Top 3 assets Toronto Raptors can use to bolster their squad in the 2021 NBA offseason

2019 NBA Finals - Game Six
2019 NBA Finals - Game Six

#2 Rodney Hood

The 28-year-old Rodney Hood had an injury-plagued season and is one of the contracts almost certain to be ditched by the Raptors. Kyle Lowry’s move, and the upcoming draft is expected to leave the Toronto Raptors with a young core, and Rodney Hood simply does not fit in.

New Orleans Pelicans v Portland Trail Blazers
New Orleans Pelicans v Portland Trail Blazers

For Hood, it was the first time since his sophomore year that he did average double-digit in points, which along with a $10 million salary means that a potential move as a rotation player might be on the cards for Rodney Hood. Regardless, his contract will free up salary cap space and is a move that helps both the parties involved.

#1 Kyle Lowry

Finally, it is Raptors legend Kyle Lowry whose time is expected to come to an end with the Raptors. Having won the league in 2019, the Toronto Raptors failed to get a good package for him during the March trade deadline.

Phoenix Suns v Toronto Raptors
Phoenix Suns v Toronto Raptors

However, Lowry is rumored to be leaving for a potential championship contender and the Toronto Raptors should be looking to agree a potential sign-and-trade deal for another well-established star. The names that have come up most often? Chris Paul, Kawhi Leonard and Victor Oladipo.

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Edited by Arnav Kholkar