The Toronto Raptors are still stuck in limbo as they wait to finalize the Kawhi Leonard trade, but Bobby Webster can still look at this roster and assume that most of the heavy lifting in their 2026 offseason is done.
Toronto can largely look at what they've done with pride, as they made themselves a title contender with the Leonard trade and supplemented some of their problem areas with savvy NBA Draft picks and some cheap additions in free agency.
However, there were some missteps, namely with regards to one move many fans expected them to make that was not finalized. Where did Webster manage to succeed, and where did he end up leaving some meat on the bone?
Toronto Raptors offseason grades amid Kawhi Leonard trade limbo
Toronto Raptors offseason moves grades
- Toronto Raptors offseason grades amid Kawhi Leonard trade limbo
- Trading for Kawhi Leonard
- Drafting Allen Graves
- Letting Sandro Mamukelashvili walk
- Signing Kyle Anderson
- Drafting Jaden Bradley, signing Alijah Martin
- Not trading Jakob Poeltl
Trading for Kawhi Leonard
Grade: A-
Even though the trade is currently on hold due to the pending investigation, even the possibility of suspension for a chunk of the season is not good enough to dull the excitement Leonard will bring. Leonard replacing Brandon Ingram makes their playoff rotation that much deeper, and his star power could give Toronto the C-factor they have lacked since he left in 2019.
Drafting Allen Graves
Grade: B+
Graves might not be the most natural position fit for a team that could use some guard depth, but he is yet another classic Raptors player who thrives based on his versatility and high feel for the game. Graves' shooting, terrific defense, and passing should play immediately, and this roster should give him enough time to gradually develop his half-court offensive game.
Letting Sandro Mamukelashvili walk
Grade: B
The four-year contract the Los Angeles Lakers tempted Mamukelashvili with was too good to resist. The playoffs proved that Mamu's scoring and size mismatches were not enough to help him string together some quality outings in the Cleveland series. With a lack of center depth already, the team couldn't stomach his poor defense at an exorbitant price.
Signing Kyle Anderson
Grade: B-
Anderson, who will turn 33 in September, is a step above someone like Garrett Temple, who was on the roster as a psuedo-assistant coach. He can still defend, pass well, and hit tough shots. However, if he is going to be in the rotation for an extended period of time, things could get quite hairy,
Drafting Jaden Bradley, signing Alijah Martin
Grade: B-
Bradley has solid playmaking instincts, but his lack of a 3-point shot made it tough for Toronto to give him a guaranteed roster spot. Martin showed flashes last year, especially on the defensive end, but as a 6-2 off-ball guard who is older than players who have already earned big second contracts, he is not operating with a ton of breathing room.
Not trading Jakob Poeltl
Grade: C-
While getting of this contract is no easy task, Poeltl has now morphed into someone both essential to Toronto's success in 2026-27 and a major cap on their overall ceiling. The 7-1 Poeltl offers size the 6-7 Collin Murray-Boyles doesn't, but the team is much worse when he is on the floor. He may need a first-round pick and more attached to him to get this deal off the books.
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