Toronto Raptors Receive: G Patrick Beverley, G Kendrick Nunn, 2027 First-Round Pick (Swap – LAL)
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: G/F Gary Trent Jr.
In a way, the Toronto Raptors are in a similar position as the Lakers.
This team is full of quality veterans and built to win. Yet, at 15-19, they’ve been fairly disappointing in 2022-23.
On the other hand, there is one key difference between these teams. Only one has the 2021-22 Rookie of the Year on their roster. With Scottie Barnes in the fold, the Raptors can be excited about the future.
Now, it’s a matter of deciding how to plan it. The Raptors could endeavor to stay competitive – they may be a trade away from getting back into the playoff picture.
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On the other hand, they could build around Barnes.
Would this deal be the right way for them to go about doing so?