At long last, the Toronto Raptors are committing to a full-scale rebuild after attempting to balance between rebuilding and playoff contention. The rebuilding process began in the offseason with the departure of Fred VanVleet, and now, with the exits of Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby, the rebuilding phase is nearing its conclusion.

Does this imply that the Raptors’ trade deadline activity is concluded? Not quite. While many significant trade assets have already been dealt, there remains room for additional moves. With a clear focus on rebuilding, Toronto aims to replenish its arsenal of draft picks and young talent.

The NBA trade deadline is rapidly approaching, offering limited time for the Raptors to make strategic moves. What potential transactions could transform their somewhat average trade deadline into the ideal dream scenario?

Recapping the Raptors’ Season:

The Raptors have essentially achieved their dream trade deadline, particularly considering their trajectory since the Tampa season in 2020-2021. During this period, the team appeared adrift without a clear direction. Despite retaining core players from their championship team, it became evident that the Raptors were no longer at that elite level.

While they may have harbored hopes of improvement, whether through blind perseverance or a reluctance to revert to their pre-championship state, the team operated as if it were a playoff contender. The addition of Scottie Barnes in an attempt to balance rebuilding and playoff contention ultimately proved unsuccessful.