Report: Biyombo to be patient with Raptors as they try to re-sign him

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    The Toronto Raptors have an intriguing summer ahead.

    Even with the cap jumping to an unprecedented $94 million, the Raptors - with extensions set to kick in for Jonas Valanciunas and Terrence Ross - are going to be virtually capped out if and when they re-sign DeMar DeRozan.

    That leaves the fate of one crucial member of their franchise-best 2015-16 squad in limbo. Bismack Biyombo is due a massive raise after a breakout season as the Raptors' backup center - and for the bulk of the playoffs, their starter - but the team doesn't own his Bird rights, meaning they can't go over the cap to re-sign him.

    With the annual value of his free-agent contract expected to come in north of $16 million, it's hard to see how the Raptors can retain him. Regardless, mutual interest is reportedly there, allowing for the possibility (however slight) that the sides find a way to work something out.

    - See more at: http://www.thescore.com/nba/news/10...tient-with-raptors-as-they-try-to-re-sign-him
     

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