Raptors Land Anthony Davis In Blockbuster Trade Scenario

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Why The Toronto Raptors Do The Deal

For the Toronto Raptors, this is a bold upside play. If it doesn’t work out, it could be a disaster.

On the other hand, if it does, it could launch them into title contention.

If you just started following basketball over the last couple of years, here’s a lesson in recent history. Not long ago, Anthony Davis was a viable MVP candidate. For several years, he was busy dragging the New Orleans Pelicans to (or near) the playoffs. During that era, he put up monstrous stat lines on a nightly basis.

Then, Davis was traded to the Los Angeles Lakers. For one season, it was a perfect match. So perfect, in fact, that the Lakers won a championship.

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Soon after, the injuries started. That brings us to the present day. With that said, Davis is only 29. It’s entirely possible that he’ll return to his prime form. If he does, the Raptors could find themselves back in the NBA Finals following this trade. Can we say the same for the Lakers?

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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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