The raptors shouldn't have to buy him out, it should be Sasha that forfeits his contract, and pay some sort of compensation to the raptors.

Aaaaaaaand now we see why it looked like Sac overpaid for McDaniels. Headache for a headache. But ill still call a W for the draft picks lol

Now it makes sense why Sac made this trade.

He wants to play pickup ball at the other side of the gym where the shitty players are hooping, this side of the gym isn’t letting him play, I say let him go back and ban him from the nba, he ain’t nice like that to be moving this way

I understand why Raptors would do that - because you cannot force a player to play. It is the other way around - players typically really, really want to became a NBA players and would stay for as long as possible to make money. If Raptors cannot provide substantial role to Vezenkov then they don't benefit anything from keeping him - it is just lost time and money. If they weave him, he will 100% agree to not take any money, so in terms of money he will not cost anything. In terms of lost year - as well. Toronto can look else where for motivated Raptors player. Think what would be the alternative to NOT weave him - you will pay him for the entire year (potentially for the next year if you are that stubborn) and then the player will come at gym every day and underperform and he will be 0% reliable, so you cannot use him in any game. For me, either guarantee him a role (I know, it is hard if you just trade him without having an idea what you are trading for) or weave him. Vezenkov obviously came NOT for the money, but for the game. But there is no game here for him.

I want him to try one more year at NBA, but only if they give him a legit chance to shine and feel team important as he used to be. I love how greek fans treating him, but it's NBA and he deserve his shot.

For the Raptors to be forced to pay this guy is a flaw in the CBA. If he did sign another deal should be a violation of his existing contract.

Gonna be a tough season for Ben with name pronunciations lol

This is the problem with social media. We have a lot of yapping that’s coming from sports media page’s in Greece but very little from Sasha or the raptors. The last time Sasha’s agent spoke he said he isn’t leaving the NBA and that was last week. The problem is people just keep entertaining these Greek journalists or these Greek websites. Until I hear this guy ask to leave directly, or the raptors talk about releasing him then I’m not taking any of this seriously. Does he likely want to go back to Europe ? He likely does but I’m not buying this guy is willing to leave almost 7 million on the table to leave now when he can collect his 7 million for 1 last season and sign whatever deal he wants to sign over there if the raptors don’t pick up his opinion on the 3rd year. I think a lot of this is just scheming by Olympiacos to force the raptors the waive him. This likely works in Europe with them using journalist to pump out rumors to get players to sign with them but you guys should have known this was BS once they said he was already signed to a contract when we all know you can’t just sign a contract in Europe while being on a contract in the NBA. This was the biggest red flag to this whole Sasha thing being Greek media driven. This is all Olympiacos and their shady tactics to get a player that was once a MVP over there so it’s like them chasing the Jokic of Euro basketball. The guy was the best player when he played over there so he’s a superstar in that league. These European teams don’t operate like we do over here and sometimes damn near use illegal ways to get players. Getting this guy isn’t just about signing some nobody. He was the MVP over there so he’s selling tickets, he’s selling jerseys, he’s making them money. This is desperation from a club to get the cash cow back.

No need to stay in a "tanking" team. Europe is the best option for him

He's headed the right way for a lawsuit. I could see them demanding compensation from him for jacking up their plans if he keeps this BS up.

The fact that we can’t get a simple yes or no just send his ass to the shadow realm… oops I mean Europe.. masai gotta stay away from these fools with big egos small game

dude has thousands and thousands of IG comments telling him to come back to olympiacos

I don’t want a half hearted guy. $1 mil buyout he has to eat rest to help our cape. This might allow full MLE and the sign and trade of that for similar money with other team.

these European sources may just be trying to get him over there. a la Jay Leno saying Johnny Carson is thinking of retiring so he could get the tonight show.

Fuck id wanna leave canada too and i live here 😂😂

go look at his IG comments. not surprised he went back to europe.

Remember when Goran Dragić was traded here and said he didnt want to play with us. Where is he now? He's shi et too.

Why would we waive and pay him

Looks like we might be able to sign GTJ- 4 years 40 million

More experience for our other guys

Dragic 2.0

NBA should blackball Sasha's agent. Dude could potentially be the starting PF

No way is he entitled to any $ from the Raptors. If he wants ti negotiate his way out of the league it has to involve tearing up that contract so both the team and player are free of all commitments. The Raptors really need a guy his size at that position so it's not an opportunity problem. He gets no guarantees other than a fair shot at rotation minutes if he earns then. But it sounds like his ego to be 'the man' is more important than playing in the best league in the world. Screw him.

I don't blame him. Imagine going from being an mvp level superstar in a league to being a role player in another league

this guy needs to make a decision stay or go

If sasha leave no problem just means his roster spot and money will go to someone who need it more

Agent Likely going to try to play the injury + locker room problem , to try and have Raptors just by him out. Then he can do as he like.

If he wants to go back to Europe then let him go back. I’m getting Goran Dragic vibes from him, no need to force him to stay if he doesn’t want too. Rather use the space for a player that wants to be back on a team.

The window to improve is rapidly closing. Most teams have signed free agents. It's time Majuri gets fired..

Contract be dawned. We don't need player(s) that don't want to be here. Get him out if that is his position so he doesn't hurt the team.

Did people forget Ben Simmons did this and still got paid? Yes he can do it

If this is true ,Olymiacos will have to negotiate with the Raptors to buy out his contract.

Nando De Colo 2.0? 😅 not a big loss so long we got something good from Mitchell.

Raptors should be compensated for this from Sacramento. This is a failed trade

Come on guys, given the choice between living in Trudeau's Canada or Greece.. we're all booking a one way first class flight outta pearson airport 👋 ✈️ 😂

What kind of person would forfeit 6-7m$? Like, bro, you can't just wait like, 10 months? I'm not saying I'd want a quitter on my roster. But just from his perspective, that's a lot of money to turn down over some short term impatience.

I say we say Good Riddens Join Goran D. in the Hall Of Shame enough is enough…

Why raps would buyout his contract? If he quits, that's on him. If he doesn't honor contract raps don't need to pay him. Trade him in a pkg to another team and don't allow him to get his way. Raps have history allowing players to walk, but this dude is still under contract, so raps shouldn't have to foot the bill if he quits

Is he any good?

Even if Sasha has the tangibles that would fit the Raps.. there is no point in trying to keep a player that doesn't want to be here. Let the guy go and move on.

Full disclosure: Sasha is a multi champion in Europe and a MVP. The NBA has this horrible habit of prioritizing certain players because of their supposed potential and their salary whilst snubbing great players by benching them because they already have their starting lineup set in stone in terms of payment. The NBA retirees have been coming forward discussing what it’s like being on the bench and from what I gather it’s clear most of these players were still fully capable of consistently contributing, but because they weren’t designated as the star or even a scoring option on the team they were forced to play low minutes and forced not to score and it some cases are given to many responsibilities outside of the offence for their pay grade. Which discouraged some of my favourite players into retirement which is absurd to say because we’ve been led to believe these players weren’t capable of consistent contribution to winning basketball. But the reality is most bench guys are good players in the NBA are player who never get a chance to start. Only a select few crack that role others get sidelined the minute they enter the league solely because of the team they sign to, and that teams specific needs could largely determine the outcome of a rookies career especially if they don’t plan to develop that rookie to be the forefront of said franchise. Sasha came in the league at a later age so these NBA teams have already started to diminish his value. Unfortunately for him, the teams he has been on already have their starters set in stone. No wonder he wants to go back to Europe. A team like the raptors especially should be at least considering giving this guy a real shot instead of the run around 🤷🏿‍♂️ but that’s just my take who am I anyway.

Wasn’t this guy saying the kings got fleeced lmao 😂😂😂😂😂

If he bolts, doesn’t Sac owe us a guy? lol or did we get hosed again

This is hilarious

This isn't insane but good way to get ppls attention 😅

Nicole Eleftheriadou is his gf back in greece

Day 7 of please god move Bruce brown.

contract cancelled for cause.

Tbh why would we want him, he isn’t good he isn’t young and he would take a roster spot from other people

Goran Dragic, Dennis Schroeder and now Sasha. It seems that these Europeans just don't want to play for the Raptors

at this point just go, dude acting like a star player 😂😂😂

So the Raps have to eat another turd sandwich? I'm fine with him going back to Europe, because we'll only get a lack luster performance out of him if he doesn't want to be here anyway. It seems ridiculous that the Raps would buy out his contract though. It doesn't make any sense.

bro thought he was gonna be a starter... catch that flight buddy nba is not for you

First!!!!

Oh well. Don't need another Goran Dragic with "bigger plans". Good riddance. He would have taken developmental minutes from the young guys anyways.

Masai is washed. Hes literally done nothing to improve the team going into next season. He sat on his hands while other teams made all the moves.

Let him go and sign precious back to play the 4

Very unprofessional this man should have to pay some kind of fine. Hope the man tears his acl over there in Lithuania never wish that on anyone but leaves a bad taste in my mouth man shouldnt be allowed to play with anyone but the raptors or their farm team

Just release him he doesn't wanna play

He sucked in the NBA and his ego is hurt. Good riddance

I could honestly care less about him… 🤷🏾‍♂️ I was more excited about Davion in that trade to be honest.. I didn’t even know who he was! Get him outta here! ✌🏾

He got injured and played slow like a sloth lol

He is not good enough to play in the nba, looking to revisit his glory days. Euro league MVP can’t cut it in NBA😂😂

He's under contract don't release his rights he can't be under 2 different contracts that's a violation on his part ... he should be banned from both leagues

Sasha sounds like he is arrogant and uncoachable.

Bye

fk it. let him go...he's a role player who put up a demeaning role in sacramento and he expects the raptors org and the team to give him a good offer to stay and play???gtfoh! Demar is 1000x better than u and we have to let them go for the sake of winning and u expect us to bow down??? who u?

If he wants to play for a shitty league let him go

Translation: “Toronto is not my preferred destination, I have higher ambitions”

Lol who cares

Men most ballers want to stay as far away from ujiri as possible .

Masai has ruined the Raptors

Good riddance, if he doesn't want to be here !! Opens up another roster spot , Gary coming back ??? He should be paying us to get out of his contract, right ?

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