The Toronto Raptors ended their 2024-25 season with a disappointing 30-52 record that left them watching the playoffs from home.
However, the franchise appears positioned for a quicker turnaround than many anticipated.
While speculation about pursuing Giannis Antetokounmpo persists, recent Bovada odds suggest the Raptors might be exploring alternative routes to contention.
Domantas Sabonis leads the speculation with +500 odds to land in Toronto, followed by Antetokounmpo and Zach LaVine at +600 each, via NBACentral on X.
Odds on the next star to land in Toronto:
Domantas Sabonis +500
Giannis Antetokounmpo +600
Zach LaVine +600
DeMar DeRozan +800
Jrue Holiday +900
Jamal Murray +1000
Lauri Markkanen +1400
Kevin Durant +1800
Jaren Jackson Jr. +2000
Devin Booker +2500
Ja Morant +3300
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— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) June 2, 2025
Toronto’s midseason acquisition of Brandon Ingram provided an immediate impact, while a core featuring Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and Gradey Dick continues developing.
Add a top-10 selection from the 2025 NBA Draft to the mix and the foundation looks increasingly solid.
Sabonis, the Sacramento Kings center, has remained on trade radars throughout the season, and that interest shows no signs of diminishing.
For Toronto, examining every possible roster upgrade represents smart business as it attempts to accelerate its timeline.
Sabonis delivered impressive numbers this season, averaging 19.1 points, 13.9 rebounds and 6.0 assists per game while shooting an efficient 59.0 percent from the field, 41.7 percent from 3-point range and 75.4 percent from the free-throw line.
Despite his stellar individual performance, his Sacramento tenure may be approaching its conclusion.
Reports have said Sabonis could request a trade before next season’s deadline if the Kings fail to show meaningful improvement. A turbulent offseason would only expedite that timeline.
Toronto possesses intriguing assets that could interest Sacramento, though orchestrating a blockbuster deal this offseason remains challenging.
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