In case you missed it, the Raptors have a hole at power forward. And, because it’s that time of year, it is law that we over-analyze every scrap of evidence that points towards Masai Ujiri and Jeff Weltman potentially adding a four at the deadline.
The latest rumour is, admittedly, barely even a rumour. In a piece centred around possible Carmelo Anthony trade destinations, The Undefeated’s Marc Spears mentioned the Raptors as a potentially cozy fit, while weaving in a nugget pertaining to Ujiri’s white whale of summer 2016:
Selling point: Anthony said during the 2016 NBA All-Star Weekend in Toronto that he is a fan of the Canadian city.