Game #14: Toronto Raptors 125 - New Orleans Pelicans 116

[Shaolin Fantastic]

ABC, Anybody But the Cavs.

Umm no.

I'd much rather the Cavs make the finals than have to listen to the gloating from the Celtics fans if they made it.

[Nilanka]

It's not that.

They're the only team that's in the position to put together a competitive package for him while still being a very strong team.

Sure, but the Cousins deal taught us that (1) GMs can get fixated on a single player, and (2) there isn't universal agreement on any player's worth.

Strange deals happen.

[KeonClark]

Sure, but the Cousins deal taught us that (1) GMs can get fixated on a single player, and (2) there isn't universal agreement on any player's worth.

Strange deals happen.

Norman Powell, Jonas Valanciunas (or Poeltl if they prefer/salaries don't work), Delon Wright, 2 1sts

This is our package that we should keep on the fishing line until we get a bite

[Nilanka]

Norman Powell, Jonas Valanciunas (or Poeltl if they prefer/salaries don't work), Delon Wright, 2 1sts

This is our package that we should keep on the fishing line until we get a bite

Would you make that offer, say if, Paul George becomes available?

[rocwell]

Umm no.

I'd much rather the Cavs make the finals than have to listen to the gloating from the Celtics fans if they made it.

[KeonClark]

Would you make that offer, say if, Paul George becomes available?

That really comes down to what is said in the meeting between PG, his agent, and Raptors brass. I'd need a strong indication that he's very willing to sign long term and he's not a rental on his way to Los Angeles. If he said he'd most likely stay? In a heartbeat

[S.R.]

That really comes down to what is said in the meeting between PG, his agent, and Raptors brass. I'd need a strong indication that he's very willing to sign long term and he's not a rental on his way to Los Angeles. If he said he'd most likely stay? In a heartbeat

That's interesting. What's the ceiling on Lowry/DD/George/OG/Ibaka?

[MixxAOR]

That's interesting. What's the ceiling on Lowry/DD/George/OG/Ibaka?

7 game series against Cavs but loss in ECF still.

[KeonClark]

That's interesting. What's the ceiling on Lowry/DD/George/OG/Ibaka?

If OG develops into a stud? 2nd best team in the NBA by 2019 IMO. And by then Klay or Draymond could move on to somewhere else

[rocwell]

If OG develops into a stud? 2nd best team in the NBA by 2019 IMO. And by then Klay or Draymond could move on to somewhere else

Klay should leave. I'm truly excited to see him play as number one dude on the team. He's special.

[The Great One]

Klay should leave. I'm truly excited to see him play as number one dude on the team. He's special.

He's the best 2 guard in the league.

[S.R.]

If OG develops into a stud? 2nd best team in the NBA by 2019 IMO. And by then Klay or Draymond could move on to somewhere else

Ibaka will be ordering from the seniors menu in 2019.

[KeonClark]

Ibaka will be ordering from the seniors menu in 2019.

That's why Poeltl would be our starter and Ibaka would be shooting $20 million jump shots off the bench

[DogeLover1234]

7 game series against Cavs but loss in ECF still.

Eh I think Cavs are kinda beatable this year. Don't get me wrong they are better than they have been playing, but they also rely on a ton of old guys, and will always have a bad defense. With George you have multiple guys to through at LeBron too. You rely a lot on OG, but if Raps get hot from 3 they would be more than capable of winning a 7 game series. I think its worth a PG trade even if he is non committal long term. I imagine Thunder would want Miles and shed some money so they aren't way over the tax.

[golden]

Klay should leave. I'm truly excited to see him play as number one dude on the team. He's special.

Nah. Over 80% of Klay's FGs are assisted, meaning he can't create his own shot. That's a ridiculously high number for a guard and screams #2 option, which he excels at. He's in the best situation he can possibly be in right now.