Raptors trade rumors: 3 quality big men on Eastern Conference teams

1. Kyle Kuzma, Washington Wizards

The Wizards have been better than most anticipated this season, but they are slowly starting to fade away. Bradley Beal is locked in by virtue of his supermax contract, but players like Kuzma and Kristaps Porzingis could be sent away in order to get some younger assets.

With a terrific 21.4 points per game mark to his name and some tremendous efficiency to boot, Kuzma is going to be a very attractive name for anyone in need of some scoring punch in the paint. A free agent after this season, he could find a home in Toronto if the team keeps the “Vision 6-9” philosophy afloat.

The Toronto Raptors could use Kyle Kuzma.

The main problem with Toronto’s roster construction is the fact that they have so many forwards that can’t shoot or create for themselves. Kuzma helps solve that issue without being a total defensive liability. He’d immediately be the second-best offensive player on the team.

Kuzma is going to cost a ton on the open market, but the Raptors could potentially beat the league to the punch if they trade away one of their starters and sell Kuzma on the team’s long-term vision. In the short term, Kuzma’s scoring will be a huge boost for this team.