3 buy-low trade targets the Raptors could give a second chance

2. Moses Brown, Dallas Mavericks

This potential move has been mentioned a few times, and would certainly fill a huge hole on the Raptors roster. At the very least, trading for Brown would add significant depth to a roster hurting at the center position for the second year in a row.

Head coach Nick Nurse is often limited in the type of looks he could throw at opposing teams due to his lack of depth. This team’s poor defensive rebounding has been a huge hindrance this season.

The Raptors are last in the NBA in that category. It’s a massive issue as it leads to opponents getting second-chance points. Management must find a solution by adding a true big man or someone who excels at rebounding.

Brown is still very raw, but his play last year goes to show the type of player he could become.

Moses Brown could help the Toronto Raptors in the paint.

A 7-2 center, Brown would provide Toronto with something the roster hasn’t had since 2020. He was also traded twice this summer. Last season with the Oklahoma City Thunder,  Brown wound up averaging 8.6 points and 8.9 rebounds in 43 games.

Texas Legends general manager Al Whitley had the following to say about Brown.

"“He’s super athletic for his size, and he runs like a deer,” Whitley said. “He’s really just getting the teaching down and just learning the game. He’s so young and at the beginning of his professional career”"

If the Raptors end up sending Goran Dragic to the Mavericks to help him play alongside countryman Luka Doncic, Toronto would do well if they could add the potential and reasonable contract that comes with Brown to their frontcourt.

While not the most skilled big man on the offensive end, Brown would be a major boost in both the rebounding and shot-blocking departments. At the very least, playing for the Raptors is better than sitting on his rear end at the back end of Dallas’ bench.