Updated Roster + Buyout Options for the Raptors

T0R0NT0_RAPT0RS · Post #301 » by **T0R0NT0_RAPT0RS** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 7:56 pm

If Morris is completely healthy, he'd be my preferred guy to fill the last spot. Otherwise, I really wouldn't mind Gortat.

Asif16 · Post #302 » by **Asif16** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 7:57 pm

Wait is Ben Maclemore's agent Rich Paul?

If thats the Case, Markieff Morris might be easier to get since his agent is Rich paul too

J-Roc · Post #303 » by **J-Roc** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 7:58 pm

We need a big body backup big, for those inevitable games where Gasol gets into foul trouble. Just a guy to kill some minutes without being a detriment.

LoveMyRaps · Post #304 » by **LoveMyRaps** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:00 pm

Asif16 wrote:Wait is Ben Maclemore's agent Rich Paul?

If thats the Case, Markieff Morris might be easier to get since his agent is Rich paul too

Yeah Rich Paul represents Ben McLemore.

LoveMyRaps · Post #305 » by **LoveMyRaps** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:03 pm

Z-Bo could potentially be a solid add as well. Although he hasn't touched the court this season.

Last year he looked pretty good. Tough big that can rebound well and shoot the 3 at a solid rate. He's aged pretty well.

Asif16 · Post #306 » by **Asif16** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:04 pm

LoveMyRaps wrote:
Asif16 wrote:Wait is Ben Maclemore's agent Rich Paul?

If thats the Case, Markieff Morris might be easier to get since his agent is Rich paul too

Yeah Rich Paul represents Ben McLemore.

Thats dope. I thought Rich Paul agents would all spurn the Raptors cuz LeBron and cold.

Masai needs to get Kieff Morris here ASAP

Raptors_128 · Post #307 » by **Raptors_128** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:04 pm

I expect Morris to go to the Rockets since he's really close with Harden so we should pick up Anthony Tolliver and we're set.

Asif16 · Post #308 » by **Asif16** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:06 pm

Josh Lewenberg just said that the Ben Mclemore deal has fallen through and the Raptors are looking at bigs now

Morse Code · Post #309 » by **Morse Code** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:07 pm

Hoping for Tolliver as well.

Lowry/FVV
Green/Lin
Kawhi/Norm/OG
Siakam/Tolliver
Gasol/Ibaka

Post #310 » by **niQ** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:13 pm

Asif16 wrote:Josh Lewenberg just said that the Ben Mclemore deal has fallen through and the Raptors are looking at bigs now

Read on Twitter

?s=19

Jim Todd Jr. · Post #311 » by **Jim Todd Jr.** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:15 pm

Raptors_128 wrote:I expect Morris to go to the Rockets since he's really close with Harden so we should pick up Anthony Tolliver and we're set.

Is he being bought out? I havent heard anything about that.

Good fit.

Dalek · Post #312 » by **Dalek** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:16 pm

LoveMyRaps wrote:Now all we need is a shooter/rebounder like Markieff Morris and we're set for the finals.

From Val/Wright/Miles to Gasol/Lin/Morris

That would be insane.

I am just against Morris. He is a disinterested rebounder and his defense was terrible in Washington. I feel like he is a name guy, but his impact is a lot less than what he offers. He has the rep of a bully but the defensive play of a pussycat. We need grit, but with some defensive metrics to show for it.

sca · Post #313 » by **sca** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:19 pm

CharlieTO wrote:Lin it is https://clutchpoints.com/sports-news/966443-raptors-news-jeremy-lin-heading-to-toronto-after-he-finishes-buyout-with-hawks/

Since the OP hasn’t updated his depth chart yet, here’s a new one:

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 Starters
 C     Ibaka
 PF/C  Siakam
 SF/PF Leonard
 SG/SF Green
 PG/SG Lowry

 Bench
 C     Gasol
 SF/SG Anunoby
 SG/SF Powell
 PG/SG Lin
 PG    VanVleet
 
 Reserves
 SG/PG McCaw
 PF/C  Boucher
 SG/SF Miller

Psubs · Post #314 » by **Psubs** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:20 pm

J-Roc wrote:We need a big body backup big, for those inevitable games where Gasol gets into foul trouble. Just a guy to kill some minutes without being a detriment.

Why is it inevitable that Gasol gets into foul trouble? He only averages 2.8 fouls per game. He doesn't need to jump to high or even at all to block shots like on Deandre Jordan.

Serge is at 3.1 fouls per game in less minutes than Gasol. Need another big in case someone gets hurt and Boucher not being big enough.

LoveMyRaps · Post #315 » by **LoveMyRaps** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:24 pm

Dalek wrote:
LoveMyRaps wrote:Now all we need is a shooter/rebounder like Markieff Morris and we're set for the finals.

From Val/Wright/Miles to Gasol/Lin/Morris

That would be insane.

I am just against Morris. He is a disinterested rebounder and his defense was terrible in Washington. I feel like he is a name guy, but his impact is a lot less than what he offers. He has the rep of a bully but the defensive play of a pussycat. We need grit, but with some defensive metrics to show for it.

I feel you.

Dedmon is the ideal option. But Hawks don't seem like they're going to buy him out.
He can rebound the ball well, great defender, and has been the shooting the 3 very well this year.
Also has had big games against Philly, Milwaukee, and Indiana this season .
Let's hope Masai can pull it off somehow like he did with Lin.

IF not, we have no other option but Markieff Morris. Who'd still be a solid add.

J-Roc · Post #316 » by **J-Roc** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:34 pm

Psubs wrote:
J-Roc wrote:We need a big body backup big, for those inevitable games where Gasol gets into foul trouble. Just a guy to kill some minutes without being a detriment.

Why is it inevitable that Gasol gets into foul trouble? He only averages 2.8 fouls per game. He doesn't need to jump to high or even at all to block shots like on Deandre Jordan.

Serge is at 3.1 fouls per game in less minutes than Gasol. Need another big in case someone gets hurt and Boucher not being big enough.

It's the playoffs. Every game, every possession counts. You've seen many guys get into accidental foul trouble. The point is, if we're playing the Sixers, and in game 3 Marc gets a third ticky tack foul in the 2nd quarter, we may be better to throw a big body out there rather than double Embiid with Serge and another player, leaving an open shooter.

Everyone wants more shooters, but I don't see playing time in a regular game for another shooter. if we go deeper into our big man rotation, it's probably due to foul trouble.

flipside21 · Post #317 » by **flipside21** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:41 pm

Tolliver would be too good to be true. I'd be good with Morris and if not would take Gortat to hit people with.

Am I greed to say that I'd actually prefer Gortat to hit people with and Tolliver to play real basketball? Give Malcolm his walking papers and a little extra cash.

Gasol/Ibaka/Gortat
Siakam/Tolliver/Boucher
Kawhi/OG/Norm
Green/McCaw/McLemore
Lowry/Lin/FVV

Play-off rotation

Gasol
Isakam
Kawhi
Green
Lowry

Ibaka
FVV
Lin
Norm

Tolliver
OG
McCaw

nabbs · Post #318 » by **nabbs** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:47 pm

Goes to show Masai and Bobby are in contact with guys that weren't even on the market yet. Tolliver is definitely up for grabs

HeadtopChunes · Post #319 » by **HeadtopChunes** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:51 pm

nabbs wrote:Goes to show Masai and Bobby are in contact with guys that weren't even on the market yet. Tolliver is definitely up for grabs

Tolliver would complete this team imo.

A knockdown shooter off the bench is all we are missing

phoenixnorth · Post #320 » by **phoenixnorth** » Mon Feb 11, 2019 8:56 pm

Psubs wrote:
J-Roc wrote:We need a big body backup big, for those inevitable games where Gasol gets into foul trouble. Just a guy to kill some minutes without being a detriment.

Why is it inevitable that Gasol gets into foul trouble? He only averages 2.8 fouls per game. He doesn't need to jump to high or even at all to block shots like on Deandre Jordan.

Serge is at 3.1 fouls per game in less minutes than Gasol. Need another big in case someone gets hurt and Boucher not being big enough.

Because he plays for the Raptors now.