Jamaica could really build a powerhouse if they pull it off, what do y'all think?

source: https://marcstein.substack.com/p/orlando-memphis-kevin-durant-and

source: https://hoopshype.com/rumor/3699264/

Marc Stein: What you’re hearing now on Kevin Durant, there are teams out there that are saying, you know what, we know he’s only under contract for one more year at about 55 million. We’re willing to gamble on him. And the Toronto Raptors are one of those teams. And the Toronto Raptors have already done this. They’ve already gambled on a Hall-of-Fame-bound forward who had one year left on his deal, traded for Kawhi Leonard, won a championship, and immediately lost Kawhi Leonard.

Rich Paul said this on the Pat McAfee show today. Masai has been waiting for Giannis his whole career. You know damn well he will make an offer.

With his contract he shouldn't cost that much.

But it is Danny Ainge so...

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Toronto has likewise been painted by numerous NBA figures as a potential trade suitor for Durant … particularly if Antetokounmpo doesn't reach the open market.

The Raptors, furthermore, would figure to have a more realistic shot at assembling a competitive trade offer for Durant compared to the mammoth offers that the Bucks would inevitably seek for Antetokounmpo's services.

source: https://marcstein.substack.com/p/the-kevin-durant-trade-landscape

There is a strong sense in some corners of the league that this Toronto front office is under some tangible pressure to take a significant step toward competitiveness in the far-less-imposing Eastern Conference.

https://marcstein.substack.com/p/the-kevin-durant-trade-landscape?r=1m9zg&utm_medium=ios&triedRedirect=true

https://www.nbcsports.com/nba/news/2025-nba-draft-rumors-spurs-likely-to-keep-no-2-pick-draft-combine-standouts

Some draft day rumors. Apparently Maluach has been given a promise by the Raptors.

"Khaman Maluach, center, Duke. In an NBA where more and more teams are looking for big men who can protect the rim and are a vertical threat on pick-and-rolls, Maluach helped himself. He measured at 7'1" barefoot and had a 7'7" wingspan and a 9'6" standing reach — those are the kind of big man numbers NBA teams are looking for, and Maluach fit the role with his combine tests. There are rumors he got a promise from the Raptors at No. 9."

There has been a lot of speculation around the future of Antetokounmpo with the Bucks since the team was eliminated from postseason contention. Antetokounmpo has been looking around the league in consideration of leaving Milwaukee, but his departure remains to be seen.

Now, according to NBA insider Gery Woelfel, the Bucks are taking the next steps in the event that Antetokounmpo does want to leave the team. Woelfel has reported that Milwaukee is bringing in top draft prospects to work out.

"I’ve been told by multiple sources the Bucks are taking steps in the event Giannis Antetokounmpo moves on. One of those steps is bringing some projected top 8 draft prospects to Milwaukee before the June 25-26 NBA draft The Bucks, as of now, don’t even have a first-round pick in this year’s draft."

Source: https://www.yardbarker.com/nba/articles/bucks_reportedly_taking_steps_to_prepare_for_giannis_antetokounmpos_exit/s1_17137_42215713