Wilson Chandler to Toronto? Forget about it (473)

[Soft Euro]

What happened to all the people that weren't for signing WC?

Don't know how many there are of those; but I'm still here. Not against Chandler, just against overpaying.

[ReubenJRD]

Maybe there is hope for Chandler.

[WJF]

Don't know how many there are of those; but I'm still here. Not against Chandler, just against overpaying.

I'm with you, not sure we need to make a huge splash with this signing...but if we get him at the right price I am for it.

Edit to add: Denver's rookie, Hamilton, had a very good game off the bench last night playing some decent minutes. This could be enough to make Denver think about how much they really need Wilson.

[Joey]

IF this is true under the CBA then is it possible that the $4.5M remaining can be an effective up to $9M salary as a starting point for a 3-4yr offer sheet?

As I understand it, it is only the Exceptions thats are prorated for the year.
If you are able to offer something outside of the Exception, it is what it is.

[Maleko]

As I understand it, it is only the Exceptions thats are prorated for the year.
If you are able to offer something outside of the Exception, it is what it is.

ok thanks.

[mcHAPPY]

Clearly $4.3M for Chandler is not going to cut it. To make a reasonable offer the Raptors need to shed salary - and remember any contract must be offered prior to March 1st (luckily it is a leap year, one extra day in February!).

Here are the only players that can be traded prior to March 1st:

Jose Calderon
Andrea Bargnani
Leandro Barbosa
Amir Johnson
Linas Kleiza
DeMar DeRozan
Ed Davis
James Johnson
Solomon Alabi

Personally I think the bold are the real options to be moved and Amir and Davis would be an either/or.

Another personal thought: to make the Nuggets blink on passing up a contract to WC, the Raptors would need to offer a deal starting at $6.5M. If this is true, the Raptors need to shed $2.2M.

[Papa Burgundy]

I think James Johnson and Kleiza have shown to be very steady options at SF, so if we're adding another SF that won't necessarily ever be a star or top 3 scoring option - it better be for a reasonable price.

The most appealing thing about Chandler, beyond his athleticism and jumper - is the fact that he can play minutes at the SG position, which could be looking pretty bare without Barbosa.

[mcHAPPY]

I think James Johnson and Kleiza have shown to be very steady options at SF, so if we're adding another SF that won't necessarily ever be a star or top 3 scoring option - it better be for a reasonable price.

The most appealing thing about Chandler, beyond his athleticism and jumper - is the fact that he can play minutes at the SG position, which could be looking pretty bare without Barbosa.

They have also been impressive at PF - more so in fact.

[Papa Burgundy]

I do certainly think that adding Chandler now helps with the "hit the ground running" idea of Colangelo.
With this potential addition and no major other changes, we could hit with:

Jose/Bayless(resign)/2nd pick
Demar/lottery pick (Beal, Rivers, Lamb)/Forbes
Chandler/JJ/Kleiza
Bargnani/Ed/Kleiza
Jonas/Amir/Gray

[Papa Burgundy]

They have also been impressive at PF - more so in fact.

Agreed ... they could play minutes there very regularly, especially if Ed or Amir is out of town. Having 3 players who may be viewed as SFs, but all who have multiple positions is not a bad thing. Gives the coaches a chance to make some creative matchups.

[CalgaryRapsFan]

Clearly $4.3M for Chandler is not going to cut it. To make a reasonable offer the Raptors need to shed salary - and remember any contract must be offered prior to March 1st (luckily it is a leap year, one extra day in February!).

Here are the only players that can be traded prior to March 1st:

Jose Calderon
Andrea Bargnani
Leandro Barbosa
Amir Johnson
Linas Kleiza
DeMar DeRozan
Ed Davis
James Johnson
Solomon Alabi

Personally I think the bold are the real options to be moved and Amir and Davis would be an either/or.

Another personal thought: to make the Nuggets blink on passing up a contract to WC, the Raptors would need to offer a deal starting at $6.5M. If this is true, the Raptors need to shed $2.2M.

The Raptors could do that by trading Barbosa for Andersen, but it would likely need to involve another team taking Barbosa (ie: Lakers for their TPE), to make salaries match. That would free up $3.4M for the Raptors to be able to offer up to $7.7M for WC. Unloading Andersen's contract would likely be enough incentive for Denver to work with Toronto to get the deal done, once WC decides he wants to sign with Toronto and Denver can't/won't match the proposed contract.

My only concern is that my preference would still be for the Raptors to have Barnes/MKG long-term at SF, than WC. However, having Kleiza/JJ on the bench who can both play PF/SF and Chandler on the bench who can play SF/SG (behind Barnes/MKG & DeRozan), certainly gives Casey a lot of lineup flexibility.

C: Valanciunas, Andersen
PF: Bargnani, Amir/Davis, Kleiza, JJ
SF: Barnes/MKG, JJ, Kleiza, WC
SG: DeRozan, WC
PG: Calderon, Bayless/???

[mcHAPPY]

I do certainly think that adding Chandler now helps with the "hit the ground running" idea of Colangelo.
With this potential addition and no major other changes, we could hit with:

Jose/Bayless(resign)/2nd pick
Demar/lottery pick (Beal, Rivers, Lamb)/Forbes
Chandler/JJ/Kleiza
Bargnani/Ed/Kleiza
Jonas/Amir/Gray

Signing Chandler does make Beal look much more interesting at the draft. Chad Ford said he would put him top 5 - yikes! - but no GM will make that reach.

[Papa Burgundy]

The Raptors could do that by trading Barbosa for Andersen, but it would likely need to involve another team taking Barbosa (ie: Lakers for their TPE), to make salaries match. That would free up $3.4M for the Raptors to be able to offer up to $7.7M for WC. Unloading Andersen's contract would likely be enough incentive for Denver to work with Toronto to get the deal done, once WC decides he wants to sign with Toronto and Denver can't/won't match the proposed contract.

My only concern is that my preference would still be for the Raptors to have Barnes/MKG long-term at SF, than WC. However, having Kleiza/JJ on the bench who can both play PF/SF and Chandler on the bench who can play SF/SG (behind Barnes/MKG & DeRozan), certainly gives Casey a lot of lineup flexibility.

C: Valanciunas, Andersen
PF: Bargnani, Amir/Davis, Kleiza, JJ
SF: Barnes/MKG, JJ, Kleiza, WC
SG: DeRozan, WC
PG: Calderon, Bayless/???

I think adding Chandler, and keeping JJ and Kleiza - would likely mean the Raps don't take a SF in the draft.

You never know, but with all the depth that would give at the 3-4-5 ... you would think a draft pick would be focused on PG/SG.

[Deadallus]

Newest Chandler News

I read this flash on The Score this morning so I looked it up on their website. Looks like Wilson Chandler was at last nights game with his agent.

http://blogs.thescore.com/raptorblog...-developments/

[Apollo]

Signing Chandler does make Beal look much more interesting at the draft. Chad Ford said he would put him top 5 - yikes! - but no GM will make that reach.

He's drawing Ray Allen comparisons. If the Gators have a strong tournament anything is possible. For example DeRozan was nowhere near the top ten due to struggles in most of his freshman season. Then he turned it on for the later part and launched up the board.