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I hope the "Goat-tor" will find a way to end his career in Toronto.

I think if DeRozan goes to New York, Lowry may join him. They are both playing at an all-star level. For Lowry, NYC isn't that far from Philly. If DeRozan goes his separate way, then most likely Lowry will go to Miami or Philly. Unless Masai has something up his sleeve and brings in all-star talent. Kind of like how the Bulls landed Vucevic trading Wendell Carter. The Raptors have a good team, yeah Norman Powell got traded, but Gary Trent Jr. has a bright future if his game keeps improving. The Covid-19 restrictions screwed the Raptors at the worse possible time.

I believe the Raptors were 17-16 or 17-17 (500.) when that occurred, the Raptors were in the playoff picture but after losing OG, Siakim, Lowry, Van Vleet and even the coaching staff it ruined the team chemistry. Another issue is that the Raptors are not playing at home, things have not been fair to say the least for the Raptors organization. To think just two years ago they had Kawhi and won the title and now have one of the worst records in the league. Like I mentioned if Masai pulls a big deal getting a big time all-star and you resign Lowry on a short-term/discount deal (ex: Dirk's deal with the Mavs in the latter part of his career).

Raps should just sign Kyle to another 1/30m or a 2/45 something like that

Hoop Heavy wrote:I hope the "GROAT" will find a way to end his career in Toronto.

FTFY

He's worth a lot of money, was great, but i have no faith left in him as a top 2 player getting a team a chip anymore/ and for the money he will demand only the Knicks would throw a lure.

dantheman74 wrote:He's worth a lot of money, was great, but i have no faith left in him as a top 2 player getting a team a chip anymore/ and for the money he will demand only the Knicks would throw a lure.

edit: And they'd be stupid to do it. D Rose has more good years left in him than Lowry.

dantheman74 wrote:
edit: And they'd be stupid to do it. D Rose has more good years left in him than Lowry.

dantheman74 wrote:

dantheman74 wrote:He's worth a lot of money, was great, but i have no faith left in him as a top 2 player getting a team a chip anymore/ and for the money he will demand only the Knicks would throw a lure.

edit: And they'd be stupid to do it. D Rose has more good years left in him than Lowry.

fixed it for you..

If Schroeder doesn't concede to a reasonable extension with the Lakers, Lowry could be a perfect consolation, providing cap flexibility on the other free agents. Assuming Lowry will sign in the 12-15 mil range.

I dont see him going to the Heat or Sixers now as S&Ts with those teams will be too tough. The Knicks should theoretically get a younger option in Schroder or Ball.

If Ball goes to NYK or Chicago, I would seriously consider New Orleans in a S&T for Bledsoe + 2nds as Lowry can mentor/play infront of Lewis Jr. for duration of his rookie deal.

ie:

Lowry S&T (3 years, $60 million)
for
Bledsoe + 2022 Cavs 2nd + 2024 Pelicans 2nd