The Toronto Raptors could prioritize a point guard in the NBA offseason. They just went through a down year where they did not qualify for the postseason. Kyle Lowry is entering free agency and likely played his last game with Toronto. That means the team could be looking for another player next to Fred VanVleet.
Last offseason, signing VanVleet to a long-term contract was a priority. The two sides agreed to a four-year deal and this made him a new focal point of the team.
With Toronto losing one of their best players in franchise history, this leaves a hole at the top of the offense. It is important for a team to have that steady option at the point-guard position, especially when looking to contend for the postseason.
That is where the Raptors could look for a trade with a team like the Oklahoma City Thunder. It was another underwhelming season for Oklahoma City after trading Chris Paul. He led them to a playoff run down in the bubble but that was a fluke given the talent on the roster.
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Shai Gilgeous-Alexander continues to be the biggest trade piece for Oklahoma City and could be sent away for more assets if the front office gets the right return.
This would be an interesting deal that would improve Toronto right away as they look to climb back up the standings in the Eastern Conference. Let’s take a look at what this potential deal might look like between the Raptors and Thunder in the offseason.
