Why The Toronto Raptors Do The Deal 

Meanwhile, the Raptors already have Anunoby, and they don’t look like title contenders. 

In fact, at 13-15, they’re falling well short of that mark. At the same time, this team doesn’t lose enough to bottom out for a lottery pick, either. The Raptors are stuck in the middle. 

This deal may nudge them closer to the bottom. It may be difficult for Toronto to join the league’s very worst teams. Still, this deal ought to enhance their lottery odds. 

More importantly, it arms them with some of the best assets in the NBA. Teams will clamor to add these picks to their collection – if they choose to, the Raptors could probably include them in a package for a star player in due time. 

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That should put them in a position where they’re too good to quit.