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Toronto Raptors: Each player’s likelihood to return next season

By Jeff Borsuk

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Pascal Siakam

Pascal Siakam had a breakout season this year. He was often the second-best player on the team behind only Kawhi Leonard, and though he didn’t make the all-star game, he played at that level for the majority of the season.

He is a finalist for the 2019 Most Improved Player award. He’s up against De’Aaron Fox of the Sacramento Kings and D’Angelo Russell of the Brooklyn Nets.

Next season, Siakam will be 25 and earn $2,351,839, in the final deal of his rookie contract. This all points to a high likelihood that Spicy P is using his signature spin move next year as a member of the Raptors.

The only reason that Siakam wouldn’t come back is if the team loses out on Leonard and decides to enter into a rebuild. If that were to be the case, then Siakam would be the crown jewel of any deal. Bobby Webster and Masai Ujiri wouldn’t trade the power forward unless they were given a significant return that would help set the team up for future success.

Siakam is the future of the Raptors so don’t expect to see him going anywhere for a while.

Chance at returning – 98-percent 

Danny Green

Danny Green is in a different situation that Siakam. Green is an unrestricted free agent. This means that he can choose his own fate. All signs point to him enjoying his time in Toronto. He made a point to try to immerse himself in the city’s culture. This suggests that he may be reaching out to the Raptors looking to return.

If Green does want to remain a part of the organization, contract negotiations will be difficult to navigate. He had a spectacular regular season, where he averaged 10.3 points, four rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game. The most important statistic of his was the .455 shooting percentage from three-point land. Combined with his elite-level defence, Green could command a large sum on July 1st, once the free agent market officially opens.

If the number is very high, then Green will be employed elsewhere next season. The Raps are already deep into the luxury tax, so they might be cautious in what they will offer the sharpshooter. The possibility does exist that Green could be signed to a reasonable price. He struggled in the postseason and his stats dipped across the board.

Most likely, Green will get his money and it won’t be in Canadian dollars.

Chance at returning – 40-percent