55 weeks ago, Masai Ujiri said the Raptors were rebuilding and he'd be patient. Last night, the Raptors traded for Brandon Ingram, a forthcoming UFA. If you can square those two things, you're doing better than me. www.nytimes.com/athletic/611... - ThreadSky

ekoreen.bsky.social • 117 days ago

55 weeks ago, Masai Ujiri said the Raptors were rebuilding and he'd be patient. Last night, the Raptors traded for Brandon Ingram, a forthcoming UFA. If you can square those two things, you're doing better than me.

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/6117752/2025/02/06/brandon-ingram-raptors-pelicans-trade-nba?source=emp-shared-article

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susieb.bsky.social•117 days ago

😂

autumncorvus.bsky.social•116 days ago

I think we've already seen when healthy they won't be able to miss the playoffs next year, barring major injury. Hopefully they can shamelessly rest guys enough to keep the 6th or 7th best odds - with such an easy schedule remaining, that's the best they could hope for even without Ingram playing.

cartwright.bsky.social•117 days ago

I always love your takes, even when they kinda make me sad a bit. Thanks!

michelg.bsky.social•117 days ago

I'm fine with it. The rebuilding is pretty much over.

heyhoody.bsky.social•117 days ago

He seems to like paying deadline deal prices for sneak previews of guys he might want to sign -- regardless of Raps record (Olynyk)

heyhoody.bsky.social•117 days ago

I just read this, was confused, then thought 'I wonder if Koreen's on Bluesky - he'll know'.

ekoreen.bsky.social•117 days ago

confused about what?

heyhoody.bsky.social•117 days ago

My fault, I was unclear. I read the news, was confused why the raps were getting Ingram, then came here looking for why?

mikekazowski.bsky.social•117 days ago

How long can we possibly rebuild with Scottie and IQ reaching their prime? At some point they'll get sick of tanking and ask to be traded.

ebala.bsky.social•117 days ago

They were struggling to tank unless multiple guys were hurt

timwearing.bsky.social•117 days ago

You’re assuming Ingram is going to play much this year and that rebuilding takes an extended period of time.

vk-ytz.bsky.social•117 days ago

Raptors still will go in this lotto with top 6 odds. The only thing that changed we got an all star for next year. It’s naive to think that parameters of extension have not been worked out. Siakam for Ingram (3 years younger) + Walter + ochi is a win.

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