The Toronto Raptors hold the No. 19 overall pick in this year’s NBA draft and are widely expected to keep the player they select. At the same time, the front office is already weighing whether to move their 2023 first-rounder Gradey Dick before the draft concludes.

Gradey Dick, the No. 13 overall pick in the 2023 draft, still has one year left on his rookie contract. While his contract is relatively modest, teams have not yet come forward with concrete offers, and many are waiting to see how the draft board shapes up before engaging the Raptors in trade talks.

Toronto’s roster balance is a key focus as free agency opens on Monday. The club is looking to align its roster for the upcoming season, and the decision on whether to retain or trade Dick will factor heavily into those calculations.

Rumors have also resurfaced around Sacramento Kings center Domantas Sabonis, a 30-year-old three-time All-Star. The Raptors were linked to a Sabonis deal at the February trade deadline, but the negotiations never progressed to a point where a trade was imminent. Recent chatter suggests that interest in Sabonis is being driven more by his camp than by Toronto, making the Raptors a less likely destination at this stage.

The pattern in Toronto’s front office continues to favor asset accumulation over large free-agent splurges. Keeping the No. 19 pick aligns with a strategy of adding developmental talent while preserving flexibility. If a viable package for Dick materializes, whether on draft night or shortly thereafter, the team could capitalize on his remaining contract year. Conversely, a Sabonis-centric deal would require a significant cap-space maneuver that the Raptors have not signaled readiness to undertake.

In the coming days, the draft and the opening of free agency will determine how the Raptors shape their roster. Whether they retain the No. 19 selection, trade Dick, or entertain a Sabonis proposal, the decisions will reflect a broader commitment to maintaining a young, flexible roster while staying positioned to react to market opportunities.