Why The Toronto Raptors Do The Deal
At the beginning of this summer, some eyes were definitely looking north towards the Raptors. Recently, they’ve turned their attention elsewhere.
At that time, rumors began to swirl that Anunoby was growing dissatisfied with his role within the organization. It was speculated that he was not pleased with losing ball-handling reps to rookie sensation Scottie Barnes.
We’re not here to speculate on the validity of those rumors. We’re only saying that, if they’re untrue, the Raptors may not entertain this deal. On the other hand, if they are, they’d have to.
Realistically, its a good return for a player they’re likely to lose anyway. Okoro is probably a reliable three-point shot away from replacing much of Anunoby’s production. In the short term, Osman can do so – albeit, not as productively.
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Still, considering they’re also landing a first-round pick and a swap in the exchange, the Raptors would have to consider it. They’d certainly draw the attention of NBA fans if they pulled the trigger on this deal.
