The Raptors and KD. Let's discuss.

[golden]

Kind of refreshing to see the nets management hold their ground on this one and say f u, you signed a contract play it out or sit.

[LJ2]

At least for now, this is as good of an outcome as the Nets could have hoped for. On paper they are right back at the top of the heap as contenders if their big 3 are healthy and committed.

[G__Deane]

Thank goodness, stop the madness NOW

[TrueTorontoFan]

here is a question would you all want to trae for KD next year? because my answer is no if it isn't this year.

[G__Deane]

here is a question would you all want to trae for KD next year? because my answer is no if it isn't this year.

I'm completely over him. I hope for the same Nets result as last year.

[Dvdvideo]

I can't wait till this team melts down mid season over an argument that the earth is flat and somebody says kd is getting old and he breaks down crying and asks to be traded. Poor Nash.

[golden]

I can't wait till this team melts down mid season over an argument that the earth is flat and somebody says kd is getting old and he breaks down crying and asks to be traded. Poor Nash.

Nash was brought in to manage superstar egos. He’s failed miserably at that.

[The Great One]

here is a question would you all want to trae for KD next year? because my answer is no if it isn't this year.

No.

[LJ2]

What is it about Nash's career that makes you think he was brought in to manage superstar egos? Maybe he was brought in as a coach superstars might respect for his basketball intellect. You know, the hall of fame career and all.

To me the biggest issue with the Nets falls squarely on Kyrie not being committed to basketball. All the other storylines people are coming up with are just that.

[A.I]

here is a question would you all want to trae for KD next year? because my answer is no if it isn't this year.

It will be more difficult. Gary and OG are young so they will likely improve and increase their value.

Even if KD still continues to average 27+ points and doesn't have any major injury, his value will either stay the same or decrease because he will be 35 and have 3 years left on his contract.

[golden]

Interesting comment I saw floating around… Marks/Tsai gave KD an ultimatum: (a) you honor your contact and play with the Nets, or (b) we trade you to Toronto.

The situation got resolved quickly. Lol.

[The Great One]

If we're whale hunting we should target guys who are in their primes or entering their primes and not a 35 year old old man. SGA and Murray are the two guys that I keep mentioning here. No they're not superstars but they're all star caliber players.

[LJ2]

If we're whale hunting we should target guys who are in their primes or entering their primes and not a 35 year old old man. SGA and Murray are the two guys that I keep mentioning here. No they're not superstars but they're all star caliber players.

The Raps' strategy has been to develop All Stars. It's the "whales" which have been out of reach and thus we needed to trade for. A lot riding on how Scottie develops of course.

[DanH]

If we're whale hunting we should target guys who are in their primes or entering their primes and not a 35 year old old man. SGA and Murray are the two guys that I keep mentioning here. No they're not superstars but they're all star caliber players.

I mean, sure. But you need a team to be bailing on a star player in their early prime, which is... a rarity to say the least.

[A.I]

If we're whale hunting we should target guys who are in their primes or entering their primes and not a 35 year old old man. SGA and Murray are the two guys that I keep mentioning here. No they're not superstars but they're all star caliber players.

If they ever request a trade or get closer to free agency, Raptors will be there.

Its less about who the Raptors are targeting and more about gauging what the value is for these players.