I think the Raptors should build this team like the 2000-01 Lakers not to say that DeMar is Kobe 2.0 but he will become a bonafide star in the next 2-3 years, possibly in his prime years but the question is will he remain as a Raptors. Here is what I propose a trade with the Kings in the summer
Toronto out: Resigned Lowry, Jonas V, 2016 1st round pick, 2014 2nd round pick (OKC)
Toronto in: Isaiah Thomas, DeMarcus Cousins, 2014 1st round pick
Next we get rid of Fields
Toronto out: Fields, Amir Johnson, 2014 1st round pick (Top 20th)
Toronto in: Resigned Greg Monroe, Tony Mitchell, Det 2nd round pick
We get a high pick from the Kings so we draft one of Exum or Smart.
Let Vazquez Walk
Sign Vince Carter to the vet minimum
Sign Lavoy Allen 2 years 8mil contract
Draft a Project SG with Det's 2nd round pick (Jabari Brown, PJ Hairston, Nik Stauskas, or Bogdan Bogdanovic)
Draft a third string C in the late 2nd round pick (Johnny O'Bryant, Jordan Bachynski, Alec Brown)
Next Year's Lineups
I.Thomas/Smart or Exum/Stone/Nando De Colo
DeRozan/John Salmons/Project SG
T.Ross/V.Carter/Tony Mitchel
Monroe/Patterson/Hansborough/
Cousins/L.Allen/Third String C
We still have a solid lineups with some key backup veterans.
I.Thomas > D.Fisher
DeRozan = Kobe Lite
T-Ross > Eddie Jones
Monroe > Glen Rice
Cousins = Shaq Lite
We have a chance for an Eastern Conference Finals Run and compete with teams like the Heat or the Pacers
Toronto out: Resigned Lowry, Jonas V, 2016 1st round pick, 2014 2nd round pick (OKC)
Toronto in: Isaiah Thomas, DeMarcus Cousins, 2014 1st round pick
Next we get rid of Fields
Toronto out: Fields, Amir Johnson, 2014 1st round pick (Top 20th)
Toronto in: Resigned Greg Monroe, Tony Mitchell, Det 2nd round pick
We get a high pick from the Kings so we draft one of Exum or Smart.
Let Vazquez Walk
Sign Vince Carter to the vet minimum
Sign Lavoy Allen 2 years 8mil contract
Draft a Project SG with Det's 2nd round pick (Jabari Brown, PJ Hairston, Nik Stauskas, or Bogdan Bogdanovic)
Draft a third string C in the late 2nd round pick (Johnny O'Bryant, Jordan Bachynski, Alec Brown)
Next Year's Lineups
I.Thomas/Smart or Exum/Stone/Nando De Colo
DeRozan/John Salmons/Project SG
T.Ross/V.Carter/Tony Mitchel
Monroe/Patterson/Hansborough/
Cousins/L.Allen/Third String C
We still have a solid lineups with some key backup veterans.
I.Thomas > D.Fisher
DeRozan = Kobe Lite
T-Ross > Eddie Jones
Monroe > Glen Rice
Cousins = Shaq Lite
We have a chance for an Eastern Conference Finals Run and compete with teams like the Heat or the Pacers
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