The Toronto Raptors are among the most interesting teams heading into the trade deadline. Toronto has shown they can be a playoff team and have enough talent to win games against strong teams. However, the inconsistent play confirms that something is missing to truly contend against the better and more well-rounded teams in the Eastern Conference.
Brett Siegel of Clutch Points reports that the Raptors have a trade package in mind they’ll offer to teams with enticing players on the market:
“The Raptors are clearly operating as buyers right now, and it appears as if the organization is more willing than ever before to move starting point guard Immanuel Quickley. Jamal Shead has emerged as a key guard in head coach Darko Rajakovic’s rotations.
Quickley’s cap figure would be the key to this franchise making a key upgrade at the trade deadline. Early indications surrounding the Raptors also suggest they would be open to moving their first-round pick in this year’s draft for an established win-now talent as well.”
The trade package sees Immanuel Quickley and a first round draft pick offered to opposing teams with players that can help them “win now.” Time will tell if any teams bite on this offer to help the Raptors improve their chances at playoff success.
Will The Raptors Get Any Stars?
It remains unlikely that any of the top All-Stars available will see their teams even looking at Toronto for this offer. Quickley is a talented young guard, but his contract is considered a big overpay comparative to his value. A future first round pick from the Raptors is the main prize that opposing teams could desire.
Toronto’s future picks holds value since the team is not bulletproof by any means. A losing streak during this season could see them fall lower in the play-in seeding and completely miss the postseason during those intense winner advance games.
However, this does help add temptation for other teams to take a gamble on their draft picks. Scottie Barnes is a great young talent to build around, but Brandon Ingram and RJ Barrett provide less certainty for the long-term future. The Raptors could get a good starting player, despite the chances of adding a true star being unlikely.
Could The Raptors Improve Trade Offers?
The report mentioning Jamal Shead as a key player for Toronto sees his value higher to increase their trade offer temptation if he was involved. However, it remains unlikely they will move on from Shead to mess with their current successful game plan with his greater role this season.
Ingram and Barrett are the main names that opposing teams will want, since Barnes is likely the one name that won’t be moved under any circumstances. Toronto’s success sees them as a middle of the pack team right now to warrant more careful thinking.
A half season of success is not enough to jeopardize the future, especially for a team that is known for drafting well. The trade desire seems most about wanting to get rid of Quickley’s contract and improving the roster by sacrificing a pick. Time will tell if any teams bite on this offer to shake up the season.
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