Updated Roster + Buyout Options for the Raptors

Dalek · Post #401 » by **Dalek** » Thu Feb 21, 2019 8:19 pm

SurgeIblocka wrote:Bucks interested in getting JR Smith per recent newswire. They really are trying to get everyone and anyone.

https://www.thescore.com/nba/news/1720781

I saw that and thought that would be one acquisition I would be all for the Bucks getting. Smith has had some good games against the Raptors, but he is so hard to control and his IQ can leave a lot to be desired. To think, Lebron struggled to keep this guy in check makes me think he would be a detriment to any team adding him.

Add to the fact he hasn't played in almost a year would make me think he is an injury waiting to happen at 33 years-old.

Post #402 » by **niQ** » Fri Feb 22, 2019 2:50 am

Damn. Wish we got Kanter. Dude is a walking double double.

Zeno · Post #403 » by **Zeno** » Fri Feb 22, 2019 3:07 am

niQ wrote:Damn. Wish we got Kanter. Dude is a walking double double.

He'd be a sitting double double if he was on the Raptors.

YelloC · Post #404 » by **YelloC** » Fri Feb 22, 2019 4:56 am

Zeno wrote:
niQ wrote:Damn. Wish we got Kanter. Dude is a walking double double.

He'd be a sitting double double if he was on the Raptors.

Or sitting while drinking a double double.

TorontoBaller · Post #405 » by **TorontoBaller** » Mon Feb 25, 2019 4:57 am

steady wrote:
TorontoBaller wrote:Masai, keep waiting.
When the playoff picture becomes more clear, someone might drop.

only players waived by March 1 can play in playoffs

It’s not March 1st

steady · Post #406 » by **steady** » Mon Feb 25, 2019 5:33 am

TorontoBaller wrote:
steady wrote:
TorontoBaller wrote:Masai, keep waiting.
When the playoff picture becomes more clear, someone might drop.

only players waived by March 1 can play in playoffs

It’s not March 1st

I think it’s March 1st but let me know if you have better info,

“Several players have already been waived, allowing them to become free agents who can sign with any team. As long as they are waived before March 1, they are eligible to compete in the playoffs.”

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2019-nba-buyout-market-carmelo-anthony-robin-lopez-headline-list-of-top-players-likely-to-join-playoff-teams/amp/

TorontoBaller · Post #407 » by **TorontoBaller** » Mon Feb 25, 2019 1:46 pm

steady wrote:
TorontoBaller wrote:
steady wrote:
only players waived by March 1 can play in playoffs

It’s not March 1st

I think it’s March 1st but let me know if you have better info,

“Several players have already been waived, allowing them to become free agents who can sign with any team. As long as they are waived before March 1, they are eligible to compete in the playoffs.”

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2019-nba-buyout-market-carmelo-anthony-robin-lopez-headline-list-of-top-players-likely-to-join-playoff-teams/amp/

I’m sorry
I meant it’s not March 1st yet

steady · Post #408 » by **steady** » Mon Feb 25, 2019 2:34 pm

TorontoBaller wrote:
steady wrote:
TorontoBaller wrote:It’s not March 1st

I think it’s March 1st but let me know if you have better info,

“Several players have already been waived, allowing them to become free agents who can sign with any team. As long as they are waived before March 1, they are eligible to compete in the playoffs.”

https://www.google.com/amp/s/www.cbssports.com/nba/news/2019-nba-buyout-market-carmelo-anthony-robin-lopez-headline-list-of-top-players-likely-to-join-playoff-teams/amp/

I’m sorry
I meant it’s not March 1st yet

Got it, you’re right.

nabbs · Post #409 » by **nabbs** » Tue Feb 26, 2019 6:23 pm

Jesus if we don't hear about any guys by this friday, we are doomed with this current list

sbsat · Post #410 » by **sbsat** » Thu Feb 28, 2019 8:08 pm

March 1st is tomorrow - are the raptors done roster tinkering? Does that mean Jodie will be signed for the year?

righteous015 · Post #411 » by **righteous015** » Thu Feb 28, 2019 8:22 pm

sbsat wrote:March 1st is tomorrow - are the raptors done roster tinkering? Does that mean Jodie will be signed for the year?

Hopefully not. I think we're still one roster spot short. However, I wouldn't mind having Meeks on the bench for the rest of the season. Though I hope they're looking at a long defender that can handle Giannis or an athletic guard that can cover any of their 3 pt shooters. I only worry about MIL matchups at this point as we're already pretty well matched up with 3 through 8.

YelloC · Post #412 » by **YelloC** » Thu Feb 28, 2019 8:22 pm

Derek Cooke jr on the G league team has been a beast on the boards( mind you it’s the G league). He’s averaging like 15 rebounds a game for the past 6-7 games. With the way the buyout market hasn’t shaken out as expected, he might be our best option.
Do the Raps keep 15 players in case injuries happen?

scopy · Post #413 » by **scopy** » Thu Feb 28, 2019 9:24 pm

http://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nba-buyout-candidates-can-contenders-still-find-contributors-for-playoff-runs/rggvvrfap7hg10b8uolcj8hvl

Out of this list I like Dedmon the most.

JR Smith experiment on a 10 day would be fun as well.

Dalek · Post #414 » by **Dalek** » Thu Feb 28, 2019 9:28 pm

YelloC wrote:Derek Cooke jr on the G league team has been a beast on the boards( mind you it’s the G league). He’s averaging like 15 rebounds a game for the past 6-7 games. With the way the buyout market hasn’t shaken out as expected, he might be our best option.
Do the Raps keep 15 players in case injuries happen?

Good find, but my feeling is that they stand pat unless something unusual happens like Anthony Tolliver or Frank Kaminsky get bought out. I don't think they have the time to integrate another new piece especially with the struggles they are having now.

If an injury happens or they want rest they can sign a G-League guy to fill up a spot and that can happen even after March 1. This deadline is more about guys who you plan on adding to your playoff roster, which would be highly improbable for a G-League to just take.

Post #415 » by **niQ** » Thu Feb 28, 2019 9:32 pm

Where's our final piece/ stretch 4?

Trolliver? Bennett? ... Melo?

suntzuballin · Post #416 » by **suntzuballin** » Thu Feb 28, 2019 9:59 pm

niQ wrote:Where's our final piece/ stretch 4?

Trolliver? Bennett? ... Melo?

wonder if melo would take a even smaller bench role.

Johnny Bball · Post #417 » by **Johnny Bball** » Thu Feb 28, 2019 10:04 pm

scopy wrote:http://www.sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/nba-buyout-candidates-can-contenders-still-find-contributors-for-playoff-runs/rggvvrfap7hg10b8uolcj8hvl

Out of this list I like Dedmon the most.

JR Smith experiment on a 10 day would be fun as well.

JR's contract is too valuable. 16 million +- and only 3 mil guaranteed. Therefore a team can dump salary with matching salary and not pay it. Really valuable this summer.

vado · Post #418 » by **vado** » Thu Feb 28, 2019 10:51 pm

Hoping for a 4. Definitely don't want Melo though. He'll ruin any hope of chemistry being made on this team. We need someone who is OK with not playing unless it's an emergency.

Scott Hall · Post #419 » by **Scott Hall** » Thu Feb 28, 2019 11:10 pm

Can't believe we're not gonna get anybody some of these bottom feeder teams don't know how to tank properly

StopitLeo · Post #420 » by **StopitLeo** » Thu Feb 28, 2019 11:13 pm

Fingers crossed for Tolliver.