OT: The Official Toronto Raptors Thread

[Wayward DP]

has zeke explained how we voodoo our way into a roster with Giannis and Scottie yet?

or is the idea that upgrading Scottie --> Giannis makes us an insta-contender?

 

[Wayward DP]

View: https://x.com/JerryLewis333/status/1929547519014392160?t=GgpAX5MaMjIEesBmO_7j2Q&s=19

#lock

Masai is not in this video

 

[Preston]

Yeah I didn't watch the video tbh

 

[Wayward DP]

Yeah I didn't watch the video tbh

it's a bunch of what appear to be Greek folks singing songs in Greek and waving Greek flags as Giannis emerges onto the court at what I assume is the ACC

 

[Preston]

it's a bunch of what appear to be Greek folks singing songs in Greek and waving Greek flags as Giannis emerges onto the court at what I assume is the ACC

Lock of the week

 

[GEEMAN]

It's weird in NBA so many teams have no picks into the 2030's

Its fucken ridiculous how the league lets this happen

Sure you want to win but wiping out your entire decade`s draft capital with some swaps is nuts

Suns will get their ass wiped in the Durant deal with unprotected picks

 

[mbow30]

I mean upgrading Scottie to Gianni’s would be huge and would save the team a ton of trade capital.

Dunno why Barnes wouldn’t be on the table here.

 

[MyNameIsJonas]

I mean upgrading Scottie to Gianni’s would be huge and would save the team a ton of trade capital.

Dunno why Barnes wouldn’t be on the table here.

Cause Giannis only agrees to this if he can play with Scottie.

He's up in 2 years so while he might not have full control here, for one the Bucks pobably dont do him dirty, and another he wants to win and presumably extend where he goes.

 

[Preston]

This jonas-ME gay debbie downer shit is the worst

 

[MindzEye]

This jonas-ME gay debbie downer shit is the worst

Hey, if you wanna get Shohei'd again thats up to you.

 

[Preston]

Hey, if you wanna get Shohei'd again thats up to you.

 

[JackBurton]

Its fucken ridiculous how the league lets this happen

Sure you want to win but wiping out your entire decade`s draft capital with some swaps is nuts

Suns will get their ass wiped in the Durant deal with unprotected picks

It shouldn't be allowed beyond 2-3 years.

 

[Pwner]

View: https://x.com/TheDunkCentral/status/1929911282167136529?t=tscxc0MreoW6_rmY527MLw&s=19

 

[MyNameIsJonas]

Hey, if you wanna get Shohei'd again thats up to you.

Giannis coming here makes significantly less sense than Shohei too IMO.

I would be reasonable and have dreams of Zion, and i consider that a stretch too.

 

[MindzEye]

View: https://x.com/TheDunkCentral/status/1929911282167136529?t=tscxc0MreoW6_rmY527MLw&s=19

The funny bit is that the trade the unnamed NBA exec suggests doesn't work under the cap and would have to be a 3 way. Pels don't have anyone in the right price range to make it work that they would be looking to include in a scratch and dent sale. But yeah, that's more or less where I expect Zion's value to be and he's almost definitely available. It's a risk, but it's one with crazy upside and not a ton of downside.

For us, RJ + Dick + 1 of Mogbo or Shead works from a cap perspective.

 

[zeke]

I think BI was trying to get away from Zion.

 

[MindzEye]

It shouldn't be allowed beyond 2-3 years.

You're allowed to trade 4 of your own 1sts, but they can't be consecutive.

 

[MindzEye]

I think BI was trying to get away from Zion.

Entirely possible. Though the organization is notoriously junk as well. You obviously consult with BI, Scottie, and IQ before you do something like this. If there's red flags in those conversations, don't do it. You're not trading for a fully formed superstar that takes the org up a level or three here, you're trading for an enigma with a bunch of risk that needs to be assumed, who might turn into a top 5 type player.

 

[Deckie007]

Hoops Rumors Glossary: Ted Stepien Rule

We break down the Stepien rule, which prevents NBA teams from trading away consecutive future first-round draft picks.

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[GEEMAN]

It shouldn't be allowed beyond 2-3 years.

You cant trade 2 firsts in back to back years without a swap but you are right total picks should have a limit

What OKC was given should have been voided