Toronto Raptors Receive: F/C John Collins, F De’Andre Hunter, C Onyeka Onkongwu, G/F AJ Griffin, 2023 First-Round Pick (Swap – ATL), 2024 First-Round Pick (SAC via ATL) 

Atlanta Hawks Receive: F/C Pascal Siakam 

With that said, some teams don’t lean particularly hard into the present or the future. They try to find a middle ground. 

Some refer to it as operating on two timelines. We’re talking about teams who aim to be competitive in the here and now, but also roster plenty of young players in preparation for the future. 

The Toronto Raptors are one such team. On the one hand, this team features seasoned veterans like Siakam and Fred VanVleet. These are NBA players who were key components of a championship run in 2018-19. 

On the other hand, the Raptors have the makings of an intriguing young core. Scottie Barnes, OG Anunoby and Precious Achiuwa are all 25 or younger. 

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One may argue the team’s future is brighter than its present. At 18-23, it would be hard to argue otherwise. 

Should they make this deal to launch a wholesale rebuild?