Conventional wisdom dictates that the Toronto Raptors need a center. Whether the Raptors are thinking of entering the NBA offseason conventionally is an entirely different question.
In 2021-22, they did not appear to be. This team trotted out lineups featuring several big, ball-handling wings, frequently featuring Pascal Siakam at the 5. To an extent, it was successful.
Still, only to an extent. The Raptors lost in the first round to a Philadelphia 76ers team they never really appeared to have a chance of beating. In case you don’t follow basketball, the Sixers have a center.
Now, the Raptors find themselves in an interesting position. This team isn’t young, but they aren’t old either. They could maintain their philosophy and make small changes this summer.
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The Raptors could ship off veterans to rebuild around Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes. Alternatively, they could trade for 3x Defensive Player of the Year Rudy Gobert.
Here are three packages that land the Stifle Tower in Toronto.