Report: Raptors Aggressively Pursuing Ja Morant; IQ & RJ On The Block
The latest Raptors trade rumors have taken a massive turn. New reporting confirms Toronto is operating as a “buyer” for star talent, with Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett officially available in the right deal.
TSP Rumor Tracker: Jan 15 Update
We are tracking a comprehensive report from ClutchPoints (Brett Siegel) detailing Toronto’s deadline strategy.
- Strategy: “Aggressive” Buyers looking for a “substantial move.”
- Trade Targets: Ja Morant (MEM), Anthony Davis (DAL), Domantas Sabonis (SAC).
- Trade Assets: Immanuel Quickley, RJ Barrett, Jakob Poeltl.
- Key Intel: Raptors are “more willing than ever before” to move Quickley.
It is no longer a secret around the league: The Toronto Raptors are hunting for a superstar. As the February 5th deadline approaches, intense Raptors trade rumors suggest the front office is preparing to dismantle its current young core to pair a premier talent with Scottie Barnes.
“Aggressive” Buyers
According to a new report from Brett Siegel of ClutchPoints, Toronto is not interested in a quiet deadline. The organization is reportedly looking to replicate the splash they made a year ago (acquiring Brandon Ingram) with another “substantial move.”
“It has become no secret to anyone around the league that the Toronto Raptors are aggressive on the trade market… The Raptors are clearly operating as buyers right now.” — Brett Siegel, ClutchPoints
The Assets: IQ and RJ Available
To acquire a star, you have to trade talent. The report confirms that Toronto’s willingness to move their starting backcourt has reached a new high. Specifically, the team appears ready to move on from their point guard.
Siegel notes that the organization is “more willing than ever before to move starting point guard Immanuel Quickley.” Furthermore, any potential deal for a star like Ja Morant is “dependent on the organization’s ability to move talents like RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and Jakob Poeltl.”
The Targets: Morant, Davis, Sabonis
Who is Bobby Webster targeting? The list is heavy on All-NBA talent. While Ja Morant is the headline name due to his fractured relationship with the Grizzlies, he is not the only option on the board.
- Ja Morant: League personnel have hinted that Morant is an option for Toronto, though the Heat remain a strong suitor.
- Anthony Davis: Described as a “known star-level player that the Raptors have interest in.”
- Domantas Sabonis: Continued links suggest persistent interest in the Kings’ center.
TSP Analysis: The All-In Pivot
If the Raptors trade Quickley and Barrett, they are effectively signaling that the “BBQ” era (Barnes, Barrett, Quickley) was a failure. Trading two 25-year-old starters for a superstar like Morant or Davis accelerates the timeline immediately.
With Scottie Barnes entering his prime, the front office seems determined not to waste another year on “development.” They want to win now.
For the full breakdown on Ja Morant’s trade request and the Raptors’ involvement, read the original report at ClutchPoints.