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Breaking news has been reported that Hedo Turkoglu took a 360 degree turn, signing with the Toronto Raptors instead of the Portland Trail Blazers.

Originally, it was believed that Turk would be signing a hefty contract with the Blazers, especially after a verbal commitment was given to the organization.

The very next day Hedo called Portland and told them that he was having “second thoughts”. (It was reported that Turk liked Portland, but his wife fell in love with Toronto.)

The Raptors contract consists of a five-year $53 million deal in which Turkoglu will join heads with All-Star Chris Bosh, Spaniard Jose Calderon, and Italian Andrea Bargnani. [click to continue…]

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Fantasy Tips: Week 12

by Brandon Ribak on January 11, 2009

in Blog, Fantasy Tips

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As week 12 approaches, there are many decisions that a fantasy owner has to make. Who is safe to start, who to bench, who is going to heat up, and who should you pick up. Below is a list of fantasy tips that you should take into consideration before starting your line-up for the upcoming fantasy period.

Who is heating up coming into week 12?

Russell Westbrook (PG, OKC)- Westbrook is playing some serious basketball recently, putting up big numbers in the scoring, rebounding, and assists categories. He has averaged 16.2 PPG, 7.2 APG, 5.4 RPG, and 1.0 SPG in his last five games and is definitely a must start with four games this week.

Paul Millsap (PF, UTA)- Millsap has gotten three double-doubles in his last four games averaging a ridiculous 17.75 PPG, 13.0 RPG, 3.25 APG, and 1.0 BPG. With Boozer guaranteed to miss a month after his surgery, Millsap is another must start that should continue to improve his outstanding numbers with four games this week. [click to continue…]

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Free Agent Underachievers

January 11, 2009

This past summer, many high profile free agents made moves and money. Unfortunately for them, the Warriors, Raptors, and Sixers have a combined 42 wins and 68 losses and would need minor miracles to make the playoffs this season. LayupDrill.com takes a look at the three teams who spent the most money this past off [...]

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Toronto Raptors Interested In Josh Howard?

January 7, 2009

The World Famous LayupDrill Rumor Mill 01/07/09

According to HOOPSWORLD.com, the Toronto Raptors and the Dallas Mavericks could be working on a deal that would send Josh Howard along with DeSagana Diop and Antoine Wright to the Raptors in exchange for Andrea Bargnani and Anthony Parker.
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This trade would really help the Toronto Raptors [...]

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