Toronto Raptors 2.0

**ploto** · 07-19-2007

Indiana did not match- so Baston is a Raptor. The roster is at 14 guaranteed deals and 1 unguaranteed (Moon). Probably will fill out with a third string vet PG (Martin) and call it a summer, unless a nice trade opportunity comes along.

TJ/Jose/Martin
Parker/Delfino/Dixon
Kapono/Graham/Jackson
Bosh/Garbajosa/Baston
Bargnani/Rasho/Humphries

**angel_luv** · 07-19-2007

I am excited about the additions- Delfino ( still can't believe we got him) and Kapono especially.
Looking forward to see the familiar faces and new places and how they all play together.

**mikejones99** · 07-19-2007

If Rasho don't get more than 25 minutes the Raps will never get out of the first round

**zeleni** · 07-20-2007

I'd say this is a team to rule the East.

**ploto** · 08-02-2007

Look at this schedule! Awful December...

http://www.nba.com/raptors/schedule/results_2007.html

One game on US national TV.

**angel_luv** · 08-02-2007

Originally Posted by ploto

Look at this schedule! Awful December...

http://www.nba.com/raptors/schedule/results_2007.html

One game on US national TV.

Hopefully I will be home to see that one.

**angel_luv** · 08-02-2007

And I won't be. Spurs are at home that night.
At least I'll see the Raps play when they come to town in December.

**ploto** · 08-03-2007

I gotta' decide if I want to spend New Years Eve in New Orleans!

**angel_luv** · 08-03-2007

Originally Posted by ploto

I gotta' decide if I want to spend New Years Eve in New Orleans!

Sounds like fun to me.

**ploto** · 08-14-2007

Pre-season: 3 games in Europe and 4 back in Toronto.

http://www.nba.com/media/raptors/2007-08_pre_sked.pdf

**angel_luv** · 08-15-2007

But none in Texas.

**ploto** · 08-15-2007

Sat 06 @ Boston Preseason
Pala Lottomatica, Rome, Italy, 8:30pm Eastern

Sun 07 @ Lottomatica Preseason
Pala Lottomatica, Rome, Italy, 12:30pm

Thu 11 @ Real Madrid Preseason
Palacio de Deportes Jose Maria Martin Carpena, Malaga, Spain, 3:30pm

Wed 17 vs Zalgiris Kaunas Preseason 7:00pm
Fri 19 vs Chicago Preseason 7:00pm
Thu 25 vs Cleveland Preseason 7:00pm
Fri 26 vs Washington Preseason 7:00pm

**ploto** · 08-17-2007

Sun 07 @ Lottomatica Preseason
Pala Lottomatica, Rome, Italy, 12:30pm

This game is supposedly going to be on ESPN 2- that would be 11:30 Central.

**angel_luv** · 08-17-2007

Fingers crossed I am home.

**Marklar MM** · 08-20-2007

http://www.globesports.com/servlet/s....wsptdelfino19

Delfino injures knee

Canadian Press

August 19, 2007 at 3:26 PM EDT

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Toronto Raptors guard Carlos Delfino injured his knee over the weekend and may miss part of the FIBA Americas Championship, according to a report in an Argentine newspaper.

Delfino injured his knee in the Tuto Marchand Cup and could sit out Argentina's game against Uruguay in Las Vegas on Thursday.

"It is the same knee I underwent surgery on two years ago and that's what makes me worry most, as I cannot stretch the leg too much," Delfino told La Nacion newspaper on Sunday.

"I know it's not serious, but I worry because I cannot get out of my mind memories about how much I have suffered with this knee."

Delfino underwent an MRI scan on the injury. National team doctor Diego Grippo said he felt optimistic after seeing the results.

"Delfino has a kneecap tendinitis provoked by a blow that limits the movements of the knee, but physiotherapy will help it disappear in a few days," Grippo said.

Delfino could be the third Raptor to pull out of international compe ion with an injury this summer.

Chris Bosh left the U.S. team earlier this week due to plantar fasciitis in his foot, while Spanish forward Jorge Garbajosa still hasn't been cleared to play following leg injuries he sustained in the regular season.

Toronto acquired Delfino from the Detroit Pistons for two second-round draft picks on June 15.

The FIBA tournament, which begins Wednesday and runs until Sept. 2, will serve as the qualifier for the Beijing Olympics. The top two teams will earn automatic berths, while the next three top-ranked teams will be invited to the FIBA World Olympic Qualifier, which will be held next July.