Raptors starting 5

[Tg11]

PG- Lowry
SG- Van Vleet
SF- Anunoby
PF- Siakam
C- Baynes

That is what y'all should do but if anythin I can easily see it being:

PG- Lowry
SG- Van Vleet
SF- Anunoby
PF- Siakam
C- Boucher

[aman_13]

I'm not sure there is much discussion to be had here. The only question mark is at the center position but at this point, it seems like Baynes will be starting.

[ChongInc.]

My ideal lineup would be
Lowry
Powell
OG
Siakam
Boucher
FVV with 30 minutes off the bench.

I think FVV might start though and one of the new C will start.

[Tg11]

My ideal lineup would be
Lowry
Powell
OG
Siakam
Boucher
FVV with 30 minutes off the bench.

I think FVV might start though and one of the new C will start.

After that huge payday no way Van Vleet comes off the bench...he is in the starting lineup

[ChongInc.]

After that huge payday no way Van Vleet comes off the bench...he is in the starting lineup

That isn’t a factor for me. Shouldn’t be for nurse either. Infact - getting Powell into the starting lineup has more salary implications than FVV.

[pebloemer]

Nurse doesn't sit with same lineups unless its earned. He likes to shift based on matchup. Gasol/Ibaka eventually fell into their roles, but he staggered depending on opponent often. Within fewer veterans, I'd expect more fluidity and experimentation, especially with the bigs.

[aman_13]

Nurse doesn't sit with same lineups unless its earned. He likes to shift based on matchup. Gasol/Ibaka eventually fell into their roles, but he staggered depending on opponent often. Within fewer veterans, I'd expect more fluidity and experimentation, especially with the bigs.

Yeah I think Nurse will continue that approach at center.

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[Tg11]

Or what y'all can do

PG- Lowry
SG- Van Vleet
SF- Anunoby
PF- Siakam
C- Baynes

2nd unit (bench)

PG- Malachi Flynn (rookie)
SG- Jalen Harris (rookie)
SF- Norm Powell
PF- Alex Len
C- Chris Boucher

[bartron_44]

I think our top 10 is:

Lowry/Thomas
FVV/Powell
OG/Davis
Siakam/Boucher
Baynes/Len

They never let both Lowry and FVV sit at the same time, and they didnt use a 3rd PG last year so not having a 3rd in the regular rotation can def still work. I know people seem to love Flynn and want to give hom instant PT, but I think he should start for/with the 905 to learn the system. They need to let Thomas and his near 50% 3pt shot log some regular minutes. He's too good a shooter not to play regularly.

[pebloemer]

I think our top 10 is:

Lowry/Thomas
FVV/Powell
OG/Davis
Siakam/Boucher
Baynes/Len

They never let both Lowry and FVV sit at the same time, and they didnt use a 3rd PG last year so not having a 3rd in the regular rotation can def still work. I know people seem to love Flynn and want to give hom instant PT, but I think he should start for/with the 905 to learn the system. They need to let Thomas and his near 50% 3pt shot log some regular minutes. He's too good a shooter not to play regularly.

We'll have to wait on the status of Davis, but otherwise I agree. Paul Watson and Malachi Flynn are the outside candidates to take those minutes if he isn't with us IMO. But for some reason, I get the feeling McCaw will get some run.

[R. Johnson#3]

I think our top 10 is:

Lowry/Thomas
FVV/Powell
OG/Davis
Siakam/Boucher
Baynes/Len

They never let both Lowry and FVV sit at the same time, and they didnt use a 3rd PG last year so not having a 3rd in the regular rotation can def still work. I know people seem to love Flynn and want to give hom instant PT, but I think he should start for/with the 905 to learn the system. They need to let Thomas and his near 50% 3pt shot log some regular minutes. He's too good a shooter not to play regularly.

There's no way Matty Ice is bringing the ball up the floor. He's a dead eye shooter but there's no way I trust him handling the ball.

[R. Johnson#3]

PG: Lowry/Flynn
SG: FVV/Norm
SF: OG/Bembry
PF: Siakam/Boucher
C: Baynes/Len

Personally I'm not banking on TD3 sticking around. If his name gets cleared and he's kept then he'd be in the rotation for sure. Matty Ice will probably be getting 5-10 mins somewhere in there too. He's too much of a liability on defence to play a lot of minutes but that shot can definitely be used out of timeouts.

[ChongInc.]

PG: Lowry/Flynn
SG: FVV/Thomas
SF: OG/Norm
PF: Siakam/Boucher
C: Baynes/Len

[R. Johnson#3]

I think people are sleeping on DeAndre Bembry and what he can do for the bench. Offensively he brings little to nothing but he's a scrappy defender. He defends guards tight and can hold his own while defending the 3 as well. If Flynn is able to provide some scoring for the bench alongside Norm and Boucher then Bembry can be a very useful piece for the second unit.

[pebloemer]

I think people are sleeping on DeAndre Bembry and what he can do for the bench. Offensively he brings little to nothing but he's a scrappy defender. He defends guards tight and can hold his own while defending the 3 as well. If Flynn is able to provide some scoring for the bench alongside Norm and Boucher then Bembry can be a very useful piece for the second unit.

He has a nice handle and can pass too. Just not sure he'll shoot well enough.

There are also some hype around Watson Jr taking a leap.