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04-01-2021, 03:53 PM
ChongInc.

Holup.

We’re going to have 20 mil in cap space even if we pick up the option on boucher and retain GTJr?
04-01-2021, 05:18 PM
ecart

If they renounce all rights to everyone not under guaranteed contracts or pick up options, they have $29.7. If they keep Boucher, Bembry and Watson's options and GTJ's bird rights, then it is $19.9M (I'm assuming 10th pick). I think it is going to be less with incentives and bonuses we don't know about (Lowry had a 500k bonus last season). So to be safe, it is probably ~$18M. For all we know, FVV might have a bonus for hitting 20ppg.
04-01-2021, 05:45 PM
Tg11

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Originally Posted by ChongInc.

Holup.

We’re going to have 20 mil in cap space even if we pick up the option on boucher and retain GTJr?

But will the Raptors even want to? I can see them keeping GTJ way before I can ever see them keepin Boucher who at times has shown he can be a dominant center in this league but then he becomes inconsistent at most times
04-01-2021, 05:48 PM
ecart

Boucher is too cheap for them not to keep.
04-01-2021, 06:26 PM
Tg11

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Originally Posted by ecart

Boucher is too cheap for them not to keep.

That is very true
04-01-2021, 07:40 PM
ChongInc.

Yeah boucher is a bargain. Could add a nice piece for that cap. Not nice than Lowry though.
04-01-2021, 08:01 PM
ecart

idk i dont think 20 goes as far as it once did. we got unlucky with siakam. a year later, i doubt he gets 30+.
04-01-2021, 10:47 PM
aman_13

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Originally Posted by smith&wesson

A “legit” playoff team wouldn’t have to go through a play in tournament simply to get in to the playoffs. That’s for the guys that would other wise tank. A legit playoff team is higher seeded and is expected to atleast reach the 2nd round. This team can’t win a game, and would have to fight just to get a spot in the play in tourni.

Fooling ourselves to think this is a playoff team as constructed right now could end up costing us a lotto pick.

We have 20 something games left. Aren’t you at least intrigued by the possibility of adding a very talented young player to the core of this group?

Do you know how the Spurs got to draft Tim Duncan after being a perennial playoff team? They went through a lost season due to injury. Now we didn’t have any freak injuries, but this is pretty much a lost season. Why not go after that pick? Because we’re a few games out of the last play in tourni? Does watching this team in that tourni going to be worth missing out on a top pick? I really don’t think so. I think we can take a small step back to take a bigger step forward for next season.

It's not really about what we want. The fact is they have every reason to win games because the play in incentivised it. They are a proud group and it is easy to see based on their body language and what they say in interviews that they havent given up. You won't see me complain if they lose out because obviously a top 5 pick would be fantastic. That goes without saying.

This team has holes but yeah I don't believe they are far off from being a team that can get to the second round any given season. I'll go as far as saying that I see this season as a fluke. That is not to say that I think this team is very good because they do need to add some talent but they are not this bad either.

Would you have looked at the Knicks before this year as a top 6 team in the East? The Hornets are sitting at 4th. The Celtics and Pacers 8th and 9th. Its been a weird season but one can somewhat explain it with this crazy schedule, playing in Tampa and covid.

I'll be the first to say I'm wrong if they suck next yr but I expect them to be back in the playoffs next season.

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04-01-2021, 11:34 PM
killersweet

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Originally Posted by pebloemer

I don't expect him to do anything drastic with OG/Siakam/FVV. They are all locked in and this season has been a contextual nightmare to evaluate their short/long term value. Even with COVID recovery, relocation, etc., I'd argue FVV and OG are showing they are worth the contracts they signed. Siakam is the guy with legitimate questions around him, but I can't see them pulling the trigger on anything this summer.

I think we'll see them try to add 3 building blocks around OG/Siakam/FVV. The first will likely be Trent Jr, as he is an RFA and they dealt Powell for him. The next will be in the draft lottery. And the final big piece will be using that 20 million in cap space to go after another impact player who is still relatively young through a trade or free agency.

Then they probably keep Boucher, Harris and Flynn.
Make decisions on Bembry, Watson, Watanabe.
Say goodbye to Stanley Johnson, Pat McCaw, Aron Baynes, Rodney Hood, Kyle Lowry

I agree that they probably won't touch Fredy or OG. But Siakam may be a fair game if there is a good enough deal that comes through (Eg. Beal). I don't think he is untouchable like he use to be. I still hope the bounces back and keeps improving. But the money he makes and the inconsistencies he has shown may have changed his status.
04-02-2021, 12:04 AM
ecart

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Originally Posted by aman_13

It's not really about what we want. The fact is they have every reason to win games because the play in incentivised it. They are a proud group and it is easy to see based on their body language and what they say in interviews that they havent given up. You won't see me complain if they lose out because obviously a top 5 pick would be fantastic. That goes without saying.

This team has holes but yeah I don't believe they are far off from being a team that can get to the second round any given season. I'll go as far as saying that I see this season as a fluke. That is not to say that I think this team is very good because they do need to add some talent but they are not this bad either.

Would you have looked at the Knicks before this year as a top 6 team in the East? The Hornets are sitting at 4th. The Celtics and Pacers 8th and 9th. Its been a weird season but one can somewhat explain it with this crazy schedule, playing in Tampa and covid.

I'll be the first to say I'm wrong if they suck next yr but I expect them to be back in the playoffs next season.

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Celtics and Pacers not really. They were both teams that were always injuries away from missing the playoffs. TJ Warren had a season ending injury really early on. Celtics have been leaking talent last couple seasons and have never replaced them. They got lucky last season with everyone being relatively healthy but they were always known for lacking depth.

Knicks weren't that far off last season. They just had a rough start with Fizdale but they were playing decent ball towards the end. Not that surprising to see them at .500.

Hornets not that surprising either. They have a good young core going and they added Hayward and Ball.

Chicago caught me off guard. I thought they would be much worse but Lavine stole some games I guess.

Atlanta I thought would be much better considering how much talent they've added. Maybe they'll play up to expectations under Nate.

Also surprised with Portland hanging in there. Thought they would lose more games with CJ out.

It might be surprising to see them up there in the standings, but the East isn't exactly winning a **** ton of games this season. Playing borderline .500 ball isn't really that hard to do tbh.
04-02-2021, 12:08 AM
ecart

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Originally Posted by killersweet

I agree that they probably won't touch Fredy or OG. But Siakam may be a fair game if there is a good enough deal that comes through (Eg. Beal). I don't think he is untouchable like he use to be. I still hope the bounces back and keeps improving. But the money he makes and the inconsistencies he has shown may have changed his status.

OG is too important to our defence and legit 3 and D guys are too prized a commodity. Siakam plays an unicorn position, regardless of how much he makes, it's just too hard to replace a PF like that. Freddy is the most expendable imo. Guards are a dime a dozen. They won't move on from him anytime soon but if I was a betting man that is who I would pick.
04-02-2021, 12:36 AM
aman_13

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Originally Posted by ecart

Celtics and Pacers not really. They were both teams that were always injuries away from missing the playoffs. TJ Warren had a season ending injury really early on. Celtics have been leaking talent last couple seasons and have never replaced them. They got lucky last season with everyone being relatively healthy but they were always known for lacking depth.

Knicks weren't that far off last season. They just had a rough start with Fizdale but they were playing decent ball towards the end. Not that surprising to see them at .500.

Hornets not that surprising either. They have a good young core going and they added Hayward and Ball.

Chicago caught me off guard. I thought they would be much worse but Lavine stole some games I guess.

Atlanta I thought would be much better considering how much talent they've added. Maybe they'll play up to expectations under Nate.

The Hornets haven't really been that good though. Middle of the league defense and their offense is on par with the Raptors as well.

Thibs has his team playing defense so I can see why they have been able to stick around .500 but it's crazy to look at those standings in the East. Almost every team has gone through struggles.

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04-02-2021, 12:50 AM
ecart

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Originally Posted by aman_13

The Hornets haven't really been that good though. Middle of the league defense and their offense is on par with the Raptors as well.

Thibs has his team playing defense so I can see why they have been able to stick around .500 but it's crazy to look at those standings in the East. Almost every team has gone through struggles.

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I think you're expecting too much from .500 ball. Middle of the pack ORTG/DRTG, mediocre point differential sounds about right for a .500 team. DRTG is very interesting this season. A lot of teams hovering around 110.
04-02-2021, 12:54 AM
aman_13

Richaun Holmes would look nice here.

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04-02-2021, 01:01 AM
aman_13

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Originally Posted by ecart

I think you're expecting too much from .500 ball. Middle of the pack ORTG/DRTG, mediocre point differential sounds about right for a .500 team. DRTG is very interesting this season. A lot of teams hovering around 110.

Yeah I'm trying to put the Raptors' season into perspective. The Raptors have a better offense and defense but are 11 games under .500.

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