Raptors: 5 free agents still on the market Toronto could sign
By Avishai Sol
No. 3 Dewayne Dedmon
It’s unfortunate how this guy has seemly fallen off the face of the earth. For two years, Dedmon was one of the biggest NBA nerd darlings around given his rebounding and defense. However, due to the former Hawks and Spurs big man failing to become a versatile offensive player, he’s found to hard to stick in the pros.
Dedmon would be a great fit with the Raptors regardless if they decide to trade Lowry or anyone else on the roster. Aron Baynes is simply not getting it done on either side of the floor, and they could use someone that was a starter for the last few years to challenge him.
Dedmon offers Toronto plenty of muscle in the post
The team’s two biggest weaknesses right now are rebounding and at-rim finishing, and while Siakam has reverted back to his 2019 form over the last few games, team scoring is still lacking on the whole.
That’s where Dedmon would come in. Think of him as a poor man’s Serge Ibaka. A long, lean, 7-footer, who has nice soft hands and a passable stroke from 3. If nothing else he’ll be able to fill minutes we’ve been giving to Baynes, who, for all his lovable qualities, has contributed very little this season.