But despite the trade, when asked about his thoughts on the upcoming draft, Toronto general manager Bobby Webster reiterated on Friday that the team still holds high value in getting the best possible player out of the 2025 NBA Draft.

The Raptors got involved in the trade deadline action by acquiring one-time All-Star Brandon Ingram from the Pelicans. Once the deal's terms are finalized, the next order of business is getting Ingram in a Raptors uniform and onto the floor next to his new teammates.

The Toronto Raptors were certainly not lacking in moves when it came to beating the buzzer for Thursday's NBA Trade Deadline. However, the trade to acquire former New Orleans Pelicans star Brandon Ingram was undoubtedly the largest of the bunch. Masai Ujiri and the front office were clearly excited about getting him to Toronto.