The Raptors and the 2014 Draft

[BigCamB]

I really like his Defensive ability and size. Dude has the potential to be an elite defender. Sort of reminds me of a fusion between Deng and Jimmy Butler, not as good offensively as either of them tho. His jumpshot isn't ugly, just needs to work on it a bit and i think he'll be a decent shooter. Where is he projected currently?

Early to Mid Second on DX. If he stayed there that'd be pretty epic to grab him with the early 2nd round pick. He should rise though.

[thead]

besides draftexpress and nbadraft.net what sites are you guys using to research prospects?

[Wiggins]

Well that's not true. We'll be a shoe in for top 5 in the East next year, and should take the division too. Then in 2015 we have cap space to bring in a star player like Love or Aldridge. Hardly on the treadmill. You'll just have to "pain" your way through a 50 win season next year.

Top 5? 50 wins? You think the raps can win MORE games next year? Lol ... The insanity grows.
Toronto won't have the same roster that got booted in the 1st round this year?
Washington gets back Nene.
Chicago gets back DRose.
Brooklyn gets back Brook Lopez.
Atlanta gets back Al Horford.
Charlotte has AlJeff for the full year.
There won't be 10 teams tanking next year giving away free wins.
Toronto didn't have any significant injury, career years from almost every player and they'll win MORE? 50 wins? ... Did the NBA expand to 110+ games next year?

[MACK11]

Upsiiiiideeee

Defense!!!!

[MACK11]

I really like his Defensive ability and size. Dude has the potential to be an elite defender. Sort of reminds me of a fusion between Deng and Jimmy Butler, not as good offensively as either of them tho. His jumpshot isn't ugly, just needs to work on it a bit and i think he'll be a decent shooter. Where is he projected currently?

Early second round pick but im sure once he gets to to draft combine he's gonna be in that 20-30 range

[blackjitsu]

besides draftexpress and nbadraft.net what sites are you guys using to research prospects?

Real GM (unfortunately), Hoops Hype, and I've found myself on http://www.eurobasket.com/ checking out some of the Euro guys.

Also, Youtube is a pretty good resource. Interviews, highlights from games for pretty much everyone can be found there.

[Puffer]

Top 5? 50 wins? You think the raps can win MORE games next year? Lol ... The insanity grows.
Toronto won't have the same roster that got booted in the 1st round this year?
Washington gets back Nene.
Chicago gets back DRose.
Brooklyn gets back Brook Lopez.
Atlanta gets back Al Horford.
Charlotte has AlJeff for the full year.
There won't be 10 teams tanking next year giving away free wins.
Toronto didn't have any significant injury, career years from almost every player and they'll win MORE? 50 wins? ... Did the NBA expand to 110+ games next year?

And don't forget the Raps will probably overpay to keep Lowry, a D-League point guard at best.

[Joey]

Defence would be the reason we draft him.

More specifically, Joe Johnson. Joe Johnson would be the reason we draft him.

[WJF]

Top 5? 50 wins? You think the raps can win MORE games next year? Lol ... The insanity grows.
Toronto won't have the same roster that got booted in the 1st round this year?
Washington gets back Nene.
Chicago gets back DRose.
Brooklyn gets back Brook Lopez.
Atlanta gets back Al Horford.
Charlotte has AlJeff for the full year.
There won't be 10 teams tanking next year giving away free wins.
Toronto didn't have any significant injury, career years from almost every player and they'll win MORE? 50 wins? ... Did the NBA expand to 110+ games next year?

Washington...what about Gortat, Ariza, Gooden, Booker, will they all be back?
Chicago...what do they do with Boozer, who will be their 3rd big? Who backs up the fragile Rose, no PGs under contract for 2014/15
Brooklyn...Pierce has no contract, Livingston needs a big raise, Blatche has player option will want more $ Alan Anderson is a FA
Atlanta...pretty good shape, looses Brand and will need to pay Antic, but overall should have easy time working with roster
Charlotte...No bad shape, but McRoberts will opt out and need to get paid, will also need to find a back-up for Kemba.

Every team has issues, we have a shot at top 5 in the East, or we could regress and miss the playoffs, wont't know how we stack up till November.

[MACK11]

More specifically, Joe Johnson. Joe Johnson would be the reason we draft him.

And Carmelo, Lebron, KD, etc

[planetmars]

And Carmelo, Lebron, KD, etc

I don't think anyone can really guard these guys one on one.

[stooley]

I don't think anyone can really guard these guys one on one.

Tony Allen would have something to say about that.

[Chr1s1anL]

20 Toronto Raptors
Jerami Grant SF
20 years old; 6'8"; 220 lbs.
Syracuse, Sophomore

A rangy small forward with size and defensive versatility is something the Raptors have mentioned as being a position of need since their recent encounter with Joe Johnson in the first round of the playoffs. Jerami Grant certainly fills the bill.

From DraftExpress.com http://www.draftexpress.com#ixzz318oy0LmM
http://www.draftexpress.com


Draft express seems to agree with Grant being the pick . Draft him and acquire Biyombo and bring back VC. Resign Lowry, GV and PATMAN and that's a good offseason.


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[stooley]

20 Toronto Raptors
Jerami Grant SF
20 years old; 6'8"; 220 lbs.
Syracuse, Sophomore

A rangy small forward with size and defensive versatility is something the Raptors have mentioned as being a position of need since their recent encounter with Joe Johnson in the first round of the playoffs. Jerami Grant certainly fills the bill.

From DraftExpress.com http://www.draftexpress.com#ixzz318oy0LmM
http://www.draftexpress.com


Draft express seems to agree with Grant being the pick . Draft him and acquire Biyombo and bring back VC. Resign Lowry, GV and PATMAN and that's a good offseason.


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That's an ideal offseason in my books.

[ceez]

The Ariza talk is funny. I doubt he would sign here.

Colangelo went after him with a big contract offer, and he turned it down for a lower salary to play elsewhere. We ended up with Turk instead. Wonderful.

man i completely forgot about that, hilarious.