[Porn Player]

With all of the buzz surrounding LMA visiting us tomorrow, I wanted to create a thread to hold all of the discussion for this years FA, especially in concern to our Raptors.

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Aldridge "has an interest" in the Raptors, per Charania, though it's unclear how serious. Aldridge reportedly told the Blazers he won't re-sign, and reports suggest that the Spurs, Lakers and Mavericks are front-runners for his services. The Rockets may also enter the picture.

However, the Raptors could be a viable threat. The draft day trade of Greivis Vasquez to Milwaukee ensured they will have the ability to create maximum cap room. They must renounce the rights to key free agents Amir Johnson and Lou Williams in order to officially create that room, but they will likely do so if they have a real shot to sign Aldridge.

Adding Aldridge to a core of Kyle Lowry, DeMar DeRozan, Terrence Ross, Jonas Valanciunas and Patrick Patterson could push Toronto out of the dreaded middle of the Eastern Conference. The Raptors finished 49-33 last season before being swept by the Washington Wizards in the first round of the playoffs.

Toronto is also attempting to clear enough cap space to make a run at Kevin Durant in 2016. They will likely have the room to sign Durant even if Aldridge arrives, though it may cost Toronto Ross and Valanciunas.

Further news, A F Aminu has scheduled a visit of Toronto as well...

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/615238878522441728

And we have interest in W Matthews

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/615753614473035776

And Biyombo

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/615651401029521408

 

[seifer0406]

I don't think theres any possibility that we land Aldridge so we can forget about him. I think we should offer the max to Greg Monroe and try to get a second tier wing like Khris Middleton.

There has been talks about us trading DeMar. If we end up trading him then depending on what we get in return next year could be a throwaway year where we tank.

 

[Porn Player]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/615893125504995328

Ridnour's contract, however, has one stipulation that puts him at the top of wish lists: His $2.75 million salary for the 2015 season is non-guaranteed, and if he's waived before July 10, the Thunder (or whatever team still has him) won't have to pay Ridnour a dime. Essentially, Ridnour is a $2.75 million salary cap dumpster.

 

[Porn Player]

https://twitter.com/i/web/status/615608684513726464

 

[ozzzymandius]

Is be quite happy if we kept De Colo. He showed good promise and poise when he was with us a couple years ago.

 

[Porn Player]

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[Porn Player]

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[Bogg]

So now you guys probably go chase a power forward on the trade market, right?

 

[Porn Player]

So now you guys probably go chase a power forward on the trade market, right?

It looks that way. Ross has just become very expendable and his potential, plus others assets, could be enough to entice a few teams into sending us an upgrade at PF.

 

[Bogg]

It looks that way. Ross has just become very expendable and his potential, plus others assets, could be enough to entice a few teams into sending us an upgrade at PF.

Denver's dangling both Faried and Gallinari, for what it's worth.

 

[Porn Player]

Denver's dangling both Faried and Gallinari, for what it's worth.

Masai has a great understanding of what those players can bring, especially Faried.

If he thinks that Faried would be a good fit next to Jonas, then I would endorse the move.

 

[ozzzymandius]

Denver's dangling both Faried and Gallinari, for what it's worth.

I'm really liking this move with Carroll .... and the upside to moving Ross in his prime. Usually we hold onto players too long until we realize they're never going to get any better.

Only question ... what's the skinny on Carroll?? I don't know anything about him, other than his position.

 

[Porn Player]

Only question ... what's the skinny on Carroll?? I don't know anything about him, other than his position.

Defensive stopper, 6 foot 8, great build, .400% 3PT shooter, not afraid to play against the likes of LeBron and Pierce. He had 6 straight 20 point games in this past playoffs.

 

[ATLien]

I'm really liking this move with Carroll .... and the upside to moving Ross in his prime. Usually we hold onto players too long until we realize they're never going to get any better.

Only question ... what's the skinny on Carroll?? I don't know anything about him, other than his position.

He is a good defender and shooter, but he doesn't create. A lot of his points came off assists and opposing teams usually focused in on Kyle Korver so he always got open looks. I think it's a great signing for Toronto. Probably overpaid just a little, but not bad.

 

[King Joseus]

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@Basel - How do I get this picture to show?

The bolded part above goes in the IGM tag.

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[Bogg]

Apparently you guys aren't quite done, and are now making a push to sign Wes Matthews too. Interesting.

 

[Porn Player]

Apparently you guys aren't quite done, and are now making a push to sign Wes Matthews too. Interesting.

Bullshit. Really?

We must be trading DeMar. Will we land Cousins?

 

[Bogg]

Bullshit. Really?

We must be trading DeMar. Will we land Cousins?

Maybe the plan is to throw out a bunch of smallball lineups featuring Lowry/Derozan/Matthews/Carroll with one of Patterson or JV in the middle.

 

[Porn Player]

Maybe the plan is to throw out a bunch of smallball lineups featuring Lowry/Derozan/Matthews/Carroll with one of Patterson or JV in the middle.

Casey would love this.

Supposedly DeMar has been heavily involved in the recruitment of Matthews and Carroll, so you could be right.

 

[Bogg]

So much for tearing things down.