But despite the trade, when asked about his thoughts on the upcoming draft, Toronto general manager Bobby Webster reiterated on Friday that the team still holds high value in getting the best possible player out of the 2025 NBA Draft.

The Raptors got Brandon Ingram for next to nothing and some other contenders may have missed out on a golden opportunity.

The Toronto Raptors were certainly not lacking in moves when it came to beating the buzzer for Thursday's NBA Trade Deadline. However, the trade to acquire former New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram was undoubtedly the largest of the bunch. Masai Ujiri and the front office were clearly excited about getting him to Toronto.

After a stretch of exceptional play and results in late January, the Raptors have lost their last two games and three of their last four. Meanwhile, the West’s top team continues to play well winning three in a row and four of their last five. And the rich get richer as Chet Holmgren is expected back in the OKC lineup as early as tonight.

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