Toronto Raptors Land Jarrett Allen In Blockbuster Trade Scenario

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Fans of the modern NBA will tell you that we’ve entered into a positionless era of basketball. 

Some purists don’t care for it. They miss the days when a center was a center, and a point guard was a point guard. They’re entitled to their preferences, but whether they like it or not, positionless basketball is here to stay. 

Last season, perhaps no two teams embodied the spirit of the modern NBA than the Toronto Raptors and the Cleveland Cavaliers. With that said, they each bucked tradition in their own way.

The Raptors ran wing-heavy lineups featuring Pascal Siakam at the 5, whereas the Cavaliers ran triple tower lineups that saw Lauri Markkannen at the 3. 

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Both teams marched to the beats of their own drums – with varying degrees of success. On the other hand, neither was a serious title contender. Perhaps there is some merit in having a balanced group of positions on your roster. 

In the event that these two sides feel the same way, here’s a deal that has each improving their floor balance ahead of 2022-23. 

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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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