Why The Toronto Raptors Do The Deal
The Raptors would start thinking about the future.
Following this deal, it wouldn’t be surprising if they made other deals. It could be wise to send Fred VanVleet elsewhere, and even Pascal Siakam wouldn’t be safe.
After all, this deal presents quite the opportunity. There is a world where the upcoming Lakers’ pick turns into Victor Wembanyama. If it does, this could look like an all-time great deal for the Raptors.
Even if it doesn’t, it could be a good move. Three first-round picks are quite the haul. Even if the Lakers make strides this year, who knows where they’ll be next year?
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For what it’s worth, they’re a franchise with its own difficult decisions to make.