The Toronto Raptors are reportedly expected to look for help at center and could engage the Dallas Mavericks on Anthony Davis as the trade deadline approaches. They are also reportedly interested in potentially acquiring Sacramento Kings star center Domantas Sabonis.
The Toronto Raptors could be a team to watch as the NBA trade deadline approaches.
Domantas Sabonis
Domantas Sabonis
Domantas Sabonis
MIN: 33.18
PTS: 17.18 (56.63%)
REB: 12.27
As: 3.73
ST: 1.18
BL: 0.18
TO: 2.55
GM: 11
Currently sitting fourth in the Eastern Conference, the Raptors may be setting up for a quiet but deep playoff push this season. To bolster their chances, they are reportedly looking to upgrade their frontcourt by adding a star center. One name being mentioned is Dallas Mavericks star Anthony Davis.
“The Raptors (22–15; fourth in the East) are expected to look for help at center and could engage the Mavericks on Davis as Feb. 5 draws nearer, league sources say,” The Athletic reports.
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“Any deal with Toronto would require Dallas to take back long-term contracts. The Mavericks, league sources say, would very likely require significant draft capital in return to make a deal of that nature.”
The Raptors are also reportedly interested in Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis, who could emerge on the trade market as the deadline nears.
“The Raptors, league sources say, are also known to have interest in Sacramento big man Domantas Sabonis,” The Athletic adds.
Anthony Davis has appeared in just 19 games this season due to injuries, but when healthy, he has been productive, averaging 20.3 points, 11.1 rebounds, and 1.7 blocks per game.
Meanwhile, Sabonis is currently sidelined with a knee injury. In 11 appearances before going down, he averaged 17.2 points, 12.3 rebounds, and 3.7 assists in roughly 33 minutes per game.
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