In Episode 1196, Sean Woodley is joined by Katie Heindl to discuss Fred VanVleet, his potential contract extension that could be handed out this summer, and what makes him so essential to what the Raptors are building. Off the top, they dig into the possibility of him receiving either a 3-year / $89 million OR a 4-year / $114 million extension this summer, and why it would be a no-brainer for the Raptors to lock him up for the long haul. Next, they examine some of the fringe criticisms of VanVleet's game and why they really don't hold much water when you take a look at his track record, and also factor in who he learned the ropes of the NBA from -- Kyle Lowry, the most adaptable, team-first dude Toronto's ever seen. Lastly, they chat about whether they'd consider moving VanVleet in the event a star like Donovan Mitchell were the return, and why the idea of moving Fred is more complex than just looking to improve upon his on-court ability -- he's pretty darn essential to the culture and locker room as well.
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