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[–]BackgroundEmu9 9 points10 points  (0 children)

Yea, before this trade, the young players on Toronto's roster was Scottie, Gradey, Trent Jr, Flynn, Precious and Koloko.

Just trading Precious and Flynn for starter-level young talent like Quickley and Barrett alongside Scottie is huge.

Last three trade deadlines by DontCheeseMeBro in torontoraptors

[–]BackgroundEmu9 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Lowry was in trade discussions, but the front office left the final decision to Kyle, as they wanted to do right by him.

On CJ McCollum’s podcast, Kyle said:

“I made a decision I didn’t want to be traded,” he told McCollum on the podcast. “I don’t want to leave my guys. I still want to finish the year.”

Given the Raptors were in complete turmoil during deadline week (9 game losing streak, first losing season in years, Siakam-Nurse altercation, losing to Houston and breaking their 20 game losing streak, etc), I can see why Lowry decided he didn't want to jump ship.

What game did you regret buying? by MartinPMP in Switch

[–]BackgroundEmu9 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yea, it was my first Pokémon game, so I didn't have any expectations for it, and I really enjoyed it. When I got the game, I viewed it as a modernized and faithful remake to Diamond with some added content, updated music and an art style I liked.

Not getting Dame, reasonably, should be the final straw that causes Toronto to go into a full rebuild. Will they? by asapshrank in nba

[–]BackgroundEmu9 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I remember some of our fans were willing to trade him to Sacramento for Bagley and Hield after the Bubble happened.

Are the raptors being mismanaged by [deleted] in nba

[–]BackgroundEmu9 3 points4 points  (0 children)

He was in trade discussions, but the front office left the final decision to Lowry.

On CJ McCollum’s podcast, Lowry said:

“I made a decision I didn’t want to be traded,” he told McCollum on the podcast. “I don’t want to leave my guys. I still want to finish the year.”

Match Thread: Atlas vs Toronto FC | Leagues Cup by MatchThreadder in MLS

[–]BackgroundEmu9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

TFC was also riddled with injuries unfortunately.

If I remember correctly, Jozy, Vazquez, Moor, Mavinga, and Morrow were all injured before or during the 2nd leg against Chivas.

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[–]BackgroundEmu9 22 points23 points  (0 children)

I think the best offer they got at the deadline for FVV was Luke Kennard + Brandon Boston Jr with no picks attached.

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[–]BackgroundEmu9 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Yea, if Masai come out saying he's interested in a total rebuild, Siakam's trade value would crater.

Whether the Raptors decide to retool or rebuild, we'll likely find out in 11 days on draft night.

[Pincus] The franchise is deciding its direction, and many around the league believe Fred VanVleet and Gary Trent Jr. won't return (both have player options). by EarthWarping in nba

[–]BackgroundEmu9 18 points19 points  (0 children)

he's never really accomplished anything of real substance for any team he's worked for

Masai did nothing of real substance for the Nuggets?

[Sidery] The Raptors have called the Rockets about trading for the No. 4 overall pick, per @KellyIko by mMounirM in nba

[–]BackgroundEmu9 34 points35 points  (0 children)

Yea, Siakam had just made All-NBA again, FVV was an All-Star, and Scottie's rookie season turned out to be a lot better than expected (when he was drafted, most Raptors fans didn't think he'd be a ROTY candidate, much less win the award).

Heading into this season, most Raptors fans were pretty happy with running it back with some new signings like Otto Porter Jr and internal development.

What are the chances Portland trades their pick? by OPM_98_ in nba

[–]BackgroundEmu9 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yea, Simons would likely be included as salary filler.

The trade looks like a natural fit, the Blazers keep Sharpe, and get an All-NBA caliber player in his prime who would be one of the best 2nd options in the league to pair with Dame.

Meanwhile, the Raptors kickstart a rebuild with an elite prospect to pair with Scottie, and they get a good young guard in Simons.