The decision to trade a quality player isn’t one that NBA teams take lightly.
If that player is 25 or younger, it’s even more difficult. Front offices have a vision for their present and future. If a player is good and young, they’ll be hesitant to trade them.
At the same time, if the team is underperforming, nothing is off the table. If the team gets an offer they can’t refuse, they may be willing to trade anyone.
The Toronto Raptors are underperforming this season. At 20-25, they could entertain any course of action – including an OG Anunoby trade.
Here’s a deal that has them sending him to the New Orleans Pelicans.
