This Bucks-Raptors Trade Features Gary Trent Jr.

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Why The Toronto Raptors Do The Deal

For the Raptors, this is about taking a temporary step backward in hopes of taking a bigger step forward down the line. 

As far as 2022-23 goes, they’ll miss Trent Jr. He’s a serviceable defender who takes and makes a lot of threes. With that said, the benefits here could be worth the loss. 

In fact, the Bucks’ 2029 pick swap is a sneakily valuable asset. After all, 2029 is a long time away. Antetokounmpo will be aging out of his athletic prime.

In the event that the Bucks are in trouble by then, the Raptors could be getting a lottery pick here – without having to lose to get it. 

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Meanwhile, Allen can replace a portion of Trent Jr.’s productivity. Moreover, the Raptors should find a use for Ibaka again too – in all likelihood, he’d earn significant time at the 5 in what is a thin rotation. 

Is Trent Jr. worth that price to the Bucks? 

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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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