Raptors Land Kevin Durant In Blockbuster Trade Scenario

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Why The Toronto Raptors Do The Deal

By refusing to jettison Scottie Barnes for Durant, the Raptors indicated that they weren’t interested in compromising their future for the sake of their present. With that said, if they can land Durant without moving Barnes, they may feel differently.

After all, the game is about winning championships above all else. By swapping Anunoby and Trent Jr. for Durant, the Raptors will put themselves in an optimal position to do exactly that.

A trio of Durant, Siakam, and Fred VanVleet ought to be one of the best in the NBA. If Barnes takes a sophomore leap, the Raptors may not just be title contenders – they might be favorites.

The opportunity to assemble that group may be worth any number of first-round picks.

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The balance between the present and the future is a difficult one to strike, but sometimes, an opportunity is so obviously huge that it can’t be passed on. If this deal presents itself, it may be one of those opportunities for the Raptors.

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James Piercey

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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