[Shams] Raptors signing Mo Bamba

Dennis 37 · Post #341 » by **Dennis 37** » Fri Jan 2, 2026 3:08 am

Tripod wrote:Turned into a FVV thread because 1 guy said IQ played poor defensively during Mo's minutes.

Funny

I think Mo should get a chance when we are facing bigger C's especially when that guy is cooking us inside. Isn't that why you got him? Use when Yak is out and Mamu/others can't handle the size inside.

This is the place to be.

ArthurVandelay · Post #342 » by **ArthurVandelay** » Tue Jan 6, 2026 12:01 am

Keep an eye on Wednesday

Bamba becomes guaranteed for the year then.

His signing will make even more sense if Raptors end up with Trae. He might not be useful for much but he can catch a lob.

Tripod · Post #343 » by **Tripod** » Tue Jan 6, 2026 12:35 am

ArthurVandelay wrote:Keep an eye on Wednesday

Bamba becomes guaranteed for the year then.

His signing will make even more sense if Raptors end up with Trae. He might not be useful for much but he can catch a lob.

Speculation is that they waive him...the 2 days later are allowed 10 day contract...so possibly sign him to a 10 day when able.

But if he isn't getting any opportunity, does he sign? But who knows what is happening in practice/behind the scenes.

kalel123 · Post #344 » by **kalel123** » Tue Jan 6, 2026 2:21 am

ArthurVandelay wrote:Keep an eye on Wednesday

Bamba becomes guaranteed for the year then.

His signing will make even more sense if Raptors end up with Trae. He might not be useful for much but he can catch a lob.

At this point, I'd be upset if they keep him.

I'm fine with DNP-CD's for this guy but if you are going to do that and waste the window to test him in real game situations, let him go instead of allowing him to further drag us into the apron.

Boogie! · Post #345 » by **Boogie!** » Tue Jan 6, 2026 4:22 am

I’m not sure why some raptors fans want Trae young, number 1, and 2 I wanna see bamba play for funnies. Use him in a lineup with Barnes, cmb, Ingram, Rj… I just wanna see an all giant lineup.

PushDaRock · Post #346 » by **PushDaRock** » Tue Jan 6, 2026 5:05 am

4D chess being played. They don't want him playing "too well" in this stint in case someone else picks him up when we waive him.

DatHomieYouHaTe · Post #347 » by **DatHomieYouHaTe** » Tue Jan 6, 2026 5:11 am

There's a reason why he didn't work in the NBA.. It's not changing over here guys. HE SUCKS

traps#10 · Post #348 » by **traps#10** » Tue Jan 6, 2026 3:24 pm

They just waived him. Pointless

HumbleRen · Post #349 » by **HumbleRen** » Tue Jan 6, 2026 3:27 pm

Hopefully that means Poeltl is close to returning.

Tofubeque · Post #350 » by **Tofubeque** » Tue Jan 6, 2026 3:33 pm

Mo Bamba appreciation thread. I’ll always remember his 5:51 of playtime.

HumbleRen · Post #351 » by **HumbleRen** » Tue Jan 6, 2026 3:35 pm

Tofubeque wrote:Mo Bamba appreciation thread. I’ll always remember his 5:51 of playtime.

He’ll be back, they’ll just keep signing him to 10 day contracts I reckon.

PushDaRock · Post #352 » by **PushDaRock** » Tue Jan 6, 2026 4:12 pm

Bobby and Darko Masterclass, now we see what he can really do!!!

Westside Gunn · Post #353 » by **Westside Gunn** » Tue Jan 6, 2026 4:20 pm

as a big bamba clat this was some sad news

YogurtProducer · Post #354 » by **YogurtProducer** » Tue Jan 6, 2026 4:23 pm

HumbleRen wrote:
Tofubeque wrote:Mo Bamba appreciation thread. I’ll always remember his 5:51 of playtime.

He’ll be back, they’ll just keep signing him to 10 day contracts I reckon.

Yeah seems like we kind of gamed the system to essentially get a free 10-day

PushDaRock · Post #355 » by **PushDaRock** » Tue Jan 6, 2026 4:30 pm

We can credit Bamba for CMB and Mamu really stepping up their play lately, they felt the footsteps behind them lol

Post #356 » by **niQ** » Tue Jan 6, 2026 5:08 pm

Read on Twitter

bboyskinnylegs · Post #357 » by **bboyskinnylegs** » Tue Jan 6, 2026 5:10 pm

should we still give him the two 10 days, or try someone else who we might possibly play? I dont' know how we view the guy Indiana cut.

YogurtProducer · Post #358 » by **YogurtProducer** » Tue Jan 6, 2026 5:11 pm

niQ wrote:

Read on Twitter

Biggest piece of news is Poeltl expected back shortly

LoveMyRaps · Post #359 » by **LoveMyRaps** » Tue Jan 6, 2026 5:12 pm

I'm guessing the coaching staff does not like what they see from Bamba in practices as well. That's why they're reluctant to give him NBA minutes.

MEDIC · Post #360 » by **MEDIC** » Tue Jan 6, 2026 5:16 pm

PushDaRock wrote:4D chess being played. They don't want him playing "too well" in this stint in case someone else picks him up when we waive him.

Yeah, I heard from several sources that he was absolutely destroying everyone in practice. They are afraid that he will release his inner Bamba Beast if they play him too many minutes.

Keeping things hush hush for now. Bamba loves Darko. He would rather play out 10 day contracts with the Raptors for the rest of the season than sign with OKC for the max.