I can see why the Raptors were comfortable trading out of the first round. It really seems like outside of the lottery there's a very large tier of guys around the same level, prospect-wise. Some guys who are in the mid-20s in one mock draft and mid-40s in another.
There's been various rumours about the Raptors looking to trade into the lottery as well, with all of the Kings/Trailblazers/Knicks/Wizards mentioned as possible trade partners. Unless it's for #4, I'm not sure there are prospects worth moving one of the core for.
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