2020/2021 Raptors-NBA Thread

[Evoex]

We would be a good fit here, but there will be a few teams after him. The current speculative favourite is the Lakers.

DeMarcus Cousins landing spots: Lakers reportedly interested in reunion, but they'll have some competition

Cousins and the Rockets will reportedly part ways

www.cbssports.com

yeah maybe, i think they would opt for Drummond, Cousins cant replace AD. Neither can Drummond i guess, but he would plug that hole better.

 

[Chaos]

Problem with Drummond is that you'll have to give up a lot to get him because of Toronto's current cap situation.

A Raptors trade for Drummond would pose hard salary cap, on-court questions

The prospect of bringing Drummond to the Raptors looks enticing and fills a logical need. But how would such a move function in practice, and what would an offer even look like to begin with? Neither question has straightforward answers.

www.sportsnet.ca

Admittedly, I am not sure how it would work for Cousins, but his salary would be dramatically lower than Drummond's

 

[Evoex]

Problem with Drummond is that you'll have to give up a lot to get him because of Toronto's current cap situation.

A Raptors trade for Drummond would pose hard salary cap, on-court questions

The prospect of bringing Drummond to the Raptors looks enticing and fills a logical need. But how would such a move function in practice, and what would an offer even look like to begin with? Neither question has straightforward answers.

www.sportsnet.ca

Admittedly, I am not sure how it would work for Cousins, but his salary would be dramatically lower than Drummond's

if you want Drummond you`re saying goodbye to K. Lo

Even though i think we should part ways with him while he's worth a good amount, it probably makes sense to let someone else get Drummond.

 

[shanekingsley]

Boucher!

 

[Chaos]

Big win against the Sixers. Raptors are over 500. It was a grind, but they got there.

 

[jdmsteR]

Who says the TreBoucher isn't an accurate weapon?? Awesome win with Lowry out!!

 

[Chaos]

Romour: Sixers interested in Kyle Lowry

Sixers eyeing 'major moves' ahead of trade deadline with Kyle Lowry a name to watch, per report

Philly has been atop the Eastern Conference for most of the season but its sights are much higher

www.cbssports.com

I understand that the Raptors are better off with him than without him. However, if you look at Philly, Brooklyn, the Raptors in its current form will not beat either in a 7 game series.

Raptors have a choice to make - either go for it (and overpay get a big man), or admit that we won't win it all without some serious luck - and trade Lowry (assuming he's willing to get traded - raptors should give him that option - i think he deserves at least that much), presumably for Danny Green (salary match) some young players (Maxey?) and at least 3 1st round picks.

 

[Evoex]

DG and 3 1st round for Lowry? Whew. Tall order.

 

[Chaos]

The Harden, Westbrook and even Holiday trades have made 1st round picks devalued - I think Toronto's best chance at improving is to get as many as you can - otherwise, you might as well keep Lowry.

...ok, maybe 3 is a lot, but might as well shoot for the stars

 

[Evoex]

This Raptors-Mavericks trade gets Kristaps Porzingis to Toronto

The Toronto Raptors are in the process of unturning every stone at the Trade Deadline as they look to acquire some size, and the Dallas Mavericks might've ...

raptorsrapture.com

I love it.

 

[Chaos]

I wouldn't give up any draft picks for Porzingas. If he is available, there is a glaring issue that Dallas can no longer avoid - poor defense and a lingering injury history.

I know draft picks are devalued, but for Toronto, draft picks are what give them hope for getting a superstar, since no superstar will come to Toronto via free agency.