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ForeverTFC wrote:anotherhomer wrote:Raptors_128 wrote:MLSE has every right to question why they are paying Masai so much money. It’s been a disaster and most of his moves have been mind boggling.
That's why I'm saying...there's a chance he stay but ujiri will take a payout if he does
Unless tim comes calling
He probably joins Larry and the Kilmer group. Masai is gone the moment Ed gets control of the board.
One of the best drafts in a while>one of the worst drafts in a while if not one of the worst in history.Randle McMurphy wrote:canada_dry wrote:Simple. Late Lottery pick in next years draft>top 10 pick in this draft.Randle McMurphy wrote:There’s a distinct possibility this team will be in the play-in next year with a healthy Barnes (if not better).
The attempts to somehow spin this as a win for this FO are funny to me
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There’s no guarantee of that whatsoever
SpezNc wrote:Harry Palmer wrote:ForeverTFC wrote:
This has been covered in some corners. Masai and Ed don’t get along and Ed wanted him gone. His sister was backing Masai but her group lost the power struggle at Rogers. Bell and Larry are still backing Masai. It’s not just a basketball/business related rift btw - look into Ed/Trump and Masai/Trudeau - they don’t like each other.
Ed wants to take over all of MLSE. His first order of business will be to part with Masai. He will then relegate the Raptors below the Leafs and Jays. We can only hope Larry somehow keeps control the Raptors. Otherwise, we’re in for some dark ages stuff.
Had not heard anything about the political/ideaological aspect, which is fascinating and terrifying if a Trump guy is in charge of anything above a dog-walking firm that I care about. Appreciate the info.
Yup . Ed Rogers is a Trump disciple. That is indeed terrifying!
TRik wrote:I’m still pissed that they sent Barnes to the lottery instead of Bobby or Masai having the courage to deal with reality with the cameras rolling. Weak.
TRik wrote:I’m still pissed that they sent Barnes to the lottery instead of Bobby or Masai having the courage to deal with reality with the cameras rolling. Weak.
ForeverTFC wrote:TRik wrote:I’m still pissed that they sent Barnes to the lottery instead of Bobby or Masai having the courage to deal with reality with the cameras rolling. Weak.
Most teams don’t send execs anymore. We sent Fred and Tolzman the last 2 times.
Pointgod wrote:Absolute insanity to not lottery protect the pick. Gregg Popovich running a masterclass in rebuilding with what he got for Poeltl, Derozan, Dejounte and even Thad Young lol
TRik wrote:I’m still pissed that they sent Barnes to the lottery instead of Bobby or Masai having the courage to deal with reality with the cameras rolling. Weak.
2019nbachamps wrote:Masai got fleeced. The trade isn’t as bad as what Grunwald, Colangelo, Babcock but it’s probably among the worst 10 trades in franchise history.
We downgraded our 2023 FRP, lose our 2024 FRP, lose FVV, lose Nurse, gave up Siakam for very little, missed 2 straight playoffs in exchange for Poeltl. Terrible.
2019nbachamps wrote:Masai got fleeced. The trade isn’t as bad as what Grunwald, Colangelo, Babcock but it’s probably among the worst 10 trades in franchise history.
We downgraded our 2023 FRP, lose our 2024 FRP, lose FVV, lose Nurse, gave up Siakam for very little, missed 2 straight playoffs in exchange for Poeltl. Terrible.
TRik wrote:2019nbachamps wrote:Masai got fleeced. The trade isn’t as bad as what Grunwald, Colangelo, Babcock but it’s probably among the worst 10 trades in franchise history.
We downgraded our 2023 FRP, lose our 2024 FRP, lose FVV, lose Nurse, gave up Siakam for very little, missed 2 straight playoffs in exchange for Poeltl. Terrible.
Top ten is being generous. Top five…top three worst is more like it.
causal_fan wrote:2019nbachamps wrote:Masai got fleeced. The trade isn’t as bad as what Grunwald, Colangelo, Babcock but it’s probably among the worst 10 trades in franchise history.
We downgraded our 2023 FRP, lose our 2024 FRP, lose FVV, lose Nurse, gave up Siakam for very little, missed 2 straight playoffs in exchange for Poeltl. Terrible.
Perhaps - What if the Raptors pick at 19 turns out better than the Spurs pick at 8 and/or the Raptors eventually trade Poeltl for a player/pick better than whom the Spurs pick at 8 this year?
