US reporter: Raptors seek to trade Bruce Brown, will consider buyout if no results

According to NBA reporter Jack Fisher, the Toronto Raptors are very eager to trade 28-year-old forward-guard swingman Bruce Brown before the trade deadline. Fisher also pointed out that a buyout may be a more realistic solution.

Bruce Brown was an important contributor to the Denver Nuggets' 2023 NBA championship, and averaged 11.5 points, 4.1 rebounds, 3.4 assists in the regular season and 12 points, 4 rebounds, 1.9 assists, and 1.1 blocks in the playoffs. Excellent data. He then moved to the Indiana Pacers for more than half a year, and was traded to the Toronto Raptors as part of Pascal Siakam in January 2024.

However, Bruce Brown's trade value seems to have declined in the past two years. He has missed many games since he underwent arthroscopic surgery on his right knee last September. So far this season, he has only played 9 games, averaging 7.2 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists per game. Rebounds, 0.9 assists, 0.7 blocks and 0.9 steals.

According to Jack Fisher, the Raptors have shown strong interest in trading Bruce Brown. However, considering Brown's high salary of $23 million, his unsuccessful injury recovery and his expiring contract, other players are reluctant to trade him. Fisher further revealed that many teams plan to consider trading Brown only after he recovers to his best form.

Fisher finally added that if the Raptors fail to find a suitable trade partner, they may choose to buy out Brown. It is expected that the Los Angeles Lakers and the Denver Nuggets will continue to pursue Brown after he becomes a buyout player.