Why The Toronto Raptors Do The Deal 

Realistically, this isn’t a deal the Raptors should make tomorrow. It is, on the other hand, something they ought to keep an eye on. 

If their wing-heavy rotation gets hot early, they might as well extend the experiment. Even if it’s lukewarm, they could pursue a cheaper big at a lower cost. With that said, if it becomes apparent that they need a traditional big, Ayton could be a perfect target. 

In fact, by making this deal, the Raptors could be the vanguard of big ball. Here’s a question: why can’t OG Anunoby play off-guard full-time? Dare we dream? 

After all, a lineup of Ayton, Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes, Anunoby and Fred VanVleet could overwhelm opponents with size.

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Swap out VanVleet for the 6’9 Delano Banton, and suddenly, the Raptors would be likely to enjoy a significant size advantage at every position. Ironically, the Raptor could land a traditional player here and defy tradition in the process. 

What does this deal do for the Suns?