Heh, so much for the Wall/James/Bosh in Brooklyn plan.
But from a Raptors perspective, sucks that the top three draft picks go to east teams that they'll be competing against; I was hoping Wolves and Kings would go 1-2. Making the playoffs next year is going to be even tougher. No way I want any part of Arenas' contract. I still like the potential S&Ts with LA or Houston.
Here's what I think for the offseason: trade Bosh and Turk to Houston for Battier, Hill, and their draft pick. Resign Amir Johnson or another UFA center (like Tyson Chandler). Draft Whiteside and move Bargs to PF, and use the second pick to draft a PG like Eric Bledsoe. Then move one of either Jack or Calderon (whichever will get the best return, since I'm counting next year as a rebuild year anyway), and any combination of Evans, Belinelli, and Banks for a good young SF. NY needs a guard and could be willing to deal either Chandler or Galinari, for example.
Amir Johnson / Hassan Whiteside
Andrea Bargnani / Jordan Hill
Wilson Chandler / Shane Battier
Demar DeRozan / Sonny Weems
Jarret Jack / Eric Bledsoe
That's a really young roster and would probably miss the playoffs next year as well, but it's a great team to build around for the future, and everyone who's brought in has better defense than anyone going out.
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