The Toronto Raptors will find out at the NBA Draft Lottery on May 11 if they will have 2 or 3 drafts picks to work with at the 2024 NBA Draft.
The Raptors have a 45.8 percent chance of keeping its top-six protected pick and if the ping pong balls go their way, Toronto is slated to pick at No. 6.
However, there’s still a good chance that the pick falls outside of the top-six. If that happens the pick goes to the San Antonio Spurs via the Jakob Poeltl trade from last year.
Many mock drafts have the Raptors keeping its first-round pick, however in Jonathan Wasserman’s latest one on Bleacher Report he has the Raptors falling to No. 7 which gives the pick to the Spurs.
Wasserman has the Raptors making an intriguing selection at No. 19 via the Indiana Pacers, bringing in Tyler Smith of G League Ignite. Smith is a 6’11” forward who made 58 threes in 43 games. There are some questions about his defensive upside. However, there’s enough talent there and he would be an excellent addition to a team who’s looking to add a frontcourt shotmaker and finisher. Smith would make sense for the Raptors since they could use some frontcourt depth.
Next, Wasserman has the Raptors taking Jaylon Tyson from California at No. 31 via the Detroit Pistons. He averaged 19.6 points and 3.5 assists this past season. He’s got nice size at 6’7″ and posses solid ball-handling. He’s also a solid playmaker and makes tough shots. Wasserman believes Tyson will stand out during NBA combine scrimmages.
The Raptors will have their work cut out for them at this year’s draft. Whether or not they have the full 3 picks to work with, Toronto needs to hit on a couple of nice prospects which will help their rebuild.
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