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Toronto Raptors could be set for a summer clearout

Kyle Lowry could be among the players to follow Kawhi Leonard out of Toronto

Following Kawhi Leonard's decision to leave Toronto for Los Angeles, the Raptors may be looking towards a rebuild this summer. With Danny Green also leaving for the Los Angeles Lakers, the Raptors' chances of competing against the likes of the Boston Celtics and Milwaukee Bucks next season appears bleak.

And, according to Chris Mannix of Sports Illustrated, the Raptors may be willing to listen to offers for Kyle Lowry, Serge Ibaka, and Marc Gasol.

Toronto’s next move will be interesting. Raptors can still field a competitive team, but with several players in the final year of deals — Lowry, Ibaka, Gasol — expect Toronto explore trades and a rebuild around Siakam, VanVleet.

— Chris Mannix (@SIChrisMannix) July 6, 2019

Lowry, Gasol, and Ibaka were all major contributors for the Raptors during their title-winning season, although the trio is on the wrong side of 30.

Due to this, a shakeup looks to be the Raptors' best possible option, and Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam have shown enough promise to establish themselves as mainstays of the future.