2015 Raptors Offseason - Everything rumors, musings and rumblings

[Apollo]

Both Detroit & PHX came hard for DeMarre Carroll. ATL lagged. Was blown away by Toronto's offer, Dwane Casey, and general environment.

— Kevin Arnovitz (@kevinarnovitz) July 2, 2015

For everyone that says Casey is a negative...

"No, I'm melting, melting...."

[planetmars]

Psycho-T is not a starting Caliber PF in this league. He knows the system and this is why with his limited talent, he is still in his team. I have no problem having him and Patterson coming off the bench but thinking that these guys can actually be a starter caliber player in this team, is a recipe for disaster.

Hence I said "third string big".

[raptors999]

Both Detroit & PHX came hard for DeMarre Carroll. ATL lagged. Was blown away by Toronto's offer, Dwane Casey, and general environment.

— Kevin Arnovitz (@kevinarnovitz) July 2, 2015

For everyone that says Casey is a negative...

Nobody said Casey wasn't a great bullshit artist. Nobody that bad at coaching could keep his job if he couldnt spin a train wreck into another year. Think they should "promote" him to Asst. GM

[KHD]

Both Detroit & PHX came hard for DeMarre Carroll. ATL lagged. Was blown away by Toronto's offer, Dwane Casey, and general environment.

— Kevin Arnovitz (@kevinarnovitz) July 2, 2015

For everyone that says Casey is a negative...

so he helped us overpay a guy? woohoo!

[raptors999]

Hansborough may be cheaper than Biyombo.. Psycho-T knows Casey's system well and is a good locker room presence. He'd be my choice for third string big.

Going from LMA to PsychoT. Somebody heard the bartender announce last call

[planetmars]

Going from LMA to PsychoT. Somebody heard the bartender announce last call

LOL... just responding to the chatter about Byiombo.. and why I'd rather have Psycho-T than him. Bismack is not a starter either.

[Uncle_Si]

Nobody said Casey wasn't a great bullshit artist. Nobody that bad at coaching could keep his job if he couldnt spin a train wreck into another year. Think they should "promote" him to Asst. GM

I instantly regret unblocking you.

[raptors999]

No his not. Biyombo can actually get mins on a NBA team.

There are a half dozen platters that just entered the league that are better than Biyombo. Roll with Bebe on the second unit and start 2Pat upgrade next off season. Casey is HC there is no rush.

[Uncle_Si]

so he helped us overpay a guy? woohoo!

Man, you're pretty ridiculous. Go cheer for the bucks

[Chr1s1anL]

There are a half dozen platters that just entered the league that are better than Biyombo. Roll with Bebe on the second unit and start 2Pat upgrade next off season. Casey is HC there is no rush.

Not many that can protect the rim like him available

[raptors999]

I instantly regret unblocking you.

Casey ius a terrible basketball coach and will show it next season as his handpicked players are all out of position with non-shooting Wright playing the 2 and terrible PF Carolll at the 4 with JV benched

[raptors999]

Not many that can protect the rim like him available

Don't mind Biyombo, he'll be cheap but Raptors need to try Bebe since he could do everything Biyombo does and score a little. If Bebe busts than Biyombo can fill in. Ed Davis and PsychoT too

[Bendit]

All this waiting is making people say nasty/cruel things...c'mon Masai!

[Just Is]

Both Detroit & PHX came hard for DeMarre Carroll. ATL lagged. Was blown away by Toronto's offer, Dwane Casey, and general environment.

— Kevin Arnovitz (@kevinarnovitz) July 2, 2015

For everyone that says Casey is a negative...

For all the negative things you can say about Casey, you can't take away his gift of gab. Plus I'm sure he was wearing his championship ring as well.

[slaw]

so he helped us overpay a guy? woohoo!

Why does anyone think Carroll was an overpay? First, it's free agency. You pay a premium for free agents. Is this news to people? Second, all these contracts are being based on the new cap that is coming, so the total dollars are going to be much higher than they are on old deals. Third, do people not understand what a steal we got with Lowry last year? The reason the Carroll contract isn't a big deal is because the Raptors have no bad contracts to deal with so, even if it is an "overpay" it is immaterial as the amount of the overpay (what, $2 million per year?) has no material effect on Toronto signing other players.

You want to sign free agents? It costs you.