Mark Birdsell

Mark Birdsell

Joined: May 17, 2018

Basketball is my life and my passion.

LEXINGTON, KY - FEBRUARY 29: Isaac Okoro #23 of the Auburn Tigers is seen during the game against the Kentucky Wildcats at Rupp Arena on February 29, 2020 in Lexington, Kentucky. (Photo by Michael Hickey/Getty Images)

The Toronto Raptors should look to trade up in the draft to select Isaac Okoro

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 21: Paul Reed #4 of the DePaul Blue Demons looks on during the game against the Northwestern Wildcats at Wintrust Arena on December 21, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. (Photo by Quinn Harris/Getty Images)

Paul Reed could be a steal for the Toronto Raptors in this year’s draft

LUBBOCK, TEXAS - FEBRUARY 19: Guard Jahmi'us Ramsey #3 of the Texas Tech Red Raiders walks along the baseline before the college basketball game against the Kansas State Wildcats on February 19, 2020 at United Supermarkets Arena in Lubbock, Texas. (Photo by John E. Moore III/Getty Images)

The Toronto Raptors should target Jahmi’us Ramsey in the draft

CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - JANUARY 04: Victor Oladipo #4 of the Indiana Pacers warms up before the game against the Chicago Bulls at the United Center on January 04, 2019 in Chicago, Illinois. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Dylan Buell/Getty Images)

Toronto Raptors should target Victor Oladipo in the offseason

Toronto Raptors - Norman Powell (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

Should the Toronto Raptors consider trading Norman Powell?

Toronto Raptors - Kyle Lowry (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

The Toronto Raptors can make it back to the NBA Finals

LOS ANGELES, CA - JANUARY 10: Tyler Bey #1 of the Colorado Buffaloes handles the ball against the USC Trojans during a PAC12 basketball game at Galen Center on January 10, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Leon Bennett/Getty Images)

The Toronto Raptors should draft forward Tyler Bey

OG Anunoby, Toronto Raptors (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Toronto Raptors: The case for and against signing OG Anunoby to a contract extension this offseason

TORONTO, ON - JANUARY 22: Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors warms up prior to their NBA game against the Philadelphia 76ers at Scotiabank Arena on January 22, 2020 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)

Toronto Raptors: The case for and against trading Kyle Lowry

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - FEBRUARY 12: Fred VanVleet #23 of the Toronto Raptors in action against the Brooklyn Nets at Barclays Center on February 12, 2020 in New York City.Brooklyn Nets defeated the Toronto Raptors 101-91. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Mike Stobe/Getty Images)

Toronto Raptors: What are the chances Fred VanVleet leaves this summer?

Toronto Raptors - Serge Ibaka (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)

Toronto Raptors: Three free agent big men to consider this offseason

NEW YORK, NEW YORK - JUNE 20: NBA Commissioner Adam Silver speaks during the 2019 NBA Draft at the Barclays Center on June 20, 2019 in the Brooklyn borough of New York City. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Sarah Stier/Getty Images)

Toronto Raptors: Five potential first round prospects to keep an eye on

TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 22: President Masai Ujiri, and Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors pose for a photo with their Championship Ring after the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on October 22, 2019 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

Toronto Raptors unlikely to make big move on or before trade deadline

TORONTO, ON - OCTOBER 30: Fred VanVleet #23 and Kyle Lowry #7 of the Toronto Raptors react to a basket as Andre Drummond #0 of the Detroit Pistons looks on during the second half of an NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on October 30, 2019 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Vaughn Ridley/Getty Images)

The Toronto Raptors shouldn’t trade for Andre Drummond

SALT LAKE CITY, UT - DECEMBER 13: Alec Burks #8 of the Golden State Warriors smiles prior to a game against the Utah Jazz on December 13, 2019 at vivint.SmartHome Arena in Salt Lake City, Utah. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by Noah Graham/NBAE via Getty Images)

The Toronto Raptors should make a trade for Alec Burks

TORONTO, CANADA - OCTOBER 22: President Masai Ujiri, and Pascal Siakam #43 of the Toronto Raptors pose for a photo with their Championship Ring after the game against the New Orleans Pelicans on October 22, 2019 at the Scotiabank Arena in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. Mandatory Copyright Notice: Copyright 2019 NBAE (Photo by David Dow/NBAE via Getty Images)

How Pascal Siakam’s extension impacts the Raptors’ payroll and their pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo