Fred VanVleet scored 36 points including a key three-pointer in the fourth quarter as Toronto withstood a late Denver charge for a 125-110 victory on Tuesday.

Source: https://globalnews.ca/news/9552518/vanvleet-powers-raptors-past-nuggets-125-110/

“It’s unacceptable by our standards,” VanVleet said.

Source: https://www.mymotherlode.com/sports/basketball-game-stories/2961821/jazz-rally-to-beat-raptors-122-116-snap-3-game-skid.html

Moreover: come trade time, do you think it's more likely Masai and Bobby keep the younger core guys (Scotty, O.G., Gary T., Precious, Koloko) or sacrifice one / some of them to bring in a third vet star to help Siakam and VanVleet?

Source: https://www.thestar.com/sports/doug_smiths_sports_blog/2023/01/08/ye-olde-mailbag-talking-raptors-trade-ideas--future-moves-and-ho.html

Nov 10, 2023; Houston, Texas, USA; Houston Rockets guard Fred VanVleet (5) drives with the ball as New Orleans Pelicans forward Zion Williamson (1) defends during the third quarter at Toyota Center.

Source: https://www.channelnewsasia.com/sport/nba-roundup-luka-doncic-mavs-overwhelm-clippers-3914181?cid=cna_flip_070214

Outside of Siakam and VanVleet, the only other Raptor to surpass 15 points in this one was Scottie Barnes, who got to the free throw line 10 times and finished with 20 points including a clutch three in the final two minutes with the Pistons threatening.

Source: https://torontosun.com/sports/basketball/nba/toronto-raptors/raptors-veterans-vanvleet-and-siakam-carry-load-in-win-over-pistons

Siakam, Trent Jr. and VanVleet each had at least 24.

Source: https://www.bostonherald.com/2023/01/22/knicks-fall-to-raptors-125-116-as-losing-streak-continues/

Wall’s salary of $6.4 million could prove useful in the trade, with potential targets such as Mike Connelly’s veterinarian – Bigger swing – Point guard Fred VanVleet.

Source: https://houstonianonline.com/nba-trade-deadline-2023-five-teams-including-clippers-and-warriors-face-most-pressure-to-make-moves/

“We’re getting settled a little bit,” VanVleet said post-game Sunday.

Source: https://www.cornwallseawaynews.com/ontario-news/i-bet-on-us-raptors-confident-in-figuring-it-out-entering-later-stretch-of-season/

With 1:15 left and the Raptors clinging to a 111-110 lead, VanVleet drove downhill at Jokic, seemingly exploiting the space Jakob Poeltl’s screen had created.

Source: https://www.dailycamera.com/2023/03/07/nikola-jokic-nuggets-smart-defender/

With Lillard’s exceptional talent and proven track record, the Raptors see an opportunity to fill the void left by VanVleet and strengthen their roster significantly.

Source: https://www.baltimoregaylife.com/raptors-leading-the-trade-race-for-blazers-lillard-baltimoregaylife/

With the lead down to three points with seven minutes left in the game, it was VanVleet who stepped up and gave the Raptors some breathing room again with back to back three-pointers.

Source: https://torontosun.com/sports/basketball/nba/toronto-raptors/raptors-show-signs-of-life-in-much-needed-win-over-portland