Toronto Raptors Receive: G/F Terrence Ross, C Mo Bamba, 2023 First-Round Pick (CHI via ORL)
Orlando Magic Receive: G Fred VanVleet
Of course, the decision to rebuild or push all-in can often depend on your team’s recent history, too.
After all, NBA teams need to build up goodwill with their fans. If they’re fresh off an NBA championship, their fanbase is more likely to stomach a long-term rebuilding process.
On the other hand, if it’s been a long time since they factored into the championship equation, their fans might be getting impatient.
General managers may prefer to operate in a vacuum, but these are considerations they need to make.
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The Toronto Raptors were the 2018-19 NBA champions. They should have the luxury of patience from their fanbase. On the other hand, the Magic haven’t been close to a title in a long time.
Does this deal get them closer?