All we need is Michael Doleac. He could provide a solid 12-20 mintues backing up Bosh. He has decent size at 6'11 262. He can rebound decent aswell.
Toronto trades: C Menk Bateer (1.1 ppg, 1.1 rpg, 0.1 apg in 5.7 minutes) SF Lamond Murray (8.7 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 1.2 apg in 21.0 minutes) Toronto receives: C Michael Doleac (4.4 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 0.6 apg in 14.8 minutes) PF Othella Harrington (4.2 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 0.2 apg in 12.3 minutes) Change in team outlook: -1.2 ppg, +2.0 rpg, and -0.5 apg. New York trades: C Michael Doleac (4.4 ppg, 4.0 rpg, 0.6 apg in 14.8 minutes) PF Othella Harrington (4.2 ppg, 2.5 rpg, 0.2 apg in 12.3 minutes) New York receives: C Menk Bateer (1.1 ppg, 1.1 rpg, 0.1 apg in 7 games) SF Lamond Murray (8.7 ppg, 3.4 rpg, 1.2 apg in 17 games) Change in team outlook: +1.2 ppg, -2.0 rpg, and +0.5 apg. TRADE ACCEPTED
Good trade, but not sure if the Knicks would take Bateer, who doesn't really seem to fit with too many teams.
Doubt NY would even want Bateer either, I don't think he's physical enough to play in the NBA. His best bet is probably to go back overseas. Baxter looks like he's got the back-up PF spot on lock, Harrington's only position. But if NY would make the offer, I'm sure Toronto would take it.
There is no doubt the RAptors need a center. But it will be quite hard to find one right now with the avaialable options. THere is little talent @ the 5 spot, and the raptors can sitll hold their own in the eastern conference. I hope GG makes a move that we can all appreciate
what? screw that...doleac is garbage, hes got giant rocks as hands...GG should make a push for thomas...hes not that tall, but thick and strong enough to play center...he played TONS of center last year, and had a great season. only problem with the raps getting thomas is that he'd have to sit, and sitting is whats got him complaining int he first place. donyell is being too productive to sit, and bosh is developing too fast to sit. kind of a dilema...
They Raptor should get Thomas. He'll provide them scoring, rebounding, and experience. He should start at the 5, and they Raptors should bump everyone up, and put Bosh at 4, DM at 3, VC at 2, and Jalen at 1. Alvin Williams will be 1st of bench. sounds good to me
What the Raptors also need dearly is scoring. They are the worst scoring team in the league right now.
Well, as far as I am concerned, being last in the entire NBA in scoring, is needing some help in scoring.
That's because of the many games w/ AD and JYD before the trade was initiated. Just watch...i doubt the Raptor's will even be in the last 5 in scoring by the end of the season.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Kid Canada:</div><div class="quote_post">Ever since the trade we have been scoring more than 90 points a game I think. Scoring is not needed.</div> are you serious or just being sarcastic?
Actually Kid Canada has a point, we got nuff scoring now. I mean, it's NEVER enough but what we now need the most is a guy who can grab boards and play tough D. I heard about Kurt Thomas trade on the news last night somewhere, did anyone catch that? I'd love to have Fizer from Bulls tho, he'd fit Raps well. I wish we could trade Lamond and Curry for him and some other SG.
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Skip:</div><div class="quote_post">Actually Kid Canada has a point, we got nuff scoring now. I mean, it's NEVER enough but what we now need the most is a guy who can grab boards and play tough D. I heard about Kurt Thomas trade on the news last night somewhere, did anyone catch that? I'd love to have Fizer from Bulls tho, he'd fit Raps well. I wish we could trade Lamond and Curry for him and some other SG.</div> Yah the only way to get thomas is if it were for Bosh, Is Layden smoking crack?? He must be, the knicks have made some very bad moves and it looks like NY's GM is making some very bull**** offers out there
prophecy...obviously you have no clue what your talking about... here are the scores the raptors have put up since the trade: 95 against philly 105 against boston 92 against atl 108 against seattle 100 against cleveland 111 against boston 89 against miami 94 agsinst dallas 70 agasint san an 105 against new york thats an average of 96.9 ppg since the trade...we are still at the bottom of the league because of our rough start. dont come in here and try to talk about stuff you know jack all about
<div class="quote_poster">Quoting Skip:</div><div class="quote_post">Actually Kid Canada has a point, we got nuff scoring now. I mean, it's NEVER enough but what we now need the most is a guy who can grab boards and play tough D. I heard about Kurt Thomas trade on the news last night somewhere, did anyone catch that? I'd love to have Fizer from Bulls tho, he'd fit Raps well. I wish we could trade Lamond and Curry for him and some other SG.</div> The Raptors need another 6'9" PF? (in reference to Fizer) What the Raptors need is a center. Fizer doesn't play center. Thomas can play center, and would be a good addition, but what the Raptors could really use is a clogger.
Kurt Thomas for Lamond Murray, Michael Curry & mengtke Bateer/Jerome Moiso I would do that.... and if the Raps should want to trade for Thomas, they should try to avoid putting Mo Pete into the deal. He has adjusted to KO's coaching ways and he is becoming more and more like the 6th man we want him to be
I agree, the Raptors should try not to trade MO-Pete.Thomas would be a great addition. Can help with rebounding. He gets 11pts, and 9rebounds a game! He is perfect.
