Something is brewing north of the border, and it isn’t just an out-of-season snowstorm. The Toronto Raptors have a bright future. They surprised the world when they selected Scottie Barnes over Jalen Suggs with the fourth pick in the 2021 NBA Draft.

When Barnes won Rookie of the Year, the decision was certainly vindicated.

Despite many reasons for optimism, there are questions surrounding this club. Are they competitive, or are they rebuilding? Will they keep their veterans? Do they need a center?

The last question is a particularly intriguing one. The Raptors seem intent on trotting out multiple playmaking wings on a nightly basis, often at the expense of a traditional big man. It could revolutionize basketball.

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On the other hand, if it doesn’t, they’ll learn that you still need a starting-caliber big man to compete for the Larry O’Brien Trophy.

If this team’s front office already feels that way, trading the 28-year-old Fred VanVleet could be a great way to land one. Here are three deals involving the veteran floor general.