Is there any possibility that we lure big free agent this summer?

[white men can't jump]

I know this is a long shot and wishful thinking but Allen Iverson would be a chance they could attempt, despite his track record he produces and he is a veteran and has the playoff experience, the Raptors need someone who's been around and Allen may be it, however this is wishful thinking.

What? Allen Iverson? How do you know he still produces...? No one, not even the Puerto Rican league, wants to sign him..What you smoking man??

[white men can't jump]

Only two problems with any of those names:

1) the Collective Bargaining Agreement,

and/or

2) reality.

The first one is hard for anyone to understand...

The second one is hard for Raptors fans to understand...

[DeRozanJohnsonFan]

I know this is a long shot and wishful thinking but Allen Iverson would be a chance they could attempt, despite his track record he produces and he is a veteran and has the playoff experience, the Raptors need someone who's been around and Allen may be it, however this is wishful thinking.

[mcHAPPY]

Al Jeff, Paul Millsap, Josh Smith (most unlikely), or a young underachieved, underappreciated PF (Henson, Tristan Thompsons, JJ Hicksons)

Only two problems with any of those names:

1) the Collective Bargaining Agreement,

and/or

2) reality.

[NoPropsneeded]

He's in his contract year so idk. He could go back to playing average while we pay him landry fields money. Then everyone will rip BC for signing him

[ReubenJRD]

Al Jeff, Paul Millsap, Josh Smith (most unlikely), or a young underachieved, underappreciated PF (Henson, Tristan Thompsons, JJ Hicksons)

JJ Hickson is actually a solid player. I wouldn't mind having him here. Solid post game, rebounder, shot blocker, toughness. Gives everything Casey and BC need.

[tenforthewin]

Al Jeff, Paul Millsap, Josh Smith (most unlikely), or a young underachieved, underappreciated PF (Henson, Tristan Thompsons, JJ Hicksons)

[ReubenJRD]

I think there are a few ways Raps. can make a couple of acquisitions including a FA PF. I'd love to see them acquire Paul Millsap and I hope they do. If it's Millsap a sign a trade can be worked out. If Bargnani and his presently expensive contract go to Utah they'd ask for may'be Ross or Jonas in addition to Andrea or maybe a future 1st rounder if OKC uses our pick.

However I won't be surprised if they choose not to address the PF position because the need is not dire. What they will address for sure is the back up PG situation and I don't see that being much of a problem 'cause the MLE can be used. I also expect them to sign Lowry to an extension. I think he see's reason to resign. About 8-9 mil. a season sounds reasonable.

Sign and trade at this point is the only way like you mentioned in the above, but why would the Jazz have any need for Bargnani? At this point, only way Toronto wants to get into a S-&-T is including one of Fields/Ross/Derozan/Anderson along with Bargnani + (if Raptors don't make playoffs) a 1st round pick.

Toronto is in a tough spot in terms of trying to get better outside of their roster. If Bargnani, one of Fields/Ross/Derozan/Anderson (preferably keeping Derozan), and a pick doesn't cut it, you're basically relying on Valanciunas, Ross, and Acy to improve significantly in little time to be impact players. Valanciunas will definitely be that type of guy, Acy seems to have potential for being a solid role player in the NBA for a long time, and the jury is still out on Ross.

[BallaBalla]

no

[Eric Akshinthala]

I think there are a few ways Raps. can make a couple of acquisitions including a FA PF. I'd love to see them acquire Paul Millsap and I hope they do. If it's Millsap a sign a trade can be worked out. If Bargnani and his presently expensive contract go to Utah they'd ask for may'be Ross or Jonas in addition to Andrea or maybe a future 1st rounder if OKC uses our pick.

However I won't be surprised if they choose not to address the PF position because the need is not dire. What they will address for sure is the back up PG situation and I don't see that being much of a problem 'cause the MLE can be used. I also expect them to sign Lowry to an extension. I think he see's reason to resign. About 8-9 mil. a season sounds reasonable.

[e2thed]

lol, isn't it "Kumite"?

+1, lol I was like da fuk

[ebrian]

Raps would still be over the salary cap.

Only thing amnesty is going to do is lower the ceiling to the luxury tax and apron.

Why do you have to be negative? I can't take this anymore..

[mcHAPPY]

Rudy and Kyle are a package deal and no doubt Lowry will resign.

We've been down the friendship road before.

It does not guarantee anything.

Money and a chance to win - in that order - matter.

[mcHAPPY]

What about the amnesty?

Raps would still be over the salary cap.

Only thing amnesty is going to do is lower the ceiling to the luxury tax and apron.

[Rapstor4Life]

Rudy and Kyle are a package deal and no doubt Lowry will resign.