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 By RaptorTalk As training camp in Ottawa approaches, there is a level of excitement in Raptorland that we have not seen in years. We’ve been disappointed before, so the expectations of Raptors fans are somewhat tempered. Having said that, I certainly feel good going into the 2009-2010 season. One guy who we’re sure is feeling good is DeMar DeRozan – even though he’s likely a little apprehensive based on the pressures of being the #1 draft pick in Toronto - where NBA fans can be ruthless. Just ask Andrea Bargnani about the pressure that was placed on his shoulders when he didn't perform up ... Read Full Story

DeMar DeRozan Four of the Raptors’ starting five is basically in stone. You know Calderon is starting at point, Hedo at the three , Bosh at the four and Bargnani at the five. The shooting guard spot? That’s where it gets debatable. While early indications out of TO suggest that top draft pick DeMar DeRozan will begin the season as a starter, there is no guarantee that will stick throughout the season and maybe even preseason. The sure-to-be fan favorite guard out of USC has his fair share of competition at his spot. No question, DeMar is the future of the franchise. Because of ... Read Full Story

Version VI First Round 1. LA Clippers - Blake Griffin - 2. Memphis - Hasheem Thabeet - If Thabeet continues his development in the post, then he will become a reliable go to guy down low - which the Grizzlies need. 3. Oklahoma City - James Harden - 4. Sacramento - Ricky Rubio - Rubio's visit to Sacramento didn't go to well, but it is hard to imagine the Kings passing up on him if he is available here. 5. Washington - Jordan Hill - Hill has had impressive workouts with most teams which should secure himself a spot in the top five. 6. ... Read Full Story

DeMar DeRozan Guys like Tyreke Evans, Stephen Curry and Brandon Jennings are making headlines with standout stat lines, but one of the most consistently impressive rookies in the Vegas Summer League so far has been DeMar DeRozan . Four games in, he’s steadily improving — last night DeRozan put up 20 points on an efficient 9-for-16 from the field (56 percent) against the Suns — and is showing he’s got more to his game than running, jumping and dunking. (Not that he didn’t throw in a couple highlight-reel bangers.) With Anthony Parker headed to Cleveland, DeRozan should be Toronto’s opening day starting two-guard, and ... Read Full Story

  By RaptorTalk DeMar DeRozan has landed at Air Canada Centre and Bryan Colangelo hopes he can fill the Raptor’s glaring weakness at shooting guard, next year and for many years to come. The selection of DeRozan was a bit of a gamble which could pay huge dividends if he develops into the kind of player the Raptors feel he can become. Repeatedly, NBA analysts and insiders referred to DeMar has having one of the biggest upsides of any prospect in the '09 draft class.        DeRozan has the raw physical tools that made the Raptors’ brain trust drool as they watched him workout ... Read Full Story