2025-26 Season: Draft, Trades, and FA Ideas Thread V1.0

[causal_fan]

Except for getting under the tax (bye Ochai ) I don't think the raptors need to do anything else - of course, if a value trade comes along then go for it but this team is likely making the playoffs and gaining valuable experience. That's enough for me this year.

[Thaddy]

We screwed up with the Mogbo pick. It should have been Kolek, some of us were interested. Mogbo seems too old, unathletic, and offensively untalented. I loved the defense last year but he's really not even gotten a chance. The interior scoring ability looked muched better in summer league too.

[LBJKB24MJ23]

Forget Ja and go for JJJ. Basic framework would need some tweaking, possibly 4th team, but this works with the cap as soon as JJJ is trade eligible (I think tomorrow).

Make a Bobby statue if he can add JJJ to this team!

We would really become a defensive powerhouse. Holy imagine a death lineup of Shead, Barnes, Ingram, CMB, and JJJ.

If Shead is struggling with the matchup, you put Martin in there.

honestly it doesn't matter cuz Barnes is the anchor of the offense. he should get a touch every possesion and play through him. All we need at the lead guard position is to be able defend the POA, hit 3s and average play making for a point guard.

[Yallbecrazy]

To duck the tax I was thinking of combining Sandro+ Agbaji or Walter, a 2nd for a late 1st from a contender + some guy making 4-5 million. Sandro is not a long term piece, is gone next year most likely and has high value.

[HangTime]

To duck the tax I was thinking of combining Sandro+ Agbaji or Walter, a 2nd for a late 1st from a contender + some guy making 4-5 million. Sandro is not a long term piece, is gone next year most likely and has high value.

I can see Sandro being traded, possibly clearing enough space in the offseason to possibly bring him back, if it makes sense.

Also I might be the only one, but I can't see Walter being traded.

[dballislife]

i wish we can get expirings for poeltl and quick...i would love to throw money at eason and watson this summer

[arbsn]

Forget Ja and go for JJJ. Basic framework would need some tweaking, possibly 4th team, but this works with the cap as soon as JJJ is trade eligible (I think tomorrow).

Make a Bobby statue if he can add JJJ to this team!

We would really become a defensive powerhouse. Holy imagine a death lineup of Shead, Barnes, Ingram, CMB, and JJJ.

If Shead is struggling with the matchup, you put Martin in there.

JJJ can’t score efficiently and doesn’t rebound

Pass for me

[Spida888]

JJJ is a very good player but personally I would only give up 3 or more FRPs for superstar players. It'd be different if those FRPs were protected ones from other teams which have much less value. The Bane/Bridges type trades just aren't worth it imo.

[Tripod]

i wish we can get expirings for poeltl and quick...i would love to throw money at eason and watson this summer

Because all the FA choose the Raptors

[Mr Swagtastic]

How far off is this

Toronto trades:

Jonathan Mogbo
Ochai Agbaji
Ja'Kohe Walter or second(s)


Clippers trade

Chris Paul
Brook Lopez

I kinda like this for Toronto. Get $800k more under the luxury tax apron to potentially go after a wing in the buyout market. Lopez is that stretch 5 this team needs in the worst way. He can still block shots and doesn't need to play a lot of minutes. Paul is a great mentor for Shead and IQ and gives you a savvy vet off the bench who needs a change of scenery. Granted there's a few realistic targets I'd prefer over this like Day'Ron Sharpe but this isn't horrible

[PushDaRock]

How far off is this

Toronto trades:

Jonathan Mogbo
Ochai Agbaji
Ja'Kohe Walter or second(s)


Clippers trade

Chris Paul
Brook Lopez

I kinda like this for Toronto. Get $800k more under the luxury tax apron to potentially go after a wing in the buyout market. Lopez is that stretch 5 this team needs in the worst way. He can still block shots and doesn't need to play a lot of minutes. Paul is a great mentor for Shead and IQ and gives you a savvy vet off the bench who needs a change of scenery. Granted there's a few realistic targets I'd prefer over this like Day'Ron Sharpe but this isn't horrible

lol nah this is legit terrible

[MessiahUjiri]

Reposting from the Trade Board: A 3 way between TOR-SAC-MIN. Here's the premise behind this trade:

• Minnesota needs a PG. Naz Reid is the most likely trade bait, as his position is well covered.
• Toronto wants a PG and a C, and wants to duck the tax.
• Sacramento decides NOT to trade Sabonis, and instead sell their backcourt glut, tank this year and retool in a position of strength

Sacramento:
Schroder, Monk, Westbrook, Ellis, Saric
for
Quickley, Dick, Agbaji

Toronto:
TOR '28 1st, Quickley, Dick, Agbaji, Mogbo, Mamu
for
Monk, Reid, Ellis, Westbrook

Minnesota:
Reid
for
Schroder, Saric, Mogbo, Mamu, TOR '28 1st



SAC will be positioned to go in any direction at the draft. Sell Sabonis, or retool around him by dangling picks & expirings.
TOR gets 2 scoring guards, a backup C, and a wing defender.
MIN can also get Achiuwa instead of Mogbo, to bolster the backup PF/C spot. Schroder, Achiuwa and Saric can plug in seamlessly.


Monk / Westbrook / Shead
RJ / Walter
Ingram / Ellis
Scottie / CMB
Poeltl / Reid / Mamu


Reid is the perfect backup C to get. He shoots 6 3s at 38%, and he can bring a scoring punch. And he's locked in for reasonable money.
Monk and Westbrook provide offensive boost in the backcourt.
Ellis provides defense at the point of attack.


I'm convinced this is a better approach rather than trading for AD/Morant, and since Sabonis is likely out of our price range.

[PushDaRock]

Reposting from the Trade Board: A 3 way between TOR-SAC-MIN. Here's the premise behind this trade:

• Minnesota needs a PG. Naz Reid is the most likely trade bait, as his position is well covered.
• Toronto wants a PG and a C, and wants to duck the tax.
• Sacramento decides NOT to trade Sabonis, and instead sell their backcourt glut, tank this year and retool in a position of strength

Sacramento:
Schroder, Monk, Westbrook, Ellis, Saric
for
TOR '28 1st, Quickley, Dick, Agbaji

Toronto:
TOR '28 1st, Quickley, Dick, Agbaji, Mogbo
for
Monk, Reid, Ellis, Westbrook

Minnesota:
Reid
for
Schroder, Saric, Mogbo



SAC will be positioned to go in any direction at the draft. Sell Sabonis, or retool around him by dangling picks & expirings.
TOR gets 2 scoring guards, a backup C, and a wing defender.
MIN can also get Achiuwa instead of Mogbo, to bolster the backup PF/C spot. Schroder, Achiuwa and Saric can plug in seamlessly.


Monk / Westbrook / Shead
RJ / Walter
Ingram / Ellis
Scottie / CMB
Poeltl / Reid / Mamu


Reid is the perfect backup C to get. He shoots 6 3s at 38%, and he can bring a scoring punch. And he's locked in for reasonable money.
Monk and Westbrook provide offensive boost in the backcourt.
Ellis provides defense at the point of attack.


I'm convinced this is a better approach rather than trading for AD/Morant, and since Sabonis is likely out of our price range.

atrocious for everyone other than the Kangz

[bballsparkin]

^^^^^The Kings make out like bandits. To give up the 2026 FRP in this juicy draft I want better than that.

[SurgeIblocka]

Malik Monk and Keon Ellis are great I would do that trade in a heart beat. Just don’t really want westbrook.

[StopitLeo]

Reposting from the Trade Board: A 3 way between TOR-SAC-MIN. Here's the premise behind this trade:

• Minnesota needs a PG. Naz Reid is the most likely trade bait, as his position is well covered.
• Toronto wants a PG and a C, and wants to duck the tax.
• Sacramento decides NOT to trade Sabonis, and instead sell their backcourt glut, tank this year and retool in a position of strength

Sacramento:
Schroder, Monk, Westbrook, Ellis, Saric
for
Quickley, Dick, Agbaji

Toronto:
TOR '28 1st, Quickley, Dick, Agbaji, Mogbo, Mamu
for
Monk, Reid, Ellis, Westbrook

Minnesota:
Reid
for
Schroder, Saric, Mogbo, Mamu, TOR '28 1st

I think this trade is trying to solve too many problems for too many people at once.

If the Wolves are willing to move Reid for backcourt help then Quickley fits the bill. He's a better playmaker than anyone else they currently have at the point, even if he isn't a traditional PG.

There are various iterations that work depending on whether the Wolves want some bench help or just need to match salary.

Both teams deal with tax issues in separate trades.

[Walid]

The lack of 6’10”+ rotation bigs who are capable of simple inside scoring, catching the ball, and setting decent screens is so limited. Don’t even need them to be mobile in the interior, just strong enough to give some resistance to the great Centers (Jokic, Embiid). League is starved for these kinds of players. Mo Bamba couldn’t get it done. Deandre Ayton is a disappointment. Mark Williams?? Other players are too thin and don’t know their role.

[ImaBeatDatAzz]

Why would Minnesota give up 6MOTY Naz Reid? I wish they would and that we get him

[polo007]

NBA trade deadline: 10 teams to monitor in the final 20 days - ESPN.com

Toronto Raptors

What we're watching: Whether they go all-in for a star

After three straight missed postseasons, and with new governor Edward Rogers ready to take full control of the franchise later this year, there is a sense of urgency in Toronto. The Raptors have been on the phones in recent weeks gauging the trade value of some of their players, including RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley, numerous sources told ESPN.

ESPN's Shams Charania has reported Toronto's interest in the Mavericks' Anthony Davis and the Grizzlies' Ja Morant, and although other teams could have reservations about taking on long-term money, the Raptors would be swapping out their own long-term contracts to take on those players, removing an impediment to a deal.

Toronto owns all its first- and second-round picks for the next seven years. Two factors rival executives note: A franchise that has been an infrequent taxpayer is about $1 million into the tax, and having all that long-term money to move could dissuade potential trade partners.

"Toronto will have to incentivize real offers with draft capital," one East executive said. "They're going to have to work to avoid the second apron next year with their current roster."

[Thaddy]

Raptors get:
Sabonis
Morant

Grizz get:
RJ
Poeltl
Dick
2027 1st

Kings get:
IQ
Clarke
2026 1st swap
2028 1st swap
2029 1st (top 8 protected)

Sabonis / CMB
Barnes / Mamu
Ingram / Battle
Walter / Martin
Morant / Shead

That's probably the closest we get to a contender.