BILL HARRIS COLUMN ARCHIVE

2004

Oct. 31 ... Court spotlight not for Vince
Oct. 29 ... Raps rockin' on the road
Oct. 28 ... Sam not big on centres
Oct. 27 ... Camby recalls tenure in T.O.
Oct. 25 ... Bosh is Raptors' franchise
Oct. 22 ... Damon knows about turmoil
Oct. 20 ... Entire national program must do better
Oct. 18 ... A.l.'s quick ejection seemed extreme
Oct. 16 ... Big Mac sees light
Oct. 15 ... It's hear no evil for Vince
Oct. 14 ... Another lockout? That sucks!
Oct. 11 ... Rose a sore loser
Oct. 10 ... Secret Agent Bosh is on duty
Oct. 7 ... Rookie has to do less
Oct. 6 ... Mitchell's plan works for Vince
Oct. 5 ... Vince says he's a happy camper
Oct. 4 ... New Basketball Association
Oct. 3 ... Forget about the bad Raps
Oct. 1 ... Raps coach needs to deliver
Sept. 25 ... Lance is all talk
Sept. 24 ... When you gotta go...
Sept. 19 ... Time to make amends
Sept. 18 ... An MVP showdown
Sept. 17 ... Lockout won't boost Raptors
Sept. 11 ... Meeting Moe hard to forget
Sept. 1 ... Argentines show right way to play
July 17 ... Raps star triggers emotions
July 16 ... Has Kobe gone totally Yoko?
July 15 ... Buzz about Mo Pete
July 10 ... New wave sells itself
July 8 ... Six years? Madness!
July 3 ... No saving Raptors' bacon
June 30 ... Talking a good game
June 29 ... Unlucky Raptors gambling again
June 28 ... A confident Mitchell just the ticket for Raptors
June 27 ... Raptors let it rip
June 26 ... You've come a long way, Baby
June 25 ... Junk or masterpiece?
June 22 ... Vince isn't only star on market
June 17 ... Meet the Pistons
June 16 ... The Pistons are No. 1!
June 15 ... Lakers are drifting apart
June 14 ... Pistons one win away
June 13 ... Pumped over Pistons
June 12 ... Ego won't get Lakers far
June 11 ... Lakers sink to new low
June 10 ... Black, white and shades of grey
June 9 ... Lakers survive a scare
June 8 ... Is a divorce in the works?
June 7 ... Pistons shock Lakers
June 6 ... Putting on a brave front
June 5 ... Lakers triumph is not inevitable
June 2 ... Dr. J not in mix: McCloskey
May 27 ... Behind the 8 ball
May 26 ... Give Dr. J a chance -- Carter
May 22 ... East showdown has it all
May 21 ... Inexperience will cost Timberwolves
May 20 ... There's still hope for Raps, really
May 14 ... Raptors' to-do list
May 12 ... Name game grows
May 7 ... Does Vin-sanity still reign?
May 2 ... Here we go again
Apr. 27 ... Are playoffs worth it?
Apr. 21 ... Voters got it almost right
Apr. 17 ... Raptors' hole just gets deeper
Apr. 16 ... Mixed messages cloud GM picture
Apr. 15 ... Raptors' summer of discontent
Apr. 14 ... O'Neill stubborn to the end
Apr. 13 ... And the winners are ...
Apr. 12 ... The Word
Apr. 8 ... Final curtain comes down
Apr. 6 ... A Nash-ional obsession
Apr. 5 ... Bosh Has No Regrets on Eve on NCAA Final
Apr. 3 ... New GM has a tough job
Apr. 2 ... This nice guy now finished
Apr. 1 ... Still slugging
Mar. 30 ... Organized chaos
Mar. 29 ... Vinsanity still reigns despite the bad Raps
Mar. 27 ... Fact, fiction and O'Neill
Mar. 26 ... Clash of the non-titans
Mar. 23 ... Pistons a real threat
Mar. 20 ... Williams' alter ego Junked
Mar. 19 ... Davis cheering for JYD
Mar. 18 ... Sloan has staying power
Mar. 16 ... Trouble in Philly
Mar. 15 ... Players, execs are looking to cover assets
Mar. 11 ... Time to take these Cavs seriously
Mar. 10 ... The Last Word
Mar. 9 ... Was Vince right?
Mar. 8 ... Big Bosh Man plays with great spirit
Mar. 7 ... A giant roar for Magloire
Mar. 5 ... Raptors all over the panic button this troubled year
Mar. 2 ... Breaking it down
Mar. 1 ... He's a bold Glover
Feb. 27 ... Grace period is over
Feb. 26 ... The Last Word
Feb. 24 ... Bad times in Boston
Feb. 23 ... The Last Word
Feb. 20 ... What Raptors need is a plan
Feb. 19 ... Grunwald stands at trade crossroads
Feb. 16 ... The Last Word
Feb. 15 ... From next big thing to yesterday's news
Feb. 14 ... Magloire's words hit home
Feb. 13 ... Vince as dunking judge
Feb. 12 ... Stern's age-limit hopes take a hit
Feb. 10 ... Stevie must wonder
Feb. 5 ... Moiso becoming a big Kahuna in T.O.
Feb. 4 ... Trying times for both Carter brothers
Feb. 3 ... Bring in the reserves
Feb. 2 ... The Last Word
Feb. 1 ... Survivor Los Angeles
Jan. 29 ... The Last Word
Jan. 27 ... No Grizzled rookies
Jan. 26 ... Gutless!
Jan. 25 ... Davis has no hard feelings
Jan. 24 ... Extinct Raptors adjusting to Chicago
Jan. 22 ... Conspiracy theories, anyone?
Jan. 20 ... It's all about effort
Jan. 19 ... The Last Word
Jan. 16 ... Outlook is bleak for Lenny
Jan. 14 ... Pistons' Ben Wallace O'Neill's kind of player
Jan. 13 ... Big-man quandary
Jan. 11 ... No longer the intimidators
Jan. 10 ... Lack of size remains centre of attention
Jan. 8 ... No crowning debut in T.O. for King James
Jan. 7 ... Welcome, King James
Jan. 6 ... Instant contender
Jan. 4 ... Putting team first a slam dunk for Vince
Jan. 1 ... Pursuing excellence

2003

Dec. 30 ... Rose is back in full bloom
Dec. 29 ... Raptors find way to win
Dec. 28 ... Strong suit at cleaners?
Dec. 27 ... Glaring errors do in Raptors
Dec. 26 ... No coasting out West
Dec. 21 ... Early present for the Raptors
Dec. 20 ... Is bigger better for the Raptors?
Dec. 16 ... Blaxploitation?
Dec. 15 ... The Last Word
Dec. 13 ... Raps a fun-lovin' crew
Dec. 10 ... The Last Word
Dec. 9 ... Short on tall guys
Dec. 8 ... The Last Word
Dec. 4 ... Boards game won't cut it
Dec. 3 ... Trade breathes new life into T.O.
Dec. 2 ... Same old for A.D.?
Dec. 1 ... Ball in O'Neill's court
Nov. 30 ... Raptors will be better off
Nov. 28 ... The Last Word
Nov. 27 ... The Last Word
Nov. 26 ... Weighty rumours
Nov. 25 ... Points to ponder
Nov. 24 ... Shakeup needed ... and fast
Nov. 23 ... Deal a matter of when, not if
Nov. 22 ... Time for a blockbuster?
Nov. 20 ... The Last Word
Nov. 18 ... Floyd loses bull's-eye
Nov. 16 ... It's tension by the bucketful
Nov. 15 ... NBA to spread winning feeling
Nov. 13 ... Plots keep on thickening in L.A. Lakers, the drama
Nov. 12 ... Blazers bad boys good fit for Raps?
Nov. 11 ... Is this fun or what?
Nov. 7 ... Cuban: In your dreams, T.O.
Nov. 5 ... Life no easier for Moiso now that he's a Raptor
Nov. 4 ... T-Mac keeps option open
Oct. 31 ... The Last Word
Oct. 30 ... Delicious in defeat
Oct. 29 ... Burning in L.A.
Oct. 28 ... Crack-ups or cracking up?
Oct. 26 ... It's still fan interference
Oct. 18 ... Courting big expectations
Oct. 16 ... There's no doubting Thomas' ability
Oct. 15 ... Minor stops could turn into major woes
Oct. 9 ... Bosh spice
Oct. 8 ... LeBron's a pro
Oct. 6 ... Get Mutombo? Stop dreaming
Oct. 4 ... Curry believes in salary cap
Oct. 3 ... A.D. lays it on the line
Oct. 1 ... No re-Pete?
Sept. 25 ... Reason to sweat
Sept. 20 ... Cornerstone questions
Aug. 1 ... The Last Word
July 26 ... Carter faces big decision
July 19 ... The Last Word
July 11 ... It's something totally different
June 27 ... Grunwald just getting started
June 26 ... Take a chance
June 25 ... ESPN should take a look in the mirror
June 19 ... Fifth dose of double talk?
June 16 ... New Raptors coach has to be a salesman, too
June 15 ... Kissing Kidd goodbye?
June 14 ... Spurs inch closer
June 13 ... Parker loses superhero status
June 12 ... Nets right the ship
June 11 ... Ginobili finds his niche
June 10 ... Jefferson aims to step up
June 9 ... Spurs win ugly contest
June 8 ... Spurs question themselves
June 7 ... Goin' home happy
June 6 ... Mutombo benched
June 5 ... Duncan the new Elvis
June 4 ... Faces in a crowd
May 31 ... It's a hair-raising final
May 22 ... Lucas the man for James gang
May 5 ... Confident Lakers the team to beat
Apr. 28 ... The Last Word
Apr. 25 ... Keys to hiring a new coach
Apr. 18 ... The Last Word
Apr. 17 ... Huge decision for Grunwald
Apr. 16 ... 'What more can you say'
Apr. 15 ... And the winner is...
Apr. 14 ... Grunwald set to face fans
Apr. 8 ... Draft Lottery 101
Apr. 7 ... The Last Word
Apr. 5 ... Admiral fights the good fight
Apr. 2 ... Numbers don't add up
Apr. 1 ... Five for Rap sheet
Mar. 31 ... Vince shows how his impact can lead to success
Mar. 27 ... Fitch is never at a loss for words
Mar. 25 ... Ballsy Shaq attack
Mar. 13 ... Players need to show pride
Mar. 6 ... Media fuss stings Ming?
Mar. 4 ... Centre of attention
Mar. 3 ... The Last Word
Feb. 27 ... Vince a work in progress
Feb. 23 ... Real challenge for Raps GM
Feb. 22 ... Rookie shining for rising Suns
Feb. 21 ... To the Bucks and Sonics, we say thank you
Feb. 15 ... Arenas has both game and name
Feb. 11 ... Watch those Blazers
Feb. 7 ... Raptors watching Darko saga closely
Feb. 4 ... A simple solution
Feb. 3 ... Improved play muddies water
Feb. 1 ... Taking stock of Raptors
Jan. 31 ... Carter not being given a fair shake
Jan. 28 ... Star turn helps Vince
Jan. 27 ... No surprises from Carter for ex-teammate
Jan. 26 ... Clark stands his ground when it comes to Vince
Jan. 21 ... Raps earn detention
Jan. 16 ... Raps finally come clean
Jan. 14 ... A call for courtesy
Jan. 13 ... MLSEL board backs Raptors, for now
Jan. 11 ... Childs knows score
Jan. 8 ... Replacing Wilkens is not an easy task
Jan. 7 ... Suns snagged a gem
Jan. 6 ... Wilkens must take Rap and go
Jan. 4 ... Now, it's GM Grunwald's turn on the hot seat

2002

Dec. 31 ... Windy City whining
Dec. 29 ... No longer untouchable
Dec. 24 ... No merry gentlemen
Dec. 23 ... The Last Word
Dec. 20 ... Heat is on Raptors
Dec. 17 ... Magic-al misery
Dec. 16 ... MJ leaves a vintage lasting image
Dec. 14 ... These should be trying times
Dec. 9 ... Something in Raptors' water
Dec. 5 ... The Last Word
Dec. 3 ... Mavs out to impress West
Nov. 30 ... For Mo-Pete's sake, keep it up
Nov. 28 ... A lone positive in another ugly loss
Nov. 26 ... Shape up or shakeup
Nov. 25 ... That simply is atrocious
Nov. 18 ... The Last Word
Nov. 17 ... JYD shows his best
Nov. 16 ... Gritty Raps hang tough
Nov. 12 ... Lakers falling behind
Nov. 8 ... Dream is over
Nov. 7 ... Raptors fans covet Nash
Nov. 5 ... Grunwald can feel for Carter
Nov. 3 ... Fire still burns in Willis
Nov. 2 ... All eyes are on Rockets rookie
Oct. 31 ... Jordan down, but not out
Oct. 30 ... Bradley's big shot
Oct. 29 ... Opener will set the tone
Oct. 29 ... L.A. dynasty has long way to go to match Celtics
Oct. 27 ... Jefferies plays waiting game
Oct. 21 ... The Last Word
Oct. 18 ... A wonky tonk knee for Nate
Oct. 17 ... T.O. works for Carter
Oct. 16 ... Positive step for Raptors
Oct. 14 ... Canuck set with Sixers
Oct. 12 ... Fans in Chicago losing patience
Oct. 11 ... No bad Raps thank you
Oct. 9 ... Vince's starry, starry night
Oct. 3 ... Is Jelani the real McCoy?
Oct. 2 ... Raptors must find Mo money
Oct. 1 ... Raptors are only as good as Vince
Sept. 28 ... Mr. Basketball, eh?
Sept. 27 ... Wilkens has big issue to deal with
Sept. 26 ... Raptors send Yogi to Cavs
Sept. 20 ... Suspension helps Raps
Sept. 13 ... The Dream likely over
Sept. 9 ... U.S. needs it's best, too
Sept. 8 ... Times a-changing
Sept. 7 ... A.D. left wondering
Sept. 6 ... Dream turning into a nightmare
Sept. 5 ... Oh, the pain
Sept. 4 ... Gate expectations
Sept. 3 ... Gold to U.S., silver to ...
Sept. 2 ... Big assignment awaits Antonio
Sept. 1 ... Magloire's turn to step up
Aug. 31 ... No Nash? No chance
Aug. 30 ... Canadians look lost
Aug. 23 ... Canadians need an energy boost
July 10 ... Taxing time for Raptor
July 3 ... Clark looking at short-term
July 1 ... Middle ground is needed
June 27 ... Deal done, point taken
June 26 ... Raps picky about No. 20
June 25 ... Raptors keep checking out prospects
June 14 ... Door open for the Raptors
June 13 ... A sweep three-peat
June 12 ... Nets a joke minus Kidd
June 11 ... Kobe, Shaq work it out
June 10 ... Losing never as simple as bad aim
June 9 ... Paging Tony Soprano ...
June 8 ... Shaq dumps on Nets
June 7 ... It's Shaq's time to shine
June 6 ... Nap almost too long
June 5 ... Off-par Lakers still beat Nets
Apr. 16 ... Kings aim to buck trend
Apr. 9 ... Tale of two injuries
Mar. 19 ... Spur of the momentn
Mar. 12 ... A lose-win situation?
Feb. 26 ... Ticked off at tipoff
Feb. 5 ... Where's the slam?
Jan. 29 ... Full column
Jan. 15 ... Wolves lost out West

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