"It seems as if Toronto has been linked to nearly every big name on the market, not surprising given their trade history. However, Toronto currently sits higher in the Eastern Conference standings than expected, and there's something to be said for roster continuity in a time of impatience and turnover. Nonetheless, the Raptors are rumoured to be interested in Anthony Davis, Domantas Sabonis, and even Lamelo Ball."
"There's a common thread between most of the names Toronto is linked to: they're all bigs. It shouldn't be a shock that Toronto is looking at adding size to the roster, with Jakob Poeltl's back injury, they need an insurance plan for the games he's destined to miss. This week alone he's missed two of the four matchups. If Poeltl were healthy, I don't think there'd be a need for another big man."
The Toronto Raptors entered the week on a four-game losing streak while trade season approaches and rumor activity increases. The team is linked to star names such as Anthony Davis, Domantas Sabonis, and LaMelo Ball, but is more likely to target role bigs like Nick Richards, Goga Bitadze, or Daniel Gafford. Jakob Poeltl's back injury has created a need for insurance minutes, since Sandro Mamukelashvili lacks elite rim protection and rebounding and Scottie Barnes often assumes center duties when Mamukelashvili starts. Roster continuity and current standings temper the urgency for blockbuster moves.
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