NBA Rumors: The 3 Players the Raptors Could Sacrifice to Land Giannis Antetokounmpo or Kevin Durant

The Toronto Raptors have been the focus of some superstar trade targets this spring, linked to potential moves to sign Giannis Antetokounmpo and Kevin Durant. Now, as reported by expert Jake Fischer of The Stein Line, the Raptors are willing to trade RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, or Jakob Poeltl to make the significant improvement they desire.

"Sources close claim that the Raptors would be willing to part with RJ Barrett or Immanuel Quickley in exchange for a significant upgrade to their roster," writes Fischer. "Several league figures with knowledge of the Raptors' strategy have also stated that they might be willing to trade center Jakob Poeltl... provided the trade in question would allow them to sign Durant."

Raptors President Masai Ujiri has shown in the past that he is not opposed to trading key players in an attempt to make a big leap and become a title contender. His 2018 trade of franchise icon DeMar DeRozan for superstar Kawhi Leonard led the team to win the NBA title in 2019. And although Kawhi left as a free agent after that season, all Raptors fans would say the gamble was worth it.

But Kevin Durant, at 37 years old with a lengthy history of injuries in recent years, presents a different case from 27-year-old, peak-condition Leonard.

The 3 players that Toronto is willing to trade

Barrett, a Toronto native, has two more seasons on his contract averaging $28 million annually, Quickley just started his 5-year, $162.5 million contract last season, and Poeltl has two years left on his $19.5 million annual contract, with a player option in the final year. Barrett and Quickley were part of the Raptors' trade for OG Anunoby with the New York Knicks.

This information suggests that Scottie Barnes is not one of the names the Raptors are willing to negotiate in trades.

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