Nathan Jawai News

Practice was over and the gym was quiet. The Timberwolves had left the floor Monday after one of Kurt Rambis' longer teaching sessions, a three-hour grind that left everyone eager to head home.

Preview: At 9-13, the Raptors have been one of the NBA's most disappointing teams, but Toronto has won two consecutive games and will be trying to put together its first three-game winning streak.

Seriously, the Raptors' point guard said yesterday following practice that he wasn't trying to disrespect the Bulls by putting the ball under his arm and tying a shoe as the final seconds in the third quarter ticked off.

Chris Bosh had 21 points and 16 rebounds, Jarrett Jack had 17 points and eight assists and the Toronto Raptors beat the Minnesota Timberwolves 94-88 on Tuesday night for their first three-game win streak this season.

Last update: December 8, 2009 - 6:59 PM The Wolves and Raptors are underway here at Air Canada Centre.

Last update: December 8, 2009 - 1:20 AM Phil Miller covered practice today while I traveled to Toronto for Tuesday's game against the Raptors.

Nathan Jawai is barely 23 years old, yet the Timberwolves power forward has a stickered suitcase worthy of an NBA journeyman.

LeBron James arrives early this season for his lone Target Center appearance, tonight against the Timberwolves.

Toronto Raptors reserve guard Quincy Douby was in Las Vegas in early July, preparing for summer league, when his phone started to ring.

Nathan Jawai got what he wanted a ' a chance to contribute. The former Raptor, traded from Toronto to Dallas in the summer, moved again this week, from the Mavs to the Timberwolves, where he expects to get an opportunity to play.

Antoine Wright makes his pre-season debut for Toronto and will play a fair amount.

The Minnesota Timberwolves have acquired forward Nathan Jawai from the Dallas Mavericks.

Marc Stein has traded Manchester, England for Dallas, Texas and is back on the NBA beat.

But two players Dave mentioned looked like good comparisons were ones that hadna TMt been considered.

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Great, Have the Toronto Raptors Need for Toughness and Defense Been Answered? The Raptors are always criticized for being one of the "softest" teams in the NBA.

The Toronto Raptors have undergone many changes this offseason. With a revamped roster, new coach, and gained confidence, they are certainly a team to look out for.

Unlike last season, when Jay Triano was forced to look down his bench and pick from fringe NBA players like Quincy Douby, Nathan Jawai, Pops Mensah-Bonsu, Patrick Oa Bryant, Roko Ukic and Jake Voshul, this coming season hea ll have a lot of options at his disposal.

Turkish Airlines starts direct flying to Toronto, in Canada and plans Turkish basketball player Hidayet Turkoglu from whom Turkish Airlines to act a part at advertising campaign of Toronto flying.

New Zealand coach Nenad Vucinic hesitates before insisting he has faith in his baby-faced big men to stand up to Australia in the Oceania men's basketball series.

You now the difference, the Pops-type versus the Rasho-type. Big men who rely on positioning versus those who rely on their mobility and agility.