NBA Trade Rumors: Toronto Raptors Looking To Swing For A ‘Big Fish’ Using Many Picks

“The Raptors are a team that is starting to make noise within the league about looking for a big fish,” Windhorst said. “Boston is hurt, and so there are some teams that sniff the ability to make a move, and I think Toronto is one of those teams.”

“And so naturally, any team that wants to make a move this summer, especially a team in the Eastern Conference, you’re going to have Giannis (Antetokounmpo) on the board. But Toronto, I think, is going to try, from their initial conversations, teams in the league are getting the impression that Toronto is going to try to do something.”

Is The Toronto Raptors Trading for Giannis Antetokounmpo?

The Toronto Raptors are making waves in the NBA offseason as rumors swirl about their potential pursuit of Giannis Antetokounmpo. Reports indicate that the Raptors are actively exploring trade options to elevate their roster. After acquiring Brandon Ingram at the trade deadline, Toronto appears determined to accelerate its rebuild and contend sooner rather than later.

The Raptors have a history of landing marquee players, most notably Kawhi Leonard in 2018, which led to their first NBA championship. Now, with a young core featuring Scottie Barnes, RJ Barrett, and Gradey Dick, the Raptors have the assets and flexibility to pursue a superstar without dismantling their foundation.

Giannis Antetokounmpo, a two-time NBA MVP, is reportedly open-minded about exploring a trade for the first time in his career. Following Milwaukee’s early playoff exit and injury setbacks, his future with the Bucks appears uncertain.

Doug Smith of the Toronto Star revealed that there is “mutual interest” between Giannis and the Raptors, suggesting that Toronto could be near the top of his preferred destinations if a trade materializes.

If successful, the move would instantly elevate the Raptors into championship contention and reshape the Eastern Conference’s power balance. Adding Giannis to their roster would reunite Toronto with a Finals MVP-caliber talent, positioning them as a legitimate title contender alongside the league’s elite.

While the trade is far from certain, the Raptors’ aggressive approach signals their intent to make a major splash this offseason. As the NBA offseason unfolds, all eyes will be on the Toronto Raptors to see if they can pull off this blockbuster deal.