Kyle Lowry Chose to become a free agent

[BE-Celtic]

Raptors about to see big changes.

https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/861618558656274433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.basketusa.com%2Fnews%2F425299%2Fofficiel-kyle-lowry-choisit-detre-free-agent%2F

I was wondering what was the value of Valanciunas yesterday, well maybe the question was not that useless after all !

[celticsclay]

Raptors about to see big changes.

https://twitter.com/ESPNSteinLine/status/861618558656274433?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw&ref_url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.basketusa.com%2Fnews%2F425299%2Fofficiel-kyle-lowry-choisit-detre-free-agent%2F

I was wondering what was the value of Valanciunas yesterday, well maybe the question was not that useless after all !

I don't think Lowry has very much left. He can't stay healthy and turns 32 next year. Could be good for on a team like the Spurs for a year or two, but not sure he can be a team's best player.

[saltlover]

Lowry's option was a mere $12 million. He was always going to turn that down.  He's getting older, and missed a chunk of time due to injury, so we'll see what he gets, but certainly it will be more than $12 million for one year, which is what he's turning down.  This isn't a real story until free agency starts.

[Monkhouse]

Not surprised to be honest... It was evident from the start that Lowry would turn down his player option. Although, I'm bewildered and concerned as to how much someone like Lowry is going to fetch, since he's been an absolute lights out, having one of his best statistical seasons.

But he's been injured and out... During the prime time part of the playoffs.... Which also leads me to believe if Lowry wants to win, then he needs to cut trying to get an max, and just be content with joining a team where he could be the final piece.

If he joined the Spurs, a big 3 of Lowry, Leonard, and LMA is actuallly a dominant big 3 full of two way players.

[RJ87]

If he joined the Spurs, a big 3 of Lowry, Leonard, and LMA is actuallly a dominant big 3 full of two way players.

That would be such a good team, the basketball fan in me is hoping somehow it happens.

[Darío SpanishFan]

That was granted, except some serious injury for extended time.

[csfansince60s]

I wonder where he will end up.

Hopefully not the Nyets. They do have the $$$ and the space, but he says he wants to contend, so hopefully not there, or he could play them into the late lottery.

Knicks if they get rid of Melo's salary (do they need to?), but then they aren't even pretend-contenders.

Minnesota or Milwaukee could both be pretty scary with him.

Fakers, maybe, but they are a long way away.

EDIT: Will Ujiri blow it up if he bolts? What do we want from them?

[Eja117]

I wonder where he will end up.

Hopefully not the Nyets. They do have the $$$ and the space, but he says he wants to contend, so hopefully not there, or he could play them into the late lottery.

Knicks if they get rid of Melo's salary (do they need to?), but then they aren't even pretend-contenders.

Minnesota or Milwaukee could both be pretty scary with him.

Fakers, maybe, but they are a long way away.

EDIT: Will Ujiri blow it up if he bolts? What do we want from them?

DeMare DeRozen, but we don't have the assets.

[csfansince60s]

Maybe, if he wants to win a ring so badly, he'll pull a Durant and play with Bron Bron!

Play for the vet minimum, win a ring?...Nah!

[ayer]

If he joined the Spurs, a big 3 of Lowry, Leonard, and LMA is actuallly a dominant big 3 full of two way players.

That would be such a good team, the basketball fan in me is hoping somehow it happens.

ohh yeah!!! I second this!!

[csfansince60s]

I wonder where he will end up.

Hopefully not the Nyets. They do have the $$$ and the space, but he says he wants to contend, so hopefully not there, or he could play them into the late lottery.

Knicks if they get rid of Melo's salary (do they need to?), but then they aren't even pretend-contenders.

Minnesota or Milwaukee could both be pretty scary with him.

Fakers, maybe, but they are a long way away.

EDIT: Will Ujiri blow it up if he bolts? What do we want from them?

DeMare DeRozen, but we don't have the assets.

If Masai blows it up, I think we have the picks/youth to get it done.

Given that, 2 days ago, I would've agreed with you.

BUT, anybody who says "if we had LeBron, we would've won" is a LOSER to me.

[Moranis]

I still think he ends up back in Toronto

[celticinorlando]

Feels like the raptors window is closing

[Tr1boy]

I still think he ends up back in Toronto

I don't ...

And I think once Lowry leaves....Derozan may want out as well 

Valenciunas is probably a goner too

Casey fired

Raptors are kind of maxed out ... not really a FA destination...don't have a draft pick this season

weird situation

[Ilikesports17]

One of my favorite players not on the Celtics.

Hope he ends up somewhere good. Honestly I think going back to Toronto makes the most sense.

In order for him to leave another team has to (1) have 30 mil available, (2) be close to contention and (3) need a point guard.

Seems like a pretty rare combo. Could Milwaukee free up the money? could New Orleans?