"Many Raptors fans were underwhelmed at the end of this year's deadline. There was no major move like the Jakob Poeltl acquisition in 2023 or the Brandon Ingram trade last season. Instead, Toronto made a salary dump involving Ochai Agbaji and added Trayce Jackson-Davis, a center whose role had nearly disappeared in the Warriors' rotation. Despite the small moves, I think Raptors fans should feel good about this year's deadline."
"The Raptors led by as many as 18 points in the second half, but an Anthony Edwards onslaught fueled a Timberwolves comeback and a two-point loss. It was the third time in four games that Toronto blew a double-digit second-half lead. Hopefully, that trend is a blip on the radar, but the fact that the Raptors are tied for last in the league in fourth-quarter scoring does not inspire much confidence."
The Raptors went 2-1 from February 1–5, but the week was defined by the NBA trade deadline rather than the results. Toronto made two modest moves: a salary dump involving Ochai Agbaji and the acquisition of Trayce Jackson-Davis, a backup center whose role had diminished with the Warriors. The team addressed the backup center need while retaining its major assets, delaying any major roster overhaul. A concerning trend of blown second-half leads persisted, including surrendering an 18-point advantage to Minnesota, and the Raptors rank near the bottom in fourth-quarter scoring.
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