{"id":541412,"date":"2026-01-16T21:12:31","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T21:12:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/541412\/"},"modified":"2026-01-16T21:12:31","modified_gmt":"2026-01-16T21:12:31","slug":"raptors-make-waves-in-trade-market-ahead-of-deadline-per-marc-stein","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.rawchili.com\/nba\/541412\/","title":{"rendered":"Raptors make waves in trade market ahead of deadline, per Marc Stein"},"content":{"rendered":"

Raptors make waves in trade market ahead of deadline, per Marc Stein<\/a> appeared first on ClutchPoints<\/a>. Add ClutchPoints as a Preferred Source by clicking here<\/a>.<\/p>\n

As the NBA trade deadline approaches next month, the Toronto Raptors<\/a> have emerged as one of the league\u2019s most active teams in trade discussions, according to longtime NBA insider Marc Stein.<\/p>\n

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Speaking Friday on Sportsnet 590 The FAN, Stein said Toronto has signaled to rival teams that it is open to making a significant move<\/a>, even as league executives expect the bulk of trade activity to occur closer to the deadline.<\/p>\n

\u201cI think that we\u2019re probably at the point that a bulk of the action will happen closer to the deadline, but we\u2019ve already seen Trae Young traded which to me is pretty dang significant. And that did happen earlier than expected,\u201d Stein said. \u201cI think we also do have to remember that last February was the most insane trade deadline that I\u2019ve ever seen, certainly the wildest in my 30 years doing this. So, if we compare it to that, I think everyone that loves trades is going to be disappointed. But for your audience, I have to imagine there is a lot of interest, enjoyment, engagement, whatever word you want to use because people are talking a lot about the Raptors. The Raptors have really left the impression with a lot of teams that they want to do something significant. They\u2019ve tried or at least explored a pathway in just about everything so far. Now, they haven\u2019t made a trade, but they\u2019re in the middle of everything.\u201d<\/p>\n

Stein referenced the recent blockbuster involving Trae Young, who was dealt last week to the Washington Wizards<\/a> in exchange for CJ McCollum and Corey Kispert, as an example of major movement occurring earlier than expected.<\/p>\n

Additional insight into Toronto\u2019s approach came from Brett Siegel, who spoke Thursday on ClutchPoints\u2019 Clutch Scoops. Siegel said the Raptors are actively seeking an upgrade<\/a> but remain mindful of asset management and internal priorities.<\/p>\n

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\u201cThe Toronto Raptors are in the market to make a significant upgrade,\u201d Siegel said. \u201cWhether or not they can or not, it depends on what this market shapes up to be and how willing the Raptors are to move off some of their assets. But we\u2019ve been told they want to keep one of Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett and not get rid of them both. We\u2019ll see what happens with Toronto. There\u2019s obviously concerns about Jakob Poeltl\u2019s back injury to this point and whether or not it will linger longer in the year.\u201d<\/p>\n

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Siegel added that while Toronto has been connected to high-end names<\/a>, patience remains a possible outcome.<\/p>\n

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\u201cOne thing I want to mention other than the Domantas Sabonis and Anthony Davis stuff that we\u2019ve been hammering with Toronto \u2014 I would venture to say that this is a team that could wait until the offseason to make their big move,\u201d Siegel said. \u201cMaybe they make some small margin moves around the trade deadline, they dip below the tax, they address their front court. The one player that I would keep an eye on in the offseason is Jaren Jackson Jr.\u201d<\/p>\n

In recent reporting, Siegel noted Toronto continues to surface in league conversations as a potential buyer, mirroring its unexpected acquisition of Brandon Ingram last season. Ingram has averaged 21.9 points, 6.1 rebounds and 3.7 assists per game while fitting alongside All-Star forward Scottie Barnes as Toronto holds a 25\u201317 record, fourth in the Eastern Conference.<\/p>\n

Toronto returns to action Friday night at home against the Los Angeles Clippers<\/a> (17\u201323) at 7:30 p.m. ET before beginning a five-game road trip Sunday against the Los Angeles Lakers (24\u201315) at 9:30 p.m. ET, as speculation continues to build around possible roster moves.<\/p>\n

Related: Clippers\u2019 Kawhi Leonard, Ivica Zubac injury update for Raptors showdown<\/a><\/p>\n

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