The Raptors Just Changed Their Entire Trade Strategy
Doug Smith of the Toronto Star reports that the Raptors are leaning toward letting the current group of players finish the season rather than making any major trades before the deadline.
In this clip, we break down what that could mean for Toronto, why the team may be standing pat, and how this strategy could impact their playoff chances. I’ll also share my take on why Bobby Webster could still make a smart move if the right trade opportunity presents itself.
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22 Comments
They need a back up center and 3 point shooting
I would target yves missi and I wanted Maybe Keon Ellis, but he’s gone.
Doug smith hasn’t seen his d I c k in 5 years. We are going to trust what he says / sees? Ya ok. Hardly worth it? We just let KAT get 16 rebounds in the first half. Come on
Why in the world would he not go get a center that's crazy i think missi would make this team a lot lot better and he is young and don't demand a lot to get him crazy
If Webster doesn't get a centre he needs to go.
He must get a center now before the SEASON collapses
Bobby Webster
Is going to regret not getting big to go into the playoffs he is going to put to much pressure on the starting 5
The reason why the Raptors are "staying pat" is because no one wants any of our players except Barnes, Ingram, and CMB, who are pretty much untouchable.
All Huff and no puff as usual this is not the front office we needed we need a office which understands the value of tanking and real franchise guys
They have been fine against the bottom feeders but they can’t hang with the playoff teams. Great, they beat OKC once. The Knicks have shown all season how mediocre this team currently is. I have no problem jumping at a big trade just for the sake of a trade but let’s not kid ourselves where we are currently at.
Still need a center and quality 3pt shooter
I agree with Bobby. Keep going, develop, hit the market with an advantage. No rush.
We need to get a center that's all no big names just something under the radar
Why is so hard for Bobby to just go out and get Dayron and/or Missi. Problem with Bobby is that he just doesnt get "closing" deals quick. Hardly worth it is just a cop out bc Raps might not get anybody. Its laughable. I love my Raps. But Front office is already copping out??? We are not dumb, Bobby. Stop making excuses for ineptitude!
The team will blow up by next year
Time is now
I've been super surprised by all the 'trade proposals' that include the Raptors. I've been laughing at all the aggregator content creators that treat them like they are real. The Raptors don't leak, it's all just talk by other teams and agents to create markets for their players. The Raptors will make a smart under the radar trade or two, and then let this season play out to get lots of good experience, then decide how to make upgrades in the offseason. Smart, confident, consistent team building!
They won't make ot passed Philly without. a center that can atleast slow down Embiid.For me only untouchable are Barnes Ingram and CMB. Everyone else is tradeable. If the Raptors are a middle of the pack team the picks won't be that good. Do you get a Giannis in the next 4 drafts? nope
I thought Barrett was already traded?…..at the start of the season. Davis is an overaged injury prone dude. Morant is a joke. Only guys like you guys have been talking crap about these guys. Just chill out.
Raptors will trade for a big piece eventually. Why let this year go to waste and not trade now? Another year down the drain
If Bryan Colangelo is still the President, He would do already a trade with Good players available.
They have a second chance to do something on draft night…obviously the season Will be over that point, the goal for always is, to dump salary as a priority and getting good becomes a secondary at least for this franchise over the last few years after the trade that brought Kawhi and Danny Green to Toronto as risky move that paid off as both were expiring contracts.
You mean to tell me they can't get Missi, Sharp or Huff for two 2nd rounders and Ochai. Not asking to change the world here just any center to back Poetl that can block a shot and grab rebounds.
I would prefer Missi if New Orleans wants a 1st give them the 2027 one it is supposed to be a horrible draft it is highly likely that pick will be North of 20 in a bad draft. Missi will likely be as good if not better than that pick