Would you trade cap space for a lottery pick?

[Tim W.]

So with all this talk of getting one year deals, what happens if the Raptors have a chance to, say, trade Barbosa for a longer contract and a lottery pick (with maybe something else going out). Would you do it if it means losing a lot of the cap space coming next summer?

[mcHAPPY]

So with all this talk of getting one year deals, what happens if the Raptors have a chance to, say, trade Barbosa for a longer contract and a lottery pick (with maybe something else going out). Would you do it if it means losing a lot of the cap space coming next summer?

In your poll I selected lottery pick.

In your first post, you raise some different issues that could change the answer depending on what the Raptors send out.

[sleepz]

Yes as long as the pick is not below 25 range (hopefully) and the longer contract is not a cancerous player.

Cap space is fools gold for a team that can't attract top FA's.

Colangelo would end up using that cap space on a player who will eventually turn out to be a bad contract anyway (remember Hedo), so take your chances with the lottery pick and hope the longer contract coming back is a solid player who can help in some capacity in the future.

[MangoKid]

For a bonafied lotto pick, at first glimpse/first take, I would say yes. That second lotto pick could mean Kabongo.

[Apollo]

I selected lottery pick because I don't feel the Raptors will be real contenders for the star free agents and this is a deep draft.

For a bonafied lotto pick, at first glimpse/first take, I would say yes. That second lotto pick could mean Kabongo.

Kabingo, kabango, Kabongo.

[ceez]

Lotto pick

[ceez]

I'd do it for a 10-16 pick

[ceez]

You can't tell me BC walked away from that UNC/Kentucky game without a 5 hour boner

[mcHAPPY]

You can't tell me BC walked away from that UNC/Kentucky game without a 5 hour boner

Mine lasted for 8 so I would think you might be underestimating the bonerage.

[planetmars]

Lottery pick for sure.. What Cleveland did last year seemed like bonkers, but it worked out for them. I'd love to be in the same situation they were in next year.

[SitnonDfence]

You can't tell me BC walked away from that UNC/Kentucky game without a 5 hour boner

Arent you supposed to call a doctor if it lasts more than 4?

[RAPresenting]

If it was a top 10 pick and the draft class remains as is (no 2 and through rule) I'd take on the salary. Obviously if the player is still worth while and years/salary remaining would play factors but I'd certainly entertain it.

[mcHAPPY]

If it was a top 10 pick and the draft class remains as is (no 2 and through rule) I'd take on the salary. Obviously if the player is still worth while and years/salary remaining would play factors but I'd certainly entertain it.

The draft age rule stays the same has been confirmed since yesterday.

[RAPresenting]

The draft age rule stays the same has been confirmed since yesterday.

Work was busy yesterday didn't read that. However this comes as music to my ears. Hopefully BC can work a deal where a second pick is involved, some serious talent is out there this to be had.

[NoPropsneeded]

Yes as long as the pick is not below 25 range (hopefully) and the longer contract is not a cancerous player.

Cap space is fools gold for a team that can't attract top FA's.

Colangelo would end up using that cap space on a player who will eventually turn out to be a bad contract anyway (remember Hedo), so take your chances with the lottery pick and hope the longer contract coming back is a solid player who can help in some capacity in the future.

Did you even read what he wrote? he said LOTTERY PICK which is in the 1 -14 range.