Atlanta Hawks Receive: G/F Gary Trent Jr., F/C Thaddeus Young 

Toronto Raptors Receive: C Clint Capela, F Jalen Johnson

Often, when we’re looking at NBA players who fit together, we’re looking at contrasting skill sets. That makes sense. A player whose strong in some areas and weak in others likely pairs well with any player who has the opposite skills. 

At the same time, sometimes, it’s best to double down. 

The Toronto Raptors certainly seem to think so. After all, Scottie Barnes and Pascal Siakam are remarkably similar players. They’re both big playmaking wings who thrive on both ends of the floor. There is no immediate reason why they cannot co-exist. 

Obviously, the Raptors are aware of that. In fact, they were so keen to play the two in tandem last season they started Pascal Siakam at center.

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It made for an interesting brand of basketball, but it left some wondering if they might be in need of a more traditional big man. 

Meanwhile, Clint Capella is a much more traditional big man. Is he the right target for the Raptors?