Toronto Raptors executive Dan Tolzman is gearing up for the NBA draft with the organization ready to field a plethora of trade calls as the new two-day draft format looms. The NBA’s adjustment to a two-day draft format has left many in anticipation of how it will influence trade discussions, particularly surrounding the 31st pick.

With the conclusion of Wednesday night’s first round, teams will have the opportunity to reassess and potentially explore new trade opportunities before the second round commences on Thursday. Raptors’ assistant general manager, Dan Tolzman, expressed the team’s readiness for a potential influx of trade inquiries as teams evaluate their strategies for the second round.

While the extended time between the first and second rounds allows for more thoughtful consideration, Tolzman acknowledges that it can also lead to impulsive decision-making. The heightened emotions and pressure of the draft moment can sometimes result in inflated trade offers as teams get swept up in the excitement.

Traditionally, the immediacy of the draft process meant that teams had a mere two minutes to finalize a deal if they desired the first pick in the second round. However, this year’s format provides a significant 20-hour gap between the two rounds, affording teams ample time to deliberate and negotiate before making a final decision.

As the Toronto Raptors brace themselves for the draft, the extended timeframe between rounds presents a unique dynamic that could potentially alter the landscape of trade discussions and player acquisitions. With the draft day fast approaching, all eyes are on how teams will navigate the revised draft format and capitalize on the opportunities it presents.