06-18-2022, 05:18 PM
(06-18-2022, 04:07 PM)Jason Terry Wrote: Some interesting names could possibly be had at the Tax MLE. Thad Young would be my top choice if Batum is unavailable.
Ideally it would be Thad Young, Dragic, Pinson and re-sign Brunson to complete the offseason
Hello Preacher, Choir here...
Here is the write-up from Hollinger's piece in The Athletic:
6. Thaddeus Young, Raptors: $8,016,263
I struggled with whether to list Young at center or power forward, but at 6 foot 8 and 235 pounds, his optimal usage case is next to a center who can shoot. Young’s ability to defend the perimeter in switches against smaller players remains a plus even at 34, but his inability to stretch the floor makes him a liability if he can’t play from the elbows on offense. He’s a crafty passer and still spins in enough short-range lefty bank shots to keep defenses honest, whether as a small-ball five or a more traditional four. If the Raptors don’t bring him back, he should have a strong market on a short-term deal for at least the taxpayer midlevel exception.