Sonny Weems
FIBA ruling opens global options during NBA lockout
Jul 29, 2011 15:53 EDT
NBA players looking at other options for next season during the league's ongoing lockout received a global golden ticket on Friday when FIBA announced it will approve transfers to other leagues.
Former Raptors' swingman Weems joins Lithuanian team
Jul 08, 2011 18:11 EDT
TORONTO (Reuters) - Former Toronto Raptors swingman Sonny Weems has joined a Lithuanian basketball team rather than wait around for the National Basketball Association's (NBA) lockout to end, his agent said on Friday.
Weems signs Europe deal to avoid lockout
Jul 08, 2011 16:23 EDT
Sonny Weems, a swingman with three seasons of NBA experience, has signed a one-year deal to play for Lithuania's Zalgiris Kaunas rather than risk the NBA losing an entire season.
Raptors snap Bulls win streak, spoil Noah's return
Feb 23, 2011 23:30 EST
DeMar DeRozan and Andrea Bargnani scored 24 points each as Toronto defeated Chicago 118-113, spoiling the return of Joakim Noah in his first game back after missing 30 with a hand injury.
Deng helps Bulls beat Raptors
Jan 04, 2011 22:50 EST
Luol Deng helps surging Chicago Bulls beat Toronto Raptors 111-91. Luol Deng scored 24 points and the surging Chicago Bulls beat the Toronto Raptors 111-91 on Tuesday night.
Pierce soars, Rondo returns as Celtics beat Raptors
Jan 02, 2011 22:34 EST
TORONTO (Reuters) - Paul Pierce scored 30 points to lead the Boston Celtics to a 93-79 victory over the Toronto Raptors on Sunday.
Pierce scores 30 as Celtics beat Raptors 93-79
Jan 02, 2011 20:38 EST
Paul Pierce scores 30 points as Celtics beat Raptors 93-79. Paul Pierce scored 30 points, Ray Allen had 23 and the Boston Celtics beat the Toronto Raptors 93-79 on Sunday night.
Davis leads Raptors to upset of Mavs
Dec 28, 2010 23:25 EST
Davis' 17 points and 12 rebounds send Raptors to 84-76 upset of Mavericks. Rookie Ed Davis scored a career-high 17 points and pulled down 12 rebounds, Linas Kleiza and DeMar DeRozan added 16 points apiece, and the short-handed Toronto Raptors pulled off an 84-76 upset of the Dallas Mavericks on Tuesday night.
Grizzlies beat Raptors after slow start
Dec 27, 2010 22:51 EST
Randolph scores 21, Grizzlies beat Raptors 96-85 after slow start. Zach Randolph scored 15 of his 21 points in the second half and the Memphis Grizzlies woke up from a slow start to beat the Toronto Raptors 96-85 on Monday night.
No Christmas comeback for Raptors as Pistons win
Dec 22, 2010 23:53 EST
TORONTO (Reuters) - There was no Christmas comeback for the Toronto Raptors as the Detroit Pistons rolled into the holiday break with a 115-93 win on Wednesday, ending an eight-game losing streak on the road.
Hamilton scores 35 points, Pistons rout Raptors
Dec 22, 2010 21:29 EST
Richard Hamilton scores season-high 35 points, Pistons rout Raptors 115-93. Richard Hamilton scored a season-high 35 points, Rodney Stuckey had 21 and the Detroit Pistons beat Toronto 115-93 on Wednesday night, snapping a five-game losing streak against the Raptors.
Bryant has 20 points, Lakers beat Raptors 120-110
Dec 19, 2010 15:45 EST
Kobe Bryant scores 20 points as Lakers win fifth straight, beat Raptors 120-110. Kobe Bryant scored 20 points, Pau Gasol had 19 and the Los Angeles Lakers won their fifth straight game Sunday, beating the Toronto Raptors 120-110.
Bargnani scores 32 points, Raptors beat Nets 98-92
Dec 17, 2010 22:02 EST
Andrea Bargnani scores 32 points as Raptors win sixth straight over New Jersey, 98-92. Andrea Bargnani had 32 points and nine rebounds and Toronto beat New Jersey for the sixth straight time, 98-92 Friday night.
Karl earns 1,000th win as Nuggets beat Raptors
Dec 11, 2010 06:05 EST
Denver coach George Karl earns 1,000th win as Nuggets beat Raptors 123-116. George Karl found peace and contentment in recording a coaching milestone.
Bargnani leads Raptors past Thunder 111-99
Dec 03, 2010 21:43 EST
Andrea Bargnani has big night as Toronto Raptors beat Oklahoma City Thunder 111-99. Andrea Bargnani had 26 points and 12 rebounds for his first double-double of the season, Leandro Barbosa scored a season-high 22 points and the Toronto Raptors beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 111-99 on Friday night.
Raptors trample Wizards in Wall's return
Dec 02, 2010 00:19 EST
TORONTO (Reuters) - The Toronto Raptors spoiled the return of number one draft pick John Wall to the line-up by routing the Washington Wizards 127-108 on Wednesday.
Raptors net their season high, top Wizards 127-108
Dec 01, 2010 23:20 EST
DeMar DeRozan scores 20 as Raptors set season high for points, beat Wizards 127-108. Wizards coach Flip Saunders was embarrassed. Kirk Hinrich was disappointed. Washington rookie John Wall compared it to a video game.
Raptors storm back to edge Celtics 102-101
Nov 21, 2010 18:20 EST
TORONTO (Reuters) - Amir Johnson made a pair of free throws with two seconds remaining to give the Toronto Raptors a 102-101 win over the Boston Celtics Sunday.
Raptors edge Celtics to snap Boston hex
Nov 21, 2010 16:34 EST
Italian playmaker Andrea Bargnani scored 29 points and Amir Johnson sank the winning free throw with 2.7 seconds remaining Sunday to give Toronto a 102-101 home NBA victory over the Boston Celtics.
Johnson lifts Raptors over Celtics, 102-101
Nov 21, 2010 15:58 EST
Amir Johnson makes game-winning free throws as Raptors beat Celtics 102-101. Amir Johnson made two free throws with less than 3 seconds to play, Andrea Bargnani scored 29 points, and the Toronto Raptors beat Boston 102-101 Sunday to end an eight-game losing streak to the Celtics.
Facts from the Wikipedia page:
| Toronto Raptors – No. 24 | |
| Guard/Forward | |
| Born | July 8, 1986 West Memphis, Arkansas |
|---|---|
| Nationality | American |
| Listed height | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
| Listed weight | 203 lb (92 kg) |
| League | NBA |
| Salary | $736,420 |
| High school | West Memphis |
| College | Arkansas-Fort Smith, Arkansas |
| Draft | 2nd round, (39th overall), 2008 Chicago Bulls |
| Pro career | 2008–present |
| Former teams | Colorado 14ers (2008-09) Denver Nuggets (2008-09) |
| Awards | 1st Team All-SEC, 2008
NJCAA 3rd Team All-American, 2005 NJCAA Honorable Mention All-American, 2006 |
| Profile | Info Page |
