[Shams] Raptors signing Mo Bamba

kalel123 · Post #61 » by **kalel123** » Mon Dec 29, 2025 1:10 am

Days of there being faintest hope of Mo Bambe being a contributing NBA C is long gone. Naturally, Raptors have signed him. Guess, they couldn't find takers for their garbage backup SG's while helping shed salary at the same time. This team should not be a tax team as-is.

PushDaRock · Post #62 » by **PushDaRock** » Mon Dec 29, 2025 1:10 am

Duffman100 wrote:
PushDaRock wrote:
LoveMyRaps wrote:
What?
If Yak is hurt, this helps. LMAO

We are probably screwed if we are counting on Mo Bamba to play consistent mins.

I would have rather brought Koloko back lol

maybe he still hates us for dumping him

PushDaRock · Post #63 » by **PushDaRock** » Mon Dec 29, 2025 1:12 am

LoveMyRaps wrote:Poeltl is probably out for a very, very long time.

Otherwise they’d just keep signing Mo to a 10 day contract.

it's a non guaranteed deal, essentially the same thing

LoveMyRaps · Post #64 » by **LoveMyRaps** » Mon Dec 29, 2025 1:12 am

I hope this turns out to be a Sandro type of signing

Mo has immense potential as a role player. He can space the floor and be a beast on the boards.

Hope he makes the most of this opportunity.

Thaddy · Post #65 » by **Thaddy** » Mon Dec 29, 2025 1:12 am

Bamba is much better than Koloko lol

GLF · Post #66 » by **GLF** » Mon Dec 29, 2025 1:12 am

Damn I thought I was being negative on the Jakob news tomorrow, but y’all really think he’s done for the season? I don’t know about all that. He’s been with the team the whole time and celebrates on the bench. I don’t think it’s season ending bad just yet. I think they let him rest for a month or two straight and see what that does. If he’s still going through it after that THEN they may shut him down for the season

Zeno · Post #67 » by **Zeno** » Mon Dec 29, 2025 1:15 am

PushDaRock wrote:
Zeno wrote:
bboyskinnylegs wrote:I don't think any team is giving you pure capspace (and a 2nd) for Ochai. At best we're probably looking for deals where we swap Ochai for someone else and add incentive to clear 1-2M like the rumored Richards deal with the Suns

I feel like the more likely trade is something like to the Bucks for Taureen Price who makes 3 million less and is out for the season. They could then cut him and keep Bamba and sign a 15th man and still be under the tax.

Ochai still has some use on this team. He's our best POA defender. Not sure they dump him for nothing in return just to duck the tax.

Well it wouldn’t be for nothing because they would be able to keep Bamba if he played well and sign someone like Martin to a full contract(he has been very good for the 905. They could also sign someone to the open two way spot Martin would leave behind. So though it would be to dump salary for ‘nothing’ there are additional benefits

Appostis · Post #68 » by **Appostis** » Mon Dec 29, 2025 1:15 am

LoveMyRaps wrote:
Appostis wrote:If Yak is seriously hurt..this signing hurts.

If this is the team just realizing a backup body is needed and that future moves probably have them in the tax no matter what (and assuming Yak is not in awful shape) then I'm happy with it

What?
If Yak is hurt, this helps. LMAO

It hurts because this would be the best deal the team can find if it's to replace Yak long term.

If it's just coverage for short term..all good. If it's insurance as another big when Yaks healthy it's good..

If it's a Yak replacement...no this hurts .badly.

ItsDanger · Post #69 » by **ItsDanger** » Mon Dec 29, 2025 1:15 am

Back injuries are tough. Like I stated earlier, you need to give him extended rest to recover. This is a sign that Poeltl will be out 2+ weeks, maybe a lot more. Who knows, they don't provide much info to the fans these days.

Bamba is kind of a low BBIQ, low effort guy.

kalel123 · Post #70 » by **kalel123** » Mon Dec 29, 2025 1:16 am

LoveMyRaps wrote:I hope this turns out to be a Sandro type of signing

Mo has immense potential as a role player. He can space the floor and be a beast on the boards.

Hope he makes the most of this opportunity.

Dude's had plenty of opportunities for years. If it was going to happen for him, it would have already IMO.

PushDaRock · Post #71 » by **PushDaRock** » Mon Dec 29, 2025 1:18 am

Zeno wrote:
PushDaRock wrote:
Zeno wrote:I feel like the more likely trade is something like to the Bucks for Taureen Price who makes 3 million less and is out for the season. They could then cut him and keep Bamba and sign a 15th man and still be under the tax.

Ochai still has some use on this team. He's our best POA defender. Not sure they dump him for nothing in return just to duck the tax.

Well it wouldn’t be for nothing because they would be able to keep Bamba if he played well and sign someone like Martin to a full contract(he has been very good for the 905. They could also sign someone to the open two way spot Martin would leave behind. So though it would be to dump salary for ‘nothing’ there are additional benefits

If Mo Bamba is more important for us than Ochai, I would be pretty shocked.

_MidNight_ · Post #72 » by **_MidNight_** » Mon Dec 29, 2025 1:18 am

WOW! They actually did it!

This is all we've been asking for. Nice work Bobby.

Tor_Raps · Post #73 » by **Tor_Raps** » Mon Dec 29, 2025 1:19 am

All this talk about giving away Ochai to duck the tax but Mogbo is the useless scrub on the team imo.

Cant we just trade him to a rebuilding team like the Wizards or ask the Pacers to do us a favour like we did for them when we took on James Wiseman?

djsunyc · Post #74 » by **djsunyc** » Mon Dec 29, 2025 1:19 am

the hope is that he goes all out for 10 mins a night. more if he's playing well, less if he's not.

he's a long center that can stretch and block shots when he's engaged. it's been a while since we had a rim protector so even if it's for 5-10 mins a night, it's someone we can funnel player's to and maybe get a bit more aggressive on the perimeter.

not expecting much but we needed a big body and he's one.

Tripod · Post #75 » by **Tripod** » Mon Dec 29, 2025 1:20 am

notagenius wrote:I think the signing has to do with this

Read on Twitter

Hoping for the best....

Sherman Hamilton last pre-game made the comment that Yak was going to be out awhile. Sounded like he knew an announcement would be made.

And here we are

PushDaRock · Post #76 » by **PushDaRock** » Mon Dec 29, 2025 1:21 am

Tor_Raps wrote:All this talk about giving away Ochai to duck the tax but Mogbo is the useless scrub on the team imo.

Cant we just trade him to a rebuilding team like the Wizards or ask the Pacers to do us a favour like we did for them when we took on James Wiseman?

That's just dumb to punt a 31st pick like that. The plan was probably to dump Temple this way if necessary. They got him to waive his NTC that he was entitled to before signing his deal.

TorontoBarneys · Post #77 » by **TorontoBarneys** » Mon Dec 29, 2025 1:22 am

Bamba is still better than not having an actual 5. If Poeltl is completely cooked then can they buy him out?

Childs · Post #78 » by **Childs** » Mon Dec 29, 2025 1:23 am

Will he play tomorrow?

PushDaRock · Post #79 » by **PushDaRock** » Mon Dec 29, 2025 1:23 am

djsunyc wrote:the hope is that he goes all out for 10 mins a night. more if he's playing well, less if he's not.

he's a long center that can stretch and block shots when he's engaged. it's been a while since we had a rim protector so even if it's for 5-10 mins a night, it's someone we can funnel player's to and maybe get a bit more aggressive on the perimeter.

not expecting much but we needed a big body and he's one.

Wouldn't be shocked to see him do well with this opportunity at least initially, his career is on the line so motivation has to be an ATH.

LoveMyRaps · Post #80 » by **LoveMyRaps** » Mon Dec 29, 2025 1:23 am

Alright 4 pages in. It's time to finally share Bamba highlights:

Watch on YouTube