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NEW YORK -- Raptors general manager Bryan Colangelo considers Torontos eighth pick in the NBA draft lottery neither a loss nor a victory. Cheap Jerseys China . "We didnt move back, we didnt move up," said Colangelo after the lottery Wednesday when the New Orleans Hornets were awarded the first overall pick. What Colangelo does see in his teams pick is an asset that gives the Raptors some options and flexibility. The GM didnt come out and say whether the pick is for sale, but says he will definitely listen to offers. "I dont think theres any option we shouldnt look at," he said. "And some of that would come in the form of trades that might entail packaging assets. Maybe thats the best way to obtain a veteran NBA player with a contract. We have that cap flexibility that we can take on contracts." Creating that financial flexibility for this summers free agency period is something the Raptors have been working towards. The team traded guard Leandro Barbosa to the Indiana Pacers in mid-March for a second-round draft pick and cash. The Raptors have about $10.5 million to go to market when free agency opens July 1. "We have the flexibility to explore all options and thats something that we worked hard to get," Colangelo said. "Were one of the few teams that can do that." With Torontos fifth overall pick from last year -- seven-foot centre Jonas Valanciunas -- likely to make his NBA debut next season, the Raptors will be thinking hard about keeping all their picks. The team is already considerably young and bringing more prospects is something Colangelo and the coaching staff will evaluate in the coming month. "Adding three young draft prospects is not the end of the world but I wouldnt say its the best situation either for our coaching staff," Colangelo said. "Especially for a coaching staff looking to take a step forward." New Orleans moved up from fourth to first overall, knocking the Bobcats to second. Charlotte went 7-59 last season for the worst winning percentage in NBA history. Washington will pick third and Cleveland fell one spot to fourth. wholesale nfl jerseys . The 19-year-old goaltender made 24 saves for his first QMJHL shutout as the Moncton Wildcats blanked the visiting Cape Breton Screaming Eagles 4-0 on Saturday. Cheap Jerseys free shipping . All of those players sat out Fridays workout, as did cornerback Alan Ball, who has a sore foot. Kubiak had already ruled out linebacker Brooks Reed, whos sidelined indefinitely with a groin injury.MONTREAL - Montreals mayor expressed relief Friday that the collapse of an arena roof did not result in any injuries. A wide piece of the roof of the Maurice Richard Arena, about 600 square metres in size, was blown off by heavy winds that sent pieces of debris flying around the previous night. "Big winds simply took off part of the roof," Tremblay said Friday. "We can be thankful that nature didnt cause a more tragic incident." He said an investigation would help determine what caused parts of the structure to peel away. A metro staation next to the arena, which is just outside Montreals Olympic Stadium, remained closed Friday morning. Cheap Jerseys from china. . The rink has served as the home of Canadas national short-track speedskating team. Some members of the national team rushed to the site yesterday to witness the damage. The building opened in the early 1960s, was a venue for events at the 1976 Summer Olympics and has hosted junior hockey over the decades. The arena has a capacity of 4,750 and is perhaps best known locally for the statue of Richard in front of the building. cheap jerseys ' ' '