Toronto Raptors have gone from Tanking to Spending . Raptors offseason
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OR he couldn't get along with Rondo!Ray Allen joined the dark side, Darth Vader (Pat Riley) suckered him in with endless promises of championships, being a starter, never being traded and copious amounts of sex with the local latina talent.
Raptors Agree To Three-Year Offer Sheet With Landry Fields
Landry Fields has agreed to a three-year offer sheet with the Raptors.
Fields is a restricted free agent after spending his first two seasons with the Kn
Colangelo on McCown's show yesterday says 50/50 chance NY will match the offer. Got the impression he didn't care either way.Knicks are not afraid of writing cheques wouldn't be surprised if they match.
Colangelo on McCown's show yesterday says 50/50 chance NY will match the offer. Got the impression he didn't care either way.
Landry Fields says he loves the city of Toronto and the young roster of the Raptors . In other words I am tired of the soap opera in New York .
Insiders say that it closer to 80/20. I'm not sure about the cost/benefit on Fields either. Is he much better than Sonny Weems for much much less???Colangelo on McCown's show yesterday says 50/50 chance NY will match the offer. Got the impression he didn't care either way.
Fields doesn't have much say in it. It is up to the Knicks to either pick up the contract or let it go to the Raps. Either way, Fields wins.Landry Fields says he loves the city of Toronto and the young roster of the Raptors . In other words I am tired of the soap opera in New York .
I'm not excited by Fields either, however, I have heard that he has a lot more upside than he has shown in NY. I understand the Raps have withdrawn the qualifying offer to Weems making him a free agent.Insiders say that it closer to 80/20. I'm not sure about the cost/benefit on Fields either. Is he much better than Sonny Weems for much much less???
Fields was a pawn in the Nash sweepstakes to keep NY from having pieces to offer Phx. Lowry is a young talented pitbull who will be an aggressive leader. They still will suck compared to many other teams unfortunately.
God to Love to be Jeremy Lin eh . He couldn't even get part time employment as early as last year and has a couple of great months and he now smiling to a 4 year 28 million dollar contract now . That is one player who I am glad Bryan didn't try to pursue .
Landry Fields contract is only 3 years in duration and he is only 2 years into his NBA career ( young & during his rookie season was named rookie of the monthtwice ) . Giving that type of player 6 million dollars ( when league avg is 5 ) isn't a crazy untradeable contract which will
cripple this franchise . Is he a difference maker ? no but he isn't a bum or a player who has seen his best years .
Landry Fields contract is only 3 years in duration and he is only 2 years into his NBA career ( young & during his rookie season was named rookie of the monthtwice ) . Giving that type of player 6 million dollars ( when league avg is 5 ) isn't a crazy untradeable contract which will
cripple this franchise . Is he a difference maker ? no but he isn't a bum or a player who has seen his best years .
i can't help but think that our upside with LFields is that he becomes Shayne Battier. Great attributes/intangibles but the Raptors need guys to become All-Stars? Can Landry Fields become an All-Star?.. I guess its possible but 6 million/year is a bit of a gamble...I agree.Landry Fields contract is only 3 years in duration and he is only 2 years into his NBA career ( young & during his rookie season was named rookie of the monthtwice ) . Giving that type of player 6 million dollars ( when league avg is 5 ) isn't a crazy untradeable contract which will
cripple this franchise . Is he a difference maker ? no but he isn't a bum or a player who has seen his best years .
I like that he got a Stanford education. I guess the Hope and Pray of this deal(if it closes) will be whether this Stanford player make the kind of impact that his buddy from Harvard did????
Davis must need the work. He lacked consistency last year. If he is going to be an above average player, he shoud dominate the summer league.Raptors play a summer league game tonight at 6. Interested in watching Terrence Ross.
Why is Ed Davis on the Summer League roster? I thought it was for rookies and D-leaguers and other international projects only.
I think cause Ed Davis didn't play in the summer league last year ( lockout ) and he didn't get any coaching last summer I would have been surprised if he didn't .Raptors play a summer league game tonight at 6. Interested in watching Terrence Ross.
Why is Ed Davis on the Summer League roster? I thought it was for rookies and D-leaguers and other international projects only.
DeRozan had to play two stints in summer league and this is usual the case . The Pistons have Austin Daye and Knight playing who are drafted players from previous drafts .
Jeremy Lin is not bad for a guy who has little nba experience. His big weakness is turnovers but he was fun to watch and seeing as contending in the play offs is far into the future if ever.
I'll settle for fun to watch. In that regard I think he wouldn't have been a bad player to pursue.
That being said. Happy with the Lowry pick up and curious to see what he can do.
I'll settle for fun to watch. In that regard I think he wouldn't have been a bad player to pursue.
That being said. Happy with the Lowry pick up and curious to see what he can do.
IF they can get a good piece for Jose I say do it. He's talented but I think the raps are in a phase where it's better to get younger and start over.
I've always liked Jose's enthusiasm. He seemed to be a real team player so I am kind of surprised by the "trade me" request. I don't think the Raps will ever be a winner with Jose as the starting PG. I hope they get a decent young player for him or a #1 draft pick. If they cam't make a deal now someone will need him during the season and that won't hurt his value. Jose will get his minutes here as a back up. At the end of last year he wasn't on floor in close games when defense mattered, and I doubt if it would be any different this year.
The Knicks have elected not to match Landry Fields' offer sheet with the Raptors.
Fields signed a three-year, $20 million deal with Toronto.
What a shock! No surprise there, let's hope he's more of the guy in his rookie season than he was last year....
At this point, I think Fields is way overpaid. It was a 20 million dollar gamble to make sure he gets the guy that signed with the Lakers.
At the moment are the Raptors any better than they were last year? Lowry should help but they need a lot more than that.
At the moment are the Raptors any better than they were last year? Lowry should help but they need a lot more than that.
I think defensively, we got better this year. That counts for a lot, as our defense looked much better last year but pales in comparison to the elite defensive teams.At this point, I think Fields is way overpaid. It was a 20 million dollar gamble to make sure he gets the guy that signed with the Lakers.
At the moment are the Raptors any better than they were last year? Lowry should help but they need a lot more than that.
Rememeber that Landry's rookie season was Pre-Melo. His skill set doesn't justify the 20million dollar gamble but he may thrive more in a team concept, scoring more and contributing more on defense. Kyle Lowry is a great defender and defense was one of the reasons the raps picked Ross. Casey is going to have to come up with offensive schemes that put points on the board and don't rely on Bargnani to take too many shots. Last thing we want is to be empty handed if he gets injured again.
Good points! Regarding Barnani, I don't think he can or should play 40 minutes or more, game in and game out. If he plays as he did before his first injury last year he will help offensively and defensively. 30 minutes a game or there abouts I think would keep him healthier. Does anyone know what has been done to strengthen that calf of his.I think defensively, we got better this year. That counts for a lot, as our defense looked much better last year but pales in comparison to the elite defensive teams.
Rememeber that Landry's rookie season was Pre-Melo. His skill set doesn't justify the 20million dollar gamble but he may thrive more in a team concept, scoring more and contributing more on defense. Kyle Lowry is a great defender and defense was one of the reasons the raps picked Ross. Casey is going to have to come up with offensive schemes that put points on the board and don't rely on Bargnani to take too many shots. Last thing we want is to be empty handed if he gets injured again.
I never felt Calderon was a 40 minute guy either. If he can give them 15- 20 minutes of high energy(assuming he isn't traded) I believe that will up his game.
Ross and Jonas have yet to play when it matters. Neither are NBA tested so you don't what you have until the season starts. I think Jonas will be good but may have some foul problems this year. I think they let more go in Europe than they do here. Ross can shoot but can he handle the bigger stronger players in the NBA?
The one real positive from my POV is Casey can coach!
