Matt Barnes has reported on his Twitter feed that he'd "be playing for the Toronto Raptors" next season. However, according to ESPN, the trade may have fallen through due to Orlando's lack of tradeable assets. Since the Raptors used most of their mid-level exception on Linas Kleiza, the deal would have to be a sign-and-trade, meaning the Raps would have to give up something in return. The deal-breaker may be somewhat of a blessing: while Barnes is a solid player at both ends of the court, the Raps' main concern should be saving money and stockpiling young talent - taking risks if need be. On the other hand, it's entirely possible that Barnes' trade value would appreciate over the course of the season - he'd get more minutes in Toronto than in Orlando - meaning he could be swapped for picks or young players. No matter what happens, PH will keep you up-to-date on the Raptors' wheelings and dealings.
Stay tuned for our continued recap and forecast of Year One A.B.
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