Atlanta Hawks Land OG Anunoby
Toronto Raptors Receive: F/C Onyeka Onkongwu, G/F Justin Holiday, G/F Vit Kreji, 2023 First-Round Pick (ATL)
Atlanta Hawks Receive: F O.G Anunoby
When the Hawks acquired Murray, it was widely understood that they were doing so in a bid to compensate for Trae Young’s weak perimeter defence. Why not go a step further?
After all, O.G. Anunoby is among the best perimeter defenders in the NBA. In fact, he may be a Defensive Player of the Year candidate.
All told, he’d be the perfect wing to compliment Atlanta’s dynamic backcourt.
The Toronto Raptors won’t give him up easily. At the same time, they could use a player like Onkongwu. This team doesn’t currently have a player with his rim-protecting abilities.
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Meanwhile, the Raptors haven’t been world-beaters in 2022-23 either. If they want to embrace a longer timeline to success, Onkongwu could be a perfect player to put alongside blossoming star Scottie Barnes.
Of course, the first-round pick they’re landing here doesn’t hurt either.