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Raptors GM Leaves Door Open for Blockbuster, Sets Contender Bar for Summer Moves

Webster says only a move that pushes Toronto toward true contention is worth the cost.

Overview

  • At Wednesday’s end-of-season press conference, GM Bobby Webster said the Raptors will stay opportunistic in trade talks this summer.
  • Webster noted Toronto holds all of its first-round picks and has room to take on salary, which positions the team to act if the right deal appears.
  • He added that any major trade must materially move the Raptors forward as contenders, with choices ahead on whether to lean into defense or add more offense.
  • Reported deadline pursuits for frontcourt stars Jaren Jackson Jr. and Domantas Sabonis did not materialize, and the team instead made a minor swap of Trayce Jackson-Davis for a second-round pick.
  • Key roster calls now include RJ Barrett’s extension window, Sandro Mamukelashvili’s US$2.8 million player option, and whether to re-sign veteran leader Garrett Temple in free agency.