Quickley being out for a few more games might actually benefit the Raptors.
It gives us a bigger sample size of Shead and Jak starting together, especially against some good teams.
This could help answer two important questions:
Is Shead ready to take on a starting role? And was a real Pg really the missing piece for Jak to look comfortable?
If Shead proves he can start and Jak looks good, do we still need to trade Jak?
The problem is that RJ and Shead can't really start together because of the spacing issues. That would mean running a Shead-IQ backcourt, which I honestly don't mind.
But then what do we do with RJ?
He isn't going to accept a 6th-man role, and he's on an expiring contract. Do we trade him for 2-3 bench pieces, or let him walk and open up $30M in cap space?
Curious to hear what you guys think.
Who says no?
Raptors - Get their big man and an elite defensive PG while moving off Poeltlโs contract.
Kings - Move Sabonis, who wants out, get Quickley, take on a bad contract and receive an unprotected FRP.
Blazers - Get a $30M expiring and a late 2027 FRP for their troubles.