Toronto Raptors Receive: C Mo Bamba, G/F Terrence Ross, 2025 First-Round Pick (Swap – ORL)
Orlando Magic Receive: G/F Gary Trent Jr.
With that said, if we judge teams based on their trending, we do so on the standards they set.
For example, the Toronto Raptors are not far removed from a championship. They took home the grand prize in 2018-19. It’s hard to remove that success from your mind when judging their current squad.
By contrast, the Orlando Magic haven’t been playing for the title in a long time. The last time they were seen as a contender, Dwight Howard was in his prime.
Any progress from them feels like a big deal.
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Such is life in the NBA. A combination of decision-making and luck separates contenders from also-rans. Having won a championship, the Raptors have set a high bar for themselves.
Does this deal help them reach it?