Toronto Raptors Receive: C Deandre Ayton, 2028 First-Round Pick (PHO)
Minnesota Timberwolves Receive: F O.G Anunoby, G/F Gary Trent Jr., 2024 First-Round Pick (PHO), 2026 First-Round Pick (PHO)
Phoenix Suns Receive: F/C Karl-Anthony Towns
As a general rule, blockbuster deals go down when one or more team is having a disappointing season.
Teams that are succeeding don’t need to make such deals. Normally, they tinker. With that said, any one of these teams could stand to make a more significant change.
The Phoenix Suns may be the least in need of change. Still, at 20-18, they’re having a disappointing season. Their recent struggles suggest that this team won’t be competing for the NBA title this season.
Of course, they’ve got a better chance of doing so than the Minnesota Timberwolves. At 17-21, this team is at risk of missing the playoffs.
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After paying a fortune for Rudy Gobert this summer, that’s concerning.
Yet, the Raptors have the lowest win percentage of this group at 16-21. Would acquiring Ayton change their fortunes?