Free agency – and especially the NBA – has these things. While some teams look at those players who have total freedom to decide their future, others look at those who, even having a contract, could have the door open for possible reconstruction in their franchises. There are several cases, but perhaps none as clear –or greedy– as that of Toronto.
The Raptors, a team that has been constantly fighting for the playoffs for more than a decade –becoming champions in 2019–, arrives at the end of June with many eyes on their necks. On the one hand there is the fact that a player as juicy as Fred VanVleet is a free agent, and on the other that an All-Star like Pascal Siakam could be available in a trade.
With an average in the last season of 24.2 points (highest of his career), 7.8 rebounds and 5.8 assists (also high of his career), the power forward aims to be an enormous reinforcement for those who get and, as reported by Michael Grange of sportsnet.casuitors will not be missing.
The aforementioned journalist stressed that at this time there would be up to six organizations that have the name of the Canadian player marked in red. To be exact, we’d be talking about the Atlanta Hawks, Charlotte Hornets, Dallas Mavericks, Houston Rockets, New Orleans Pelicans, and Sacramento Kings.
Unlike what happened in previous courses, the Raptors are willing to listen to offers; Of course, it does not aim to be easy (or cheap) to let out who was a personal bet by the president of the franchise, Masai Ujiri. What can prevent the price from ending up being exorbitant is the fact that it is expiring; that is, if Toronto doesn’t trade him now, they can lose him for nothing next summer.
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