This Jazz-Raptors Trade Sends Rudy Gobert To Toronto

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Rudy Gobert, Utah Jazz, NBA Trade Rumors
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Why The Toronto Raptors Make The Deal

There are two worlds in which the Toronto Raptors could make this deal.

The first one is a world in which the Anunoby rumors are true. In that world, the Raptors would be happy to part with a player who was unhappy to be with them. Gary Trent Jr. and a player who’s likely to angle for his own departure anyway is a great deal for Rudy Gobert.

The second one is a world in which the Raptors simply feel this is how valuable Gobert could be for them. It’s entirely possible.

Anunoby and Trent Jr. are both excellent players, but neither has any one skill as strong as Gobert’s rim protection. If the Raptors can find budget versions of each while adding Gobert, they could be better in 2022-23.

LATEST NBA NEWS AND TRADE RUMORS: Toronto Raptors Among Teams Most Interested In Trade For Utah Jazz Star Rudy Gobert

Of course, if the Jazz are hanging onto Donovan Mitchell, improvement will be their goal in 2022-23 as well. If the Jazz are making moves to avoid a rebuild, they’ll be interested in adding impact players in exchange for Gobert.

Is this deal enough for them?

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James Piercey

James Piercey, a former writer for NBA Analysis Network, focused on constructing NBA trade ideas. He previously covered the Houston Rockets for SB Nation’s blog The Dream Shake, providing daily in-depth analyses of the team. His work also appeared in FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among other outlets.

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