Toronto Raptors

Atlanta Hawks Receive: F OG Anunoby, F/C Khem Birch

Toronto Raptors Receive: F/C John Collins, 2023 First-Round Pick

Even with Dejounte Murray on board, the Atlanta Hawks — like every team in the league — could use another two-way wing. This Toronto Raptors deal gives the Hawks one of the best 3-and-D players in the league and one who has more than enough offensive potential to be a legitimate star one day.

Losing John Collins hurts, but if the reports about him searching for a larger role are true, this deal could potentially be appeasing two unhappy players and unlocking their promise as a result.

While Collins has become a great defender in his own right, OG’s versatility and agility sliding along the perimeter give him the edge on that end of the court while his budding off-the-bounce game gives him a slightly higher ceiling on offense than Collins.

Khem Birch isn’t just a salary-filler either, as his two-way services will provide a valuable presence off of the pine for Atlanta and will help replace some of Collins’ presence inside the paint.

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Due to Anunoby’s slightly higher ceiling on both ends of the court and the fact that the Atlanta Hawks would have to include a nice young player to make the money work, Atlanta gives up a pick to the Toronto Raptors here, albeit one that’s likely to land outside of the lottery.