07-19-2026, 08:11 AM
(07-19-2026, 07:13 AM)Smitty Wrote: I keep coming back to TOR. I originally thought Poeltl would be the obvious outgoing, but looking at their roster, after the eventual KL trade…
IQ | Shead | Martin
Barrett | Walter
KL | CMB | Battle
Barnes | Graves | Anderson
Poeltl | Jackson-Davis
They need to keep Poeltl AND still add a good Center. We all know Poelt’s injury history by now. Even if he’s healthy, they have a major need for a serviceable bench Big. One that can start several games, if needed.
They also have roster spots open, so a 2 for 1 also makes sense. What about Barrett? I’m thinking something like Gafford+Klay?
It’s not one of my favorite fantasy trade ideas. Mostly because it doesn’t check every logical box, like some others. BUT I do think TOR still likes Gafford and has a major need IMO. Klay might even start there (with Barrett outgoing), or at least get tons of playing time (on a “contender”).
If I were Toronto I’d want the deal to be Gafford plus Christie for RJ. Still interested?