Suns GM Bryan Colangelo resigns; set to join Raptors

Bryan Colangelo resigned Monday as general manager of the Phoenix Suns, and he's expected to join the Toronto Raptors as president and general manager Tuesday.

Colangelo will replace Rob Babcock, who was fired Jan. 26 by the Raptors. Colangelo was the NBA's 2005 executive of the year after the Suns' retooled roster won a league-high 62 games.

"Bryan has decided that his preference is to leave the Suns, and under those circumstances, we saw no other option other than to accept his decision,'' Suns managing partner Robert Sarver said in a statement.

Richard Peddie, president of Maple Leaf Sports and Entertainment, said a news conference was scheduled Tuesday to announce the hiring of Colangelo. The Raptors were in Miami for a game Monday night.

"We're very close to finishing the deal,'' Peddie said. "Let's get back to Toronto safely and get some signatures on paper, and I'll be a happy guy.''

Colangelo could not be reached for comment. He was in his 11th season as the Suns' general manager and 17th with the team. His father is Suns chairman and CEO Jerry Colangelo, who sold the club to a group led by Sarver.

Colangelo reportedly had a contract with the Suns worth $1 million per year that ran through next season, and he also had an ownership stake.

The Raptors reportedly offered Colangelo a multiyear deal worth $3 million per year. The job will give him more power over basketball operations than he had with the Suns.

"He has complete autonomy for the basketball organization,'' Peddie said. "He'll be president of business and basketball.''
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I only have 1 question....



Why?

I only have 1 question....



Why?

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

And the Bosh, Villenueva, high picks, and cap room fun.

Wow. It'll be such a huge difference in going from the Suns organization to the Raptors organization.

I only have 1 question....



Why?

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

And the Bosh, Villenueva, high picks, and cap room fun.

Damn, all the pussy in the world couldnt get me to leave Phx and head to Tronto.

I only have 1 question....



Why?

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

And the Bosh, Villenueva, high picks, and cap room fun.

Damn, all the pussy in the world couldnt get me to leave Phx and head to Tronto.

Based on living areas? Fuck I would prefer Toronto. Pheonix is one hot as hell city. I like seasons.

Based on teams? Maybe. I think that Toronto has just as much, if not more long term potential then Pheonix. Once Nash declines, that team goes in the shitter.

True. But I'm more of an in the moment type of guy, so based on teams, to me I wouldnt even think about it.

I am sort of suprised that the Suns are letting him go that easily.

I mean this guy is the reigning Executive of the Year.

He signed Nash, Richardson, Bell, Barbosa and House as FA's and acquired Diaw, James Jones, Kurt Thomas in multiple trades. He is also responsible for drafting Marion, JJ and Amare.

I would have expected the Suns to atleast demand some sort of compensation for losing him.

I heard that the Suns didn't intend on bringing him back.

I've never been to PHX, but I can vouch that Toronto is a great city. In fact it is considered a "World City", and the likes of NYC, Paris, Chicago, London, Sydney, Moscow, Tokyo, Beijing are considered it's peers.

I don't believe Phoenix included on such a list.

I only have 1 question....



Why?

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

And the Bosh, Villenueva, high picks, and cap room fun.

Damn, all the pussy in the world couldnt get me to leave Phx and head to Tronto.

Based on living areas? Fuck I would prefer Toronto. Pheonix is one hot as hell city. I like seasons.

Based on teams? Maybe. I think that Toronto has just as much, if not more long term potential then Pheonix. Once Nash declines, that team goes in the shitter.

Not to mention, Anthony is grossly underestimating the Power of pussy.

Phoenix is retarded. Colangelo probably made the best moves the last 2-3 seasons and from what I hear they still don't want him around.

I only have 1 question....



Why?

$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$

And the Bosh, Villenueva, high picks, and cap room fun.

Damn, all the pussy in the world couldnt get me to leave Phx and head to Tronto.

Based on living areas? Fuck I would prefer Toronto. Pheonix is one hot as hell city. I like seasons.

Based on teams? Maybe. I think that Toronto has just as much, if not more long term potential then Pheonix. Once Nash declines, that team goes in the shitter.

Not to mention, Anthony is grossly underestimating the Power of pussy.

I didnt actually mean that, I was just trying to get my point across [smilie=angel.gif]