br />Boston 3-1<br />Hawks 2-0<br />Jazz 3-0<br />Lakers 3-0<br />Suns 3-1<br />Hornets 3-0<br />Rockets 3-1<br />Spurs 0-3<br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Up next for the Raptors<br /></span>in Atlanta on Friday nite<br /> in Charlotte on Sunday<br />in Boston on Monday<br />76ers at ACC next Wednesday<br /><br />Thanks for listening!<br /><br />Check out the player on the sidebar as it plays each show. This week's show is posted <a href="http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-21646/TS-162088.mp3">here</a>. 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Brand complements a young athletic 76ers team..<br />Lou Williams <span class="playerInfoValuePlayerInfoBorders"> went to South Gwinnett HS </span><span class="playerInfoValuePlayerInfoBorders">(Snellville, GA) - he was drafted in 2005, second round #45</span><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Around the NBA</span><br /><br />Greg Oden – is out for 2 to 4 weeks, with a mid lateral foot sprain<br />Lakers sign Andrew Bynum to 4 years for 58 million<br />Pistons sign Jason Maxiell to 4 years for 20 million<br /><br />LA Lakers start the season with 2 blow-outs and are 2-0<br /><br />Atlanta beats Orlando - 2 best teams in the SouthWest Division<br /><br /><br /><span style="font-weight: bold;">Coming up for the Raptors</span><br /><br />- Warriors tomorrow night at the ACC<br /><br />- In Milwaukee Saturday nite<br /><br />- Pistons at ACC next Wednesday<br /><br /><br />Thanks for listening!<br /><br />Check out the player on the sidebar as it plays each show. This week's show is posted <a href="http://recordings.talkshoe.com/TC-21646/TS-160317.mp3">here</a>. 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