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Re: Raptors attempting to trade up in the draft 

Post#21 » by OakleyDokely » Wed Jun 12, 2024 3:00 pm

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Masai Ujiri wants to reset this Raptors roster. Is a blockbuster trade in store on NBA draft night?
June 19, 2023

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Report: Raptors have interest in trading up to No. 3 pick in 2021 Draft
As part of The Ringer’s mock draft, NBA writer Kevin O’Connor reports that the Raptors are among a number of teams who have contacted the Cavaliers about moving up to No. 3 — a presumed landing spot for USC’s Evan Mobley, the top big man in this year’s draft. From the mouth of Kevin O’Commentary:
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Re: Raptors attempting to trade up in the draft 

Post#22 » by PhilBlackson » Wed Jun 12, 2024 3:02 pm

ciueli wrote:But Darko said in an interview that they were happy the pick conveyed because it's a weak draft and next year will be better. Now all of a sudden they want to trade up into the lottery?


You really think they wanted to acknowledge tanking the last quarter of the season with a 15+L streak only to end up empty handed would've been the right PR move?! lol They'd get roasted for saying that given the result.

Also both things can be true...sure they want it to convey so they can ensure they keep their pick in a more higher end talent draft BUT there could still be a player that they've looked at that's really caught their eye (*ahem Saluan) and had a chance to have a closer look at that they now would like to pursue. Not everything is written in stone (ie/ Vision 6'9 that died the same year they said it was the vision moving forward lol).
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Re: Raptors attempting to trade up in the draft 

Post#23 » by WaltFrazier » Wed Jun 12, 2024 3:06 pm

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WuTang_OG wrote:
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Masai Ujiri wants to reset this Raptors roster. Is a blockbuster trade in store on NBA draft night?
June 19, 2023

https://www.thestar.com/sports/raptors/masai-ujiri-wants-to-reset-this-raptors-roster-is-a-blockbuster-trade-in-store-on/article_7e1c25ed-b67c-5627-9410-24fcd7b967cd.html


Classic Doug. Big lead in, then right away says chances are it's more fantasy than reality, and something about Masai never does this. So it's an article saying, this won't happen but isn't it fun to think it?
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Re: Raptors attempting to trade up in the draft 

Post#24 » by vulture » Wed Jun 12, 2024 3:12 pm

OakleyDokely wrote:This is reported before every draft and every draft the Raps just make their picks.

Fool me once, shame on you...Fool me...you can't get fooled again.


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Re: Raptors attempting to trade up in the draft 

Post#25 » by WuTang_CMB » Wed Jun 12, 2024 3:13 pm

Masai has only made 1 draft day deal in 11 drafts as Raps exec and that was the masterclass Vascquez for Powell and OG deal
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Re: Raptors attempting to trade up in the draft 

Post#26 » by ForeverTFC » Wed Jun 12, 2024 3:14 pm

Raptors try to move up every year. Nothing new.
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Re: Raptors attempting to trade up in the draft 

Post#27 » by mtcan » Wed Jun 12, 2024 3:16 pm

Trading up in the draft isn't something this front office does. It is only worth talking about if it actually happens.

Trading down or out of the draft however...they love to do.
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Re: Raptors attempting to trade up in the draft 

Post#28 » by ForeverTFC » Wed Jun 12, 2024 3:16 pm

XTC wrote:
OakleyDokely wrote:This is reported before every draft and every draft the Raps just make their picks.

Fool me once, shame on you...Fool me...you can't get fooled again.


"Raps frantically trying to move up to select Giannis"

"Raps frantically trying to move up to select SGA"

*Masai doesn't want to part with assets such as Patrick Patterson, Amir Johnson, or any second rounders*

Heard this story 1 too many times


Not sure about the Shai one but during the Giannis draft, there is footage that showed they had a deal construct agreed to with a team, but that team called them in the war room and said they were going to keep the pick.
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Re: Raptors attempting to trade up in the draft 

Post#29 » by ciueli » Wed Jun 12, 2024 3:18 pm

vulture wrote:
OakleyDokely wrote:This is reported before every draft and every draft the Raps just make their picks.

Fool me once, shame on you...Fool me...you can't get fooled again.


Every single year line clockwork.


Well, just because Masai wants to trade up or acquire a pick doesn't mean the teams with the picks will accommodate him. Just look at what happened with Giannis, Masai even talked about the deal he had with OKC to get our pick back and then the deal fell through when the player OKC wanted to draft was available at that pick.
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Re: Raptors attempting to trade up in the draft 

Post#30 » by raptor jesus » Wed Jun 12, 2024 3:19 pm

Raps' front office always floats these rumours so that, years later, they can say they almost traded up for {instert superstar} e.g. Giannis, SGA, etc.
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Re: Raptors attempting to trade up in the draft 

Post#31 » by Duffman100 » Wed Jun 12, 2024 3:20 pm

raptor jesus wrote:Raps' front office always floats these rumours so that, years later, they can say they almost traded up for {instert superstar} e.g. Giannis, SGA, etc.


At least we're rumoured to after future MVP candidates :lol:
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Re: Raptors attempting to trade up in the draft 

Post#32 » by Scase » Wed Jun 12, 2024 3:24 pm

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This excites me because Masai has attempted to trade up in the draft before for the likes of Giannis and SGA.

But I was informed that Masai recognized how bad this draft is and thats why we traded the picks away. How oh how am I to reconcile with contradictory statements AND continue to blindly defend him?!?!

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Re: Raptors attempting to trade up in the draft 

Post#33 » by RoteSchroder » Wed Jun 12, 2024 3:27 pm

WuTang_OG wrote:Masai has only made 1 draft day deal in 11 drafts as Raps exec and that was the masterclass Vascquez for Powell and OG deal


Apparently he didn’t learn his lesson and skipped out on fleecing the Bucks again in a FVV for Grayson + low 1st trade
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Re: Raptors attempting to trade up in the draft 

Post#34 » by dagger » Wed Jun 12, 2024 3:30 pm

I'm skeptical of reports like this, yes, we've heard these reports all too often, but moving up a half dozen slots or more in this draft might not be that difficult, since there are teams that wouldn't mind unloading money to either escape a tax apron or position themselves for the next couple of seasons as non-taxpayers. The Raptors have trade exceptions. Or if they end up with free cap space, they can absorb a contract in exchange for a pick swap. I've postulated that the Kings at #13 might like to unload some money and getting #19 along with accomplishing that is not such a bad idea in this flat draft. If it were a stronger draft, that might not be as appealing for a team in that position, since the talent differential would be greater, but in a flat draft, they might just as well find the guy they want at #19 or #31.

Also, if that #31 becomes the focus of a lot of attention, there are ways to couple a salary cap move for another team and give it #31, a cheap way to replace a much more expensive player under contract.

Lots of teams can absorb contracts, but if the contract is for a player of limited on-court value, they would probably want to spend on better talent. The Raptors can afford to take on a poor performing talent, plus a draft incentive, because this isn't the season ahead they expect to contend in any way. Also, financially, they would still have room to make other moves.
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Re: Raptors attempting to trade up in the draft 

Post#35 » by will » Wed Jun 12, 2024 3:30 pm

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Re: Raptors attempting to trade up in the draft 

Post#36 » by MessiahUjiri » Wed Jun 12, 2024 3:33 pm

The Toronto Raptors have traded Jakob Poeltl and a lightly protected 2027 2nd to Memphis for the 9th pick, Brandon Clarke, and Zaire Williams



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Re: Raptors attempting to trade up in the draft 

Post#37 » by OakleyDokely » Wed Jun 12, 2024 3:36 pm

raptor jesus wrote:Raps' front office always floats these rumours so that, years later, they can say they almost traded up for {instert superstar} e.g. Giannis, SGA, etc.


There's actual footage of the Raps trying to trade up for Giannis though. SGA who knows...

I'm sure all teams are making calls about trading up/down right now, so these type of rumours can be posted on every team board. Teams wouldn't be doing their jobs if they just sat in their offices silently.
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Re: Raptors attempting to trade up in the draft 

Post#38 » by niQ » Wed Jun 12, 2024 3:39 pm

I'll believe it when I see it.
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Re: Raptors attempting to trade up in the draft 

Post#39 » by ItsDanger » Wed Jun 12, 2024 3:45 pm

Hopefully this means Poeltl is being shopped around.
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Re: Raptors attempting to trade up in the draft 

Post#40 » by ArthurVandelay » Wed Jun 12, 2024 3:46 pm

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The Toronto Raptors have traded Jakob Poeltl and a lightly protected 2027 2nd to Memphis for the 9th pick, Brandon Clarke, and Zaire Williams



Nooooo! IMPOSIMBRU!!!


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