This Nets-Raptors Trade Sends Kevin Durant To Toronto

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Why The Toronto Raptors Do The Deal

There’s an unwritten law in the NBA. If any trade brings in Kevin Durant, you have to at least entertain it. We don’t make the rules.

To say the Raptors are getting the best player in this deal would be a massive understatement. In all likelihood, the Nets would try to insist on Pascal Siakam to level the playing field. In that event, the Raptors should pass.

After all, trading for Durant without a co-star in place would be pointless. As incredible as he is, he’s unlikely to lead the Raptors to contention with Gary Trent Jr. as his best running mate.

The whole point here, from the Raptors’ perspective, would be to pair Durant and Siakam. The two would make for a devastating combo. Siakam would function as the primary facilitator, while Durant would be the team’s alpha scorer.

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The two have a complementary enough skillset to dominate the Eastern Conference in 2022-23. Are the Nets getting enough back here to afford them the opportunity to do so?

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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