The Toronto Raptors have made it widely known that they would like to be a part of a multi-team Jimmy Butler trade. However, Toronto may not just be looking to act as a facilitator for salary-matching reasons.
The Raptors are looking to add a “significant piece” alongside Scottie Barnes, according to reports. That’s either at the trade deadline, or this coming offseason.
Toronto has been active, as they have several veteran players drawing interest around the league. Bruce Brown and Chris Boucher are on expiring contracts, while veterans Jakob Poeltl and Kelly Olynyk have been targets for center-needy teams.
The Raptors have continued to put a high price on Poeltl, who they view as a fit for their long-term rebuild. Brown, Boucher and Olynyk could all be had and their recent strong play is helping their trade value.
“All those guys could be on the move,” said one league source. “The way they’ve played the last few weeks really helps.”