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NBA·TRANSACTION·June 21, 2026 12:02 AM ET

Raptors Could Trade No. 19 Pick for Three-Time All-Star Center

Toronto weighs its first-rounder for a veteran big.

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jun 211 min read
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What happened: The Toronto Raptors are reportedly open to trading the No. 19 overall pick for an established three-time NBA All-Star center, according to a Yahoo Sports report. The pick is one of Toronto's primary assets heading into the draft.

Why it matters: Packaging the pick for a proven All-Star big would let Toronto address its frontcourt immediately rather than developing a rookie at No. 19. Moving a first-rounder for a veteran signals a win-now lean over a longer rebuild.

What to watch: Watch for the report to name the center and whether Toronto holds the pick through draft night.

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