The Toronto Raptors have a chance to legitimize their leap with a trade for Jaren Jackson Jr. ahead of the 2025 NBA trade deadline. It's a potentially significant move for a franchise that could anchor its defense and diversify its offense in one fell swoop.
As a player whose offensive and defensive strengths perfectly align with the Raptors' style of play and even their weaknesses, Jackson would be the ultimate upgrade at center.
The Raptors are off to a strong start to the 2025-26 season at 24-17, with only 5.5 games separating them from the No. 1 seed in the Eastern Conference.