The Toronto Raptors are still exploring the trade market for Bruce Brown.
When the Raptors picked up his $23 million team option, the expectation was that Toronto was going to trade him right after.
However, the market quieted and now it’s looking likely that Brown will still be on the Raptors roster at the start of this upcoming season.
Even though there hasn’t been much traction for Brown this offseason, the Raptors are reportedly still navigating the interest level for the 27-year-old, according to ClutchPoints Brett Siegel:
“Speaking of the Raptors, they continue to explore the market for interest in veteran swingman Bruce Brown, who is entering the final year of his contract at $23 million. Brown is highly regarded around the league for his positional versatility as well as his ability to make winning plays that don’t always show up in the stats. The 27-year-old held a big role during the Denver Nuggets’ championship run in 2023, and his expiring contract will be appealing to several playoff-contending franchises.”
Siegel mentions that the Los Angeles Lakers who have been linked to Brown dating back to last season, are still interested in him this offseason. He also mentions the Golden State Warriors as a potential suitor for Brown but deems it unlikely:
“The Lakers and Milwaukee Bucks are two teams that showed interest in Brown last season, sources said, and Los Angeles maintains interest in him this offseason. One team whispered to have interest in Brown and was quietly mentioned as a possible suitor months ago is the Golden State Warriors. While unlikely to occur, the Warriors have the ability to move Andrew Wiggins, who is making more than $26 million this season, in a package from Toronto that includes Brown and other assets. This would open up more financial flexibility for the Dubs moving forward.”
With how things are shaping up for the rest of the summer it seems like the Raptors will stand pat on any Brown trade for now. Things are likely to pick up again around the trade deadline.
Bleacher Report gives Raptors D+ grade for their top rookies at Las Vegas Summer League
The Toronto Raptors drafted Ja’Kobe Walter (No. 19), Jonathan Mogbo (No. 31), Jamal Shead (No. 45 via the Sacramento Kings) and Ulrich Chomche (No. 57 via the Minnesota Timberwolves) at the 2024 NBA Draft.
All four rookies were in action for the Raptors at Las Vegas Summer League. Although, Mogbo did suffer a back contusion in the Raptors second game and did not play for the rest of Summer League.
Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report recently graded every team’s top rookies at Summer League and he gave Toronto a D+ grade.
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