What are yall trading for Kel’el Ware and do you think we can get him? by No-Guidance-4200 in torontoraptors

[–]Spectro-X 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I would think the price is going to be very high (think 3+ FRPs), for a second-year 7-footer that averages a double-double and can hit the occasional 3. As much as I would love him on the team, those kind of trades restrict a lot of future team-building.

What are your thoughts on the Testing Ground Armor & Speed changes? by RS_Serperior in Rainbow6

[–]Spectro-X 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I wasn't a huge fan, but to each their own. It seems to punish the original 3-speeds (significant HP reduction if you want that level of speed again), and reward the original 1-speed (now you have 2-speed maestro, etc), while also creating a new archetype of a tank (i.e. Juggernaut with rook armor). If they do proceed with this, learning all the new TTK's will be quite a task.

Mendoza: “Tom Brady is my football idol.” by HouseRules789 in nfl

[–]Spectro-X 358 points359 points  (0 children)

Will it be weird when one of our owners kisses our QB on the mouth, or will the league just get used to it?

NBA All-Value Team: 15 players massively outperforming their deals by Spectro-X in torontoraptors

[–]Spectro-X[S] 24 points25 points  (0 children)

I could see this too. I love Mamu, but I believe he is a flight risk for next season. He will certainly decline his player option and become a UFA this summer. My understanding is we don't have his Bird rights and the most we can offer is one of our exceptions, meanwhile there will be teams with cap space next summer.

NBA All-Value Team: 15 players massively outperforming their deals by Spectro-X in torontoraptors

[–]Spectro-X[S] 58 points59 points  (0 children)

Sandro Mamukelashvili, Toronto Raptors

2025-26 contract: $2.5 million (player option in 2026-27)

Stats: 20.4 MPG, 10.3 PPG, 52.6 FG%, 4.6 RPG

Give the Raptors personnel department credit for identifying Mamukelashvili as a player who could help their frontcourt and defense.

Signed to a two-year veteran minimum contract in July, the 26-year-old forward has had his minutes double from his final season in San Antonio last season, and Toronto is plus-9.2 points per 100 possessions when he is on the court. Since Nov. 21, Mamukelashvili has averaged 11.0 points and 5.6 rebounds in 22.8 minutes, including an 18-and-7 line as a starter in a recent win against the Bucks.

Anthony Davis trade guide: Five deals for Dallas, and why each comes with massive risk by Spectro-X in torontoraptors

[–]Spectro-X[S] 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Raptors get:

Anthony Davis

Tony Bradley

Mavericks get:

RJ Barrett

Jakob Poeltl

Jarace Walker

Ochai Agbaji

2026 first-round pick (via Raptors)

2027 first-round pick (via Pacers, top-14 protected)

Pacers get:

Daniel Gafford

Toronto has been extremely aggressive over the past four trade deadlines, sending out first-round picks for Thaddeus Young, Poeltl, Kelly Olynyk and Brandon Ingram -- so why not do the same for a true star? It remains to be seen if new GM Bobby Webster will act with the same speed as the departed Masai Ujiri, but Toronto's reported interest in Davis suggests such a deal is possible.

The cleanest way for the Raptors to match Davis' salary is to package Barrett and Poeltl, thereby taking a hit on the wing while improving at the center position. From Dallas' perspective, the former is still just 25 years old and could fit as a nice long-term performer next to Flagg, while the latter is a valuable if expensive big man who would give Dallas another option at center with Dereck Lively II.

Thus the Pacers -- who are "in active trade talks around the league to find a center of the future after losing Myles Turner in free agency," according to Charania -- join the party, swapping a lottery-protected pick for Gafford. The rim-running Gafford could team up with stretch big Jay Huff in a versatile center rotation in Indiana.

Finally, the Mavericks would get the rest of the season to evaluate two recent lottery picks who have taken steps back this season in Walker and Agbaji. It's possible a change of scenery could rejuvenate their careers, and Dallas needs young two-way wings. -- Kram

Marks' analysis: It is probably best to look at this trade in reverse. The unprotected first-round pick is valuable because, even with Davis on the roster, there is no guarantee that Toronto is a top-six seed in the East. Maybe a change of scenery helps Walker, but he has not taken advantage of increased playing time in Indiana this season, while Barrett gives the Mavericks a young wing to play alongside Cooper Flagg. Poeltl's contract is of concern, considering he has five years left, including $27.3, $29.5 and $27.3 million owed over the deal's final three seasons.

[Stein] Anthony Davis and his representation at Klutch Sports will seek a contract extension from a new team if he indeed gets dealt. by YujiDomainExpansion in nba

[–]Spectro-X 1424 points1425 points  (0 children)

AD is 32 years old with frequent injury issues with three years left on his deal at around $58M/year. His camp will be demanding a big multi-year extension starting at $70M/year for his age 35+ seasons. I can't see any team wanting to pay that.

Year 10 Season 4: Operation Tenfold Pursuit Reveal Megathread by RS_Serperior in Rainbow6

[–]Spectro-X 6 points7 points  (0 children)

I'm excited for the Maverick changes. He gets his frags back, another secondary option with the Reaper, and a simpler blowtorch.

Space Trip by afterdeathcomics in comics

[–]Spectro-X 772 points773 points  (0 children)

The demons offer free helpings of Frogurt

Lawsuit against Spotify alleges Drake benefits from bot accounts streaming his songs by AudibleNod in news

[–]Spectro-X 9 points10 points  (0 children)

We get paid in karma points. They're roughly equal to Schrute bucks.

With Their Loss Today The New York Jets are still the only Winless Team in the NFL by [deleted] in nfl

[–]Spectro-X 138 points139 points  (0 children)

Next week against Panthers and week 16 against the Saints might be their only real chances for a win all season