This was supposed to be a fairly boring off-season for the Raptors.
Never underestimate the heart of a disgruntled superstar! The now-annual tradition of an NBA superstar requesting a trade continued when Kevin Durant made his intentions known last Thursday (doesn’t it feel like it was a month ago?!?).
A combination of internal growth, tradeable salaries, and enticing upside has afforded Toronto with a plethora of options as an ideal trade partner. KD may have requested a trade to Phoenix or Miami, but it’s Toronto that currently sits third in Vegas odds to acquire the Slim Reaper.