Toronto Raptors’ most tradeable contracts right now
The Toronto Raptors sit at 2-3 in their last five games — including a 114-102 loss to the Cleveland Cavaliers on May 3, 2026 — but still hold two of the NBA’s most attractive trade chips in RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley. Both contracts fit the league’s current demand for cost-controlled talent, giving Masai Ujiri’s front office leverage as the 2026 deadline approaches.
Why RJ Barrett tops Toronto’s trade board
Barrett’s $29.6 million expiring deal makes him the Raptors’ most valuable trade asset. A contending team chasing a playoff push without long-term lock-in can plug him into almost any trade scenario. He’s not untouchable — Toronto views him as part of the core — but his looming extension turns him into a high-upside chip. Teams chasing a wing who can play both forward spots will circle his name if the Raptors signal flexibility.
Immanuel Quickley’s three-year, $32.5M bargain
Quickley’s deal looks steep at first glance — $32.5 million over three years — but ranks as the 16th-highest point-guard salary next season per Spotrac. That gap matters when matching salaries in blockbuster trades. His flat cap hit for three straight years removes the usual raise risk, making him an easy add in salary-matching swaps. A solid starter on a team-friendly deal, Quickley could ride shotgun in any multi-team deal Toronto entertains.
What Toronto’s flexibility means for the deadline
The Raptors aren’t hunting for deals today, but these two contracts give them firepower. They’ve added veteran glue like Kyle Anderson to tighten the rotation, yet still hold the leverage to go aggressive if the right offer lands. With Barrett’s expiring deal and Quickley’s flat three-year term, Toronto can pivot fast when the market heats up.
Last result: Cleveland Cavaliers 114-102 Toronto Raptors (2026-05-03).