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Raptorfan2012 · Post #1701 » by **Raptorfan2012** » Tue Jul 1, 2025 3:33 am

Sorry but why are we afraid of the Pistons?

Tor_Raps · Post #1702 » by **Tor_Raps** » Tue Jul 1, 2025 3:34 am

ItsDanger wrote:Our cap experts overpaid Trent big time. What a waste of time and money.

Norm died for that man. Just another guy who wanted to retire as a Raptor but Masai/Bobby didnt think was worthy lol.

Tor_Raps · Post #1703 » by **Tor_Raps** » Tue Jul 1, 2025 3:36 am

Raptorfan2012 wrote:Sorry but why are we afraid of the Pistons?

One more good move can help us become next year's version of the Pistons. There's a good chance we are on the same level next year.

Dalek · Post #1704 » by **Dalek** » Tue Jul 1, 2025 3:39 am

Nic Claxton's Instagram has a black profile image and all posts deleted. Seems like he is on the move.

S.W.A.N · Post #1705 » by **S.W.A.N** » Tue Jul 1, 2025 3:46 am

Tor_Raps wrote:
OhCanada wrote:
Tor_Raps wrote:
What happens when Poeltl gets hurt? Do we just cancel the season? Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.

We got 18 friggin roster slots to add 2 nba calibre Centers, its really not that hard. There's a reason why practically every good team has 2 to 3 NBA calibre Centers on their roster

And btw. Your guy AL Horford is 6'8 with a 7'0 wingspan and your complaining about Mogbo and CMB being undersized.

Not sure if youre confusing me with someone else because I've never mentioned Al Horford. Hes too good and accomplished to be a backup C on a team like ours.

I've never seen CMB play against nba calibre players but hes currently projected as a PF so I'd prefer not to play him out of position immediately.

Mogbo has a chance to become a decent one based on his crazy physical tools but he needs to start by making layups first lol.

Horford is also 6'8 BAREFOOT that makes him 1.5 inches taller than CMB and 1.75 inches taller than Mogbo. So Horford, who's always been one of the smallest full time C's in the league is clearly bigger.

RaptorPride · Post #1706 » by **RaptorPride** » Tue Jul 1, 2025 3:48 am

LoveMyRaps wrote:

Read on Twitter
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I’m sure

what did it say?

Tor_Raps · Post #1707 » by **Tor_Raps** » Tue Jul 1, 2025 3:49 am

S.W.A.N wrote:
Tor_Raps wrote:
OhCanada wrote:And btw. Your guy AL Horford is 6'8 with a 7'0 wingspan and your complaining about Mogbo and CMB being undersized.

Not sure if youre confusing me with someone else because I've never mentioned Al Horford. Hes too good and accomplished to be a backup C on a team like ours.

I've never seen CMB play against nba calibre players but hes currently projected as a PF so I'd prefer not to play him out of position immediately.

Mogbo has a chance to become a decent one based on his crazy physical tools but he needs to start by making layups first lol.

Horford is also 6'8 BAREFOOT that makes him 1.5 inches taller than CMB and 1.75 inches taller than Mogbo. So Horford, who's always been one of the smallest full time C's in the league is clearly bigger.

Posting someone's height means nothing. Ben Wallace was like 6'6 and one of the best defensive players of all time.

Its the players skillset to go with their size is what matters. I have yet to see CMB play against NBA players so I'll reserve comments until I at least see Summer League.

RaptorPride · Post #1708 » by **RaptorPride** » Tue Jul 1, 2025 3:50 am

Who would you guys rather have RJ or cam thomas

WuTang_OG · Post #1709 » by **WuTang_OG** » Tue Jul 1, 2025 3:50 am

Read on Twitter

Raptorfan2012 · Post #1710 » by **Raptorfan2012** » Tue Jul 1, 2025 3:56 am

WuTang_OG wrote:

Read on Twitter

But what about the part about the Raptors working on a few things? Is that still true? Maybe tomorrow?

Raptorfan2012 · Post #1711 » by **Raptorfan2012** » Tue Jul 1, 2025 3:57 am

RaptorPride wrote:Who would you guys rather have RJ or cam thomas

RJ. Don’t care for Cam Thomas.

Tor_Raps · Post #1712 » by **Tor_Raps** » Tue Jul 1, 2025 4:00 am

Raptorfan2012 wrote:
WuTang_OG wrote:

Read on Twitter

But what about the part about the Raptors working on a few things? Is that still true? Maybe tomorrow?

He decided to stop speaking out of his ass lol.

Tripod · Post #1713 » by **Tripod** » Tue Jul 1, 2025 4:10 am

Raptorfan2012 wrote:
RaptorPride wrote:Who would you guys rather have RJ or cam thomas

RJ. Don’t care for Cam Thomas.

You keep RJ unless it's for a consolidation or unless it's to fill the at C with a reliable backup

Dr Positivity · Post #1714 » by **Dr Positivity** » Tue Jul 1, 2025 4:13 am

Love the Nuggets moves

Clutch0z24 · Post #1715 » by **Clutch0z24** » Tue Jul 1, 2025 4:16 am

Rockets
Nuggets
Hawks
Mavs
Magic

Are the Offseason teams that upgraded the most so far

Pointgod · Post #1716 » by **Pointgod** » Tue Jul 1, 2025 4:25 am

RaptorPride wrote:Who would you guys rather have RJ or cam thomas

Thomas is the better scorer, but RJ hurts you a lot less.

TGM · Post #1717 » by **TGM** » Tue Jul 1, 2025 4:30 am

[quote="PushDaRock"]This new CBA has destroyed the middle class players who are getting killed right now. You better collect every dime you can on your second contract because it's going to be really difficult to make anything on your third one.[/quote]

Absolutely! I’ve been saying this for a few years that the next CBA lockout will be players against players. Players are playing longer nowadays. There are way more foreign players and the league has expanded in years. During FA you either bargain hunt and get 15-20 million guys for 8-10. Or you just wait and vet min whoever is left.

Big problem. Max contracts shouldn’t be given out so easily which is why IQ’s contract is so untradeable. In my mind it’s up there with the Zach Lavine type of contract.

S.W.A.N · Post #1718 » by **S.W.A.N** » Tue Jul 1, 2025 4:34 am

Tor_Raps wrote:
S.W.A.N wrote:
Tor_Raps wrote:
Not sure if youre confusing me with someone else because I've never mentioned Al Horford. Hes too good and accomplished to be a backup C on a team like ours.

I've never seen CMB play against nba calibre players but hes currently projected as a PF so I'd prefer not to play him out of position immediately.

Mogbo has a chance to become a decent one based on his crazy physical tools but he needs to start by making layups first lol.

Horford is also 6'8 BAREFOOT that makes him 1.5 inches taller than CMB and 1.75 inches taller than Mogbo. So Horford, who's always been one of the smallest full time C's in the league is clearly bigger.

Posting someone's height means nothing. Ben Wallace was like 6'6 and one of the best defensive players of all time.

Its the players skillset to go with their size is what matters. I have yet to see CMB play against NBA players so I'll reserve comments until I at least see Summer League.

Ben Wallace and Draymond Green are outliers...

I do agree, we need to see CMB play he very well could play bigger, but people already suggesting he can take backup C minutes is premature...

Pointgod · Post #1719 » by **Pointgod** » Tue Jul 1, 2025 4:38 am

Troubadour wrote:It seems clear that the Raptors will trade one of IQ and RJ by the trade deadline to duck the luxury tax and hope that they can finish in the Top 10 of a weak Eastern Conference.

Very low expectations for next season. Raptors are firmly behind the Cavs, Knicks, Magic, Hawks, and Pistons. If the Sixers are healthy, they're a Top 6 seed as well. After that, you have the Pacers, Celtics, and Heat who could all make some noise.

Most optimistic outcome for this upcoming season is the Raptors are the 7th seed with no real pathway to improve the roster.

You have to remember even teams that have taken a step back are still a step ahead of us. Bucks, Pacers, Boston aren’t going to fall out of the playoffs completely unless they’re destroyed by health issues.

djsunyc · Post #1720 » by **djsunyc** » Tue Jul 1, 2025 4:40 am

east teams that got worse for next year: boston, milwaukee and indy

indy could still be a top 6 team. i'm not sure boston is with no tatum, jrue and no centers. same for milwaukee with lillard out all year.