Newest Raptors-Clippers trade idea would solve two of Toronto’s biggest problems

This trade idea would be a pretty good one for the Raptors.

By Elaine Blum · Raptors Rapture

Published: Tuesday, 10 November 2026 at 6:00 PM

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A proposed mock trade would send Jakob Poeltl and draft picks to the LA Clippers for Brook Lopez and Max Strus.
The trade is designed to solve the Toronto Raptors' poor 3-point shooting and center depth issues.
Writer Elaine Blum suggests rookie Allen Graves could also be included to sweeten the trade package.

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Raptors Rapture highlights a mock trade proposed by Es Baraheni that would send Toronto Raptors center Jakob Poeltl, draft picks, and filler salary to the LA Clippers in exchange for Brook Lopez and Max Strus. The proposed deal aims to resolve Toronto's perimeter shooting deficiencies and frontcourt durability issues following a modest 5-5 start to the season.

Writer Elaine Blum argues that Strus would provide much-needed floor spacing, while the 38-year-old Lopez offers reliable rim protection and outside shooting. The author notes that the Clippers could be motivated to accept the proposal to replenish draft capital lost during a league investigation.

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