FIRST TRADE IDEA OF THE NEW SEASON!

[Strenuus]

Why on earth would Miami give a 1st round pick? Or do this at all? Lol.

 

[Freshtown]

I know we probably should do it, but I really don’t want to give up Sharpe unless it’s for KD.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Why on earth would Miami give a 1st round pick? Or do this at all? Lol.

I didn't look at it that close. you're right, doesn't make sense.

 

[julius]

horrible trade

 

[Pinwheel1]

You guys know you can make trades with teams other than Toronto right? I swear 50% of the proposals on this board involve the Raptors.

So Speeds, I value your opinion when it comes to the Raptors. What is their issue? Injuries? No center?
In your opinion what is missing and who really is available in a trade? Like many I want Siakam. Is he not fitting in with the others?

 

[BigGameDamian]

Merry Christmas, ya'll. Rip City!
Question(s): What would it take to get DeRozan? Would he fit? I know Dame and he are friends, maybe he would gel like Grant does? Dame, Hart, DeRozan, Grant, Nurk
Could be Ant, Little/Winslow, plus... or include Drummond and make it a different package? GP2 and Drummond off the bench? Happy holidays!

Dame, DeRozan and Grant as a big 3? I don’t think anyone could have predicted that Grant would have such an impact as he does before coming to the Blazers.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Dame, DeRozan and Grant as a big 3? I don’t think anyone could have predicted that Grant would have such an impact as he does before coming to the Blazers.

Prefer Dame, Grant and Siakam as Big Three.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

So Speeds, I value your opinion when it comes to the Raptors. What is their issue? Injuries? No center?
In your opinion what is missing and who really is available in a trade? Like many I want Siakam. Is he not fitting in with the others?

Let's try @speeds . I want to know too.

 

[blazerfan11]

So Speeds, I value your opinion when it comes to the Raptors. What is their issue? Injuries? No center?
In your opinion what is missing and who really is available in a trade? Like many I want Siakam. Is he not fitting in with the others?

The Raptors are 29th in team 3-point shooting percentage. That's a problem.

 

[speeds]

So Speeds, I value your opinion when it comes to the Raptors. What is their issue? Injuries? No center?
In your opinion what is missing and who really is available in a trade? Like many I want Siakam. Is he not fitting in with the others?

Let's try @speeds . I want to know too.

The Raptors are 29th in team 3-point shooting percentage. That's a problem.

Zero guard depth, zero centre depth, no bench scoring.

I assume the FO is waiting to get blown away by offers for Pascal, Siakam, and OG at the deadline.

 

[Fez Hammersticks]

Dort! The only 6’4” player on earth who can play SF full-time!

Dort and GP2 would be a crazy defensive combo.

Kenyon Martin Jr should be a target as well.

 

[blazerkor]

Zero guard depth, zero centre depth, no bench scoring.

I assume the FO is waiting to get blown away by offers for Pascal, Siakam, and OG at the deadline.

Insightful and hilarious post!

 

[illmatic99]

Zero guard depth, zero centre depth, no bench scoring.

I assume the FO is waiting to get blown away by offers for Pascal, Siakam, and OG at the deadline.

what's the deal with barnes? people were talking about him being the next kawhi-- yet his development seems a bit stagnated

 

[Pinwheel1]

The Raptors are 29th in team 3-point shooting percentage. That's a problem.

Yet they took 46 3's last night. (9-46) That is a problem.

 

[wizenheimer]

"But if they pull the plug, are they committing themselves to a rebuild or reboot that wouldn’t fit the timeline of their best player, Siakam, who turns 29 in April? Are they over-investing in 21-year-old Scottie Barnes, who has been playing better recently, but has still raised eyebrows internally and externally for his lack of progress in his second season? It’s a big bet to make on a player who doesn’t quite look like the surefire all-star he did as his rookie year played out.
Or maybe they go all in and consider trading Siakam and Anunoby for what would likely be massive returns of picks and young talent. “A s---load” was the ballpark estimate provided by one league insider."


https://www.sportsnet.ca/nba/articl...s-struggling-raptors-begin-crucial-homestand/

well, if the Blazers are interested in either Siakam or OG....and the Raptors want a haul of picks for either...then Portland has itself to blame for not firing Olshey's ass BEFORE he obligated every single first round pick he could for Larry fucking Nance. Blazers have no unencumbered 1st to trade

 

[BigGameDamian]

Prefer Dame, Grant and Siakam as Big Three.

Me too! I just don’t think the Raptors are going to trade Siakam.

 

[Shaboid]

Larry fucking Nance

Just doesn't have the same ring as Harrison Fucking Barnes

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Me too! I just don’t think the Raptors are going to trade Siakam.

We'll see, They lost again last night.

 

[Pinwheel1]

Me too! I just don’t think the Raptors are going to trade Siakam.

It seems like they have an abundance of 6'7-6'8 230 lb forwards. Do they all want to be there? I would trade the one who does not want to be there. But in the end, it will come down to what is offered. Siakam would be a game-changer for a contender, but he also has the hardest contract to match.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

Zero guard depth, zero centre depth, no bench scoring.

I assume the FO is waiting to get blown away by offers for Pascal, Siakam, and OG at the deadline.

They got beat on defensive rebounds last night 60-33. I don't know if that is a recurring problem?

 

[BigGameDamian]

DeAndre Ayton?

 

[wizenheimer]

what is with the obsession around here for Ayton? Yeah, he's a better C than Nurkic but he's paid twice as much as Nurk and he sure as shit isn't twice as good

 

[Mr. Robot]

what is with the obsession around here for Ayton? Yeah, he's a better C than Nurkic but he's paid twice as much as Nurk and he sure as shit isn't twice as good

some people believe that if we trade nurk and get another center (most of them speak about myles turner as our saviour or deandre ayton, but hes unrealistic target) or get player on another position, that we would be contenders, essentially, they believe nurk is the player thats holding us back from contending... what they dont understand is this: even if you get a player thats better than nurk or thats better fit than nurk (athletic center), other issues on this team will still be there

 

[Cugel]

Get a young centers and develop.

 

[BigGameDamian]

Get a young centers and develop.

We developed Nurkic. So we’re just going to trade him and develop another one?

 

[boredinsalem]

I think Vanderbilt is the best option, but there's a lot of competition. I think it would be worth trying to get him for a combination of Watford/Keon and some type of pick (maybe a future swap or something). I don't think that would make us a championship contender, but much more dangerous. After this year, we'd have the MLE to work with, could go into the tax, and bird rights for Hart. If we got him, we could play a pressing/switching lineup when Nurk isn't on the floor that includes combos of Hart/Nas/Payton/Vanderbilt/Winslow with one of Dame/Anfernee and Grant. Rebounding would be fine and steals would be plentiful. That could be extremely disruptive for 20 minutes a night.

 

[RR7]

Get a young centers and develop.

I wouldn't mind a trade for Bamba still. His career advanced numbers compare favorably to Turner's, who a lot in here want to target.

 

[Cugel]

We developed Nurkic. So we’re just going to trade him and develop another one?

I think a far quicker, more athletic center is worth considering.

 

[speeds]

what's the deal with barnes? people were talking about him being the next kawhi-- yet his development seems a bit stagnated

When he asserts himself he is brilliant. He's been asked to help facilitate (again, no guard depth) and has improved in that area. Offensively he's out to sea a little bit finding himself the fourth or fifth option on most nights. No real concerns with him, at least for me.

They got beat on defensive rebounds last night 60-33. I don't know if that is a recurring problem?

Overall not a great rebounding team especially against teams with bulk. I think we were expecting to see a lot of Precious Achiuwa at the five this season but he's been injured for most of it and our backup is a blue steak raw second rounder.

 

[UKRAINEFAN]

We should change the title of this thread to "Trade ideas".
What about Jalen Mc Daniels? His contract is just about up and may have indicated doesn't want to re-sign in charlotte. Would Keon Johnson and a FRP be enough?
"....players that can guard multiple positions are becoming the most coveted archetype in the league. At 6'9" with a 7-foot wingspan, Jalen McDaniels fits that archetype. He can switch on just about anybody and hold up. He flies around on defense like a free safety and covers up gaps.
McDaniels does a great job of keeping up with perimeter players and cutting off angles. He hounds guys off the 3PT line and does an excellent job of making players uncomfortable with their go-to moves."
"The 6'9" forward out of San Diego State is averaging 10.6 points, 4.6 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and one steal per game (all career bests) on 45.7% from the field, 37.4% from three, and a career-high 88.2% from the FT line through 37 games this season. "