Reading the Toronto newspapers, and saw where the Raptors FO is already floating the idea of a sign and trade. Makes sense for them. They know he's leaving, so why not try and get at least something in return.
Now from what I've read, they would be looking for someone to replace Bosh, but not with a huge salary. As you pointed out, they're already strapped capwise. A couple of problems with this plan. First, Bosh has to agree to go to the team they're trading with or its a no deal. Second, the team has to have what the Raptors are looking for and not just some scrub thats a throw in. Third, since the salaries won't be able to match because Bosh will be signing for the max, and they want someone in the 3 mil range in return, the team they're trading with would have to be significantly under the cap.
Now I realize that there are teams out there like the Knicks and Miami and the Nets that are under the cap. I'm sure there are others as well. But most of the main teams have cleaned house and little left that the Raptors would want. Its been reported that the Raptors have interest in Jordan Hill and that Bosh has mentioned Houston as a team he might be interested in. Only one problem. Houston is over the cap already for next season so there is no way they could do this deal.
You can probably see where I'm going with this. The Kings have two of the three requirements already. They have the cap space to absorb Bosh's salary. They have two PF's that make chump change in Landry and Thompson. Let them take their choice. All they would need is for Bosh to agree. That of course is the tricky part. Because he really doesn't have to do anything. So the Maloff's would have to do a great selling job. We do have the current rooking of the year, and were likely to add another good player through the draft. Just a thought!...
