Toronto Pick Watch (Top 6 protected)

[spurraider21]

Dallas did pretty well last offseason even if Grant Williams hasn't been playing great for them. Lively was a masterstroke. The Irving trade looks to be working so far and they didn't give up too much during the season.

Now what? They don't have a draft pick this year. They owe a first in 2029. If I read this right, as soon as this draft is over, they can then use 2025 and 2027 to trade for a bigger piece. Their cap isn't horrible but it isn't exactly flexible.

i gave them a lot of credit for their offseason. i still dont know that Kyrie is an intuitive fit as the 2nd max player across Doncic, but they did everything in their power to bolster their defense in the offseason.

- pulled off the S&T for grant williams, he started the season on fire and has cooled down, but have to appreciate what they were going for
- they did also sign thybulle to an offer sheet, which was matched... but again, an effort to add defense
- not only did they draft lively, but they did so by trading down and unloading bertans' salary in the process
- by dealing away bertans, they opened up the space needed to absorb richaun holmes, which apparently was all it took for them to acquire an additional FRP, which they used on Prosper, who was also seen as a good defensive prospect

whether or not every move pans out, i applaud their focus on improving the defense around Doncic/Irving.

[exstatic]

Just looking at 2024 UFA list, I'd go for Buddy Hield if we could get him for a contract similar to what Doug has.
He's 31, but he doesn't have that much mileage on him and he never got injured.
Would be a perfect 6th man for a couple of seasons, imo.

Something in the range of 50/3 would be fine, especially if we manage to move Collins.

Other than that, I don't see anyone that would be a good fit and worth the money.

If PATFO is convinced that therapy worked for him, Miles Bridges would be nice. Defense, 20/7 and 40% from 3. He’d be an absolute plug in at a forward spot.

[spurraider21]

If PATFO is convinced that therapy worked for him, Miles Bridges would be nice. Defense, 20/7 and 40% from 3. He’d be an absolute plug in at a forward spot.

he's hitting 36% of his 3's

but yes he's a good player. no shot a developing team is going to risk bringing somebody like him on board though. most likely he rehabs himself with a contender for another prove it deal and then cashes in later.

[scott]

What's the last player with well-publicized character issues the Spurs signed or drafted?

[Ariel]

If PATFO is convinced that therapy worked for him, Miles Bridges would be nice. Defense, 20/7 and 40% from 3. He’d be an absolute plug in at a forward spot.

"One thing we don't gamble on, is character" - Brian Wright, 2022
After the whole Primo fiasco, I can't see them doing that, even if just for PR

[Ariel]

What's the last player with well-publicized character issues the Spurs signed or drafted?

Dejounte was well known for his troubled past (gang affiliated)

[baseline bum]

If PATFO is convinced that therapy worked for him, Miles Bridges would be nice. Defense, 20/7 and 40% from 3. He’d be an absolute plug in at a forward spot.

He choked his wife, broke her nose, broke her rib, that. He should be in prison for that kind of assault.

[baseline bum]

Dejounte was well known for his troubled past (gang affiliated)

How troubled we talking? If it's just flashing signs because his friends were in it like Derrick Rose I wouldn't give a . If it was Dejounte having pride in his neighborhood I ain't gonna fault him on it. Unless he was out there putting in work seems like a nothingburger.

[Ariel]

How troubled we talking? If it's just flashing signs because his friends were in it like Derrick Rose I wouldn't give a . If it was Dejounte having pride in his neighborhood I ain't gonna fault him on it. Unless he was out there putting in work seems like a nothingburger.

His whole family was gang affiliated and he was in an out of juvie. That's why he dropped like a stone during draft night and the Spurs were able to draft him at the end of the first round.
https://www.ksat.com/sports/2020/06/...ing-nba-draft/

[baseline bum]

His whole family was gang affiliated and he was in an out of juvie. That's why he dropped like a stone during draft night and the Spurs were able to draft him at the end of the first round.
https://www.ksat.com/sports/2020/06/...ing-nba-draft/

Being in juvie as a 14 year old wouldn't scare me off, especially seeing he had a mentor in Jamal Crawford. Now if he had been in county for violent offenses at 17-18 different story.

[BackHome]

Bridges also has to go to court for violating his restraint order sometime this month I believe...

[wildbill2u]

"One thing we don't gamble on, is character" - Brian Wright, 2022
After the whole Primo fiasco, I can't see them doing that, even if just for PR

You better put some ice on that. (famous quote)

[onechance87]

portland giving philly a beatdown.They dont want us to get raptors pick

[RC_Drunkford]

If PATFO is convinced that therapy worked for him, Miles Bridges would be nice. Defense, 20/7 and 40% from 3. He’d be an absolute plug in at a forward spot.

let's not trade for the Instagram poster, let's get the woman beater instead

[exstatic]

let's not trade for the Instagram poster, let's get the woman beater instead

I don’t want Trae. No problem bringing back DJ at the right price, meaning they don’t get to reverse the trade and get all of their picks back. Their ask was two FRPs, and I’d even sweeten it by giving up their 27 as one of them, but not the 25 under any cir stances. Perhaps you need a remedial reading class.

[The Truth #6]

What's the last player with well-publicized character issues the Spurs signed or drafted?

There was Gary Neal back in the day but he went to Europe and "got over himself".

[Amuseddaysleeper]

I don’t want Trae. No problem bringing back DJ at the right price, meaning they don’t get to reverse the trade and get all of their picks back. Their ask was two FRPs, and I’d even sweeten it by giving up their 27 as one of them, but not the 25 under any cir stances. Perhaps you need a remedial reading class.

Oh I’d take Trae over DJ all day everyday, want no part of a DJ return.

[Mr. Body]

Toronto gets the W over Chicago. Some of the worst clutch play on either side of the ball you'd ever see.

[spurraider21]

Raptors were missing Quickley and Barrett in addition to Yak

[Mr. Body]

Toronto's players clearly aren't tanking. They want to win. They nearly had the last game other than a last-second tip-in.

Gradey 's stint in the G League had a good effect. He only shot once but had an impact plus four assists.

[onechance87]

Toronto gets the W over Chicago. Some of the worst clutch play on either side of the ball you'd ever see.

yup...Raptors trying to tank sitting most there top players.Luckly they still won.

[rascal]

Toronto's players clearly aren't tanking. They want to win. They nearly had the last game other than a last-second tip-in.

Gradey 's stint in the G League had a good effect. He only shot once but had an impact plus four assists.

Of course the players are not tanking. It's the front office that will do the tanking.

[onechance87]

Toronto's players clearly aren't tanking. They want to win. They nearly had the last game other than a last-second tip-in.

Gradey 's stint in the G League had a good effect. He only shot once but had an impact plus four assists.

yea...jakob did say he wanted no part of tanking.Hope he returns next game with iq.But if they keep sitting
them we will know what raptors are trying to do.

[Mr. Body]

Of course the players are not tanking. It's the front office that will do the tanking.

Again you don't even know the basic definition of what tanking is.

[exstatic]

Again you don't even know the basic definition of what tanking is.

Kind of like you don’t understand the concept of best brother in college.