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Toronto Raptors have emerged as the primary candidate to trade for Damian Lillard, one of the most trending players in the NBA this summer.

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Toronto Raptors emerged at the pole position to trade for Damian Lillard, according to two high-ranking NBA team executives who have spoken to ESPN.

Damian Lillard

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Although the trade details are currently unclear, and there is no agreement between the two teams, ESPN sources indicate that a potential package could include rookie Gradey Dick, Raptors' thirteenth overall pick in the 2023 NBA draft.

"The Blazers are intrigued about adding a young 6-foot-8 sharpshooter in Dick," according to ESPN sources.

Irrespective of the trade or its content, the two high-ranking NBA executives, as cited by ESPN, claimed that Lillard would be traded before the NBA media day on October 2.

The seven-time All-Star sent a shockwave throughout the NBA after it was reported that he wanted to be traded from the Portland Trail Blazers on July 1.

While many teams have expressed interest in Lillard, with the Miami Heat being the player's choice, it appears that another squad has entered the race as a favorite: the Raptors.

The former Rookie of the Year has enjoyed a lot of personal accolades with the Portland Trail Blazers, for whom he has played since being drafted in 2012 as the 6th overall pick.

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