Toronto Raptors receive: G/F Eric Gordon, F Kenyon Martin Jr., F/C Usman Garuba, 2023 First-Round Pick (MIL via HOU), 2024 First-Round Pick (BKN via HOU)
Houston Rockets receive: F OG Anunoby
Of course, those aren’t necessarily clearly defined terms, either.
Who qualifies as a promising young player? Luka Doncic is a promising young player. Hopefully, the Raptors don’t think the Mavericks would trade him for Anunoby.
Alperen Sengun of the Rockets is a promising young player, too. We almost included him in this package. Ultimately, we decided he was too promising.
After all, he’s flashed potential to be a bonafide offensive engine in this league. By contrast, Anunoby may be limited to a 3-and-D role.
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There’s nothing wrong with that – few players in the league fill that role more capably. Still, the Rockets shouldn’t trade a player with star potential on a rookie contract for him.
Should they even trade this much?
