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If he could stay healthy for another 4-5 more seasons and pitch on a good team (that could help him rack up wins), definitely within reach. Seems like Verlander gets better with age. His stuff is still elite!

If it means the Raptors winning another NBA Championship during that span, doesn't bother me. Raps are not winning a NBA Championship with the current roster, even if some guys like Barnes or OG take their game to another level.

He was born the same year as me. Making me feel old now haha.

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Bet the A's tonight! Paid off!

Agreed. Raptors become one of the favourites to win an NBA Championship. Boston and Milwaukee in the East would be their biggest challenge but going head-to-head with them in a 7 game series, I like their chances. Wouldn't be worried about 76ers, Heat, Hawks or other teams. Also, factor in KD wants to win a Championship as the main guy. When he won one with Golden State, there will always be an asterisk next to it because he went to a super team already. He has never carried a team by himself and if he came to the Raptors and won a Championship, NBA media personalities and fans won't give him that hard of a time. I'm sure it's always at the back of his mind when fans and media personalities talk about that.

After reading the rumours on who could be involved, definitely prefer a deal around OG/Trent + picks. If Masai can make it happen do it. KD can be a headcase, but pretty much every NBA superstar is a headcase haha.

https://www.si.com/nba/raptors/news/toronto-raptors-og-anunoby-gary-trent-jr-utah-jazz-rudy-gobert-trade-talks The Jazz asked about OG and Trent Jr. in a trade for Gobert.

I think Barnes and OG are the two guys who could still take their game to another level since their young and have shown flashes of their potential. Regardless, I think it will be tough to keep both players if the Raps swing a deal for Durant, though you never know. Though I'm sure the Nets will want at least one of Barnes or OG leading the deal. Siakam and FVV are still in their prime, though doubt they have any more potential growth. They are what they are now at this point. Siakam is a 22 PPG, 8 REB type guy. Not sure he'll ever take the next step to be a 25-28 PPG guy. Plus trading Siakam would free up some money. Durant easily replaces him. FVV is a heart and soul guy and trading him would create a big hole at PG. If FVV stays healthy and settles into the player what he has done the past three seasons, I'll take that in a heartbeat. Trent Jr is just a shooter and offensive minded player. If he grows into a 20+ PPG player which is definitely possible, great! Though his other stats like REB and AST will be on the empty side. Still a good 4th or 5th player to have in your rotation who can get hot at anytime and put up some points. Though if the Raps traded him, wouldn't lose sleep over it. Guys like him are easy to find and acquire. Would prefer to keep FVV and Siakam over Trent Jr if I had the choice. Boucher I think could take the next step offensively but he won't be a significant guy. Would love to see him be a 15 PPG, 10 REB kind of guy.

Don't wanna play Tampa in the postseason, even if its at the Rogers Centre.

It was a heist for sure. DeRozan was overrated and never great defensively. However, the Raps aren't getting KD without giving up Barnes + one of Siakam/OG/FVV.

Good thing I didn't bet Detroit today haha.

Thanks. Asking because I know it was a doubleheader yesterday and thought maybe would have been different based on the circumstances. Though if someone does go on the IL, they could call him back up no problem.

Since Maximo Castillo was sent down to the minors yesterday before Game 2, does he have to stay down in the minors for a certain amount of days before getting called up again?

The extra revenue from jersey sales, ticket sales, and TV ratings, alongside with attracting other potential top talent, there are more advantages for having Durant in a Raptors uniform than disadvantages.

Meh, but even with the Raptors current roster, do you expect them to win a Championship? The East is still wide open. Boston, Miami and Milwaukee are the top teams still, but add Durant to a Raptors roster and its a toss-up in a 7 game series against any of those teams. I'm also sure the Raptors would add if Durant was brought in.

If anyone is willing to sell a bobblehead from today let me know. Will pay fair value!

If you have Durant, you really don't need Siakam. PG VanVleet SG Trent Jr. SF Anunoby PF Durant C Boucher or a FA center Bench: PF/C Boucher or FA SF Porter Jr. F Young F Achiuwa G Brooks Free agent/trade Free agent/trade IMO if that Raptors team is healthy, definitely more of an NBA Champion caliber contender than with Siakam and Barnes.

July 2 Game 1 Vladdy - 2 Points - Dylan, JaysAllMighty Springer - 2 Points - Bichette - 4 Points - Spanky99 Teo - 4 Points - Effit Chapman - 6 Points - Deadpool, JFD, JaysBlue Gurriel Jr - 8 Points - Espinal - 10 Points - Jays4life19 Biggio - 12 Points - Moreno - 14 Points - Off the bench: 18 Points - Game 2 Vladdy - 2 Points - Dylan, JaysAllMighty Springer - 2 Points - Kirk - 2 Points - Effit, JFD Bichette - 4 Points - Teo - 4 Points - Deadpool Chapman - 6 Points - Spanky99 Gurriel Jr - 8 Points - Espinal - 10 Points - Collins - 10 Points Biggio - 12 Points - Jays4life19, JaysBlue Moreno - 14 Points - Tapia - 16 Points - Zimmer - 18 Points - Off the bench: 18 Points -

Curious question, if you get tickets for tomorrow, are they good for the second game as well? Like as traditional doubleheaders down in the States?

I love Barnes as well, though I would imagine any trade for KD has to include him. Barnes will be a solid player moving forward no doubt, though very small chance he becomes a superstar who could carry a team. I agree on Siakam as well. Sell high after he had a rebound season and free up some money from his contract as well. Last year at this time his contract was looking like a disaster. If Durant comes in, no need for Siakam anyways.

He played 55 games last season. If you can load management with him like the Raps did with KL, and ride him hard in the Playoffs, don't see that being an issue. Play him 60-65 games, sit him back-to-backs or against teams that really suck. I'll take that gamble.

Yeah but at 50M-60M AAV? haha

I don't care about Barnes. You would definitely have to trade him in the deal. I prefer trading Siakam over OG and VanVleet obviously. So it depends on who that second piece is with Barnes.

You aren't going to win a championship with Barnes and Siakam haha. Unless the Raps add another elite player or both Barnes/OG turn into Top 5-10 talents. If the Raps get a chance at KD, do it! Even from a financial standpoint, the money, jersey sales, hype he would bring to the Raptors. Definitely worth it from a roster perspective and business perspective as well.