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5 Ideal Trade Targets For The Toronto Raptors

By Jordan Treske

Jan 9, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) high fives guard Kyle Lowry (7) after a score against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Raptors won 108-95. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 9, 2016; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Toronto Raptors center Jonas Valanciunas (17) high fives guard Kyle Lowry (7) after a score against the Philadelphia 76ers during the second half at Wells Fargo Center. The Raptors won 108-95. Mandatory Credit: Bill Streicher-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jan 12, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Shabazz Muhammad (15) against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Target Center. The Thunder defeated the Timberwolves 101-96. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 12, 2016; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Minnesota Timberwolves forward Shabazz Muhammad (15) against the Oklahoma City Thunder at Target Center. The Thunder defeated the Timberwolves 101-96. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-USA TODAY Sports /

Shabazz Muhammad

Speaking of another player in a curious spot, Shabazz Muhammad has absolutely made a nice impression throughout his three years in the league, especially with how odd his NBA career started.

But with the Minnesota Timberwolves’ odd situation regarding their backcourt (or specifically, their shooting guards), the question of whether Muhammad is viewed as a long-term piece by the team’s front office has been magnified over the last couple of months.

With that said, the price will surely be high if a team like the Raptors have interest in him.

However, Muhammad would be instant offense off the bench (which happens to be a big liability for the Raptors this year) as he’s scoring 9.4 points per game on 49 percent shooting from the field and 35 percent from deep (in just 19.2 minutes per game, by the way).

Additionally, Muhammad is still on his rookie contract and if he can eventually prove that he can become a long-term piece for the Raptors, or any team or that matter, that would be a big steal.

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