It seems we may have some erroneous reporting going on according to a couple of Raptors beat writers.
Doug Smith of the Toronto Star and Tim Reynolds of the Associated Press called Bleacher Report’s Rich Bucher out on his report that a deal between Kyle Lowry and the Heat via sign and trade “was imminent.”
Both Smith and Reynolds disputed the report and shot down Bucher’s account by labeling him everything but a liar.
Bleacher Report suggesting Kyle Lowry to Heat will be done on July 10; if so goes against Ujiri "full force" pursuit of Lowry
— Doug Smith: Raptors (@SmithRaps) June 27, 2014
There have been "zero" conversations between Raptors and Heat; please take a breath and enjoy the long weekend
— Doug Smith: Raptors (@SmithRaps) June 27, 2014
Raptors GM Masai Ujiri told Toronto radio today that he has "never thought or discussed" a sign-&-trade involving Kyle Lowry with any team.
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) June 27, 2014
Masai Ujiri, today speaking to Toronto's SportsNet 590, on hearing the Bosh/Lowry rumors: "Are we for real?"
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) June 27, 2014
Source: Norris Cole has not been shopped to anyone. Enjoy your Friday night, everyone. The circus will have five shows daily until July 10.
— Tim Reynolds (@ByTimReynolds) June 27, 2014