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Rapsfan07 wrote:Well I can't see why Masai would ever want to take on Ayton.

The Raptors were reportedly close to working out a sign-and-trade with the Phoenix Suns last summer that would have brought the 24-year-old to Toronto, according to TSN's Josh Lewenberg. Phoenix had been reluctant to offer Ayton a max contract but an offer sheet from the Indiana Pacers eventually forced their hand, ending any hope of a sign-and-trade for Toronto, and ultimately keeping Ayton in Phoenix this season.
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It's unclear what Toronto would have had to give up to acquire Ayton in the summer, however, the Suns have long been connected to multiple Raptors players. They've reportedly been interested in Gary Trent Jr., Fred VanVleet, and O.G. Anunoby, according to reports. It's possible Toronto's previous interest in Ayton could help facilitate a trade deadline deal ahead of next Thursday.

Gavin_TDThree wrote:\Let's say the draft gods bless us with a pick that allows us to get Sarr. Is Jakob now available for trade?

Smalltown wrote:

Gavin_TDThree wrote:\Let's say the draft gods bless us with a pick that allows us to get Sarr. Is Jakob now available for trade?

Probably not. Their styles actually compliment each other a lot and would give Darko a lot of possibilities with match ups. The whole dump Yak to develop a rookie narrative is backwards. Having Yak actually helps with a younger Big's development.

WuTang_OG wrote:For once I'd like this FO to be aggressive at the draft and move up from 19. Assuming we lose our SA pick, there should be an appetite to do something.

Collier and Devin Carter probably wont be there at 19.

Furphy is 5050 to be available at 19 IMO. They might take him if they think hes BPA and roll with another kansans wing

causal_fan wrote:

WuTang_OG wrote:For once I'd like this FO to be aggressive at the draft and move up from 19. Assuming we lose our SA pick, there should be an appetite to do something.

Collier and Devin Carter probably wont be there at 19.

Furphy is 5050 to be available at 19 IMO. They might take him if they think hes BPA and roll with another kansans wing

Couldn't disagree more - the talent is so fungible that it's not worth paying the price to move up - just hope your team does a better job of evaluating than other teams.

Syd-TK3 wrote:I'm intrigued by Kyshawn George's offensive potential but he just seems extremely slow at times and idk if defensively that'll cut it. Could just be a slightly better Nwora

WuTang_OG wrote:For once I'd like this FO to be aggressive at the draft and move up from 19. Assuming we lose our SA pick, there should be an appetite to do something.

Collier and Devin Carter probably wont be there at 19.

Furphy is 5050 to be available at 19 IMO. They might take him if they think hes BPA and roll with another kansans wing

WuTang_OG wrote:

causal_fan wrote:

WuTang_OG wrote:For once I'd like this FO to be aggressive at the draft and move up from 19. Assuming we lose our SA pick, there should be an appetite to do something.

Collier and Devin Carter probably wont be there at 19.

Furphy is 5050 to be available at 19 IMO. They might take him if they think hes BPA and roll with another kansans wing

Couldn't disagree more - the talent is so fungible that it's not worth paying the price to move up - just hope your team does a better job of evaluating than other teams.

It depends what they target. If Collier/Carter/Mccain all off the board and they want one of those guys, they should go after them.
Bruce Brown is also a piece they will try to move on draft night

Rapsfan07 wrote:

WuTang_OG wrote:For once I'd like this FO to be aggressive at the draft and move up from 19. Assuming we lose our SA pick, there should be an appetite to do something.

Collier and Devin Carter probably wont be there at 19.

Furphy is 5050 to be available at 19 IMO. They might take him if they think hes BPA and roll with another kansans wing

Yeah, I agree. The thing is generally this FO is legit allergic to acquiring additional first round picks.

But we shouldn't even be giving a second thought to Furphy. We have basically the exact same player in Dick, who struggled early on and is probably going to be a role player. We don't need another one of the same thing.

I said this somewhere else but it would really depend on who's on the board at that time.

WuTang_OG wrote:

Rapsfan07 wrote:

WuTang_OG wrote:For once I'd like this FO to be aggressive at the draft and move up from 19. Assuming we lose our SA pick, there should be an appetite to do something.

Collier and Devin Carter probably wont be there at 19.

Furphy is 5050 to be available at 19 IMO. They might take him if they think hes BPA and roll with another kansans wing

Yeah, I agree. The thing is generally this FO is legit allergic to acquiring additional first round picks.

But we shouldn't even be giving a second thought to Furphy. We have basically the exact same player in Dick, who struggled early on and is probably going to be a role player. We don't need another one of the same thing.

I said this somewhere else but it would really depend on who's on the board at that time.

ya Furphy is same archetype for sure. The SA pick will give us better clarity on their to do list IMO

niQ wrote:If we actually land number one and take Sarr, we have to take Devin Carter at 19.

We would go into our 30th season with a Dino-Sarr and a Carter.

niQ wrote:If we actually land number one and take Sarr, we have to take Devin Carter at 19.

We would go into our 30th season with a Dino-Sarr and a Carter.

billy_hoyle wrote:

WuTang_OG wrote:

Rapsfan07 wrote:
Yeah, I agree. The thing is generally this FO is legit allergic to acquiring additional first round picks.

But we shouldn't even be giving a second thought to Furphy. We have basically the exact same player in Dick, who struggled early on and is probably going to be a role player. We don't need another one of the same thing.

I said this somewhere else but it would really depend on who's on the board at that time.

ya Furphy is same archetype for sure. The SA pick will give us better clarity on their to do list IMO

I'll wait for the measurements, but Furphy seems more like a legit small forward. Dick is a big SG. These two could play together. Furphy seems more well rounded in the Batum-mold. Which would be a nice fit, and good value at 19.

PoundTown wrote:

billy_hoyle wrote:

WuTang_OG wrote:
ya Furphy is same archetype for sure. The SA pick will give us better clarity on their to do list IMO

I'll wait for the measurements, but Furphy seems more like a legit small forward. Dick is a big SG. These two could play together. Furphy seems more well rounded in the Batum-mold. Which would be a nice fit, and good value at 19.

Agreed, not the same player. Furphy a little more explosive with more potential on D. Moves feet really well for a guy his size and a bit faster in transition. Dick has more in his offensive bag, furphy better size and better defensive potential. I think Grady will be creating out of the pick and roll eventually, and being an off ball and sometimes a secondary on ball player. Furphy will probably always be more of an off ball player. I like furphy as one of the options at 19.