Why The Toronto Raptors Do The Deal
In the short-term sense, no. This deal doesn’t get the Raptors any closer to contention.
In fact, it gets them much further from it. This is a future-focused deal for the Raptors. Fans expecting a Grizzlies-esque rapid rebuild may be disappointed.
At the same time, that can’t be the gold standard. It’s rare that a team can turn it around as quickly as Memphis did. If the Raptors can accept a longer view, this deal nets them a lot of assets.
Obviously, three first-round picks go a long way.
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Moreover, Zaire Williams is an athletic wing with a lot of potential. If the Raptors are rebuilding, this is a good deal for them.
Is it a good deal for the Grizzlies?
