This Lakers-Raptors Trade Gets LeBron James More Help

Los Angeles Lakers, Toronto Raptors, Gary Trent Jr, Fred VanVleet, NBA Trade Rumors
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Why The Toronto Raptors Do The Deal 

Some will suggest that this isn’t enough for the Raptors. Fair. In a vacuum, two first-round picks and a swap may feel like a great return for both VanVleet and Trent Jr.

With that said, this deal isn’t happening in a vacuum. In reality, this draft capital is especially valuable. The Lakers are old.

They’ll have exhausted their resources to improve following this deal. The odds of one of these picks landing in the lottery are significantly higher than average. 

Moreover, the Raptors should land a lottery pick of their own, following this deal.

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This trade has them bottoming out to maximize their lottery odds while also adding some significant draft capital for the future. 

It’s a deadline deal that would get everyone talking. 

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James Piercey

James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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