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Raptors Summer League: Chris Boucher – July 7, 2022
July 7, 2022
Chris Boucher speaks with the media following practice on Thursday.
Ujiri declines comment on Durant, says he's happy with where Raptors are at
Raptors president Masai Ujiri said he's incredibly happy with where the team's roster is at right now amid reports that superstar Kevin Durant is on the trade block and Toronto is in the mix.
Raptors president Masai Ujiri said he's incredibly happy with where the team's roster is at right now amid reports that superstar Kevin Durant is on the trade block and Toronto is in the mix.
Ujiri was in Ottawa on Friday for the unveiling of an art installation he helped create that was inspired by Nelson Mandela. Prime Minister Justin Trudeau was among those in attendance.
Although Ujiri understandably declined to speak on the Durant situation specifically, he was quick to praise the current lineup as he was heading to Las Vegas for Summer League.
"I'm so excited to see all of our players who will be there, our young players who will be playing in the Summer League," Ujiri told CityNews. "I know one thing: We're going to win in Toronto and we're going to continue to grow. I'm super confident about that."
"I know with all the talks, I'm incredibly happy with where our team is and how we continue to grow."
Also asked Masai about Kevin Durant and the Raptors. He obviously didn’t want to give any hints
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Ujiri and general manager Bobby Webster have been busy already this off-season re-signing Thad Young and Chris Boucher and adding free agent Otto Porter Jr. to the mix.
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As the rumour mill continues to swirl, Ujiri's main priority remains the internal growth of the team.
"We'll keep looking out there to see how we can make our team better but our internal growth is what's most important to us," Ujiri said. "... I think seeing with the growth of all of these young players, I'm happy with that and we'll keep growing."
San Antonio Spurs May Hold Keys to a Kyrie Irving-Russell Westbrook Trade
The Brooklyn Nets and Los Angeles Lakers have held preliminary discussions on a Kyrie Irving trade, and word is getting around the teams exploring the...
Spurs Rebuilding
With the Spurs trading Derrick White to the Boston Celtics before the February trade deadline and now Dejounte Murray to the Atlanta Hawks, the franchise is believed to be fully committed to rebuilding.
Teams consider veterans like Jakob Poeltl, Doug McDermott and Josh Richardson to be available. Westbrook wouldn't appeal to the Spurs and would presumably take a buyout, presumably for at least the minimum he could get with another franchise (nearly $3 million). With McDermott out and a Westbrook buyout, the Spurs would only add an approximate net of $16.7 million—essentially to buy a future first from the Lakers.
That could expand to include both Richardson and McDermott to Los Angeles, provided L.A. included either Kendrick Nunn or Talen Horton Tucker. The Lakers would have more interest in Richardson than McDermott.
What to make of meeting between Ujiri, Marks and Woj at Summer League - TSN.ca
Toronto Raptors President of Basketball Operations Masai Ujiri, Nets General Manager Sean Marks and ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski were spotted having a conversation at NBA Summer League on Saturday. TSN Raptors reporter Josh Lewenberg spoke to Jay Onrait about what this could mean in regards to Kevin Durant and more.
Toronto Raptors President of Basketball Operations Masai Ujiri, Nets General Manager Sean Marks and ESPN NBA Insider Adrian Wojnarowski were spotted having a conversation at NBA Summer League on Saturday. TSN Raptors reporter Josh Lewenberg spoke to Jay Onrait about what this could mean in regards to Kevin Durant and more.
Deandre Ayton Indiana Pacers Phoenix Suns NBA Free agency rumours | TSN
The Indiana Pacers are close to executing a sign-and-trade or offer sheet for Phoenix Suns restricted free agent centre Deandre Ayton, according to ESPN's Brian Windhorst. Windhorst adds a transaction could happen as soon as Monday.
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phillipmike
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after today. all im going to say is thank f***ing god for Masai and our front office team.
Dr.Funk
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Masai trading for KD is the only thing that can save kyle Dubas tonight lol
Scottie Barnes Remains 'Non-Starter' For Raptors In Kevin Durant Trade Talks
Scottie Barnes Remains Non Starter For Raptors In Kevin Durant Trade Talks - RealGM Wiretap
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The Toronto Raptors are believed to have the capacity to construct a package for Kevin Durant that would satisfy the Brooklyn Nets, but they remain unwilling to trade Scottie Barnes.
"Scottie Barnes continues to be a non-starter for the Raptors in any Kevin Durant discussion," said Adrian Wojnarowski on the NBA Today. "There certainly has been no progress there with Toronto."
The Raptors could possibly build a trade package for Durant around Pascal Siakam or OG Anunoby while also sending future draft compensation.
Barnes was the fourth overall pick in the 2021 draft and won Rookie of the Year.
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Gary Nylund
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Haha, an offer sheet, awesome! The NBA off-season is so much more entertaining than the NHL's, not even close.
stickty111
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When it relates to KD, this pretty much takes out the Suns. Ayton was their main chip. If they match, they can't trade him for 6 months. If they let him go, well they lost him for nothing.
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lol suns are screwed, durant to toronto could actually happen for a reasonable price. so happy to have masai.
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