Zan Tabak to Kyle Lowry: The Toronto Raptors Thread

Balki Bartokomous · Post #3551 by **Balki Bartokomous** » Fri May 11, 2018 2:43 pm

Wiggins is a far superior defender to DeMar though. Kawhi is the dream, though I doubt that happens. I bet they keep the same roster next year too.

Maybe Ibaka for Aldridge would be something we could swing since LaMarcus wants out. I dunno. Lets see.

Vector · Post #3552 by **Vector** » Fri May 11, 2018 2:51 pm

Balki Bartokomous wrote:Wiggins is a far superior defender to DeMar though. Kawhi is the dream, though I doubt that happens. I bet they keep the same roster next year too.

Maybe Ibaka for Aldridge would be something we could swing since LaMarcus wants out. I dunno. Lets see.

Aldridge no longer wants out and had the best season of his career. Him and Pop worked it out over last offseason and he carried the team this year. Wiggins has been pretty poor defensively too. He's been a major let down on both sides of the ball and is getting paid a boatload. Something else needs to change, though. The PF and SF positions (unless OG progresses next year) have been extremely inconsistent and at starting lineup was basically playing as a 3-man unit. The depth could not make up for that.

AGENT ZERO · Post #3553 by **AGENT ZERO** » Fri May 11, 2018 2:53 pm

Wiggins is a younger version of Demar with more athleticism and less work ethic, pass.

AGENT ZERO · Post #3554 by **AGENT ZERO** » Fri May 11, 2018 2:55 pm

I think the Raptors need to try and accumulate picks and prospects, and open up cap space to give yourself the opportunity to do something big when a big fish becomes available. It's not my favorite plan, but I don't know what else you can do in this system.

Balki Bartokomous · Post #3555 by **Balki Bartokomous** » Sun May 13, 2018 5:50 pm

How do we get Bard Stevens?

Dr_Chimera · Post #3556 by **Dr_Chimera** » Sun May 13, 2018 6:05 pm

Why not David Blatt?

Vector · Post #3557 by **Vector** » Wed May 16, 2018 10:52 pm

FvV named a 6th Man finalist.

Balki Bartokomous · Post #3558 by **Balki Bartokomous** » Sun May 27, 2018 11:28 pm

LeBron to the finals again...............shocking.

LeafOfBread · Post #3559 by **LeafOfBread** » Mon May 28, 2018 9:08 am

Balki Bartokomous wrote:LeBron to the finals again...............shocking.

Can't even hate. Doing some legendary stuff this year, it's been fun to watch. Hoping Rockets can take the West though without Paul they are in tough.

AGENT ZERO · Post #3560 by **AGENT ZERO** » Mon May 28, 2018 9:30 am

LeBron is unreal, but I have 0 interest in watching a repeat of the last 3 finals.

LeafOfBread · Post #3561 by **LeafOfBread** » Mon May 28, 2018 9:33 am

AGENT ZERO wrote:LeBron is unreal, but I have 0 interest in watching a repeat of the last 3 finals.

Yes, which is why I'd like the Rockets to make it. If it's Golden State then it'll be over in 5.

AGENT ZERO · Post #3562 by **AGENT ZERO** » Mon May 28, 2018 9:34 am

LeafOfBread wrote:
AGENT ZERO wrote:LeBron is unreal, but I have 0 interest in watching a repeat of the last 3 finals.

Yes, which is why I'd like the Rockets to make it. If it's Golden State then it'll be over in 5.

I feel the same way. Even though I think a healthy Rockets team is the best team in the NBA, I think the Cavs actually have a shot against them. GS, however, is just too strong defensively, and at too many positions for Lebron to overcome them alone.

LeafOfBread · Post #3563 by **LeafOfBread** » Mon May 28, 2018 10:59 pm

Once again Houston chokes in the second half. New year same shit

AGENT ZERO · Post #3564 by **AGENT ZERO** » Tue May 29, 2018 9:02 am

It's not choking when you don't have CP3, and are going up against arguably the best constructed team of all time.

LeafOfBread · Post #3565 by **LeafOfBread** » Tue May 29, 2018 9:20 am

AGENT ZERO wrote:It's not choking when you don't have CP3, and are going up against arguably the best constructed team of all time.

27 missed 3 pt attempts in a row. That's choking.

Dr_Chimera · Post #3566 by **Dr_Chimera** » Tue May 29, 2018 9:53 pm

Bryan Colangelo is a twitter troll:

LeafOfBread · Post #3567 by **LeafOfBread** » Tue May 29, 2018 11:04 pm

The Philadelphia 76ers may have a public relations crisis on their hands.

A bombshell investigation by Ben Detrick of The Ringer found five burner accounts that are believed to have been operated by 76ers general manager Bryan Colangelo.

Detrick explained that he received an anonymous tip about the accounts, and began to investigate. He eventually presented his findings to Colangelo, who admitted to operating one of the accounts - although he distanced himself from the other four.

Through those five accounts, Colangelo allegedly disseminated private information about players and lobbied media members to pursue certain narratives against his own players and rival executives. The accounts even repeatedly defended the size of Colangelo's famously oversized shirt collars.

Here's a summary of what Detrick reports that Colangelo said through his anonymous burner accounts:

Criticized Joel Embiid for being "selfish and a bit lazy" and "out of shape"

Said the 76ers should trade Embiid for Kristaps Porzingis "in a heart (beat)"

Said Nerlens Noel was "bad for locker room" and that he was a "selfish punk"

Downplayed former 76ers GM Sam Hinkie's efforts to rebuild the team and accused Hinkie of cultivating support from the media through leaks

Hinted that Jahlil Okafor wouldn't pass his physical

Blamed Markelle Fultz's sudden shooting woes on his trainer and alleged that the trainer had a relationship with Fultz's mother

Slammed Raptors president Masai Ujiri for being a "trust fund baby" and "living off" the pieces Colangelo left behind

Vector · Post #3568 by **Vector** » Tue May 29, 2018 11:22 pm

This is the best. Just the absolute best.

Dr_Chimera · Post #3569 by **Dr_Chimera** » Tue May 29, 2018 11:43 pm

Never tweet.

Geo · Post #3570 by **Geo** » Wed May 30, 2018 3:05 am

Career suicide from an absolute idiot. Bye bye, trash.

vf · Post #3571 by vf » Wed May 30, 2018 6:31 am

Dr_Chimera · Post #3572 by **Dr_Chimera** » Thu May 31, 2018 1:51 pm

It's Colangelo's douchebag wife.

Dr_Chimera · Post #3573 by **Dr_Chimera** » Thu May 31, 2018 1:56 pm

LeafOfBread · Post #3574 by **LeafOfBread** » Thu May 31, 2018 2:51 pm

Dr_Chimera wrote:https://twitter.com/Lt_Einhorn/status/1001793105354547200

Well, Durant was outed last year for having alts on Twitter and Instagram and getting into arguments with fans. Insecure pussy couldn't handle the traitor taunts and callouts

LeafOfBread · Post #3575 by **LeafOfBread** » Thu May 31, 2018 11:29 pm

Pretty entertaining game

LeafOfBread · Post #3576 by **LeafOfBread** » Thu May 31, 2018 11:31 pm

George Hill with the sweet foul shot choke

Dr_Chimera · Post #3577 by **Dr_Chimera** » Thu Jun 07, 2018 2:21 pm

It is nice to have a powerful daddy. Colangelo gets to "resign."

Dr_Chimera · Post #3578 by **Dr_Chimera** » Sat Jun 09, 2018 12:40 am

LeafOfBread · Post #3579 by **LeafOfBread** » Sat Jun 09, 2018 3:12 am

What the fuck is the point of this league

mooseOAK · Post #3580 by **mooseOAK** » Sat Jun 09, 2018 9:44 am

Everyone knows that the Finals next year will be Golden State versus whichever team in the east that James decides to play for. If he goes to the Western Conference the finals will be four straight again.

Balki Bartokomous · Post #3581 by **Balki Bartokomous** » Sat Jun 09, 2018 1:31 pm

Awful. Durant didn't need to go join them. I don't blame them for Curry, Green and Klay, they were picked seventh, eleventh and second round. That was just astute drafting. Adding KD to a 73 win team is criminal.

Balki Bartokomous · Post #3582 by **Balki Bartokomous** » Mon Jun 11, 2018 12:57 pm

Casey to Detroit.

LeafOfBread · Post #3583 by **LeafOfBread** » Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:31 pm

Apparently Kawhi wants out of San Antonio

Vector · Post #3584 by **Vector** » Fri Jun 15, 2018 1:39 pm

LeafOfBread wrote:Apparently Kawhi wants out of San Antonio

Just came to post this. He's the guy that everyone will be targeting but San Antonio, being a smart organization, is going to look for the perfect fit for them. I could see something based around Anunoby, Lowry/DeRozan, etc. Leonard's value is also lessened due to missing almost the entire year and fighting with the most well run organization in North American sports.

LeafOfBread · Post #3585 by **LeafOfBread** » Fri Jun 15, 2018 2:33 pm

Vector wrote:
LeafOfBread wrote:Apparently Kawhi wants out of San Antonio

Just came to post this. He's the guy that everyone will be targeting but San Antonio, being a smart organization, is going to look for the perfect fit for them. I could see something based around Anunoby, Lowry/DeRozan, etc. Leonard's value is also lessened due to missing almost the entire year and fighting with the most well run organization in North American sports.

Supposedly he wants to go to LA lol. Don't think Pop wants anything to do with any Lakers players, they ain't Spurs material.

AGENT ZERO · Post #3586 by **AGENT ZERO** » Fri Jun 15, 2018 2:38 pm

The Raptors aren't getting Kawhi, he will go to Los Angeles with George and maybe Lebron. The Raptors can't really match what the Lakers could offer (Ball/Kuzma/Ingram/Randle).

Balki Bartokomous · Post #3587 by **Balki Bartokomous** » Sat Jun 16, 2018 2:06 am

Depends on what the Spurs want to do, do they want to be competitive, or do they want to embark on a full rebuild? If they remain competitive, maybe they do look at taking DeRozan and fixing his defensive woes. That means they'd have to get rid of Gay, but I think he'd fit quite well with Patty Mills and LaMarcus.

I don't think we're getting Kawhi, nor do I particularly care to have him. If you think you're better than the Spurs, then you are a fucking fool.

Transplanted Caper · Post #3588 by **Transplanted Caper** » Sun Jul 01, 2018 10:36 am

Balki Bartokomous · Post #3589 by **Balki Bartokomous** » Sun Jul 01, 2018 11:12 am

FREDDDDDYYYYY

Balki Bartokomous · Post #3590 by **Balki Bartokomous** » Sun Jul 01, 2018 8:28 pm

LeBron to Lakers. Sweet fanny Adams bye bye!

Transplanted Caper · Post #3591 by **Transplanted Caper** » Mon Jul 02, 2018 8:36 pm

NBA, lol.

AGENT ZERO · Post #3592 by **AGENT ZERO** » Mon Jul 02, 2018 9:52 pm

The NBA has become more predictable than Spanish soccer, I am genuinely impressed.

LeafOfBread · Post #3593 by **LeafOfBread** » Tue Jul 03, 2018 9:59 am

Transplanted Caper wrote:NBA, lol.

what the fuck is the point of this league

Vector · Post #3594 by **Vector** » Thu Jul 12, 2018 10:54 pm

So the Raptors are now the favorite to land Leonard. It’s badically guaranteed that he’d be a rental. The price is going to be some combination of DeRozan, Lowry, Poeltl, Siakam, Powell, Wright, Anunoby and two first round picks.

Dr_Chimera · Post #3595 by **Dr_Chimera** » Fri Jul 13, 2018 12:25 am

I bet the Spurs don't want Ball. And Ingram isn't very good either. But they might want OG.

AGENT ZERO · Post #3596 by **AGENT ZERO** » Fri Jul 13, 2018 9:32 am

Kawhi is a strange dude, I don't think he is a guaranteed rental. Just a few months ago he was saying that he wanted to finish his career as a Spur. The Raptors should risk it to try and trade and re-sign him, it's really the only opportunity they have to add a superstar.

vf · Post #3597 by vf » Fri Jul 13, 2018 10:19 am

AGENT ZERO wrote:Kawhi is a strange dude, I don't think he is a guaranteed rental. Just a few months ago he was saying that he wanted to finish his career as a Spur. The Raptors should risk it to try and trade and re-sign him, it's really the only opportunity they have to add a superstar.

That was right before Parker and Ginobili called him out for missing time. Right after that he stopped travelling with the team and got distant.

vf · Post #3598 by vf » Fri Jul 13, 2018 10:21 am

Transplanted Caper wrote:NBA, lol.

While it is pretty funny, Boogie is coming off an injury with a horrible track record. Hard to say how good he'll be whenever he gets healthy enough to play.

AGENT ZERO · Post #3599 by **AGENT ZERO** » Fri Jul 13, 2018 10:35 am

vf wrote:
AGENT ZERO wrote:Kawhi is a strange dude, I don't think he is a guaranteed rental. Just a few months ago he was saying that he wanted to finish his career as a Spur. The Raptors should risk it to try and trade and re-sign him, it's really the only opportunity they have to add a superstar.

That was right before Parker and Ginobili called him out for missing time. Right after that he stopped travelling with the team and got distant.

I know, that really doesn't change anything that I said. Things can change in a year as people saw with Paul George, the Raptors should go all in here. If it works they have the second or third best player in the world when healthy, and if it doesn't they need to reshuffle next summer which is likely in the cards anyways.

vf · Post #3600 by vf » Fri Jul 13, 2018 10:54 am

I wasn't disagreeing with you. :softie:

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