Insider Says Raptors Made Big Mistake with $120M Signing
The Toronto Raptors had a successful season but faced criticism for their contract decisions. Insider Brian Windhorst highlighted the $120 million deal for Brandon Ingram as a significant overpay, especially given his underwhelming playoff performance. The Raptors also received scrutiny for contracts given to Jakob Poeltl and Immanuel Quickley, suggesting they were bidding against themselves.
- ▪The Raptors finished the season with 46 wins and a 5th-place finish in the Eastern Conference.
- ▪Brandon Ingram's playoff performance was disappointing, averaging only 12 points per game after a strong regular season.
- ▪Insider Brian Windhorst criticized the Raptors for overpaying Ingram and other players, claiming they were bidding against themselves.
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