The Toronto Raptors have interest in facilitating a trade as a third party ahead of the Feb. 6 deadline, sources tell Doug Smith of the Toronto Star. The Raptors have a number of expiring contracts in Bruce Brown ($23 million), Chris Boucher (about $10 million) and Davion Mitchell ($6.4 million) that could be used to make a deal work.
If the Raptors were to participate in a trade, they would receive future draft capital. Toronto doesn’t want long-term money, but could be incentivized to take on salary for the 25-26 season.
Jimmy Butler is a play who has requested a trade, but has a limited market due to his $48.8 million salary.
The Raptors currently have the fourth best lottery odds for 2025.