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It's QUINCY!!!!

Acy, though. Not Miller. Unfortunately.

Quincy Miller, Doron Lamb, Draymond Green, Orlando Johnson, Scott Machado.

One of the above will be a Raptor. All good.

(Hopefully Draymond Green)

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It's interesting...I'm still watching the draft. I'm actually looking forward to see who the Raptors draft in the 2nd round. There's still legit talent available. Quincy Miller, Doron Lamb, Jae...

I have no doubts that the Raptors are not looking at Terrence Ross to start at the 3 spot next season. Almost certainly will the Raptors continue looking for someone for the small forward. Ross will...

And for the record...Ross is more a 2 guard than he is a small forward.

Why though were you high on Barnes? I haven't read a single article that suggest he's anywhere near as good as his reputation suggests. On the flip side, I've read several convincing articles...

ROOSSSSSS!!!!

Yes. yes! Fantastic pick.

I posted earlier today about the complete nonsense of drafting Harrison Barnes. For everyone who hates this pick...I'm assuming you'd have preferred...

Also, someone please change the thread title. It's draft day! I think it's time to drop the "promise to Rivers" banner.

The thing is....Harrison Barnes is pure mythology. His numbers, be they simple, advanced, regressed, compounded, fractaled - any - way you look at them, are weak.

If the Raptors drafted Barnes...

"Damian, how much stock are you putting into this Portland stuff. People are saying that you had a[n] unbelievable workout there, maybe the best workout since Kevin Durant. Can you tell us a little...

SAC could most definitely use Robinson. He'd be a huge upgrade over Jason Thompson. For him to be available at 5, Beal, Barnes & Gilchrist would all likely be off the board. Between Drummond and...

Let's get too it. You'll all re-read this on June 29th and be amazed by the ridiculous accuracy of the following (at least, up until the 7th pick.)
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Hornets: Davis
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Terrence Ross

Single Game highlights, shows off much of his game: athletic shot creator who can shoot and is active on D.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Qwh-VkZCeBI&feature=related
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I don't understand why everyone is all of a sudden fawning over Dion Waiters. Apparently the guy doesn't play a lick of defense. Players like him can be found everywhere - a purely scoring SG - and...

It's gotta be Kirilenko. In so many ways is Kirilenko the perfect Free Agent for the Raptors. Defense, Leadership, Shooting...perfect compliment to DD and Bargs and a great mentor for the young guys....

I'd never heard of Crowder, but I like what I see. I'd love it if the Raps could pick him up. Looking at him and his numbers, it actually makes no sense to me that he's projected only as a 2nd...

Boston wants a PG in return for Rondo
Boston wants Barbosa

So...

http://games.espn.go.com/nba/tradeMachine?tradeId=7vulmyz

Calderon and Barbosa for Rondo and O'Neal

Buy out O'Neal if he...

The mere fact that the Raptors are 2 games out of the playoffs right now speaks to the travesty of the Eastern Conference and nothing more.

Look at it this way: the Raptors have the 6th WORST...

Basically, this trade needs to happen. If I GM'd Toronto, this is what I would do.

This is my line-up I like and take forward, as of now (plus J.V.)

PG _____/______
SG Derozan/______
SF...

Semantics. James Johnson needs to be able to shoot the basketball.

And yes, #1 priority for Derozan is defense. I was, though, talking offense.

Decision making will come with time. He's still a young'un. It's one reason I like the Casey hiring so much. Great coach for the young team the Raps are.

One unlooked at reason he needs to develop...

If Johnson can hit the open 3 and lower his turnover rate, he has everything he needs to turn into an outstanding 3.

His opponent's PER last season on the Raps was 12.3. That's elite defense.
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Blast! You beat me to it by like 3 seconds.

Consider me down for Chuck Hayes. And bring back Reggie.

I'm a big fan of James Johnson. His defense is actually outstanding (measured in terms of how frequently and efficiently his guard scores), and he gets blocks, steals and rebounds to boot. His...

Allright...I'm as pleased as anyone with Valanciunas. I was happy when they lucked out and drafted him (again...see: Ed Davis), and I think he'll end up being one of, if not the best player of the...