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Toronto Raptors: Chances of each player returning next season

By Mike Bossetti

CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 05: Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers battles for the bad with Serge Ibaka #9 of the Toronto Raptors during the second half of Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on May 5, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio.Cleveland won the game 105-103 to take a 3-0 series lead. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images)
CLEVELAND, OH - MAY 05: Kevin Love #0 of the Cleveland Cavaliers battles for the bad with Serge Ibaka #9 of the Toronto Raptors during the second half of Game Three of the Eastern Conference Semifinals during the 2018 NBA Playoffs at Quicken Loans Arena on May 5, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio.Cleveland won the game 105-103 to take a 3-0 series lead. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this photograph, User is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Gregory Shamus/Getty Images) /
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TORONTO, ON – FEBRUARY 13: Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (23) and Toronto Raptors guard Delon Wright (55)
TORONTO, ON – FEBRUARY 13: Toronto Raptors guard Fred VanVleet (23) and Toronto Raptors guard Delon Wright (55) /

Fred VanVleet

Entering Restricted free agency, Fred VanVleet is about to receive a much deserved pay raise. However as VanVleet enters free agency in one of the worst times in recent years, his raise might not be as big as some expect.

Fred VanVleet is amazing, he was recently named a Sixth Man of the Year finalist, and his true value was displayed this postseason when he missed several games due to injury.

But point guard is far from a position of need for most teams, and as VanVleet enters a free agency market that is stricken for cash, it’s hard to envision VanVleet earning more than $8-$10 Million per year.

If that is the price, expect Toronto to bring him back. If someone backs up the brinks truck, they might need to look in another direction.

Chance of returning – 75 percent

Delon Wright

As the Raptors face a critical decision with one of their young point guards, they might be forced to decide on another prospect as well.

Making only $2.5 million next season, Toronto can afford to bring back Wright and VanVleet for one more season. However, the numbers become more difficult after that. Wright’s rookie contract will be up after next season and with Kyle Lowry presumably still on the roster, the Raptors will need to commit to close to $50 Million to the point guard position if they want to keep all three.

If Toronto acts preëmptively, Wright might be gone. If they kick the can down the road for one more year, or are forced to move on from Fred VanVleet, Wright will be back.

Chance of returning – 80 percent

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