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Raptors unlikely to make major move

The new general manager in Toronto has had several preliminary trade discussions with other executives around the league in the first few days of his tenure. However, according to multiple sources within the organization, it seems that the odds of a major blockbuster have become less and less likely. An insider report earlier this week suggested the team is hoping to move point guard Luca Vildoza for a future second round pick or cash, but otherwise the rumor mill has been quiet.

The Raptors do expect to have plenty of cap space this offseason to be significant players in free agency, but conversations with sources suggest without a first-round pick in next year’s draft, the front office is inquiring with teams looking to clear cap space about acquiring a significant contract alongside a future pick or young player. Still, with impending free agent guards Dennis Schroder and Lou Williams both set to have cap holds worth more than $15 million, some voices internally are against limiting the team’s flexibility before hitting the open market.

Most teams have inquired about the availability of both Bradley Beal and the third overall pick in the upcoming NBA draft, but without any overwhelming offers the front office has shifted their approaching to building a contender around Beal and whichever top prospect they select with the third overall pick. While a pair of the top prospects will obviously be off the board before Toronto is on the clock, they are confident that a potential foundational piece will be available.

While no final decisions have been made, sources inside the building said that Evan Mobley’s workout was particularly impressive and the possibility of pairing the athletic big man with Beal could be a tantalizing combination. Of course, those within the organization remained non-committal and noted that other top prospects like Cade Cunningham, Jalen Green, Scottie Barnes, Jalen Suggs, Jonathan Kuminga, and Josh Giddey are all under consideration.