Who says no? Debating potential commerce packages for Raptors’ Fred VanVleet, that includes Clippers, Suns
Fred VanVleet finds his identify within the rumor mill forward of this season’s commerce deadline.
Whereas VanVleet is coming off of a season that noticed him earn the primary All-Star choice of his profession, he has a $22.8 million participant choice in his contract for 2023-24, making him a possible unrestricted free agent within the offseason. As famous by NBA insider Marc Stein, Toronto’s struggles and VanVleet’s need for a “profitable new contract” make his future with the Raptors unclear.
With that in thoughts, I got here up with a number of commerce packages for VanVleet and introduced them to TSN’s Carlan Homosexual, Kyle Irving and Gilbert McGregor to get their opinion on whether or not or not they suppose each groups would conform to them.
We have completed this train up to now with out draft picks, however I’ve included them this time. Nonetheless, do not get too caught up on the years of the picks I’ve chosen. That will surely matter to the Raptors, however I am extra within the variety of draft picks.
With that lined, onto the Fanspo-approved commerce packages!
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Fred VanVleet commerce to the Lakers
The commerce: Fred VanVleet for Patrick Beverley, Lonnie Walker IV, Austin Reaves and two first-round picks.
What that you must know: Beverley and Walker will likely be unrestricted free brokers within the offseason whereas Reaves will likely be a restricted free agent. The one first-round picks the Lakers can at the moment commerce are in 2027 and 2029.
Who says no? The Raptors say no.
The Lakers’ 2027 and 2029 first-round picks are extremely coveted with the way forward for the franchise in despair as LeBron James enters the twilight of his profession, however the return of gamers is not sufficient for Toronto right here.
All three of Beverley, Walker and Reaves are on expiring offers — which might give the Raptors some cap flexibility — however I do not see any of the above serving to Toronto transfer in the correct course sooner or later.
— Kyle Irving (@KyleIrv_)
Fred VanVleet commerce to the Clippers
The commerce: Fred VanVleet and Juancho Hernangomez for Robert Covington, Luke Kennard, Terance Mann and a first-round choose.
What that you must know: The Clippers are one of many groups reportedly involved in VanVleet. Kawhi Leonard received a championship alongside VanVleet in Toronto and would apparently welcome a degree guard addition.
Who says no? The Raptors say no.
Toronto can get extra from the Clippers. If LA is not in desperation mode, it is very near it. VanVleet might be the lacking piece to the title the franchise has been chasing unsuccessfully since buying Kawhi and PG13.
Sam Presti and the Thunder acquired 5 first-rounders for George. I believe Masai and Bobby Webster can maintain out for no less than another first-round choose, particularly for the reason that choose will doubtless be someday within the 2030 decade.
— Carlan Homosexual (@TheCarlanGay)
Fred VanVleet commerce to the Magic
The commerce: Fred VanVleet and Juancho Hernangomez for Jonathan Isaac, Mo Bamba and a first-round choose.
What that you must know: The Magic have emerged as a possible free-agent suitor for VanVleet, in keeping with The Athletic’s Shams Charania. Isaac is a 6-foot-11 ahead with All-Defensive potential, however he missed every of the final two seasons recovering from a torn ACL. The Raptors have been linked to Bamba earlier than.
Who says no? The Raptors say no — however it’s shut.
This deal is intriguing for either side as a result of the Magic get the veteran level guard they want and the Raptors would get two promising younger gamers in Isaac (25 years outdated) and Bamba (24).
I believe Toronto will get hung up in two areas — draft compensation and the void it might have at guard after making this deal. Isaac and Bamba match the invoice of a typical Raptors participant with measurement and size, however they might ask for extra from Orlando right here.
If the Magic would not add one other first-round choose, may 21-year-old guard R.J. Hampton be a sweetener to get the deal completed? Fanspo’s commerce machine approves the commerce financially *eye-ball emoji*.
— Irving
Fred VanVleet commerce to the Mavericks
The commerce: Fred VanVleet and Otto Porter Jr. for Tim Hardaway Jr., Dwight Powell, Josh Inexperienced and a first-round choose.
What that you must know: ESPN’s Tim MacMahon just lately reported that Luka Doncic has “strongly indicated” that he desires the Mavericks to improve forward of the commerce deadline, although staff proprietor Marc Cuban denied that report.
Who says no? Neither staff.
We all know what the Mavericks are getting with this deal. An skilled level guard who some could say is barely higher than Jalen Brunson and has championship expertise. Oh, and the essential half: VanVleet does not want the ball in his arms so he is an ideal match subsequent to Luka.
The Raptors, alternatively, get a 3-and-D wing in Tim Hardaway Jr. who will likely be motivated to get a giant payday. Dwight Powell, an area child and the beginning heart they have been hoping Khem Birch can be. A promising younger wing in Josh Inexperienced, which provides them the athleticism they want.
And at last, a first-round choose in 2027, a draft that can doubtless see excessive schoolers concerned. By then who is aware of what the Mavericks will likely be. Luka ought to nonetheless be there however will they be a championship contender?
I believe it is a win-win for each groups.
— Homosexual
Fred VanVleet commerce to the Suns
The commerce: Fred VanVleet and Juancho Hernangomez for Jae Crowder, Dario Saric, Landry Shamet and two first-round picks.
What that you must know: According to NBA insider Marc Stein, the Suns have recognized VanVleet as a possible commerce goal as they start to evaluate their post-Chris Paul future. Crowder and Saric will likely be unrestricted free brokers within the offseason.
Who says no? The Raptors say no.
If cap area is the sweetener, it feels just like the hook right here is getting three years of Shamet and two future picks slightly than shedding VanVleet for nothing. I am simply undecided that is sufficient for a participant that is one 12 months faraway from an All-Star choice.
Much like Goran Dragic final 12 months, Crowder would conceivably search one other commerce or a buyout, which, if he garners one other participant of worth, it is a totally different story. However then there goes the cap area.
Just like the Magic deal above, this does not precisely present a repair for the obvious gap created within the backcourt — even when it is a momentary reply. It may doubtlessly be part of one thing larger, but when I am Toronto, I am pushing for extra.
— Gilbert McGregor (@GMcGregor21)