"It's not expected that the Raptors will avail themselves of one of the more unique aspects to the NBA's new collective bargaining agreement. Yet.

Armed with about $7 million in salary cap room to fill out his roster, general manager Bryan Colangelo is likely to wait at least a year before thinking about using the new amnesty clause in the new agreement that's about to be ratified to free up more money.

Instead, it may make more sense for Colangelo — who likes much of the young core he's put together to play for new head coach Dwane Casey — to wait; the amnesty clause can be used at any time in next six years on anyone on the roster July 1, 2011."