"The Toronto Raptors have struggled to gain their footing after entering a brief rebuild and changing over nearly their entire roster. Could the path forward actually mean bringing back a former player in a blockbuster trade? Toronto has brought together a collection of players who are good on their own, better with the ball in their hands, and largely properly paid, if not slightly overpaid. They have a roster that fits together awkwardly and no obvious paths to everything settling into place outside of making"
"He is likely also overpaid on his current contract, but is young enough for teams to think he can grow into it. He can shoot, something teams covet, and has utility to play on-ball or off-ball. Toronto may be wise to capitalize on any value he currently has if another team is interested in a trade -- not merely to trade Quickley, a player they like, but to find a pathway to adding another difference maker."
The Toronto Raptors entered a brief rebuild and overhauled nearly their entire roster, producing a collection of individually talented but stylistically awkward players. Scottie Barnes is untouchable, Brandon Ingram was just acquired, and Jakob Poeltl has a new extension that limits trade flexibility. RJ Barrett and the young reserves provide limited trade value, leaving Immanuel Quickley as the most realistic movable asset given his youth, shooting, and ball-handling versatility. The Houston Rockets suddenly lack a veteran point guard after Fred VanVleet's ACL tear, creating potential mutual interest for a Quickley-centered trade that could deliver a difference-maker for Toronto.
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