The Toronto Raptors find themselves at a critical juncture as the NBA trade deadline approaches. After a successful recent stretch, the team's direction remains uncertain. While President Masai Ujiri suggested a continued rebuild, the Raptors' solid performance raises questions about whether they will be buyers, sellers, or stand pat. Players like Jakob Poeltl remain focused on the present, but the possibility of trades looms large, particularly given the flurry of blockbuster deals already witnessed.
Toronto Raptors President Masai Ujiri speaks to members of the media, at a press conference in Toronto on July 8, 2024.
“The future plans, it’s not really my job to worry about,” Poeltl said on Monday afternoon after practice at Toronto’s OVO Athletic Centre. “I'll let the front office deal with that stuff.” Last year, RJ Barrett of Mississauga, was traded to his hometown team in a deal that signalled the start of Toronto’s rebuilding process as the Raptors ultimately made four deals, two of them on the actual deadline, to kick-start their roster reset.
“You’re gonna think I’m crazy, but I do not look into standings at all,” said head coach Darko Rajakovic. “I really don’t know where we’re at. I don’t know if we’re in reach or not in reach .” Meanwhile, as Toronto thrives, Philadelphia, Chicago, Brooklyn, ninth-place Atlanta and eighth-place Orlando continue to struggle. None have winning records over their past 10 games, and Atlanta is stuck in an eight-game skid.
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