The reports that the Raptors are monitoring his situation are credible and make sense, given Toronto had conversations with the Suns back in February about the possibility of a Durant trade. But to cut through some of the smoke: multiple sources have confirmed to me that Raptors centre Jakob Poeltl would not be part of any deal — however unlikely a Raptors-Suns deal might be — … [Read more...] about Jakob Poeltl off limits in potential Kevin Durant trade?
Jeff Teague on Kendrick Lamar selling out two nights in Toronto: Two nights. I mean, fans are fans. But to sell out two nights in Toronto when Drake is there… That’s tough. Drake is Toronto. … [Read more...] about
While monitoring Durant discussions, the Raptors have continued to bring in top talent ahead of the 2025 NBA Draft. League sources tell RG that Nolan Traore, a projected first-round guard, completed a workout with the Raptors on Monday. The team has also evaluated Tre Johnson, Derik Queen, Jase Richardson and Collin Murray-Boyles, among other projected first-round prospects, as … [Read more...] about
Kevin Durant is expected to be traded before the 2025 NBA Draft, and league sources tell RG the Toronto Raptors are among the teams seriously evaluating a deal, despite not being on Durant’s preferred destination list. It’s a familiar dynamic for Toronto, which took a similar approach in 2018 by acquiring Kawhi Leonard and capitalizing on a one-year window to win an NBA … [Read more...] about
Raptors willing to trade package that could involve RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, Jakob Poeltl and No. 9 pick for Kevin Durant
League sources say the Raptors have explored a range of trade concepts that could involve a framework including any combination of RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, Jakob Poeltl and the No. 9 overall pick. While nothing appears imminent, there is internal openness to parting with one of Barrett or Quickley in a larger package, and Poeltl could be included depending on the … [Read more...] about Raptors willing to trade package that could involve RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, Jakob Poeltl and No. 9 pick for Kevin Durant