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foul on Jonas

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Casey just needs to play him. Ujiri needs to get rid of Hayes ASAP because you know damn well he'll be cutting into Jonas' and Bebe's minutes at C.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

 

This vid will show you everything you need to see in regards to JV.

[GD]

 

This vid will show you everything you need to see in regards to JV.

 

Came for the J.Val, stayed for the J.Cole.

[jaysfan2014]

As I expected, the union is pissed about the Lebron/Wade/Bosh pay cut talk:

 

http://www.sportingnews.com/nba/story/2014-07-03/nba-free-agency-carmelo-anthony-lebron-james-heat-knicks-pay-cut-nbpa-union?utm_source=dlvr.it&utm_medium=twitter

 

Makes it more difficult for the Heat to keep the big 3 together.

[dineke]

The torotni media makes it out to be like he's going to be some perennial all star when he didn't improve at the second year. He isn't talented enough that you make him untouchable for a top 5 player in the league ( arguably at least)

 

Not all players improve in a linear fashion year after year. This is a 21 year old center who averaged 14/11 on 57 TS% per 36... what more do you want from a second year player?

 

I would have no problem trading him for Love if it came with an extension, but not for only one year.

[Orgfiller]

I just saw on the Sportsnet bottomline that the Kings signed Darren Collison for 3/16, I like the deal but will they use him primarily as a backup? Could this mean they are considering moving Isaiah Thomas?

[eastcoastjaysfan]

I just saw on the Sportsnet bottomline that the Kings signed Darren Collison for 3/16, I like the deal but will they use him primarily as a backup? Could this mean they are considering moving Isaiah Thomas?

 

Read a few rumors about Thomas going to Detroit.

 

I didn't get to watch many Kings games this year but he looks to be an incredibly efficient player. I don't know why Sacramento wouldn't keep him. A Thomas/Collison combo would be pretty good.

[SpeedyGose]

From what I've read, Thomas can't really guard because of his size. Either gets shot over or cant defend the post. Kings prefer him as a 6th man who can light up the scoreboard and it seems like they would keep him if he was willing to accept that role

[SpeedyGose]

[Angrioter]

[SpeedyGose]

I wasnt sure how I felt about 6 million before but I really like it now. Especially with Amir's chronic ankle issues, PatPat is really valuable to the Raps

[eastcoastjaysfan]

I wasnt sure how I felt about 6 million before but I really like it now. Especially with Amir's chronic ankle issues, PatPat is really valuable to the Raps

 

True. The difference between 5 & 6M is negligible. It's not a bad deal. I really like 2Pat. Don't love it but I'll give it a solid B+.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Amir will need to take a hometown discount next year if he wants to stay though. Something around 4-5M a year.

 

In honor of Patman:

 

http://cdn.fansided.com/wp-content/blogs.dir/229/files/2014/01/Patrick-Patterson-steal-and-game-winning-shot.gif

[SpeedyGose]

I don't see it happening. He is being paid 7 right now and he's certainly proven he's worth that much going forward. Use his $7 million to try and acquire another star

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Pretty great offseason for Masai so far. We have no terrible contracts moving forward and our core is young and hungry.

 

If NYY/Denver suck hard next year (which looks very possible) we could be potentially adding a top 5 pick to this current core. Scary.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

I think we're still 11M under the luxury tax threshold.... Leaves for room for Vasquez around 5M a year and maybe a vet SF like VC? That would be pretty nuts.

[SpeedyGose]

I'm expecting to see a Patty Mills deal for GV. 3/12 and then have 3.5 mil left to get us a SF bench piece

[SpeedyGose]

http://s750.photobucket.com/user/lillehammer/media/TURBOZONE_Patman.jpg.html

 

danananananan PATMAN

[eastcoastjaysfan]

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At this point, expecting Vasquez to get $4.5M or so from Raptors a year. Whatever the number, he will be returning and could happen soon

1:45 PM - 4 Jul 2014

 

Ryan Wolstat ✔ @WolstatSun

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@Raptors_Watch That he'll be back? 99%. The contract number is a guess, could be higher. Doubt it is lower.

1:47 PM - 4 Jul 2014

[eastcoastjaysfan]

http://cdn3.sbnation.com/imported_assets/2001439/cockyvasquez.gif

 

http://flagrantfowl.ca/wp-content/uploads/vasquez-shimmy-GIF.gif

 

http://stream1.gifsoup.com/webroot/animatedgifs/167771_o.gif

 

Yeaaaaaa buddy

[eastcoastjaysfan]

GV is a core piece in accomplishing #KD2016.

 

Love this signing. Masai getting s*** done. Keeps the core in tact and we still apparently have a little wiggle room to sign someone else (VC?)

[SpeedyGose]

So it appears GV is going to be 3/15 (give or take a bit). I'm hoping for VC but if not, I am all aboard the Aminu train

[eastcoastjaysfan]

So it appears GV is going to be 3/15 (give or take a bit). I'm hoping for VC but if not, I am all aboard the Aminu train

 

Vince would get minutes here. I don't think Ross is ready to take on 30+ minutes a night. It'd be a good fit for him IMO.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Welcome home fellas:

 

http://25.media.tumblr.com/535568ba72979e030dbb34e7db82065c/tumblr_mz2teg3cz21s3gys4o1_400.gif

[Chappy]

VC would be the icing on the cake of a fantastic offseason. At this point in his career he would be a great role player and is still capable of having some big games.

[Chappy]

Keeping the core together was a wise decision and based on the fact that these guys chose to come back says a lot about where this team is. Toronto's rep is growing across the NBA and hopefully some key FA's will take note in the coming seasons.

[SpeedyGose]

Not to mention the whole core is tied up for 3 years + three first rounders in the next two seasons + 15+ million in cap for next season when we are already established a 45+ win team. Future looks very good

[eastcoastjaysfan]

Not to mention the whole core is tied up for 3 years + three first rounders in the next two seasons + 15+ million in cap for next season when we are already established a 45+ win team. Future looks very good

 

And it's only been ONE year... Just over a year ago we had Bargs and Gay still on the roster.

 

Masai can pretty much do no wrong at this point.

[eastcoastjaysfan]

GOAT gif:

 

http://nesncom.files.wordpress.com/2014/01/andrea-bargnani.gif?w=499&h=326

 

Oh Bargs....