The 23-year-old is averaging a career-high 18.4 points per game for the 17-23 Raptors.
As losses continue to mount for the Toronto Raptors, so do the trade rumours swirling around the club.reported that Raptors guard Gary Trent Jr. is "undeniably" available as the Feb. 9 trade deadline approaches.
He added that he does not expect there to be a "broad fire sale" in Toronto, despite Trent being shopped around. The 23-year-old, who can opt out of his contract and become an unrestricted free agent this summer, is reportedly the only Raptor being made available, according to Stein. Trent Jr. signed a three-year, $51.8-million contract with Toronto in 2021 and will carry a cap hit of $18.8 million if he opts in for next season.
Trent is averaging a career-high 18.4 points per game while shooting 44.3 percent from the field in 33 games this season. He's also arguably been the Raptors' best outside shooter in 2022-23, going 36.5 percent from three-point range on seven attempts per game. While the young guard could be on the move, it seems the Raptors are unlikely to move any of their other stars.away from the Raptors, who have been firm in their desire to keep both players," Stein added.
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