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If the Blazers still have interest in OG Anunoby, they may include Canadian Shaedon Sharpe in a prospective deal.
Portland Trail Blazers rumors continue with flow with the NBA trade deadline now six days away.
Brian Windhorst, Tim McMahon and Tim Bontemps spent part of this week’s Hoop Collective podcast discussing potential availability of Toronto Raptors wing OG Anunoby.
Windhorst spoke to the Blazers’ potential interest in Anunoby signaling they could include their enigmatic rookie Shaedon Sharpe in a deal.
Windhorst: Portland is absolutely in a buying mode. They are attempting to add pieces, I’ve heard them attached to some kind of role-playing bench players. But if Anunoby became available, I think they would be very interested and you’d probably start an offer there with Shaedon Sharpe, their lottery pick that they got out of Kentucky. Again, I don’t know if they can get outbid.
McMahon: That’s a pretty attractive chip to start with. You might be trading a guy who ends up playing in multiple All-Star games, he has that kind of talent. It’s projection and potential, but he is awfully talented.
Bontemps: That again is the kind of premium piece that I think if you see OG get traded, those are I think the kind of pieces that you’re talking about.
Sharpe, 19, an Ontario native, was taken with the No. 7 pick in June and has averaged 7.7 points on 34 percent from three and 2.4 rebounds.
Anunoby holds career averages 11.3 points on 37 percent shooting from distance, 4.3 boards, 1.5 assists and 1.2 steals and is considered an elite two-way wing.
The Blazers reportedly had interest in Anunoby in the days before the 2022 NBA draft however a deal never eventuated.
Earlier this week, the Blazers were also linked to Utah Jazz forward Jarred Vanderbilt, who was part of the offseason deal that sent Rudy Gobert to the Minnesota Timberwolves.
You can listen to the discussion here 12 minutes in.
By: Adrian Bernecich
Title: LISTEN: Blazers Could Trade Shaedon Sharpe In OG Anunoby Deal
Sourced From: www.blazersedge.com/2023/2/3/23585236/shaedon-sharpe-og-anunoby-toronto-raptors-portland-trail-blazers-nba-trade-deadline
Published Date: 02-04-2023
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is the owner of Toronto Raptors?
Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, the owners of this team, owns it. MLSE also owns the NHL's Toronto Maple Leafs, MLS's Toronto FC, the CFL's Toronto Argonauts, the AHL's Toronto Marlies, and the Toronto Rock lacrosse team.
Vancouver had an NBA team.
Vancouver does have an NBA team. The city had the Vancouver Grizzlies from 1995-2001, but the team relocated to Memphis, Tennessee, in 2001. Vancouver basketball fans support the Toronto Raptors, as they are the nearest NBA team to their area. Additionally, there are other professional basketball clubs that play in the Greater Vancouver Area. These include the BC Tigers from the Canadian Elite Basketball League as well as the Vancouver Volcanoes from the International Basketball League. Many amateur and semiprofessional teams play in different local leagues.
Vancouver is home to many other sports fans. Vancouver Grizzlies Alumni Association aims to help former players connect with each other, and raise awareness about the game in British Columbia. The association hosts events such as viewing parties for Raptors games and clinics to help young players develop their game.
The city's enthusiasm for basketball has not diminished following the departure from the Grizzlies. This community continues to support the sport through many different ways. Vancouverites are still passionate about basketball and continue to support the many initiatives of former players and other organizations that promote basketball in the city.
Which was the first season of the Toronto Raptors?
The Toronto Raptors had a terrible debut season, winning only 21 games. The 1995-1996 Toronto Raptors was the inaugural NBA season. The Raptors, along the Vancouver Grizzlies were two expansion teams that joined this league. It was also the first NBA season played outside the United States.
Isiah, an All-Star point guard who is also a Detroit Pistons legend, was appointed the team's General manager. He helped with the draft, which yielded Damon Stoudamire, who would go on to win Rookie of the Year. They also traded for Tracy Murray and Oliver Miller. Thomas also introduced a brand new primary logo, featuring a play by basketball dinosaur and new pinstripe jerseys with the logo. The Raptors have added purple and red colors to their colour scheme.
Brendan Malone became the Raptors head coach on November 3. They beat the New Jersey Nets at SkyDome to win their debut. But they lost the next seven games.
Murray finished second on team scoring, averaging 16.2 point per game. He was also the leader with 151 3-point field goals. Miller contributed 12.9 points, 7.4 rebounds and 1.4 stoles to the team. Robertson contributed 9.3 points, 4.4 rebounds and four assists per game from the bench.
Despite their worst record in the league, they had a very high attendance, with over 17283 people per game at SkyDome (now Rogers Centre).
When was the Raptors' first game?
The Raptors played the New Jersey Nets in their first regular season at the SkyDome on November 3, 1995. Alvin Robertson scored the first point in franchise history, drawing 33,306 spectators. The Raptors defeated the Nets 94-79 with contributions from Damon Stoudamire (10 points and 10 assists) and Robertson (30 pts).
Statistics
- This improved during the 2006–07 regular season to an average of 18,258 fans (13th in the league), 92.2 percent capacity at the Air Canada Centre. (en.wikipedia.org)
- After Thomas attempted to execute a letter of intent with Slaight to purchase the team failed, he resigned from his position in November and sold his 9 percent stake in the team to Slaight. (en.wikipedia.org)
- This improved during the 2006–07 regular season to an average of 18,258 fans (13th in the league), 92.2 percent capacity at the Air Canada Centre. (en.wikipedia.org)
- This improved during the 2006–07 regular season to an average of 18,258 fans (13th in the league), 92.2 percent capacity at the Air Canada Centre. (en.wikipedia.org)
- In November of the 1996–97 season, Bitove sold his ownership interest in the team to Slaight for $65 million after Slaight had activated a shotgun clause in their partnership agreement,[32][33] giving Slaight 79 percent control of the team, [34] (en.wikipedia.org)
External Links
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basketball-reference.com
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How To
How to get the Toronto Raptors from your location
Toronto Raptors games are at Air Canada Centre. (ACC) is located in downtown Toronto Ontario, Canada. You can reach ACC via the TTC subway system. Union Station is about 30 minutes from ACC. Bay Street station is the nearest stop to ACC.
Bay Street station is the best way to get to ACC if you are coming from Union Station. From there, you can follow the signs to ACC. If you arrive at ACC from another direction, please follow the signs to Bay Street station.
Follow the signs for the ACC from Bay Street station.
Accessible to persons with disabilities, the venue is easily accessible. Individuals with disabilities can use the designated seating areas. The ACC also provides sign language interpretation services.
The ACC does not charge a parking fee. There is limited street parking close by.
