The Toronto Raptors did not have the 2022-23 season they were hoping for, as they failed to make the playoffs entirely after crashing out of the Play-In Tournament after losing to the Chicago Bulls. This offseason will likely feature quite a few changes, with the firing of Nick Nurse being the first big move made. However, it looks like a big decision regarding Gary Trent Jr. may have already been made.
Trent remained a solid secondary scorer for the Raptors in his second full season with them (17.4 PPG, 2.6 RPG, 1.6 APG, 43.3 FG%), and while he struggled with his efficiency from time to time, he was a crucial piece of Toronto's success. However, Trent's role with the Raptors has often been confusing, and with the dynamic guard set to hit the open market, it doesn't seem like Toronto wants to re-sign him.
While Gary Trent Jr. has been solid during his time with the Raptors, it's not totally surprising to see that the two sides may be moving on from each other this offseason. Toronto is going to be looking to make sweeping changes after completely falling apart last season, and paying Trent big bucks to be an inconsistent bench scorer isn't really a wise move.
Chances are Trent will end up getting more than the Raptors will be looking to pay him on the open market this offseason, and with a potential rebuild staring them in the face, that makes sense. Things could change between now and the beginning of free agency, but it will be worth keeping an eye on Trent, as it looks like he could be finding a new home this offseason.