RE: The Toronto Raptors Retain FA Kyle Lowry and Serge Ibaka!
O man really glad to see an NBA fan here. I love the game! I was thinking actually to write as well a blog about all this movements and trades between the teams as is really getting crazy... just think that Cavs are close to a deal to bring Carmelo Antony next to Lebron! Anyway to go back to the topic. For the Raptors its great that they re-sign the two (Lowry and Ibaka). But i think they need more then that. Look what is happening around with the trades. If they don't bring "more power" they will fail again in the playoffs. I mean let's be honest who can beat Cavs in the East! But it's still early to predict as more trades and more movement will follow so i guess after all the trades are done we can have a clear image. For the moment i see again the same final like in the last 3 years... unfortunately!
Hey @georgemales!
Love to hear from NBA fans--we need more and more of it on steemit, haha!
I agree that we will probably see the same finals like the last 3 years...although I think we are fortunate as fans to see that! As a Cavs fan, I have been most interested in the Carmelo situation than anything else, really. If he is able to secure a buyout and sign with the Cavs on their midlevel exception ($5.2M), that would be absolutely fantastic because they won't have to give anything up. If the Warriors don't make any additional moves (although, the might get CRAWFORD...uh oh), the Melo addition narrows the gap imo.
As for the Raptors, they know they can't win the East. But they are doing it for the fans and will stay competitive at least. Better than being a bottom feeder for 5+ years.
Love to hear from the NBA fans as well and i am really glad that we are some around. I will make as well few posts about NBA that's for sure. I like Cavs a lot and if Carmelo deal its on then everything will change. There were rumors that even Wade might land in Cleveland but who knows. Rumors are rumors, that's why i want to wait and see what is going to happen. As for the Raptors i think you are right, they know they can't win the East and i think that for the moment are just happy to made it to the playoffs.
I do think the Wade buyout might happen too! But that would be a midseason acquisition probably, if it were to happen. Wade wants to collect his paycheck I think, while also compete for a ring (haha, best of both worlds huh?).
See you around!
Can you imagine a team with Lebron, Carmelo, Wade and Love!!! It will be amazing to see them playing together...
Don't forget Kyrie!! It WOULD be amazing...man, I get way too excited imagining that haha.
Honest to be i forgot about him and i like him a lot! I add as well a blog (a light one) regarding NBA so if you guys have some time and pleasure please stop by and take a look!
Hey georgemales! You should write a blog about it - I'd be more than happy to discuss hoops with you on your post!
Yes, I agree. If the Cavs can get Carmelo, it would make them that much more interesting, assuming they don't give up any of their current assets. I still think that the odd man out is Shump, but talks are imminent at this point.
For the Raptors, I think it's great that they have the core; but, I agree, they need much more firepower to beat them. We can assume an upgrade in that category by internal improvement (our young guys can be thrown into the fire and produce), or we go get someone and fill a need (a la PJ Tucker's tenacity and defensive prowess). A saw a reporter from Toronto suggesting James Johnson Reunion Part 3, and I'd be open to this. I just hope that DC gets dealt so that he can get proper minutes. I also would sadly have to part with JV at this point, as he does not fit our vision and new pace system. If we don't, it's going to be the same old story as you said!
I think JV would be good with the Kings, now that they added Z-Bo and George Hill; but, they just don't have enough cap space to simply absorb his contract from us. It would take another asset to be given back. Maybe a Rudy Gay sign and trade reunion? I'm not sure.
Regardless, I'm intrigued by the start of free agency, and hope that Masai is not done with wheeling and dealing by any stretch of imagination! :p
Definitely i will post about NBA as i already plan few posts in the near future. Same like you i'm intrigued by the start of the free agency hehe. Really glad as well there are NBA fans and people who are loving the game here on Steemit! I have a felling that we are going to have a lot of great and long discussions here... Just wait for the season to start!
I have wrote one "light" blog about NBA and about this time of the year. If you have time and pleasure please join us in a fun and interesting talk!