Jermaine O'Neal

By RaptorTalkIan Thomsen of Sports Illustrated wrote an excellent article on Jermaine O'Neal's determination to become a difference maker on the Toronto Raptors. Based on this report, it is clear that JO wants to elevate his game back to all-star levels.Here are excerpts from this superbly written article:                  If Jermaine O'Neal can approach the form that made him a six-time All-Star, his trade to Toronto could prove to be the most significant offseason move in the East.  O'Neal...Read Full Story

By RaptorTalkIan Thomsen of Sports Illustrated wrote an excellent article on Jermaine O'Neal's determination to become a difference maker on the Toronto Raptors. Based on this report, it is clear that JO wants to elevate his game back to all-star levels.Here are excerpts from this superbly written article:                  If Jermaine O'Neal can approach the form that made him a six-time All-Star, his trade to Toronto could prove to be the most significant offseason move in the East.  O'Neal...Read Full Story

By RaptorTalkAll indications are that Bryan Colangelo will not sit on his hands and wait for the Raptors to improve internally. In April he said that 2007-08 was disappointing and its clear he's ready to swing for the fences.According to numerous media reports, the Toronto Raptors are actively pursuing a blockbuster trade that would bring Jermaine O'Neal north of the border, among other potential deals.It seems that the Raptors GM is involved with the Indiana Pacers, the Phoenix Suns and at...Read Full Story

By RaptorTalkThe Jermaine O'Neal acquisition comes down to the health of JO's knee. If he can play an average of 70 games over the next two years, then the Raptors come out of this as big winners, particularly if he's healthy come playoff time.On the other hand, even if Jermaine's knees hold him back to 50 games or less per year, the Raptors still do not fare badly because O'Neal's massive contract comes off the books in two years. So while this is a high risk/high reward acquisition - Bryan...Read Full Story

By RaptorTalk:Had a chance to watch the Raptors live and in person this week. The visit to the ACC to watch the Raps and T-Wolves, combined with a string of RapsTV games gave us a solid glimpse at the 2008-09 Raptors.           To be honest, I still don't know what to think of this club. One second I look at the Bosh/O'Neal combo and I'm convinced this team could win 55 games or more.The next second, I see Will Solomon and Roko Ukic struggling at the point and all of a sudden the Raptors look...Read Full Story