Vinhorst: The Raptors are interested in operating this summer and are looking for goals in the market

On June 2, according to ESPN reporter Vinhorst, the Raptors have become one of the teams that are interested in major operations this offseason. This dynamic comes from their exchange for Ingram on the trading deadline, while the Celtics are expected to decline next season due to Tatum's injury and luxury tax pressure, and Antetokounmpo may enter the trading market.

Venthorst mentioned in the podcast: "I don't want to deviate from the topic, but now that's it - the Raptors are one of the teams in the league that are starting to make noises and seeking the 'big fish'. You know, I think if you are a mid-range team in the Eastern Conference, looking at the competitors ahead, you'll think: Some of them may not be able to maintain the integrity of the lineup. The Celtics suffered injuries, so some teams smelled the opportunity to operate, and the Raptors were one of them.

"Naturally, any team that wants to make moves this summer, especially the Eastern Conference team, will target Antetokounmpo. But judging from the Raptors’ initial negotiations, the rest of the league feels like they do want to try something.

"I knew this doesn't necessarily mean that the deal will happen, but the Raptors are really one of the teams in the 'ready', which is interesting. ”

In the past few years, the Raptors have reorganized their roster around Barnes: they let Van Vleet go and trade Anunobi and Siakam. In the deal with the Knicks about Anunobi, they got Quickley and RJ Barrett.

The Raptors currently have 4 direct-traded first-round picks, 3 draft pick swaps and 1 protected sign. Ujeri completed the heavy operation of trading Leonard in 2018 and helped the team win the championship in 2019. At the media meeting at the end of the season, Ujeri emphasized that the team has an "A+ level culture" and promised to win the championship again.