Despite Rumors, Colangelo Likely to Stay in Toronto

by Net Income on Feb 9, 2010 7:32 PM EST

Bryan Colangelo has gotten the Raptors into the playoffs twice in the four years he's been GM in Toronto. Before that, he had a successful career in Phoenix. Now there are rumors Mikhail Prokhorov would like to hire him to replace Rod Thorn. While his contract is up, the Raptors have extended Colangelo and despite the rumors, he'll stay in Canada rather than head south.

Rumours swirl around Raps' Colangelo - Frank Zicarello - Toronto Sun
Is Colangelo Broadway bound? - Paul Jones - SportsNet Canada
Colangelo staying put, say Raptors owners - Dave Feschuk - Toronto Star

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Hire him and have him pick the new coach.

by diehardNFFLbarnone on Feb 9, 2010 9:31 PM EST reply actions

I think it is time for a clean sweep and a fresh start. I’d be in favor of hiring Bryan or even Jerry.

by SwampDragons on Feb 9, 2010 10:39 PM EST reply actions

Glad he is staying, although this article gave no concrete evidence. Maybe in 1-2 years he will still be available.

Nets need stability right now.
The next 9 days are critical for Rod to make a couple of deals. Proky needs to approve whatever Thorn recommends this weekend.

I read that Toronto is interested in Trenton Hassell, but not sure if its one of those circular stories?

Regarding coaching, Avery Johnson said today on Pardon The Interruption, that he his plan is to coach and he is waiting for the phone to ring. He has been nice to the Nets on the air. New Orleans may take Avery if Proky doesn’t.

by jerry25 on Feb 9, 2010 11:11 PM EST reply actions

He can stay there for all that I care. Thorn and Kiki need to go, but I don’t think it’s a godd idea replacing them with a guy who took Bargnani with the 1st overall pick and who has given god awful deal to guys like Bargnani himself, Calderon or Turkoglu.

by Andres on Feb 10, 2010 6:09 AM EST reply actions

He’s not gonna leave and hes on of the top 10 GMs. And BTW Thorn has done a Terrible job as the Nets Gm dont kno what you talking about Andres. The only thing he has to show 4 is Brook Lopez. While Colangelo has the raptors in the playoffs, the Nets are gunning for Worse team ever status.

by Samuel on Feb 10, 2010 11:17 AM EST reply actions