"The Raptors have shown in years past they can pull off pivotal trades without gutting their asset pool, like the game-changing Kawhi Leonard trade or last year's relatively budget-friendly acquisition of Brandon Ingram. That said, Toronto's record isn't always spotless when it comes to managing their assets carefully -remember when they traded away crucial first-round picks to acquire Thaddeus Young and Jakob Poeltl, respectively."
"Which brings us to Toronto's current situation. They're one of the few teams with full control over their future draft capital, giving them a clear edge over other hungry squads in the market. Plus, they have a wealth of mid-sized contracts to match salaries (whether or not they're actually desirable is the question), along with a couple of promising young players in the mix."
Toronto faces trade rumors targeting stars such as Anthony Davis, Domantas Sabonis, and Giannis Antetokounmpo, sparking speculation about the assets required to land them. The franchise has executed impactful trades before—Kawhi Leonard and Brandon Ingram—while also surrendering valuable first-round picks in other deals for Thaddeus Young and Jakob Poeltl. Toronto currently holds full control of future draft capital, possesses several mid-sized contracts for matching salaries, and retains promising young players. Collin Murray-Boyles, a recent lottery pick and NBA Rising Stars participant, has emerged as an untouchable core piece due to his defensive commitment and energetic play crucial for playoff aspirations.
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