Toronto Raptors: 3 contenders who could give the Raptors assets in a trade

The Toronto Raptors appear closer to selling than they have in years, as their eight-game losing streak has them looking at some of the top prospects in the 2021 NBA Draft instead of vying for a spot in the 2020-21 postseason. 

With Kyle Lowry and Norman Powell trade rumors starting to really get kicked into high gear, several contending teams could look to swoop down in order to take these stars off of Toronto’s hands.

The Raptors have just two draft picks in the next two NBA Draft classes, and they risk the potential of losing both Powell and Lowry in free agency for nothing could be incredibly destabilizing in a very crowded Atlantic Division. Selling appears to be the only path the Raptors could head down.

Luckily for Masai Ujiri and the rebuilding Raptors, they won’t be bereft of options of they decide to become sellers at the deadline. Even though several contenders have traded away years of draft capital in exchange for stars, an equal number of contenders might be able to give Toronto the assets they need.

Will the Toronto Raptors sell to these teams?

There are several teams, especially in the Western Conference, that could give Toronto a package that sets them up nicely for 2021 and beyond if Ujiri decides to sell. These three contenders could give Toronto a boatload of players and picks.