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I've been tempted on Oubre before... we'd all hate him within a few minutes. He would not fit what we want to do imo. His percentages are solid right now and maybe I have just watched him on bad nights... but when I watched him it was fairly off putting.
His offense is terrible at times, he forces things and makes dumb plays. But he has always been a versatile defender and I think in our system he wouldn't force things as much. We all want an athletic versatile defender. There are going to have to be warts somewhere. There isn't a perfect two way player we can get.
 
His offense is terrible at times, he forces things and makes dumb plays. But he has always been a versatile defender and I think in our system he wouldn't force things as much. We all want an athletic versatile defender. There are going to have to be warts somewhere. There isn't a perfect two way player we can get.
That’s fair. I just think we will like the idea of Oubre more than the actual play of Oubre.
 
Kelly Oubre reminds me of Jeff Green, in the sense that he will build an entire career on potential and flashes of brilliance but overall mediocrity
 
No thanks to Oubre. I think I would get as frustrated watching him night in and night out as I do watching Clarkson.
 
I've wanted to get Watanabe for a long time. Biggest problem, though, I think is that Raps love him from everything I've seen coming out of there. I think it takes an overpay to get him out of there.

You all remember that Yuta was a high school teammate of Eric Paschall, yeah?
 

Jazz get my boy Watanabe. They get Ibaka too (salary matching reasons). He's probably washed, but maybe he could be effective in the playoffs. I would also include a top 20 protected pick from the Raptors that turns in a lottery protected pick the next year if it doesnt convey.

Raptors get Keon Johnson, the 21st overall pick from this year.

Clippers get Jordan Clarkson. They have one of the worst offenses among playoff teams in the NBA by offensive rating.

*And yes I included Banton, who they arent going to trade. It can be BOnga but ESPN wont let me include him yet*
I don't get it from Toronto's perspective. You say they could/want to be headed toward the playoffs, yet you have them trading someone I think they see as a solid role player for one of the least playable rookies in this draft class. Plus they give up a pick that may end up better better than the one Keon Johnson was picked with.

They'd have to really love Johnson's upside to be tempted by this (admittedly he fits their style pretty well, at least in theory) . I'm doubtful that Johnson's stock is that high.
 
Why does Toronto want to trade Watanabe?

I think Boston is the best trade partner. They need a guy like Clarkson off their bench. While they don't have great assets in return, we could make the most of a 1st or Langford or Grant Williams. That Hernangomez contract is great. $7+ this year and nonguaranteed next year. Find a 3rd team looking to shed luxury.

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I don't get it from Toronto's perspective. You say they could/want to be headed toward the playoffs, yet you have them trading someone I think they see as a solid role player for one of the least playable rookies in this draft class. Plus they give up a pick that may end up better better than the one Keon Johnson was picked with.

They'd have to really love Johnson's upside to be tempted by this (admittedly he fits their style pretty well, at least in theory) . I'm doubtful that Johnson's stock is that high.
I think they want to make the playoffs to get their young core experience in the playoffs. I dont think they care all that much about going far in the playoffs, so keeping role players might not be a huge priority to them vs obtaining talent.

ANd IDK if Johnson is one of the least playable rookies. He's putting up solid stats in the G-League (15-6-5). He still can't shoot 3's, so I guess that's what you're referring to. He's getting nice assist numbers though, and I dont think that was a thing he was projected as in college. He's an extreme athlete, like you said, I think he fits the Raptors preferences as far as players go. If a team really liked Johnson pre-draft, I dont see any reason why their opinion should have changed between then and now. Siakim/OG/Johnson/Barnes are all very long/athletic/defensive types. I think Johnson is likely a better prospect than the 21st player in this upcoming draft (I said top 20 protected 1st year).
 
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Why does Toronto want to trade Watanabe?

I think Boston is the best trade partner. They need a guy like Clarkson off their bench. While they don't have great assets in return, we could make the most of a 1st or Langford or Grant Williams. That Hernangomez contract is great. $7+ this year and nonguaranteed next year. Find a 3rd team looking to shed luxury.

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Because they get this guy....



Y'all being super weird for thinking the hang up on this would be from the Raptors. If anything it would be from the Clippers.
 
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