Powell will be paid about $10.8 million (U.S.) next season, and has a player option worth about $11.6 million in 2021-22. When Bey is not locked in, you can tell that his intensity is not there, and it shows in his activity on the floor. Can’t ask for too much though, as this is one deal where the Raptors are swapping expiring deals with Portland, so that future cap flexibility value isn’t there. The Toronto Raptors can trade for plenty of players at the trade deadline, but should they? By choosing I Accept, you consent to our use of cookies and other tracking technologies. NBA Draft Watch: Should the Raptors keep their first round pick? There may be some holdovers from the current group as well. For the former, we’re also looking at a couple of prospects in Tyler Bey and Aleksej Pokusevski. They’ve been rumoured to be interested in Russell Westbrook, but they’d be better off trading for Lowry, as the asset cost should be lower and they can probably keep him for much cheaper moving forward. Terry Rozier is a decent defender, but opposing defenders aren't scared of him. Fred VanVleet is facing an important offseason, but before we get there, let’s look back at his 2019-20 performance. Dewayne Dedmon is a solid defensive big, but doesn't provide much offensively. He can put up meaningless stats in a loss, but when you need him he's a no-show.
Pokusevski’s handle is good enough that he can create some separation to get his shot off, even around the perimeter.
The Raptors offer an aspiring contender an upgrade at centre while they wait on Nurkic to get healthy, while adding some cash savings right up front to help with Portland’s significant tax burden. On the flipside, he'd be very easy to market to the city of Toronto, which has a significant Asian population. Or, maybe I’m barking up entirely the wrong tree here? If you do not yet have a Torstar account, you can create one now (it is free), Copyright owned or licensed by Toronto Star Newspapers Limited. Still, it might be worthwhile for Toronto to stash Pokusevski in the 15th roster spot and grow him within the team’s environment. Please also read our Privacy Notice and Terms of Use, which became effective December 20, 2019. Not only has KCP's shooting dipped this season, but the thing that he was known for - "his defense" - just magically disappeared. If they were going to re-sign Vucevic, they should go all in building around him. If the Wizards are looking to get off of salary, Porter would be the guy because nobody is touching John Wall or Ian Mahinmi at this point. But an extension for VanVleet might force the Raptors to put aside at least $20 million a season, and that could limit what Toronto does at this trade deadline.
The Toronto Raptors could attempt another big move at the trade deadline, perhaps even moving Kyle Lowry or Marc Gasol and Serge Ibaka, who are on expiring contracts. A reasonable expectation on the Raptors would be for him to have a similar usage/role as then-rookie OG Anunoby. Kent Bazemore is currently injured, but is expected to return this season. from Jordan Kligman published January 29, 2019. The Magic were a good team last year, and really were just missing a point guard.
Norm Powell can opt into an $11 million player option for 2021-22, which could account for a large portion of Toronto’s cap space, depending on what happens with the VanVleet contract. This is a team, with a mix of veterans and youth, that is built to surprise teams once the playoffs arrive. They don't need another.
It's not that the Raptors don't have trade assets, because this team is packed with talent. However, it’s doubtful these prospects will fall all the way down to the 28th slot. To learn more or opt-out, read our Cookie Policy. While he shot 42 percent behind the arc as a sophomore, it was on low volume. This is the reason the Raptors should save their assets. I imagine with OKC rebuilding it would not be their own pick but some small portion of the haul they got from the Clippers for Paul George. It’s strictly business. Meanwhile, they lost Al Horford in free agency, and essentially have no real centres on the roster.
Jabari Parker doesn't want to play defense and it could end up costing him his job in the NBA. Just FYI: Raptors assistant Nate Bjorkgren interviewed to be Pacers head coach, The Sixers traded their 24th and 33rd pick for the. The Raptors ain't that. Ultimately it's probably not enough to get the Pacers to pull the trigger.
These are the best I could come up with for the kind of trade market the Raptors are in. Kentavious Caldwell-Pope was hitting threes at a nice clip last year after exiting prison; it may be time to lock him up again. Jeremy Lin is a ball dominant guard who isn't really a threat from deep and isn't a good defender. That shows awareness, feel, and IQ seem to be there. The Wizards aren't good, but really have no incentive to force a trade since they have control over Beal until the summer of 2021. The idea here is to find Lowry somewhere he can really compete, and one would hope a pairing of Lowry and Butler could propel the Heat into the top half of the playoff bracket. The Raptors don't need another point guard or center. It's hard to imagine the Raptors trading with the Bucks. Hedo Turkoglu faked injury with the Raptors and is now trying to aid Turkey in the capture and possibly murder of Kanter.
When Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green left the Raptors for Los Angeles in the summer of 2019, Norman Powell was destined for a bigger role with Toronto. In theory, Terrence Ross is good.
Miami is just the sort of team to make a move for a player like Lowry, especially if they can avoid the cap hit this year and next, as they are in some tax trouble. Again, the thinking here is sound assuming the Raptors do their homework — and when have they not done that? I am a former longtime Toronto Star sports writer and editor who covered everything from the NFL's Buffalo Bills to the Canadian Football League, from the NHL's Maple Leafs to professional lacrosse and tennis. Let's say hypothetically that the Raptors would be willing to trade Lowry for Conley. Lowry is pretty much an untouchable and, with a contract of $33 million, there may not be any takers for his salary. Markelle Fultz may or may not be a bust, but the Raptors certainly don't need the drama that surrounds him.
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