Rumours flying that the Sixers are talking with Danny Granger about a buyout.
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caccia wrote: View PostOrlando Johnson was just cut by the Pacers. He is a really good dude, young but wise, and a sharpshooter. Mr. Masai should consider signing him before anyone else does. The team needs another wing player.
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caccia wrote: View PostWe need a small forward! Even if Granger is but a shadow of his former self, due to his knees, the guy is still clutch.
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caccia wrote: View PostWe need a small forward! Even if Granger is but a shadow of his former self, due to his knees, the guy is still clutch.white men can't jump wrote: View PostAnd it would likely be a minimum deal to come off the bench. Would definitely be worth considering. Would he consider TO though? Can see a few top teams looking into him...anyone who could use wing depth/insurance basically
It will be interesting to see what comes of this, but I hope Philly stands their ground and keeps him on their roster, even if he doesn't play. I hate moves like this where players use loopholes to make the best teams better (Davis is another example). It would be better to see players waived after the trade deadline treated like amnestied players, where teams bid on them, with lowest ranked teams getting the first choice to sign them.
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Initial rumours are the Spurs and Heat may look to sign him. Not sure he goes to the Heat. Not a great opportunity in a crowded wing situation.
Spurs, Clippers, Portland, even Houston...are all teams I think he could fit and get good playing time. Still have to consider it's essentially a contract year for him, and going to the Heat to be a seldom-used player is basically admitting he'll be a minimum-value guy from here on out. Can see him preferring a team where he gets the chance to play (*cough* Toronto *cough*) so that maybe he can pursue a mid-level type deal in the summer. Maybe even OKC.
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CalgaryRapsFan wrote: View PostFrom reading the various insider type rumors out there, it seems like Granger wants to be bought-out so he can sign with a title contender. However, Philly likes the idea of keeping him for his Bird-rights, to use as an asset in an offseason S&T deal.
It will be interesting to see what comes of this, but I hope Philly stands their ground and keeps him on their roster, even if he doesn't play. I hate moves like this where players use loopholes to make the best teams better (Davis is another example). It would be better to see players waived after the trade deadline treated like amnestied players, where teams bid on them, with lowest ranked teams getting the first choice to sign them.
Then there's also the politics of the league. Philly forces him to stay on their roster even if he's unhappy, they also piss off his agent and create some negativity around their franchise. And Philly already doesn't have the best reputation as a city/organization to play for.
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There's also an infusion of talented players about to be available as the Chinese/European leagues end for the year. There are even players who remain unsigned from the summer available. The question is whether management is willing to spend even more money on players who aren't even on the roster this year. They already waived Augustine and Quentin Richardson, bought out Camby, and amnestied Kleiza. According to Basketball-reference.com, the Raptors are less than a million under the luxury tax line, and have a cap hit of almost $8mil from players no longer on the roster already. I just don't think Ujiri makes any further moves, regardless ofhow mmuch we might need to make one :SBeing a Toronto Raptors fan is like being in an abusive relationship... Every time you've reached your breaking point after years of disappointment and neglect, they do just enough to give you hope for the future... Only to let you down again.
Here's hoping 2014-2015 breaks the cycle!!! #WeTheNorth
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