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Post#1001 » by Shakril » Sun Jun 29, 2025 6:20 pm

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"LeBron wants to compete for a championship," Paul told ESPN. "He knows the Lakers are building for the future. He understands that, but he values a realistic chance of winning it all. We are very appreciative of the partnership that we've had for eight years with Jeanie [Buss] and Rob [Pelinka] and consider the Lakers as a critical part of his career.

"We understand the difficulty in winning now while preparing for the future. We do want to evaluate what's best for LeBron at this stage in his life and career. He wants to make every season he has left count, and the Lakers understand that, are supportive and want what's best for him."


Thats idiotic. He has Luka, Austin reaves and the thing that they laked was simply a Center, which they will get. So sometimes i dont understand players.
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Post#1002 » by DreamTeam09 » Sun Jun 29, 2025 6:21 pm

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JCP11 wrote:I might be crazy but RJ + 9 is an overpayment, Derrick White is good but not that good


Celtics Reportedly 'Laughed' at Raptors' Derrick White Trade Offer After Tatum Injury
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The Toronto Raptors reportedly made an offer for Derrick White before the NBA draft, but the Boston Celtics weren't biting.

"There were reports that the Raptors offered No. 9 for Derrick White," The Ringer's Zach Lowe said on his podcast (41:57 mark). "I'm told that's true, but it happened like a month-and-a-half ago, right after Jayson Tatum got hurt, and Boston laughed at that offer and said, 'We need way more than No. 9 for Derrick White.'"

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/25218966-celtics-reportedly-laughed-raptors-derrick-white-trade-offer-after-tatum-injury

I don't believe this one bit.


It's summer time, this is when these blogs,sources,media pundits,agents,ect ect get their clicks & make a name for themselves & fill the void on the internet. I believe like 9% of all reports or rumors
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Post#1005 » by TimeForChange » Sun Jun 29, 2025 7:44 pm

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lot's of cheap guards available for the vet minimum it looks like
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Post#1006 » by Tripod » Sun Jun 29, 2025 7:59 pm

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Mr.Raptorsingh wrote:If the Raps want it keep the current group in tact, they need to go get Alexander-Walker


There's literally no way that is possible. I don't even think a SnT is possible because it hard caps you at the first apron and the wolves are probably over it or would be in a return.

Nor so we need another SG / Jakobe is our NAW


Nikael provides this team nothing it cant get from the 5 other SGs we already have. Go get a damn backup C!!!

Crazy how this isn't everyone's #1 hole to fill.
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Post#1009 » by ArthurVandelay » Sun Jun 29, 2025 8:29 pm

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What? No.

None of those guys project to be better scorers than RJ. Of all his perceived faults, offense isn’t really one of them.


All of these guys are projected to be more variable/versatile on offense. Offense is RJ biggest flaw. RJ can't do anything, just drive to the basket and not really efficient. No bag, no jumper, no off the dribble three, no d, small frame. His limitations on offense are brutal.


Ya. Ok.

He sure drops 30+ a lot for a dude with such limited offense.


Yeah. He totally changed his offensive game from Knicks days. Shot diet completely changed. Every now and then he has a regress moment where he forces it but usually he’s playing with 4 G league players when it happens.
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Post#1011 » by DreamTeam09 » Sun Jun 29, 2025 8:47 pm

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Post#1012 » by TimeForChange » Sun Jun 29, 2025 8:57 pm

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Good back up center
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Post#1013 » by causal_fan » Sun Jun 29, 2025 8:57 pm

Who's a better fit for the Raptors, Luke Kornet or Clint Capela?
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Post#1015 » by TimeForChange » Sun Jun 29, 2025 9:02 pm

causal_fan wrote:Who's a better fit for the Raptors, Luke Kornet or Clint Capela?

Can’t afford either :lol:

Kornet will probably end up back in Boston and Capela would probably choose LA
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Post#1016 » by alpngso » Sun Jun 29, 2025 9:03 pm

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Good back up center


Do not get why they would to this? pretty sure plenty of teams will offer MLE level contract
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Post#1017 » by TimeForChange » Sun Jun 29, 2025 9:04 pm

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Good back up center


Do not get why they would to this? pretty sure plenty of teams will offer MLE level contract

Cap flexibility for now. They will probably bring him back at some point.
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Post#1020 » by alpngso » Sun Jun 29, 2025 9:12 pm

Damn Portis basically resigned for Boucher money lol

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