Toronto Raptors Land Shai Gilgeous-Alexander In Major Trade Scenario

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Some say that money makes the world go around. To be sure, greasing a palm is a safe way to facilitate a handshake. Money counts in the NBA as well.

With that said, it’s not the primary currency on the league’s trade market. When it comes to moving star players, teams seek first-round picks in exchange for them above all else. 

That’s become increasingly true. This summer, the Utah Jazz moved Donovan Mitchell and Rudy Gobert in exchange for a total of seven first-round picks.

With that said, they still don’t have as much draft capital as the Oklahoma City Thunder. In fact, no team in the NBA’s history has.

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The Thunder have a stockpile of picks that would keep them prepared for the apocalypse. With that said, at some point, this team will need to start assembling a winning roster. 

In the event that the organization decides that time hasn’t come, here’s a deal that sends Shai Gilgeous-Alexander to the Toronto Raptors. 

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