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Cleveland and Sacramento I think would both be likely to take Irving. Minnesota and Washington in my opinion are both unlikely to take him. Given how it's Cleveland, Minnesota, Washington, Toronto, Sacramento, the chances are decent the Raps will have a shot at him, whether it's through Irving falling a spot or two, or Toronto moving up a spot or two.
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I don't see sac taking Irving simply because Evans needs the ball in his hands to be effective. It'd be like paring Chris Paul with Lebron. They'd be better of getting a Knight or Burks. I don't see 'sota taking him either since the big deal Khan made about Rubio being so great. GM's don't like admitting they're wrong. ESPECIALLY when rubio just said he'd like to play in the NBA this year.@sweatpantsjer
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Nick wrote: View PostDid I say it was a slam dunk? I said it was a great second option. I know the Raptors wouldn't mind paying for the rights of Rubio, he's going to be an star. I agree with you about the Kings, although I could see them going after a guy like Williams.
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MangoKid wrote: View PostThe Kings have been looking for a true PG to play with Evans. If they end up in a position to take Irving, they will. As would Minnesota. And Rubio being dealt to Toronto isn't even close to being a slam dunk. We'd have to pay a hefty sum just to get the rights to the guy.
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Bendit wrote: View PostI am guarded that all this means is that it is worth just a few more pong balls with possibilities of a higher pick (or lower). I still remember that poker look on Nets owner's face when they fell from 1st to 3rd....ouch...
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MangoKid wrote: View PostThe Kings have been looking for a true PG to play with Evans. If they end up in a position to take Irving, they will. As would Minnesota. And Rubio being dealt to Toronto isn't even close to being a slam dunk. We'd have to pay a hefty sum just to get the rights to the guy.
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Apollo wrote: View PostStandings
As you can see the Raptors have been taking their mediocrity up a notch as of late going off on a five game streak. Can they stink enough to hold the distinction of 4th worst team in the league? Hard to say at this point but with the "surging" Nets on a four game streak of their own this may go down to the wire.
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Apollo wrote: View PostNaw, they're 4th. Don't get me wrong, I am not gitty about them stinking and I am not praying for more lotto balls it's just that at some point you have to have a sense of humor about this stuff.
If it wasn't for math and losing they would totally be in the playoffs - and they'd probably win.
It is not funny, Apollo.
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Apollo wrote: View PostNaw, they're 4th. Don't get me wrong, I am not gitty about them stinking and I am not praying for more lotto balls it's just that at some point you have to have a sense of humor about this stuff.
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Matt52 wrote: View PostThen you are not a true fan!
If it wasn't for math and losing they would totally be in the playoffs - and they'd probably win.Read my blog, The Picket Fence. Guaranteed to make you think or your money back!
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I think the Raptors will have a good shot at Irving. Sacramento is playing very well and will pass them. Washington might pass them too based on the schedules each has. Of the Raptors 8 games remaining: 5 are against playoff teams, 1 is against a Bucks team that will probably still be in a playoff hunt, and 2 are against the Nets/Cavs. I think they'll only win the Cleveland game and lose the rest. Come draft time, the Cavs and Kings would definitely take Irving. Washington won't since they have Wall. The wildcard is Minnesota. I don't think they'll take Irving. Instead, I think Rubio is going to play for them next year. I see Minnesota taking Williams, Jones, or Barnes and teaming one of them with Love. If we get Irving, I think the rebuild really picks up. Calderon will be traded, likely for a SF or defensive centre. Then, BC will sign or trade for whatever Calderon fails to bring back in a trade. I would love to see Marc Gasol here but I can't see Memphis letting him go. So, perhaps we can make a push for Tyson Chandler via free agency. He'd be a perfect fit. Then, if we could get a SF who can simply shoot the 3 (maybe Gallineri), we'd be building a pretty nice young team. Keep your fingers crossed.
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