It seems like the Toronto Raptors may just be starting to get their season back on track, after beating the New York Knicks on the back of Pascal Siakam’s 52-point night at Madison Square Garden a few days ago, the Raptors rolled into Cleveland yesterday and put on an offensive clinic against the Cavaliers for their second straight win against tough opposition. Fans are jubilant about the team’s ability to bounce back after the six-game losing streak but still see the wider scope of things as the team is still three games under .500 at 15-18. That being said if they continue to win they can put pressure on the front office to make a move to help them win more games now as the young core in theory continues to ascend. Though a small patch-up trade for a player like Jakob Poeltl can go a long way for this team, a bigger trade could be the real answer if the opportunity beckons. Masai Ujiri needs to keep his eyes out for a disgruntled star to potentially paid with Pascal Siakam and a Chicago Bulls player could be the answer.
Rumors are starting to swarm that Zach Lavine is growing tired of the lack of progress being made with the Bulls organization and after recently signing a contract he may want to be on the move. The Raptors are very much lacking a pure scoring talent and though it has been a bit of a down year for Zach Lavine thus far, the player possesses All-NBA ability. For the Raptors to unlock their playoff potential this could be the exact style of player they need and it perhaps will not break the bank to make it happen. Lavine’s contract could leave the Raptors’ front office hesitant as including this year he will be making about $215 million for the next 5 years and he will be 31 at the end of the term. There could also be questions about his defense as that has always been a priority for Nick Nurse’s team but if a player like this is available for trade should this be a no-brainer for Masai Ujiri, Bobby Webster, and the front office team?
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0:00 – Overview
1:01 – Zach Lavine wants out?
2:33 – Raptors turning their season around?
3:13 – Trades could be on the way
4:23 – Zach Lavine’s fit with Toronto
5:31 – His contract could be a problem
7:15 – What does the trade look like?
9:37 – Should the Raptors make this trade?
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What would you trade for Zach Lavine?
Gtj, fred, birch,
Lavine can definitely hoop. Does anyone know how he was like in the playoffs?
Bro, give me Myles Turner.. nm Lavigne.
We should trade for shai
Give us Ayo Dosunmu and Zach Lavine for FVV GTJ and a FRP
Take everything please
Yikes not Zach lavine. I'd rather SGA or even Bradley Beal if he's available.
Bring demar and kyle back
Jamal Murray intrigues me too, I’ve seen a decent amount of Denver fans ready to move on from him and MPJ. Would be as expensive as Zach either
Lavine Scottie Barnes and siakam that’s a way better lineup. I want Fred gone in this trade so that Scottie and lavine can be our backcourt.
Is Lavine really an upgrade from Trent? I'd rather keep Trent over FVV or trade for a guy who can't play defense.
Lol siakams not a top 10 player ?
No order
Jokic
Giannis
Embid
Luka
Kd
Tatum
Bron
Healthy kawhi
Curry
Siakam
Your just a casual if you think guys like ja,booker,pg,mitchell,Zion and shai are above him. Siakams skill set is so rare and unique and has the numbers and a championship to back it up. What those other guys have ?
Lavine for 50 mil a year is insane.
As long as van vleet is traded out of Toronto, I care not who we get back in return..
I'd be happy with bag of chips too for van vleet
If youre looking to win now something like Zach for Scottie and Trent and couple 1st round picks maybe can get it done but I dont like this, Id rather go for Shai
He is already down hill no good move Trenton is better than lavine
Zach Lavine is Trash..so dumb..lol.
Raptors need center, back up guard, bench and superstar..this team is not even close 2 champion, smart thing would be re tool for next year..
Both Ball Hogg and Trend are FA end of this year..they are opting out, u want 2 sign these clowns..nope..
Trade them and improve your team and surround them with OG, Barnes and Siakim and retool with them.
I notice no one wants to trade Malachi anymore 😂
I wouldnt take him for equivalent player salaries…..
Hes a chronic loser.
He quit on minnesota when they drafted him.
His contract is waay too rich for a b class allstar,
He doesnt play good defense and thats what we are going for.
This is a horrible idea. IMO
Fred, GTJ and a pick for Lavine and Drummond..
Trent, Malachi,Boucher, khem, and 2-3 firsts, that’s super fair. FVV ZL SIAK BARNS AND OG 🥶
Guys. The raptors need only ball movement and shooters to create spacing.
If Malachi Flynn plays 25 mins per game, this team goes to the playoffs.
No more players that want to force their trade to LaLa land.
Dumb idea.
I feel Zach's defence won't be that much of an issue because he would have multiple versatile defenders playing along side him. Also I would say look at the Cavs and Donovan, he's not a good defender but the Cavs still have the best defence in the NBA.
Zach is a baller for real that’s all I’ll say.
I am ok to ship both Trent and Vanvleet. Kill 2 birds with 1 stone.
We need a three and D player. That is the biggest problem of the Raps.
I can't even trade for lavine on ESPN trade machine does he have restrictions atm?
Make the trade ASAP. we're a bottom 5 offensive team and need some help NOW.
the only way to get lavine would be to trade fred+gary+ several draft picks/filler… it's a lot to give up and we would be losing our leader in the process. i would rather go after miles turner for a more reaosnable contract. for turner, we might be able to get away with gary+draft picks/filler.
He is over paid and I would imagine the bulls will have a hard time moving him if they wanted to. Seems like Demar moving is more likely. I would do maybe Lavine and Curuso for FVV, Trent, Birch and one first. Even then I would be worried about being over the cap when we pay OG, Pascal and Scottie in a couple of years.
I wouldn't mind Buddy Hield for his shooting..as far as a need for a playmaking back-up PG or starting PG; I can't think of anyone available.Zach and Pascal together could overtake the Celtics. Poetl would be nice too
stop with all these rubbish trade rumours lol. zach lavine aint going to improve raptors. he is overpaid and compare him to siakam, siakam is a much better defender. and zach laving 3s isnt that great either.