Why The Toronto Raptors Do The Deal
The Raptors have a lot of decisions to make right now.
They’ll be keeping Barnes. That much is obvious. Any decision they make will be structured around the assumption that he’ll be a critical component of their team for years to come.
Otherwise, this team is full of question marks. Could the Raptors trade Pascal Siakam or OG Anunoby for a haul? Should they move Fred VanVleet before he hits free agency? Who knows?
One thing is certain: Trent Jr. is a trade candidate. He’s been somewhat underwhelming this season.
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Meanwhile, this is a very valuable pick swap – if this deal is on the table, the Raptors should take it.
Should the Lakers?