The Toronto Raptors hit free agency hard in the early stages, acquiring Dennis Schroder following the departure of Fred VanVleet and using some leftover cash for Jalen McDaniels. They also spent a good chunk of their available cap space to ensure an old friend stayed in town in the future.
Jakob Poeltl, a former Top 10 pick by the Raptors and Kawhi Leonard trade chip, was acquired via trade and re-signed to a four-year, $80 million contract that pays him like an elite center. With Delon Wright in the rumor mill, the idea of bringing back some former players might appeal to Masai Ujiri.