of raptors He was rumored to be a potential trade candidate this offseason. Rudy Gobert, Donovan MitchellWhen Kevin DurantToronto ended up having a relatively quiet summer with only minor adjustments to the roster. Josh Lewenberg of TSN.cahe says the club expects internal growth from its own players, including Rookie of the Year. Scotty Burns.
Still, the Raptors haven’t made a big swing in the past few months, but that doesn’t mean they aren’t willing to make a big trade at some point to get closer to title contention. One situation we’re monitoring is Oklahoma City, Lewenberg tells us. Thunder star and hails from toronto Shai Gilgeous-Alexander Finally, you want a change of scenery.
The Thunder have only won 46 in total over the past two seasons and look like they could win the lottery again in the 2022/23 season, but there are no signs Gilgeous-Alexander is looking for an exit ramp out of town. .he said this week He knew what he was getting into when he signed a five-year contract extension with OKC a year ago, and he doesn’t think the team will keep losing for much longer.
Here are the details from around the Atlantic:
- When he became a free agent and was weighing his options this summer, Otto Porter Jr. contacted forward Thaddeus Young To ask his opinion on Toronto, Tweet Levenberg.Young helped convince former Bulls teammate to sign raptors. “He’s one of my best friends in the league.” Young said. “He asked me a question, and I said, ‘Okay, let’s sign the contract and go.'”
- head coach dock rivers satisfied with the movement of SixersThe front office has done this offseason and told reporters this week it addressed a hole the team wanted to fill. “We had a purposeful summer and pretty much achieved what we were looking for.” According to Rivers, Gina Mizell of the Philadelphia Inquirer. “…We have to learn how to be a team first, and then I love who we are.”
- center Isaiah Hartenstein on Tuesday he Knicks Because they make him feel “wanted” and believe his ability to shoot and play from the center position adds a new dimension to the team. “I felt like I could bring something they didn’t have and help them win.” According to Hartenstein, Zach Brasiler of The New York Post.
