Bryan Colangelo spoke to the media about the activity of the Raptors on trade deadline day, which included trading Leandro Barbosa and remaining committed to preserving their cap space.

"We concluded we would only do it if it made sense for both sides," said Colangelo of consulting with Barbosa.

Colangelo said the trade "allows the team to open up a tremndous amount of flexibility" during the beginning of the pre-draft stage of the calendar.

Colangelo also said it allows the team to fully evaluate their personnel, specifically Jerryd Bayless and Gary Forbes.