Who says no? Debating potential commerce packages for Raptors’ O.G. Anunoby, that includes Lakers, Knicks
It is clear a staff must blow the Raptors away to get O.G. Anunoby at this season’s commerce deadline.
In December, ESPN’s Zach Lowe mentioned on his podcast that the “complete league” desires Anunoby and the worth for him might be on par with what the Cavaliers gave up for Donovan Mitchell. NBA insider Marc Stein later added that it could take “tons — LOTS — to pry” Anunoby away from the Raptors.
With that in thoughts, I got here up with just a few commerce packages for Anunoby and offered them to TSN’s Kyle Irving, Jordan Greer and Benyam Kidane to get their opinion on whether or not they assume each groups would comply with them.
We have accomplished this train previously with out draft picks, however I’ve included them this time. Nevertheless, do not get too caught up on the years of the picks I’ve chosen. That will surely matter to the Raptors, however I am extra within the variety of draft picks.
With that lined, onto the Fanspo-approved commerce packages!
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O.G. Anunoby commerce to the Knicks
The commerce: O.G. Anunoby for Derrick Rose, Cam Reddish and three first-round picks.
What you might want to know: Rose has a $15.6 million staff choice in his contract for the 2023-24 season, and Reddish might be a restricted free agent within the offseason.
Who says no? The Raptors say no.
Regardless that this deal meets Toronto’s need for draft capital in return for Anunoby, I do not assume the gamers concerned are sufficient to get the commerce accomplished. Rose’s staff choice provides the Raptors the flexibility to clear some cap house, however Reddish hasn’t confirmed a lot in his first 150 profession video games.
It would be onerous to imagine Toronto would commerce Anunoby for 3 draft picks, cap flexibility and a participant whose potential is diminishing.
— Kyle Irving (@KyleIrv_)
O.G. Anunoby commerce to the Pelicans
The commerce: O.G. Anunoby for Devonte’ Graham, Herbert Jones, Trey Murphy III and a first-round choose.
What you might want to know: Jones, 24, and Murphy, 22, have been picked within the 2021 NBA Draft and are within the second 12 months of their rookie contracts.
Who says no? The Raptors say no.
Jones and Murphy match the profile of gamers the Raptors can be on the lookout for, given their youth and potential upside, however with the worth for Anunoby seemingly climbing with every passing week, I can not see the Raptors doing this deal with out extra draft compensation coming from New Orleans.
— Benyam Kidane (@BenyamKidane)
O.G. Anunoby commerce to the Grizzlies
The commerce: O.G. Anunoby for Dillon Brooks, Ziaire Williams and two first-round picks.
What you might want to know: The Grizzlies are within the combine for the perfect report within the Western Convention and have the belongings to make a splashy transfer. Brooks is from Ontario and might be an unrestricted free agent within the offseason.
Who says no? The Raptors say no.
Whereas having Brooks return to Canada is a enjoyable ingredient of this commerce, he’s an inefficient scorer who would eat up loads of possessions on a rebuilding staff. I am undecided if the Raptors are desirous about giving him an enormous contract supply this summer season.
And there may be additionally the problem of draft compensation. Toronto’s entrance workplace would seemingly ask for one more first-rounder throughout commerce negotiations.
— Jordan Greer (@jordangreer42)
O.G. Anunoby commerce to the Suns
The commerce: O.G. Anunoby for Jae Crowder, Cameron Johnson and two first-round picks.
What you might want to know: Crowder might be an unrestricted free agent within the offseason, and Johnson might be a restricted free agent.
Who says no? Each groups say sure.
I’ve been a giant fan of any faux commerce that features the Raptors getting Crowder, Johnson and draft capital.
This transfer would enable the Raptors so as to add two items that may contribute instantly, and they might get to resolve what they need to do with Crowder on the finish of the season with the veteran on an expiring contract. Johnson suits the timeline of the staff’s younger core, and each gamers add some much-needed perimeter taking pictures.
On the opposite aspect, Anunoby might be the ultimate piece the Suns must get again on observe and return to the NBA Finals.
— Irving
O.G. Anunoby commerce to the Lakers
The commerce: O.G. Anunoby, Gary Trent Jr. and Thaddeus Younger for Russell Westbrook, Austin Reaves and two first-round picks.
What you might want to know: Trent has an $18.8 million participant choice in his contract for the 2023-24 season, making him a possible unrestricted free agent within the offseason. Westbrook might be an unrestricted free agent within the offseason, and the one first-round picks the Lakers can presently commerce are in 2027 and 2029.
Who says no? The Raptors say no.
Buying Trent Jr. and Anunoby would give the Lakers an enormous enhance on each ends. Not solely are they sturdy wing defenders and 3-point shooters, however they’d convey extra stability to the roster. Nevertheless, it is onerous to see the place the inducement is for Toronto.
Whereas Westbrook and Fred VanVleet can co-exist within the backcourt, I am undecided this deal strikes the needle for the Raptors, who’re at a crossroads with their roster.
— Kidane
