NBA Season 2018/19

[Mat0369]

Leonard for DeRozan expected to be agreed upon by the end of the day

[Mat0369]

Breaking: Raptors agree to acquire F Kawhi Leonard from Spurs in larger trade package that includes F DeMar DeRozan - Woj  http://es.pn/app

And done deal

[TomK]

DeRozan, Poeltl, Protected 2019 1st for Kawhi and Danny Green

Even if Kawhi leaves after 1 year, I feel the Raps have won that, especially since we get to keep OG and Siakam

Raps would've most likely moved into a rebuild after Lowry and DeMar's contracts ran out in two years, so this probably fast tracks that rebuild but we are much, much more likely to do some damage with 1 year of Kawhi, comapared to two more of DeRozan, especially in the Playoffs.

I'll always love DeMar though, I'll miss him as a Raptor :'(

[jvalles69]

DeRozan, Poeltl, Protected 2019 1st for Kawhi and Danny Green

Even if Kawhi leaves after 1 year, I feel the Raps have won that, especially since we get to keep OG and Siakam

Raps would've most likely moved into a rebuild after Lowry and DeMar's contracts ran out in two years, so this probably fast tracks that rebuild but we are much, much more likely to do some damage with 1 year of Kawhi, comapared to two more of DeRozan, especially in the Playoffs.

I'll always love DeMar though, I'll miss him as a Raptor :'(

Or 0 years as a Raptor...

[TomK]

DeRozan, Poeltl, Protected 2019 1st for Kawhi and Danny Green

Even if Kawhi leaves after 1 year, I feel the Raps have won that, especially since we get to keep OG and Siakam

Raps would've most likely moved into a rebuild after Lowry and DeMar's contracts ran out in two years, so this probably fast tracks that rebuild but we are much, much more likely to do some damage with 1 year of Kawhi, comapared to two more of DeRozan, especially in the Playoffs.

I'll always love DeMar though, I'll miss him as a Raptor :'(

Or 0 years as a Raptor...

Are you meaning we trade him straight away? I didn't even think of that, but that would interesting, especially if we manage to get Ingram if we deal him to the Lakers.

[jvalles69]

DeRozan, Poeltl, Protected 2019 1st for Kawhi and Danny Green

Even if Kawhi leaves after 1 year, I feel the Raps have won that, especially since we get to keep OG and Siakam

Raps would've most likely moved into a rebuild after Lowry and DeMar's contracts ran out in two years, so this probably fast tracks that rebuild but we are much, much more likely to do some damage with 1 year of Kawhi, comapared to two more of DeRozan, especially in the Playoffs.

I'll always love DeMar though, I'll miss him as a Raptor :'(

Or 0 years as a Raptor...

Are you meaning we trade him straight away? I didn't even think of that, but that would interesting, especially if we manage to get Ingram if we deal him to the Lakers.

Yeah that, or him being a tool for another season and sooking.

[Mat0369]

I'm so glad we didn't trade for him. DeRozan was better than any player we offered and we likely would have had to trade one of Ben or JoJo in a sideways trade for a potential one year rental.

[Cookie311993]

Kawhi won’t do a lot for the Raptors. He doesn’t want to be there and Derozan was blindsided by the trade. Both players to end up with the lakers

[Holz]

I'm so glad we didn't trade for him. DeRozan was better than any player we offered and we likely would have had to trade one of Ben or JoJo in a sideways trade for a potential one year rental.

I think they wanted Futlz actually and looks like Philly didnt budge on that. He is looking pretty good this offseason and id actually rather have him then derozan in these circumstances if i was Spurs.

[valkorum]

DeRozan, Poeltl, Protected 2019 1st for Kawhi and Danny Green

Even if Kawhi leaves after 1 year, I feel the Raps have won that, especially since we get to keep OG and Siakam

Raps would've most likely moved into a rebuild after Lowry and DeMar's contracts ran out in two years, so this probably fast tracks that rebuild but we are much, much more likely to do some damage with 1 year of Kawhi, comapared to two more of DeRozan, especially in the Playoffs.

I'll always love DeMar though, I'll miss him as a Raptor :'(

If you didnt trade for Khawai then you still wouldn't lose OG or Siakam

[TomK]

DeRozan, Poeltl, Protected 2019 1st for Kawhi and Danny Green

Even if Kawhi leaves after 1 year, I feel the Raps have won that, especially since we get to keep OG and Siakam

Raps would've most likely moved into a rebuild after Lowry and DeMar's contracts ran out in two years, so this probably fast tracks that rebuild but we are much, much more likely to do some damage with 1 year of Kawhi, comapared to two more of DeRozan, especially in the Playoffs.

I'll always love DeMar though, I'll miss him as a Raptor :'(

If you didnt trade for Khawai then you still wouldn't lose OG or Siakam

I know, I was just expecting one of them to be involved in the deal.

[R.Griffen]

Beasley to the Lakers. If Bron has as much power as he did in Cleveland how many of Rondo, Stephenson, Ball and Beasley are gonna be there come playoffs?

[j959]

Anyone know much about this Richaun Holmes that Phoenix have picked up??
Looking at the 76ers watchers (Mat?) ...

Guessing he backs up Ayton, maybe a bit of PF (can he stretch/3-ball?)??

I'm guessing Chandler is a trade piece or just mentoring as 3rd on the depth chart depending how Ayton goes?

[Mat0369]

I like him. Prefer him over Amir Johnson but Brown prefers Johnson on D. He had an interesting game during the season where he dominated at the 4 next to Embiid. He has a decent mid range game, can hit the 3 ball and has some ridiculous hops but lacks go to low post moves. He is still better suited to the 5 since his outside shot is inconsistent and teams want a stretch 4 now days. He also gets bullied on D since he is a bean pole. He is a decent shot blocker when rotating so he can create on the defensive end to set up transition play. He also runs rim to rim and is high energy.

If he can add some muscle mass to bang down low and develop a couple of post moves he would be a borderline all-star in the league but I doubt he can fix those deficiencies and at best will be a spot starter/energy guy off the bench. Still a really handy player to and can create some mismatches in certain lineups if you want to go big and play him for a couple minutes at the 4

[Hawka]

Anyone know much about this Richaun Holmes that Phoenix have picked up??
Looking at the 76ers watchers (Mat?) ...

Guessing he backs up Ayton, maybe a bit of PF (can he stretch/3-ball?)??

I'm guessing Chandler is a trade piece or just mentoring as 3rd on the depth chart depending how Ayton goes?

He would play a great game of the bench, then not be seen for a few games at all  :o
Glad Bolden signed though  8)