Updated Roster + Buyout Options for the Raptors

StopitLeo · Post #361 » by **StopitLeo** » Sat Feb 16, 2019 3:04 am

peralta wrote:
Edumacated wrote:Raps definitely need another PF with length for depth against Giannis.

who else is available out there in PF position that can defend and shoot?

Nobody who has been reported as potentially seeking a buyout. Tolliver, JaMychal Green, those are the only possible guys I can see who fit the skill set, are expiring deals, and are on teams that will/might miss the playoffs

AkelaLoneWolf · Post #362 » by **AkelaLoneWolf** » Sat Feb 16, 2019 3:32 am

Rapsfan07 wrote:
Michael Jordan wrote:Out of everyone in the market I think Gortat is the BPA, but I have a feeling Masai could be waiting for Dedmon?

Looking at the roster, there's obviously a shortage of big bodies.

I hope not. I love Dedmon but with Ibaka and Gasol on the team, we don't need anymore C's who are looking for big guaranteed minutes. Someone like Gortat will do. He can come off the bench, rebound the ball and set screens if there is an injury or someone is taking some extended time out.

We really should be looking for a backup PF that can shoot the ball. I'm still holding out hope for a Jamychal Green buyout or we're probably looking at Anthony Tolliver.

Dedmon has the mobility to play the 4 and can hit the 3 pretty well.

navyblue · Post #363 » by **navyblue** » Sat Feb 16, 2019 8:45 am

With Dedmon, bobby marks brought up this point in some podcast.

He has a bonus tied to his points+assists+rebounds for which he qualifies at the moment.

If he asks for a buyout and signs somewhere he is not playing 20-24 min he won't qualify for that money.

That's why he said it's unlikely to see dedmon hit the buyout market, plus ATL likes him playing next to collins and may want to keep him around next year.

Son Goku 25 · Post #364 » by **Son Goku 25** » Sat Feb 16, 2019 12:45 pm

So are we getting lebron

Kingsway_fan · Post #365 » by **Kingsway_fan** » Sat Feb 16, 2019 2:11 pm

OG was outstanding on both ends last game, esp on D.... but I think he is our backup 3...not 4.

Biggest remaining need is backup to Siakim.... tall player who defends, rebounds and can hit three.....

We are solid in all other positions, imo....

So who could fit that build that could come available?.... two remaining spots available...

Bull-E · Post #366 » by **Bull-E** » Sat Feb 16, 2019 2:50 pm

navyblue wrote:With Dedmon, bobby marks brought up this point in some podcast.

He has a bonus tied to his points+assists+rebounds for which he qualifies at the moment.

If he asks for a buyout and signs somewhere he is not playing 20-24 min he won't qualify for that money.

That's why he said it's unlikely to see dedmon hit the buyout market, plus ATL likes him playing next to collins and may want to keep him around next year.

Theoretically, the Raps could use their MLE to sign him above the minimum, compensating him for that lost bonus.

haansari · Post #367 » by **haansari** » Sat Feb 16, 2019 3:38 pm

What about Taj Gibson? He's on the last year of a contract and just got demoted to the bench to give Saric more playing time. I could see him wanting a buyout to join a contender.

nabbs · Post #368 » by **nabbs** » Sat Feb 16, 2019 3:44 pm

haansari wrote:What about Taj Gibson? He's on the last year of a contract and just got demoted to the bench to give Saric more playing time. I could see him wanting a buyout to join a contender.

I am very down for Taj

Scott Hall · Post #369 » by **Scott Hall** » Mon Feb 18, 2019 4:32 am

I don't see much out there it's funny that VC is still one of the best options out there but he's to stubborn
and content being on lottery teams.

TronoWrappers · Post #370 » by **TronoWrappers** » Tue Feb 19, 2019 2:37 am

Maybe it's the lack of basketball getting to my head, but I just had a crazy thought. If Masai is looking for a stretch-four...

Watch on YouTube

Asif16 · Post #371 » by **Asif16** » Tue Feb 19, 2019 2:39 am

I'm hoping for a surprise buy-out. Someone we havent been thinking about yet

steady · Post #372 » by **steady** » Tue Feb 19, 2019 2:45 am

Kingsway_fan wrote:OG was outstanding on both ends last game, esp on D.... but I think he is our backup 3...not 4.

Biggest remaining need is backup to Siakim.... tall player who defends, rebounds and can hit three.....

We are solid in all other positions, imo....

So who could fit that build that could come available?.... two remaining spots available...

In presser for Gasol, Masai mentioned that they were looking for a good outside shooter and possibly a 4.

Son Goku 25 · Post #373 » by **Son Goku 25** » Tue Feb 19, 2019 2:57 am

Asif16 wrote:I'm hoping for a surprise buy-out. Someone we havent been thinking about yet

Ariza would be amazing.

Can play the 2/3/4, play tough defense, experienced and can knock down shots. Perfect for a playoff team, especially our team. Wizards should honestly just give him up.

Then finish off with a nice rebounder and shot blocker for last position and we're set.

Mark_83 · Post #374 » by **Mark_83** » Tue Feb 19, 2019 2:57 am

He's no longer the same player but I wonder if Bismack is still quick enough to guard the 3 like he did against Lebron a few years back. If he is, could be a body to throw out against Giannis in the playoffs?

Of course we'd need to Hornets to fall out of 7th.

nabbs · Post #375 » by **nabbs** » Wed Feb 20, 2019 1:10 am

List of vets on cheap contracts that could get bought out from non playoff teams:

Frye, Jeff Green, Taj, Tolliver, Lance Thomas, Deng

Pretty intrigued by Deng as of late

StopitLeo · Post #376 » by **StopitLeo** » Wed Feb 20, 2019 1:30 am

Tolliver is my pick. We lack a knockdown 3pt shooter and he is a great one. I'd love to see him get the open looks OG has been getting (as much as I'm happy for what OG has done in recent games I don't have much confidence in his shooting). Tolliver would be our equivalent of the Bucks adding Mirotic, except Tolliver can play some defense.

I don't see any reason why Minnesota wouldn't buy him out. Before Thibodeau was fired Tolliver was basically out of the rotation. He's getting minutes again but I don't see how he is useful to that team outside of being a veteran presence.

alan_156 · Post #377 » by **alan_156** » Wed Feb 20, 2019 3:14 am

Would really like taj Gibson, I think tolliver is really bad, like really really bad. I rather give the minutes to Boucher, at least he has the length to rebound and alter shots.

Post #378 » by **niQ** » Wed Feb 20, 2019 3:26 am

TronoWrappers wrote:Maybe it's the lack of basketball getting to my head, but I just had a crazy thought. If Masai is looking for a stretch-four...

Watch on YouTube

After watching that video, I actually wouldn't mind signing him as our stretch 4. He'd definitely be a lot more mobile/athletic than Tolliver...

Westside Gunn · Post #379 » by **Westside Gunn** » Wed Feb 20, 2019 4:29 am

No more Canadians please, specially proven busts.

DHK · Post #380 » by **DHK** » Wed Feb 20, 2019 4:32 am

Updated the post.
we have up to 2 more slots available still.
Buyout market (unless there's a surprise player entering looks super thin)

The best player out there looks to be Melo who's rumoured to go to LA
Teosdic (we already have enough PGs)
and Gortat