"The Toronto Raptors acquired Immanuel Quickley in 2023 as part of the OG Anunoby trade, and that offseason, they paid him as if he were already one of the better point guards in the league. Why? Because they thought that was the direction he was headed in, but the past season and a half have told a different story. The front office has offered IQ in trades to a couple of teams since then, but his contract is an issue."
"Josh Robbins of The Athletic reported that, following the Trae Young trade, the Wizards are "open to absorbing other teams' multi-year contracts if potential trade partners attach sweeteners such as future draft picks or intriguing young players." He listed Quickley as an example of a player with the kind of contract Washington could be willing to take on (subscription required)."
"Quickley is averaging 16.3 points, 6.1 assists, 4.2 rebounds, and 1.1 steals per game, shooting 42.4% from the field and 34.6% from three, his lowest percentage from that distance since his second season in the NBA, when he also shot 34.6% from deep. By no means is IQ a bad player, but his contract certainly isn't favorable. Toronto is set to pay him $32.5 million annually through the 2028-29 season."
Toronto acquired Immanuel Quickley in 2023 via the OG Anunoby trade and signed him to a large multi-year deal expecting him to develop into a top point guard. His production over the past season and a half has not matched those expectations, prompting the front office to include him in trade talks. The $32.5 million annual salary through 2028–29 complicates potential deals and reduces return value. The Washington Wizards have signaled willingness to absorb multi-year contracts if teams add draft picks or young players, making them a potential last‑resort trade partner. Quickley is 26 and still has upside.
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