The Raptors are looking to move Goran Dragic, but people around the league have assumed that situation will end in a buyout. If and when it does, the Mavericks might be the favorites and maybe the Bucks, among others, to sign him.
Source: Fred Katz @ The Athletic
Source: Fred Katz @ The Athletic
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Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Quick takes from 20 minutes with Bobby Webster:
The Dragic contract is a “unique” situation that doesn’t come around too often
The Raptors are positioned well to take on money past this year if they want
So there’s a couple of days to go until we see what they do or don’t do – 1:31 PM
Quick takes from 20 minutes with Bobby Webster:
The Dragic contract is a “unique” situation that doesn’t come around too often
The Raptors are positioned well to take on money past this year if they want
So there’s a couple of days to go until we see what they do or don’t do – 1:31 PM

Eric Koreen @ekoreen
“I don’t know about have to, but it’s a unique piece,” Webster says of moving Dragic. Points out not many teams have the option of not moving a major piece while getting back a significant contributor. – 1:12 PM
“I don’t know about have to, but it’s a unique piece,” Webster says of moving Dragic. Points out not many teams have the option of not moving a major piece while getting back a significant contributor. – 1:12 PM

Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Hawks-Raptors discussed Gallinari for Dragic? sportando.basketball/en/hawks-rapto… – 11:55 AM
Hawks-Raptors discussed Gallinari for Dragic? sportando.basketball/en/hawks-rapto… – 11:55 AM

Michael Grange @michaelgrange
We should be hearing from Raptors GM Bobby Webster this afternoon. As a primer, my set up for what is already proving to be a very active trade deadline, and the latest intel on Goran Dragic: sportsnet.ca/nba/article/aw… – 11:48 AM
We should be hearing from Raptors GM Bobby Webster this afternoon. As a primer, my set up for what is already proving to be a very active trade deadline, and the latest intel on Goran Dragic: sportsnet.ca/nba/article/aw… – 11:48 AM

Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
One way or another, the brief and bizarre relationship between Goran Dragic and the Raptors is nearing its inevitable conclusion.
They both tried to make it work, though neither tried hard enough. Now, here we are: https://t.co/3XoUiRXEfu pic.twitter.com/DnKKvUTDJV – 10:41 AM
One way or another, the brief and bizarre relationship between Goran Dragic and the Raptors is nearing its inevitable conclusion.
They both tried to make it work, though neither tried hard enough. Now, here we are: https://t.co/3XoUiRXEfu pic.twitter.com/DnKKvUTDJV – 10:41 AM


Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Trade talks between Raptors and Pacers include Goran Dragic #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/13… – 10:16 AM
Trade talks between Raptors and Pacers include Goran Dragic #NBA
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/13… – 10:16 AM

Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
With @John Hollinger floating Goran Dragic-Evan Fournier trade idea here theathletic.com/3116060/2022/0… between Toronto and New York, should the Knicks acquire and then waive Goran, he would become eligible to return to Heat. – 2:00 PM
With @John Hollinger floating Goran Dragic-Evan Fournier trade idea here theathletic.com/3116060/2022/0… between Toronto and New York, should the Knicks acquire and then waive Goran, he would become eligible to return to Heat. – 2:00 PM

Michael Grange @michaelgrange
The Raptors angle on the Cavs-Indy swap for Rubio/Lavert is that Cleveland could compete well with Raptors package of Dragic and first in search for quality wings/playmakers. With Cavs out of the market Raptors position likely a little stronger. – 5:04 PM
The Raptors angle on the Cavs-Indy swap for Rubio/Lavert is that Cleveland could compete well with Raptors package of Dragic and first in search for quality wings/playmakers. With Cavs out of the market Raptors position likely a little stronger. – 5:04 PM

Doug Smith @SmithRaps
Ir totally depends on your opinion of Caris LaVert, his durability and his game but if the market’s a big expiring contract, a protected first and some seconds for someone of his ilk and a second, gotta think the Raptors might do okay shopping Dragic – 4:42 PM
Ir totally depends on your opinion of Caris LaVert, his durability and his game but if the market’s a big expiring contract, a protected first and some seconds for someone of his ilk and a second, gotta think the Raptors might do okay shopping Dragic – 4:42 PM
More on this storyline
It is believed that Dragic would be bought out by the team that acquires him should a trade materialize (assuming that team is making the deal for payroll-related reasons). In that case, Dallas would indeed be a front-runner to sign the former All-Star, given his close relationship with fellow Slovenian Doncic, but sources say that multiple teams are expected to pursue Dragic if he indeed lands on the buyout market as widely anticipated. -via TalkBasket / January 31, 2022
According to NBA insider Ira Winderman of the Sun Sentinel, Dragic has a preference, which is to join fellow Slovanian star Luka Doncic, in Dallas. Writes Winderman: “The sense is Goran works his way toward his preferred (and most viable) option of the Mavericks, to close out the season alongside Slovenian compatriot Luka Doncic. … Goran already has proven amenable to a bench role, something he thrived in with the Heat.” -via Sports Illustrated / December 6, 2021
This will undoubtedly ramp up speculation about Dragic making his way to Dallas to team with countryman Luka Doncic, or another team closer to title contention, but league sources maintain that there has been little change (yet) in the big Dragic picture. It likely remains too early in the season for the Raptors and Dragic to entertain a productive buyout discussion. Toronto continues to cling to hope that it can still find a trade home for Dragic’s $19.4 million expiring contract between now and the Feb. 10 trade deadline. Dragic would undoubtedly love the chance to become a free agent and pick his next team at age 35, but a buyout becomes more palatable for him financially closer to (or maybe even after) the trade deadline. -via marcstein.substack.com / November 29, 2021