"Sometimes the scariest thing to do is nothing at all. That's the route the Toronto Raptors ended up taking at this year's NBA trade deadline. They conducted a few very minor moves, like adding center Trayce Jackson-Davis from the Warriors and sending Ochai Agbaji to the Brooklyn Nets, but there was no splashy moves like plenty of fans expected after the Raptors were connected to multiple big-name players leading up to the final buzzer."
"However, there were plenty of available players who could have helped this team without breaking the bank. Luke Kennard, Buddy Hield, or Jared McCain would have greatly helped this team's 3-point shooting woes, for instance, and Kennard and Hield were gotten for pretty low prices. A blockbuster wasn't necessary to improve this team, and I think this team not making the small, obvious moves is what hurts the most."
The Toronto Raptors made only minor trades at the NBA deadline, acquiring center Trayce Jackson-Davis and sending Ochai Agbaji to the Brooklyn Nets. The team was linked to major stars such as Giannis Antetokounmpo, Domantas Sabonis, and Ja Morant, but no blockbuster deals materialized. Eastern Conference rivals like the Knicks and Cavaliers made win-now moves while other teams largely stayed put. Several affordable shooters — Luke Kennard, Buddy Hield, Jared McCain — were available but not pursued. The front office demonstrated trust in the existing roster, a stance that some view as a missed opportunity to address 3-point shooting.
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