This is moving FAST… Raptors Signing Incoming
The Toronto Raptors are reportedly considering Rob Dillingham for their last two-way contract, and his camp is open to it. Their first targets are gone: Dalton Knecht signed with the Knicks, Sean Pedulla with the Kings and Micah Peavy with OKC. Ben Rogers breaks down how the race for the last two-way spot got here, Dillingham’s rollercoaster story, the 2024 No. 8 pick Toronto gave up in the Jakob Poeltl trade (the pick Dillingham went with), how he’d fit this roster, and the other options still out there, led by Blake Hinson.
Let me know in the comments: who should get the last two-way spot, Rob Dillingham or Blake Hinson? Drop D or H.
Chapters
0:00 Raptors linked to Rob Dillingham on a two-way contract
1:25 Raptors two-way spot: Knecht, Pedulla and Peavy sign elsewhere
3:10 Rob Dillingham’s story: Kentucky, Timberwolves, Bulls, Hornets
5:35 The Jakob Poeltl trade pick that became Rob Dillingham
6:59 How Rob Dillingham fits the Raptors roster
9:45 Other Raptors two-way options: Blake Hinson, Kevin McCullar Jr.
11:26 Dillingham or Hinson: who should the Raptors sign?
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Good morning. Go raps
Good vid.
We good
nah, lets get another big
Dillham no good
Too small
Love this breakdown. Thanks for this analysis, Ben.
Colin Murray-Boyles should get a sponsorship with an Indian restaurant and sell Ballin' Curry Bowls.
I don't think Knecht or the guy who went to OKC were targets – they were the favorites out of the bunch. Two different things.
Dillingham is intriguing.
Oh yea lets grab a 6'2 gaurd 😑
What happened to Seth Lundy? I would’ve loved to see him in this spot.
ABOUT JAK:
I get it – people find things to complain about him. Doesn''t shoot three's, they want him to rebound more, could be a better rim protector. But listen, Jak does the other things (of course I want as many grabs and swats as possible) but its not like he doesn't do those things, still people want more. But what they ignore is the other things Jak does – he actually has a similar game to Gasol without the 3 point shooting. His screens, the way he creates space for others, how he positions himself/boxes out-forces tough shots, his court vision/passing skills, how he gets behind the defense for easy buckets, his putback ability, and he doesn't demand the ball. So you can have your shot blocker, rebounder, three point shooter, and he'll demand the ball (taking away from the rest), and he'll get his (instead of the rest) – but he'll also give up more potential points than he actually gets by not being a team player. The little things Jak does fits this team well, compliments the stars and role players, keeps his yap shut-not a diva, and brings his lunch pale to work. He is like the offensive lineman in the NFL, under appreciated for the important complimentary piece he is .
As a flyer, sure. They need a high motor 5 more than anything but an asset is an asset. Pretty sure Raptors targeted Edey at the 8th pick and Dillingham wasn't ever in the picture.
No thanks
No more young projects. We got enough. Bring in Javale McGee
"High upside and completely free" – Sounds like good value!
He's a weaker version of Quickley.
H
They need someone like Luke Kennard on their bench
Not only should the Raptors sign Dillingham they should sign him to a 3 year extension give him 20 million would be a steal. Dillingham problem is size he is a little undersized and was like around 160 pounds at the draft he was too easy to push around as a rookie. Coming in young he did not not have the offense to justify his lack of strength to handle NBA players. These guys need better agents. Dillingham should have stayed in college two more years. This kid jumped at the millions now no one will sign him now his offensive upside is about to kick in. A two way with a 3 year contract to follow would be the steal of the century when we look back in a few years
Rob Dillingham would be cool
We need C Depth and PG. I don’t think you will get a C that Darko will play and Trayce would be ahead. I would rather have a bigger PG than any archetype since Shead and IQ are slight.
Tyreke Key would probably be a better choice tho… Key can hit those 3 pointers and open up the floor
Dillingham a better asset for ling term
Is there nobody better in the entire world?
What about Key??
Another non shooting guard…pass
What we really need is Anthony Davis he could be our dollarama KAT , Embiid type
Dillingham can’t shooter, can’t defend and can’t run a team. There’s a very good reason 3 teams passed on him. Please stop getting excited about fringe players.
He doesn't fit the Raptors player profile at all.
We need to package shead and tjd for another big….scottie can play point, as well.. also, jkw can take more minutes..alijah martin can also fill spot minutes…shead sucks on shooting, offense and throws ball away too often..too many t.o
If they don't get Hinson I'd rather they bring back Key than a guard with random value. At least with Key, the team and fans know what they will be getting from him.
Wish we got Knect
rob has a bright future!
raptors need stop fucken around fix depth at center position that we need fix as soon as possible
that would be a smart 2 way acquisition . If rob can let the raptors and 905 train him onto the the Hard working Raptors grind way. he could be a lethal dark horse combo guard shooter. the next best available on dec would be – Dwight Powell , Kevin Porter jr . Gabe Vincent , and Kevin Love .