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Should the Raptors go after Tristan Thompson in 2016?

Reports say that the Raptors are a potential destination for Tristan Thompson if the Cavaliers don't pay up. Should Masai Ujiri make the investment?

Since free agency began on July 1, Tristan Thompson has made it no small secret that after the season he had for the Cleveland Cavaliers, he wants to get paid. Early on, he rejected an initial five-year, $80 million offer, instead requesting a max contract in excess of $94 million. Negotiations have been in this stalemate for two months and now agent Rich Paul is looking for collateral. Enter the Toronto Raptors.