2021-22 Season: Draft, Trades, and FA Ideas Thread

[DreamTeam09]

Dallas shot themselves in the foot. They could've had Dragic at the cost of Powell / Moses Brown / WCS

Well WCS got waived / Moses Brown rarely plays so it would've been Dragic for Powell basically on their end.

They could've replaced Powell with Nance from Portland rather easily I bet too. They have an exemption that he fits into I think

[planetmars]

If I was them, I'd send that package to Houston for Eric Gordon.

EG is 33 and not a free agent 2024. HOU will have to attach a first to get rid of EG. That contract is stupid.

Pretty sure his last year has a team option on it.

Fully non guaranteed in his last year. So it's really for the rest of this season, and then he's an expiring next season.

That's more value than Dragic who hasn't even played this year. Gordon at least confirms he still has it.

[Kingsway_fan]

IN. norm
Out: Dragic, Boucher, Flynn, 2rp

[UnbelievablyRAW]

Dragic/Boucher and a pick for Harris and Bamba

[AkelaLoneWolf]

Dragic/Boucher and a pick for Harris and Bamba

Interesting idea. We retain Bambas rights and he’s a RFA. I don’t see strong contenders for his services in FA next year. He will be guaranteed 10M in his QO though.
Lol he might be stuck behind Birch in the rotation again though.

[dgr81]

https://www.basketballnews.com/stories/examining-potential-trade-destinations-for-richaun-holmes

Toronto Raptors

I mean, could you think of a more Raptor-ass center than Holmes? Who better be run with Fred VanVleet, Scottie Barnes, OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam and Gary Trent Jr.?

Now, how do you make this happen? First, with that being the Raptors’ starting five, where does Holmes fit? Well, it’s really their starting five out of necessity because Precious Achiuwa hasn’t had the second NBA season they’d been hoping for. Ideally, you’d still want an actual center in that mix as one of your top six minutes getters so that you have a bit more reliable size. The Raptors don’t currently have a true center you could trust for extended periods, and Holmes fills that void.

Now, regarding trade pieces, Chris Boucher is on a $7 million expiring contract, and Khem Birch is on the first of a three-year, $19 million contract, which lands him at $6.3 million this season. Combining those two does work, and it would obviously have to come with considerable draft capital, but even the Kings would probably ask wtf are they going to do with that and have a point.

Remove Birch and insert Achiuwa? That works – would the Raptors already want to move off the centerpiece of their Kyle Lowry trade, who is just due $2.8 million next year with a $4.3 million team option the season after? I mean, maybe? It would certainly help preserve some draft capital in a hypothetical Holmes trade and, you figure, if you’re acquiring a center Achiuwa would have a tougher time seeing minutes anyway. But that’s generally what you’d be looking at moving if you’re Toronto: Boucher and Birch, Boucher and Achuiwa; Boucher, Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn, along with some combination of picks or a first-rounder, for Holmes.

And if I’m Holmes, I’m down for whatever, as long as I could leave Sacramento.

[UnbelievablyRAW]

Holmes makes too much for what he does. I’d like to trade for Bamba and sign him ourselves to a contract we like. 20 million to screen and rebound whole not being a great rim protector is a lot

[HangTime]

Raptors get-
Malik Beasley,
Naz Reid,
Moses Brown

Mavs get-
Goran Dragic

Wolves get-
Dwight Powell,
Frank Ntilikina or Malachi Flynn
Svi Mykhailiuk or Issac Bonga

Pacers get-
Malachi Flynn or Frank Ntilikina

Pacers and Mavs each give up 2nd round pick, but i don't know where they go.

[Los_29]

Raptors get-
Malik Beasley,
Naz Reid,
Moses Brown

Mavs get-
Goran Dragic

Wolves get-
Dwight Powell,
Frank Ntilikina or Malachi Flynn
Svi Mykhailiuk or Issac Bonga

Pacers get-
Malachi Flynn or Frank Ntilikina

Pacers and Mavs each give up 2nd round pick, but i don't know where they go.

While we don’t give up much I doubt Masai would ever pull the trigger on this with Beasley’s character issues.

[Rodrickle]

Holmes makes too much for what he does. I’d like to trade for Bamba and sign him ourselves to a contract we like. 20 million to screen and rebound whole not being a great rim protector is a lot

Holmes contract is like $11m AAV, which ia reasonable for what he does. But yes, you're right, he's not a great rim protector. He has improved his defense a bit though in Sactown.

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[wegotthabeet]

Dragic/Boucher and a pick for Harris and Bamba

I like this premise to boost the depth chart, but expand this deal to include Ross for Birch & Flynn. If a first needs to be included then it should be lotto protected.

Raptors Receive: Bamba - Harris - Ross

Magic Receive: Birch - Boucher - Dragic - Flynn - FRP (lotto protected)

Raptors Depth Chart

Vanvleet - Banton
Trent Jr. - Harris
Anunoby - Ross
Barnes - Achuiwa
Siakam - Bamba

[NotMyKawhi]

Its funny to me you guys think Dragic has any value lol He's just a contract filler.

He only has value if you wanna take back a bad contract w multiple years left. They'll take him for that

[JRoy]

IN. norm
Out: Dragic, Boucher, Flynn, 2rp

Zero interest from POR

[Madhouse]

IN. norm
Out: Dragic, Boucher, Flynn, 2rp

Zero interest from POR

[TorontoRapsFan]

I'm really not sure if I actually like this idea, but see it as a possibility: Spurs season didn't go as planned and McDermot is an aging vet on a 3 year contract. He brings shooting to the bench. Don't think he can play D so don't really see him fitting in but... Could be a candidate for Dragic contract. A bandaid solution if Raps think they're making the playoffs this year.

[agkagk]

Dragic/Boucher and a pick for Harris and Bamba

I like this premise to boost the depth chart, but expand this deal to include Ross for Birch & Flynn. If a first needs to be included then it should be lotto protected.

Raptors Receive: Bamba - Harris - Ross

Magic Receive: Birch - Boucher - Dragic - Flynn - FRP (lotto protected)

Raptors Depth Chart

Vanvleet - Banton
Trent Jr. - Harris
Anunoby - Ross
Barnes - Achuiwa
Siakam - Bamba

Hmm

That team could possibly max out in the conference finals.

If it’s a future first I’d consider it.

[AkelaLoneWolf]

Its funny to me you guys think Dragic has any value lol He's just a contract filler.

He only has value if you wanna take back a bad contract w multiple years left. They'll take him for that

That’s true. That’s still good value to the other team. Portland NYK Houston Orlando could also use with some contract clearing.
We do have good opportunity here.

[JRoy]

IN. norm
Out: Dragic, Boucher, Flynn, 2rp

Zero interest from POR

Laugh all you want, but no need to move off a solid if unspectacular two way guy on a good contract for a handful of uninteresting bench guys and a SRP.

[billy_hoyle]

Zero interest from POR

Laugh all you want, but no need to move off a solid if unspectacular two way guy on a good contract for a handful of uninteresting bench guys and a SRP.

Absolutely. No way Portland does that trade. Dragic and a 1st?

[JRoy]

Laugh all you want, but no need to move off a solid if unspectacular two way guy on a good contract for a handful of uninteresting bench guys and a SRP.

Absolutely. No way Portland does that trade. Dragic and a 1st?

I don’t think that offer is unfair but I really don’t think we’re looking to move him.

Can I interest you in a almost new CJ McCollum?