3 nightmare 2023 NBA Draft scenarios for Toronto Raptors fans

1. A team trades to No. 3 for Scoot Henderson.

The Trail Blazers appear to have settled on making one last charge at championship glory with Damian Lillard, as they appear to have shut down most of their trade talks surrounding the future Hall of Famer. The No. 3 pick might be available in any sort of trade talk.

With Charlotte appearing to have settled on former Alabama star Brandon Miller, Henderson appears locked into Portland at No. 3. Henderson is the best point guard in this class, which could prompt a bunch of teams to kick start a very intensive push to secure him.

Will Scoot Henderson go to the Toronto Raptors?

Players like OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam could be at the front of a package centered around No. 3. Names like Shaedon Sharpe or Anfernee Simons could also be included for financial and competitive reasons. Purely based on value, Toronto can outbid dozens of teams.

In a league where Marcus Smart just got traded for multiple first-round picks, Toronto should be able to acquire No. 3 in a deal for either Anunoby or Siakam. Where they could run into trouble, however, is the fact that Ujiri can often wait a long time o finalize a trade. Another team could swipe him and break their hearts.