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The trade became official today: Kyle Lowry is a member of the Miami Heat, and in that deal, Goran Dragic and Precious Achiuwa became members of the Raptors.
Whatever Masai Ujiri builds next in Toronto, 35-year-old Dragic will not be one of them. The expectation around the league is that the Raptors would send him back in a trade to another team, or simply buy him back. So far, Ujiri and the Raptors have done the opposite, reports Marc Stein in his must-have newsletter.
The Raptors could eventually trade Goran Dragić after they secure their signing and trade deal with Miami that will send Kyle Lowry to the Heat, but they have so far resisted outside interest in Dragić, according to league sources. Dallas, I’m told, is among the teams that have attempted to acquire it through trade and remains interested in acquiring Dragić after missing Lowry. Toronto appears to have other plans at the moment, which certainly don’t include its buyout. Following Dragić’s emotional outing in Miami, Dallas is obviously an attractive destination as they would team up with fellow Slovenian Luka Doncic.
With Lowry gone, the real business of rebuilding the Raptors begins, with a combination of OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam (probably), Gary Trent Jr. (and his big new contract), Fred VanVleet, and just drafted Scottie Barnes. The Raptors will be looking for more players and choices to go with them.
At some point, the Raptors will likely trade in Dragic. It’s the logical move and can bring players back to the timeline of their young stars.
But for now, nothing is happening.
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