Two Separate Trades In Post β¬οΈ
This is how the Raptors could have the most perfect off-season while being 100% realistic. I'm ONLY basing this off of rumored trades and interests from teams.
Draft night π-
The heavily rumored Pascal to Portland trade goes through
The Raptors π¦:
Aquire Simons & the 3rd overall to then draft 'Scoot Henderson'
Reports have said people in the Raptors organization feel confident in Simons
Raptors have also discussed a desire to build around Scottie Barnes, which getting these two young guards with potential would be a great start
The Blazers π:
Aquire Pascal Siakim to contend and give Lillard help now
Dame has discussed he has no desire to keep adding young talent if Portland want to keep him π
Reports have said Portland are ready to explore trades for the 3rd overall pick
Portland have also expressed huge interest in Pascal Siakim whose currently in his prime and averaging 24/8/6 on 48% from the field with great defenseβοΈ
During Free Agency π-
Through reports the Suns have expressed lots of interest in Vanvleet. Suns also have big interest in trading DeAndre Ayton through reports.
SIGN-N-TRADE
The Raptors π¦:
Aquire DeAndre Ayton
Raps get a young center (24) who fits Scotties timeline perfectly and shows glimpse of big potential β«οΈ
Ayton could be the Rebounding and shot blocking center Raptors were searching to get for some time now
The Suns π:
Aquire Fred Vanvleet (27m annually) and Jakob (17m annually)
βοΈ ( With CP3 yes, they would be over luxury tax however Suns are expected to trade or waive him off the books)
Suns have expressed heavy interest in getting Vanvleet around the trade deadline and now again coming close to free agency βοΈ
Fred would provide much needed playmaking with Suns looking to leave CP3 as well as better defense & scoring than CP3 did have
Jakob brings everything Ayton does with high volume rebounding and shot blocking except for half the price πΈ
Raptors potential starting 5 would be πββοΈ Simons, Scoot, OG, Scottie, Ayton π₯π₯π₯π₯π₯
Raptors bench would also have the 13th pick from this years draft, Boucher, Otto, Thad and Precious as some notable names
This roster would age and develop beautifully around Scottie Barnes & OG letting them excel and grow together properly π
Let me know in the comments down below if you do these trades?? - And what you think about this offseason scenario for the Raptors!!! π―π―π―π