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If I was Toronto and I knew SA like DeRozan, I would be trying to send Kawhi to a 3rd team. If Toronto could get Covington, Saric and that Miami 2021 pick, I would do it. DeRozan is overpaid and Kawhi wont stay long term.

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TheStormofWar said:
Toronto's gambling they can convince Kawhi to stay, like PG in OKC. The Raps weren't going to get it done with the roster as is, or so they felt; so they're going to try going all-in. Worst case scenario, they will dump DDR's contract.
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I think its more about getting off DeRozans money, dealing Kawhi at the deadline and reloading.

Im sure they could get 2 1sts at the deadline... maybe Hayward and a 1st if we're lucky.
 
LoPo said:
If I was Toronto and I knew SA like DeRozan, I would be trying to send Kawhi to a 3rd team. If Toronto could get Covington, Saric and that Miami 2021 pick, I would do it. DeRozan is overpaid and Kawhi wont stay long term.

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I dont think they'll get that much at the deadline but I agree that this should be their approach.
 
Toronto can't trade DeRozan for picks because it would piss off the fan base.

Interesting play for sure. Maybe Toronto tries to cash in at the deadline.

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TheStormofWar said:
Looks like Smart is going to get an Exum type of deal in terms of money per year. Thoughts?

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this is interesting to watch. If they do sign Smart there will be a follow up deal... at least to offload Yabusele. This deal would put them just barely in the tax, which will put them in tax hell to keep the core of this team together over the next 3 years. They are fiscally more comparable to the Jazz than they are the Lakers. They don't own their arena and don't make as much as the typical big market teams... so paying 90M in tax in two years is likely a no go.

There could also be a Marcus Morris or Terry Rozier trade if they wrap up Smart... or it might foreshadow Kyrie leaving. They can defer the decision, but will have to choose 2 of those 3 eventually. Turning Rozier into an asset now might make sense, but not if they think Kyrie has a real chance at leaving. He will get maxed by someone.
 
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