The Raptors are reportedly willing to package their 1st-round pick with Immanuel Quickley for a “win-now” move.
The Toronto Raptors have been a pleasant surprise this season, ranking near the top of the Eastern Conference, and with their strong start, they are expected to make some noise in the postseason.
Immanuel Quickley
Immanuel Quickley
Immanuel Quickley
MIN: 32.52
PTS: 16.46 (49.54%)
REB: 4.15
As: 6.26
ST: 1.15
BL: 0.13
TO: 1.69
GM: 39
To do that, the Raptors are reportedly looking to add another star piece to the roster, as they explore a win-now move ahead of the trade deadline. One player has emerged as the most likely trade candidate.
According to Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, the Raptors are willing to package a first-round pick with guard Immanuel Quickley in a potential win-now deal.
“The Raptors are clearly operating as buyers right now, and it appears the organization is more willing than ever to move starting point guard Immanuel Quickley,” Siegel reports.
“Jamal Shead has emerged as a key guard in head coach Darko Rajakovic’s rotation, and Quickley’s cap figure would be key for the franchise to make a significant upgrade at the trade deadline.”
“Early indications also suggest the Raptors would be open to moving their first-round pick in this year’s draft for an established win-now talent,” he adds.
This season, the 26-year-old Quickley is averaging 16.5 points, 4.2 rebounds, and 6.3 assists in roughly 32 minutes per game, helping Toronto sit fourth in the Eastern Conference with a 24-16 record.
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