Quote from: btc_angela on June 15, 2023, 12:04:38 PM

Quote from: passwordnow on June 15, 2023, 10:20:56 AM

I am wondering why Vanvleet rejected the $22.8M player option contract and behind that, it's making everyone think that there are already some talks with other teams for his contract. And that's for sure when he's needed by some other teams that's trying to scout him out.

Or simply he just want to get out of Toronto simply as that, and be on a new team that will renew and motivate him to win another ring. Just like what Lowry did when he get out of Toronto after a big win, and he almost did it with the Miami Heat. And probably Van Vleet might have another team in his mind already and willing to sacrifice a pay cut just to be with that team.

Possible as there have been players that have said the same reasons why they've moved from their current team to another one and have taken the offers that they've got.

Quote from: btc_angela on June 15, 2023, 12:04:38 PM

Yeah, for sure Kyrie might opt to get out and move to Lakers, but if Lebron is also going out then I doubt that Kyrie will seriously to to LA though.

Maybe if the price is right whether there's no LBJ or there is, Kyrie is big enough to know what he likes. There's still a huge market for him and that's why there might be teams that are willing to take him on their wings.

Quote from: danherbias07 on June 15, 2023, 12:19:26 PM

Quote from: passwordnow on June 15, 2023, 10:20:56 AM

I am wondering why Vanvleet rejected the $22.8M player option contract and behind that, it's making everyone think that there are already some talks with other teams for his contract. And that's for sure when he's needed by some other teams that's trying to scout him out.

That or a salary increase. Only those two reasons why a player would decline the player option. He is valuable now. There are lesser point guards in the league who are healthy and he is one of the best choices of any team who doesn't have a playmaker because he can score on his own, handle the ball with care, and he can make a play too. It's hard to find guys who could do both.

It could really be an increase that he's asking and as long as it is what the market is demanding and his asking amount is affordable by some other teams then it's all sum up and what are the teams that are likely interested of taking him?

Quote from: yazher on June 15, 2023, 01:36:32 PM

Quote from: passwordnow on June 15, 2023, 10:20:56 AM

I am wondering why Vanvleet rejected the $22.8M player option contract and behind that, it's making everyone think that there are already some talks with other teams for his contract. And that's for sure when he's needed by some other teams that's trying to scout him out.

They already know what happened to some players who rejected huge offers such as that and ended up not getting the same offer again, I'm sure when he rejected that offer he have a good offer from the other team and it might be the best time to accept it because he might be needing of a good start since Toronto Raptors is not getting any hype after Kawhi Leonard has gone and they didn't get to the NBA finals again. the dude might want to join a championship team where he can effectively contribute to that team and make them one of the best championship contenders next season.

We will see if he's gonna be the next Dennis Schroeder or his market and position is demandable and that's why he knows what his worth is.