While underrepresented compared to the likes of Cooper Flagg or Ace Bailey, Kasparas Jakucionis has been one of the best prospects in this draft. The Illinois guard has shown tremendous skill and feel for the game. Not only that, but he has a diverse scoring package and excellent court vision. Given these skills, Jakucionis has reached the point of being one of the more coveted … [Read more...] about Best Fits For Kasparas Jakucionis Among Lottery Teams
How the Raptors Can Leverage New Roster Flexibility
As reported earlier by Sportsnets Micheal Grange, the Toronto Raptors have waived veteran center Bruno Fernando. With his release, the Raptors have just 14 players on guaranteed contracts for the remainder of the season. By clearing a roster space this deep into the season, Toronto has found itself with a malleable roster ahead of the looming February trade deadline. Now, how … [Read more...] about How the Raptors Can Leverage New Roster Flexibility
Raptors Waive 6-Year Veteran Before Contract Is Fully-Guaranteed
January 7 is an important date in the NBA for some teams. There are numerous players in the league that have contracts that become fully guaranteed on January 10. Being a player goes on waivers for 48 hours though, the team must decide whether to keep or waive them on January 7 to ensure they don’t receive the guarantee if they decide on doing the latter. One of those players … [Read more...] about Raptors Waive 6-Year Veteran Before Contract Is Fully-Guaranteed
3 Critical Areas for Scottie Barnes Development in 2025
It’s not a secret that Toronto Raptors franchise cornerstone Scottie Barnes views himself as a point guard. It’s in his Instagram bio, and he calls himself a PG whenever the media asks. Despite what Barnes says or feels, he isn’t a point guard in the NBA, at least not yet. While it would be nice for Barnes to grow into that role in the new year, there are more pressing things … [Read more...] about 3 Critical Areas for Scottie Barnes Development in 2025
Would Raptors Replicate Kawhi Leonard Trade With Jimmy Butler?
The Toronto Raptors are technically considered a rebuilding team. Just last season, they traded away former cornerstone Pascal Siakam for a pick-heavy package that demonstrated their willingness to trust the process. However, they also moved OG Anunoby in what was arguably a lopsided deal that favored them. Though the New York Knicks needed a player with Anunoby’s specific … [Read more...] about Would Raptors Replicate Kawhi Leonard Trade With Jimmy Butler?