Trade: Thad Young and Pistons 2022 second round pick for Goran Dragic and lottery protected 2022 first round pick from Raptors

[MannyIsGod]

It is extremely unlikely the Raptors miss the playoffs imo.

[exstatic]

Real? Yes. But at the end of the day it will be only 5-6 spots ahead of the DET pick. Not excited.

You don’t know that. It could easily stay at 10 picks. They didn’t get Poeltl, they got Thad young.

[MannyIsGod]

538 Raptor gives the Raptors, lol, a 85% chance to make the playoffs. ELO gives them a 92% chance. The Nets and Cs got better today, but the Bulls are likely going to fall more. I don't think there's even a 1/4 chance they miss the playoffs. I'd be a bit worried about the Hornets but thats it.

[rjv]

raptors last part of the schedule is not exactly a cakewalk

[slick'81]

Fckn brian wright got a 1st for thaddeus ! Great fckn job!

[cjw]

Before the play-in tournament, the odds of missing were probably lower. But losing two straight is very possible.

[Twisted_Dawg]

Technically all this for George Hill, the 26th pick in the 2008 draft!

I think the SRP is actually CHI’s SRP 2025 pick, and the LAL SRP was via the Hutchinson swap if I’m recalling correctly.

And don’t forget Jakob who may still get flipped.

Don't forget Davis Bertans who was included in that George Hill trade to Indiana as well. Damn shame we didn't get something for him to add to the Kawhi trade lineage.

[timtonymanu]

Dragic and Josh Richardson would have been solid gets on this team like 6 years ago... Now the value is for picks.

[Seventyniner]

Today's trades will make it more difficult for the Raptors to make the playoffs imo. They sit in 6th right now, but ahead of the Celtics and Nets. I think it's more likely that one or both teams pass the Raptors than a team ahead of the Raptors (Heat/Bucks/Bulls/Cavs/Sixers) falls behind them. Maybe the Cavs will turn back into a pumpkin.

The Raptors improved today, but imo the Celtics improved more and the Nets will have a ton of talent once Durant comes back.

[timvp]

538 Raptor gives the Raptors, lol, a 85% chance to make the playoffs. ELO gives them a 92% chance. The Nets and Cs got better today, but the Bulls are likely going to fall more. I don't think there's even a 1/4 chance they miss the playoffs. I'd be a bit worried about the Hornets but thats it.

I hope you're right. 538 has the Nets at 60% chance to make the playoffs. That feels low -- but that obviously depends on when Durant returns and if Simmons can play right away. If the Nets and Celtics make the playoffs, then the final spot likely goes to the Raptors, Hornets or Hawks. The Raptors have the edge now but the Hornets and Hawks have enough talent to make a run at it, IMO.

[timvp]

538 Raptor gives the Raptors, lol, a 85% chance to make the playoffs. ELO gives them a 92% chance. The Nets and Cs got better today, but the Bulls are likely going to fall more. I don't think there's even a 1/4 chance they miss the playoffs. I'd be a bit worried about the Hornets but thats it.

I hope you're right. 538 has the Nets at 60% chance to make the playoffs. That feels low -- but that obviously depends on when Durant returns and if Simmons can play right away. If the Nets and Celtics make the playoffs, then the final spot likely goes to the Raptors, Hornets or Hawks. The Raptors have the edge now but the Hornets and Hawks have enough talent to make a run at it, IMO.

[CGD]

I hope you're right. 538 has the Nets at 60% chance to make the playoffs. That feels low -- but that obviously depends on when Durant returns and if Simmons can play right away. If the Nets and Celtics make the playoffs, then the final spot likely goes to the Raptors, Hornets or Hawks. The Raptors have the edge now but the Hornets and Hawks have enough talent to make a run at it, IMO.

It’s also in play next year worst case, which I’d prefer after the Derrick White trade

[MannyIsGod]

I hope you're right. 538 has the Nets at 60% chance to make the playoffs. That feels low -- but that obviously depends on when Durant returns and if Simmons can play right away. If the Nets and Celtics make the playoffs, then the final spot likely goes to the Raptors, Hornets or Hawks. The Raptors have the edge now but the Hornets and Hawks have enough talent to make a run at it, IMO.

TBF I doubt Raptor is updated with the trades today.

[Chomag]

Oh wow, this sure beats Spurs just having to cut Young

[Mr. Body]

Raptors are five games out of the play-in right now. Man, the East is actually really compe ive this year. I'd say there's a decent chance they drop out, definitely, but they should be better next year. My bet is the FRP confers this year or next year.

[rjv]

so i just read that eubanks is going to be waived by the raptors. is there any chance he comes back to the spurs? (it's just a question; i'm not saying one way or the other about whether he should)

[emanueldavidginobili]

[Mr. Body]

so i just read that eubanks is going to be waived by the raptors. is there any chance he comes back to the spurs? (it's just a question; i'm not saying one way or the other about whether he should)

I don't think a player can return to the team that traded him. I could be wrong.

[Chinook]

I wish the trade was the lesser of DET/CHI and LAL if the Raptors don't convey the pick and the better if they do. That the Spurs don't at least trade away the 31st pick for nothing.

RGMers think Masai got fleeced. I can't disagree more.

[rjv]

I don't think a player can return to the team that traded him. I could be wrong.

i remember barry came back to SA after being traded but i can't remember the details other than he had to wait a certain amount of time

[D-Robinson 50 fan]

Great trade by Brian Wright!!!

we got a 1st for Thad and Eubanks!!!!!! Who would’ve ing thought?!!

[Seventyniner]

i remember barry came back to SA after being traded but i can't remember the details other than he had to wait a certain amount of time

It used to be 30 days, but iirc it was that Barry deal that led the league to change the rule to one year.

[Uriel]

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Can we bring him back for humanitarian reasons, a la Brent Barry?

[rjv]

It used to be 30 days, but iirc it was that Barry deal that led the league to change the rule to one year.

yeah, that makes sense. i mean, i wouldn't have wanted him back but was just curious as to if it was possible. hope he winds up somewhere though. and learns to set picks without committing an offensive foul.

[jeebus]

Can we bring him back for humanitarian reasons, a la Brent Barry?

Please no.