Raptors Could Trade OG Anunoby; Nuggets, Spurs Linked

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Heading into the NBA offseason, the Toronto Raptors are seeking out an upgrade at the center position. They tried to find one ahead of the trade deadline and came away with Thaddeus Young, who is more of a power forward and is now hitting unrestricted free agency.

The options for them are limited, as they only have the mid-level exception at their disposal to sign a free agent. As a result, the only real way for them to make an upgrade on the roster, whether it be at the center spot or elsewhere, is via trade.

To fill that hole on the roster, Toronto could shop OG Anunoby. The two-way wing battled some injuries this season, but his value is extremely high around the league. Some people have likened him to Kawhi Leonard, as they are nearly identical in size with similar career arcs.

Matt Moore of Action Network shared some updates about Anunoby. One of the reasons that Anunoby could become expendable is the fast emergence of Scottie Barnes Jr., who was excellent in his rookie season.

“Along those lines, don’t be surprised to see more smoke around a potential trade for OG Anunoby. The Raptors with a re-signed Masai Ujiri like their core, but ultimately upgrades will have to come with the inclusion of one of Fred VanVleet, Pascal Siakam, or Anunoby, and Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes’ emergence opens the door for gauging Anunoby’s value on the market”

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Moore took it one step further, as he mentioned some potential landing spots for Anunoby this offseason as well. The San Antonio Spurs and Denver Nuggets are two teams mentioned when it comes to the Indiana product.

The San Antonio Spurs could be looking to replicate the success they had developing Leonard. The Denver Nuggets are looking to go all-in this offseason upgrading the roster around two-time defending MVP Nikola Jokic to contend for the NBA Championship.

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The Portland Trail Blazers, armed with the No. 7 overall pick and looking to upgrade around Damian Lillard, is a team that could make some sense as a trade partner. They have also been connected to OG Anunoby, as they are looking for a two-way, impact wing, which is why they have been linked to Jerami Grant as well.

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