Toronto Raptors Receive: G/F Talen Horton-Tucker, G Kendrick Nunn, 2027 First-Round Pick (LAL)

Los Angeles Lakers Receive: Gary Trent Jr.

Here’s a difficult question: who is Talen Horton-Tucker?

Of course, we know who he is in a literal sense. He’s a 21-year-old, 6’4 wing who plays in the NBA. He’s got an incredible wing span, a solid handle, and a suspect jump shot.

Who he is as an NBA player? With his unique measurables, Horton-Tucker has every chance to be a great defender in this league. Can he be more than that?

If the Raptors don’t think so, this deal doesn’t go through.

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At the same time, they could reason that his poor production throughout his NBA career thus far has as much to do with the challenging situation he’s found himself in as it does with his actual abilities.

Let’s suppose the Raptors do feel that way. Could they really have enough confidence in Horton-Tucker to part with a player like Trent Jr.?