Doug Smith: Raptors close to signing FA with MLE

Supercollider · Post #1 » by **Supercollider** » Mon Jul 5, 2010 9:12 am

Doug Smith wrote:According to league sources, the Raptors are “close” to reaching an agreement in principle with a free agent to take up some, if not all, of the team’s so-called mid-level salary cap exception. No names became immediately apparent, however, and the Raptors staff has maintained a cone of silence over all free-agent movement since the negotiating period began Canada Day.

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Carlos Rogers · Post #2 » by **Carlos Rogers** » Mon Jul 5, 2010 9:18 am

Since it's Doug Smith odds are nothing will happen at all

[SJJ] · Post #3 » by **[SJJ]** » Mon Jul 5, 2010 9:19 am

Carlos Rogers wrote:Since it's Doug Smith odds are nothing will happen at all

That's my guess right here.

Tom Baker · Post #4 » by **Tom Baker** » Mon Jul 5, 2010 9:20 am

Wait! Is Doug's proof that we're signing someone the "code of silence", or was he told they're signing someone but doesn't know who because of the "code of silence"?

Plus, does "code of silence" simply mean he doesn't have any damn contacts?

Carlos Rogers · Post #5 » by **Carlos Rogers** » Mon Jul 5, 2010 9:24 am

Tom Baker wrote:Wait! Is Doug's proof that we're signing someone the "code of silence", or was he told they're signing someone but doesn't know who because of the "code of silence"?

Plus, does "code of silence" simply mean he doesn't have any damn contacts?

Doug's contacts include Norma Wick, The 4 Korner DJ's, and Joey from Burkies Dog House....

If for some miracle it is true I have a feeling it's another Power Forward....

If we play a PF at Center why not try a PF at PG???

Supercollider · Post #6 » by **Supercollider** » Mon Jul 5, 2010 9:24 am

Ronnie Brewer?

A_wildstabatanything · Post #7 » by **A_wildstabatanything** » Mon Jul 5, 2010 9:25 am

I have no doubts... BC will overpay.

Tom Baker · Post #8 » by **Tom Baker** » Mon Jul 5, 2010 9:32 am

Carlos Rogers wrote:
Tom Baker wrote:Wait! Is Doug's proof that we're signing someone the "code of silence", or was he told they're signing someone but doesn't know who because of the "code of silence"?

Plus, does "code of silence" simply mean he doesn't have any damn contacts?

Doug's contacts include Norma Wick, The 4 Korner DJ's, and Joey from Burkies Dog House....

If for some miracle it is true I have a feeling it's another Power Forward....

If we play a PF at Center why not try a PF at PG???

Norma freaking Wick. That brings me back to Raptors TV's heyday. (Did they actually have a heyday?)

I googled her to see what she's up to these days, and I got a link to a Norma Jean Wick on Earth: Final Conflict. Unfortunately, there are no pictures available anywhere of her in that show or her at all, so I suspect it's someone else with the same name.

If she is in that show, there might not be any pictures simply because she'd be in alien make-up. Still sounds far-fetched.

TheRealDeal · Post #9 » by **TheRealDeal** » Mon Jul 5, 2010 9:37 am

I would be happy with any of these guys

-Kyle Korver
-Shannon Brown
-Jordan Farmar
-Nate Robinson
-Travis Outlaw
-Josh Childress
-Ronnie Brewer
-Matt Barnes
-T-Mac

Carlos Rogers · Post #10 » by **Carlos Rogers** » Mon Jul 5, 2010 9:38 am

Tom Baker wrote:
Carlos Rogers wrote:
Tom Baker wrote:Wait! Is Doug's proof that we're signing someone the "code of silence", or was he told they're signing someone but doesn't know who because of the "code of silence"?

Plus, does "code of silence" simply mean he doesn't have any damn contacts?

Doug's contacts include Norma Wick, The 4 Korner DJ's, and Joey from Burkies Dog House....

If for some miracle it is true I have a feeling it's another Power Forward....

If we play a PF at Center why not try a PF at PG???

Norma freaking Wick. That brings me back to Raptors TV's heyday. (Did they actually have a heyday?)

I googled her to see what she's up to these days, and I got a link to a Norma Jean Wick on Earth: Final Conflict. Unfortunately, there are no pictures available anywhere of her in that show or her at all, so I suspect it's someone else with the same name.

If she is in that show, there might not be any pictures simply because she'd be in alien make-up. Still sounds far-fetched.

Ya Norma Wick use to be an actress... She's had small parts and usually plays a reporter in
most of her roles.

The last time I heard about her she was a teacher in a Toronto Sports broadcasting school
that includes Jim Van Horn from Sportsnet/TSN fame and this other guy from the Score
who opened up the school like a year or 2 ago.

Kabookalu · Post #11 » by **Kabookalu** » Mon Jul 5, 2010 9:41 am

BC really surprised/pleased everyone with his last MLE signing, hopefully he strikes again this offseason.

Carlos Rogers · Post #12 » by **Carlos Rogers** » Mon Jul 5, 2010 9:45 am

TheRealDeal wrote:I would be happy with any of these guys

-Kyle Korver
-Shannon Brown
-Jordan Farmar
-Nate Robinson
-Travis Outlaw
-Josh Childress
-Ronnie Brewer
-Matt Barnes
-T-Mac

Matt Barnes

execoftheyear · Post #13 » by **execoftheyear** » Mon Jul 5, 2010 9:50 am

it's linas kleiza

Mascot · Post #14 » by **Mascot** » Mon Jul 5, 2010 9:55 am

Josh Childress
Tyrus Thomas
Raymond Felton
Raja Bell
Linas Kleiza
Anthony Morrow
Jordan Farmar
Shannon Brown
Hakim Warrick
Al Harrington
Sergio Rodriguez
Matt Bonner
Ronnie Brewer
Randy Foye

one of these

my guesses would be
Josh Childress
Raja Bell
Linas Kleiza

Kabookalu · Post #15 » by **Kabookalu** » Mon Jul 5, 2010 9:57 am

execoftheyear wrote:it's linas kleiza

Wouldn't mind that either (although I'm sure he's signed to another year with his team overseas). On a physical and rugged Denver team, I thought he was their most aggressive player. No racism intend, he reminds me of those european war veterans that always carry a machete with them wearing big coats and this hat:

Tha Professa · Post #16 » by **Tha Professa** » Mon Jul 5, 2010 9:58 am

Mascot wrote:Josh Childress
Tyrus Thomas
Raymond Felton
Raja Bell
Linas Kleiza
Anthony Morrow
Jordan Farmar
Shannon Brown
Hakim Warrick
Al Harrington
Sergio Rodriguez
Matt Bonner
Ronnie Brewer
Randy Foye

We NEED A SMALL FORWAD!
Brewer?
Warrick is with PHX
does anyone have a list of F/A SMAL FORWARDS?

C_Money · Post #17 » by **C_Money** » Mon Jul 5, 2010 10:02 am

If its Kleiza the Nuggets can match it. They probably will if its only the MLE.

bonjovi0308 · Post #18 » by **bonjovi0308** » Mon Jul 5, 2010 10:02 am

TheRealDeal wrote:I would be happy with any of these guys

-Kyle Korver
-Shannon Brown
-Jordan Farmar
-Nate Robinson
-Travis Outlaw
-Josh Childress
-Ronnie Brewer
-Matt Barnes
-T-Mac

Kyle Korver makes sense. We need 3pt shooting (assume he is healthy).
Ronnie Brewer is also a decent pickup.

ironmanm20 · Post #19 » by **ironmanm20** » Mon Jul 5, 2010 10:05 am

I think it may be Ryan Gomes. It's been mentioned a few times that BC has interest in him.

Carlos Rogers · Post #20 » by **Carlos Rogers** » Mon Jul 5, 2010 10:12 am

Anthony Morrow would be a great under the radar signing... his shooting would really
help in the back court to off set DeRozan and Weems. I heard the Lakers were going
after him hard though.