The Raptors are making the same mistake...

[@KianLahey-qv1be]

We’re on the edge of really fucking this up I swear if we mess up Scottie’s career I might just quit being a raps fan

[@I-Like-Basket-Ball]

I really hope that if we’re good, we sell instead of pushing further along. With how deep next year’s draft class is and how contracts are starting to look, and will look in a few seasons, the Raptors really need a good player on a great deal. That’s not me doubting RJ, IQ, or Gradey, but rather putting ourselves in a very good position to potentially get Scottie- I don’t even want to say a more concrete second option because that sounds pretty harsh, especially since I believe in all of those players. But what if Immanuel Quickley long-term doesn’t work out, or if RJ doesn’t take that leap and they’re still on the books? Those are guys that can still be very, very good role players, so it isn’t an issue, but to take that next step(as a team), Scottie might need someone else. There are a few guys at the top of next year’s draft who could easily fill that role. However, if Scottie takes a huge leap and both RJ and Immanuel Quickley are right behind him, I genuinely don’t know what to do come the trade deadline, especially if we’re good. The only thing I would consider is trading super long-term picks, but that’s always risky, and I’m not usually a fan of doing that.

[@myhomehandyman4619]

If ujiri hit with ulrich, and he quite possibly did. Our whole outlook changes. I’m curious to see how he’s transformed from summer league to training camp.

[@Helpusall6565]

Just hold on a moment. Stranger things have happened. But its entirely possible that Quickley and Dick become exceptional from 3. Just hold on it will make a huge difference

[@pensarebasketball]

@@Helpusall6565 it would help a lot. They're already both very good shooters.

[@kristianburton6811]

Great live as always Rob. Sorry I couldn't catch it live but will always be here to watch. Much love from the 🇬🇧

[@pensarebasketball]

Thanks Kristian! Appreciate it.

[@Justin-ni3ql]

I used to love watching Raptors bball 2014-2020. Raptors are going back to the forever sub-mediocre. It was fun while it lasted.

[@medved4030]

I'm glad the NBA gave us a very tough schedule for the start of the season. By February we will see which direction we are taking. The results will tell us if we are good enough for the play-in. If not then it will be easy to tank the rest of the season to get a good draft pick. Me, personally, I'm hoping for the former that we shine and surprise many teams under coach Darko this season.

[@Biggdirt1]

The Raptors wanted to resign FVV and they made him a great offer. Houston made FVV an insane offer which they will regret

[@leonrichard7105]

Who's measuring Scottie? Is he wearing lifts? On clips, he looks to be as tall or taller standing next to known 6'9" players.

[@davidsam993]

Masai warned us it would tough, that's the rebuild era has to be, we're gonna lose a lot of games probably this year, I know it sucks but let's be honest, we could not attract super star in FA, we only could develop them from scratch ( Siakam-FVV), get them from trade ( Kawhi, Kyle) but trading a good player became more and more pricy ( 5 first rnd for Gobert or M Bridge!!!), so the easiest way to get a superstar for a team like raptors is clearly being in a lottery draft pick, Barnes year 3 is already an all star, I think it's the path that we need to follow even it will ruin one or two season of BBQ, that's why Masai locked their contract for at least 3 seasons together, trust me if we get a top 5 next draft we're good in Barnes prime years (25yo to 30yo)

[@nomadicivories]

I am having a hard time believing I heard you question management moving on from Fred and Dennis in the same live.

[@pensarebasketball]

Lol, the issue isn't moving on from them. The issue is moving on from them for nothing and then expecting to be good.

[@bewansaun4695]

How can you ask Scottie to sit? We can’t.

[@davidsam993]

they wanna tank but didn't want to lose ticket revenue so needed to play good game at home. that's why the final spot last year was barely top six and obviously the lottery put us 8th seed

[@ryank794]

Traded Jak cuz fo didnt think they lost Fred at that point and plus no one expected Fred got 40m offer from Rockets. I dont think Jak is that overpaid considering how much Claxton, Hatenstein and Zubac get paid this yr. I dont like Jak trade itself. That happend on wrong timing and direction but anyway he is now one of the most valuable player on current roster. Jak is total non shooter, cant create own shot but the value of facillitating big who can play as dho hub has been increasing since 2020. He is great dho hub, roll man and still solid defender. We were 4w 28l without Jak last season.

[@pensarebasketball]

A lot of the (without Jak) games were also without Quickley, without RJ and without Scottie. Sometimes all 3. He's at best an average starting C. That's not something that's worth 15-17% of your cap space. I get your point about Claxton but he's also 24 years old playing for a horrible team who likely overpaid to keep him around. Jak will be 29 when the season starts. There is upside/downside baked into contracts.

[@ryank794]

@@pensarebasketball on January splits without Jak, Scottie, Rj and Iq played all together almost every game but still 2w 9l. Starting Big costs around 20m or more these days. Who would be better than Jak with 20m? I only can find Allen and Turner but those guys are expiring and will get paid way more.

[@leonrichard7105]

@@ryank794 ...and a really good passer as well.

[@KianLahey-qv1be]

Great vid I either wanna be a six seed or really bad lol no in between any more

[@bewansaun4695]

My concern is they keep deferring a title run. We’ve got a lot of talent. Fill the skills we don’t have & let’s go.

[@landl47]

How do we just ‘fill the skills we don’t have’ without waiting? There are no free agents we can get and we don’t have anyone we can trade without giving up our best players. Draft and develop is our only option and that takes time.

[@bewansaun4695]

Should be some free agents by the trade deadline? We have Scottie how long can we wait.

[@bewansaun4695]

Omg Scottie’s girlfriend is pregnant. Congrats Scottie & Alyssa

[@7jorjaty]

Low middle

[@robbirdman9820]

here is a lineup... scotty iq rj kelly yak

[@Raptorsovereverything]

30-52

[@gaganflo3596]

Ujiri will NOT rebuild.. I don't care what he says, Raps won't be tanking next year as long as MLSE makes theres money. Raptors will enter another treadmill stretch and sell fans on "rebuild" and "internal growth"...

[@rswa1ker]

you can rebuild and not tank

[@peterd.2963]

UNFORTUNATELY SCOTTY LIKES MONEY MORE THEN LEARNING NEW BASKETBALL 🏀 SKILLS ... ... SIMILARLY THESE POOR ATTITUDES ARE DISPLAYED BY THE REST OF THE RAPTOR'S TEAM, ..... PRIMARILY BECAUSE OF POOR MANAGEMENT DIRECTIONS AND PLANNING FROM THE RAPTOR'S ORGANIZATION....‼️ GOOD LUCK WITH YOUR POTCAST, BECAUSE RAPTOR'S FANS LOVE HARDWORKING, SKILLFUL AND PERSISTENT PLAYERS N O T ANOTHER DISASTER OF A SEASON ‼️