Raptors Discussion: v88| Kawhi signs with the Clippers. But hey, at least we got a title out of him first.

[hoglund]

Sportsnet NBA power rankings ranks the Raptors 15th and the Clippers 1st.

 

[Soundwave]

Westbrook is really overrated.
We only make that trade if it guaranteed Leonard staying. I'm also not giving up 4-5 unprotected 1st round picks.

If that deal was actually on the table, I probably would've done it from a Raptors POV.

Westbrook + George + the remaining Raptors supporting cast is still a rock solid playoff team for many years with a good chance to make the Finals again even without Kawhi.

 

[Kurtz]

If that deal was actually on the table, I probably would've done it from a Raptors POV.

Westbrook + George + the remaining Raptors supporting cast is still a rock solid playoff team for many years with a good chance to make the Finals again even without Kawhi.

Half of the remaining supporting cast would have been gone in the deal - Siakam, FVV, Lowry, so we would have turned into OKC East, minus 4 first rounders (so we wouldn't even be able to make meaningful additions).

Trust me, you don't want to sacrifice 4 first round picks to become OKC East. And no, that's not a finals team.

Also, what better way to show our appreciation for the guys who brought us the Championship than to ship them off to Oklahoma...

 

[yvrtojfk]

What would we need to give up to get DLO?

 

[Maple Leaf]

Raps need a real superstar to replace Kawhi, I'm thinking someone like Boogie Cousins

 

[Amadeus]

Raps need a real superstar to replace Kawhi, I'm thinking someone like Boogie Cousins

Im not sure if you are serious.

 

[Cor]

Livingston waived by the Warriors

 

[The Nemesis]

Raps need a real superstar to replace Kawhi, I'm thinking someone like Boogie Cousins

1) he went to the Lakers.

2) What?

 

[thewave]

Livingston waived by the Warriors

Do you think we should target him?

 

[Cor]

Do you think we should target him?

Could run FVV/Powell at SG then.

Interesting

 

[The Nemesis]

Do you think we should target him?

I'd do it. He's not great, but he's a serviceable enough backup. I've liked him for that role for a few years.

 

[Suntouchable13]

Can we get DD back?

 

[thewave]

Can we get DD back? Serious.

Is he not working out on his new team?

 

[Suntouchable13]

Is he not working out on his new team?

Yea, he is. I was just ruminating.

 

[thewave]

Yea, he is. I was just ruminating.

I read here and realgm that Wiggins had very similar stats lines to DD at the same age. With Wiggins they give you a 1st for the gamble.

 

[smitty10]

I read here and realgm that Wiggins had very similar stats lines to DD at the same age. With Wiggins they give you a 1st for the gamble.

I would be interested in a rejuvenated Wiggins playing at home for the Raps. He's probably able to be had on the cheap too, given his recent performance.

 

[Kurtz]

I would be interested in a rejuvenated Wiggins playing at home for the Raps. He's probably able to be had on the cheap too, given his recent performance.

Wiggins can be had for free by any team that will take his considerable cap hit. The issue is he doesn't play defense, has zero work ethic and lacks passion for the game. In other words, the complete opposite of the type of guy Masai usually acquires.

We also don't have the cap room for him this season (though we will next).

Now presumably he may grace Team Canada with his presence this summer after missing previous tourneys to "work on his game" (lol) and with Nick Nurse coaching, Nick will get a great first-hand look at the guy's effort-level and defense, so if he likes what he sees maybe we'll give him a closer look.

 

[EscapeGoat]

Can everyone stop mentioning Wiggins? Just no.

 

[Superstar]

Can everyone stop mentioning Wiggins? Just no.

Boogie and Wiggles, why not? We could have a party.

 

[donghabs98]

Boogie and Wiggles, why not? We could have a party.

Draft parties that is!

 

[tp71]

Wiggins can be had for free by any team that will take his considerable cap hit. The issue is he doesn't play defense, has zero work ethic and lacks passion for the game. In other words, the complete opposite of the type of guy Masai usually acquires.

And the complete opposite of Demar. For all his flaws in his game, the one thing you couldn't question was how hard he worked at it.