Toronto Raptors Receive: G T.J. McConnell, F/C Daniel Theis, 2023 First-Round Pick (IND), 2025 First-Round Pick (IND), 2027 First-Round Pick (IND)
Indiana Pacers Receive: F O.G. Anunoby
Of course, when a team is underperforming, they’re always on trade watch.
Heading into this season, the Pacers were widely held to be candidates to make a big move. Myles Turner was sure to be heading elsewhere, and Buddy Hield was likely to be joining him.
By contrast, the Raptors likely felt good about their core. They made the playoffs last season.
In all likelihood, they were banking on internal growth to take them further in 2022-23.
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That’s why we play the games. Progress isn’t always linear. The Raptors have taken a distinct step backward in 2022-23.
Should they admit defeat and step even further into rebuilding?