Raptors Discussion: v97 Raptor's 2024-2025 - NBA Team

[saska sault]

If Ingram sticks around on a good deal. It's worth it. They still control their own picks and Ingram can flat out score. Injuries are concerning but he doesn't seem to have a character issue, he's young enough to be a long term piece still. Still need to see who else is moved in and out by 3pm. They may have other picks coming back

 

[phillipmike]

I don’t know alot but read others opinions. seems like a big gamble? Or is it a matter of having a hard time getting talent to TO? This guy obviously has talent but hasn’t played alot. Always injured according to games played.

It’s a gamble but not a big one.

Prettt much just the Pacers’ 1st which is expected to be a later one.

Sure tying money up in Ingram is a risk but that’s an asset for the Raps. Not 1st, 2nd or even 3rd tier free agents will give them a look. So having money to spend doesn’t matter. Having guys signed to deal can always be flipped for trades.

Raps have 4 starting calibre players 27 and under locked up long term; Barnes, RJ, IQ and presumably Ingram. Poeltl is 29.

Add in more pieces under 25:
Dick
Abagji
Shead
Walter
Chomche
Mogbo

Plus other expiring in Boucher and Mitchell.

You likely have a top 7 pick this year and all your future picks. You’re primed for a big trade in 2-3 years.

It’s a good start. Need them to mesh and play D. They will need a coach that can polish them off into a disciplined team.

 

[howlman]

 

[trellaine201]

The first-rounder will be a 2026 pick that originally belonged to Indiana?

 

[Dr.Funk]

 

[phillipmike]

Ingram almost 4 years younger and probably $12M cheaper and you have more assets in Walter, Abagji, Shead, and Mitchell.

You can question fit but this is great asset management. Highly unlikely the Pacers pick turned into an all star player who can score 20.

Another one. Bridges is a better player defensively. He is a year older than Ingram but he went for 5 1sts. We traded 1. It’s good value.

 

[Phion Keneuf]

Much rather would tank. But the trade is good, no brainer. Ingram is our 2nd best player if healthy. And in his prime.

 

[DuklaNation]

This management doesn't want to rebuild, just try and do a quick turnaround. Starting lineup is fully paid, mediocre defensively, low upside. Team is stuck in no man's land. Pray for lottery luck.

 

[StrictlyCommercial]

This management doesn't want to rebuild, just try and do a quick turnaround. Starting lineup is fully paid, mediocre defensively, low upside. Team is stuck in no man's land. Pray for lottery luck.

That's not how they have looked recently. When they actually play their good players (go-go tank), they are competitive with the best teams in the league, and that's before adding Ingram.

The trade helps the tank by getting the bench depth and adding a guy who won't play much this year. Sets the team up to add a top pick and then be competitive next year.

Health is the big risk. IQ, Poetl and Ingram all have injury issues. Although I think Poetl would be playing through his if they were trying to win.

 

[horner]

Isn't he injured and a FA next season.
Can someone explain why.
Is he signing with the Raptors next yr