Why The Toronto Raptors Do The Deal
There are a number of ways in which the Raptors could approach this situation. There is a possibility that they may simply view Simmons as a salary matcher. That’s fine.
That means they will be trading Anunoby and Trent Jr. in exchange for three first-round picks and a swap in that case.
The alternative is, on the other hand, that they may want to take a chance on Simmons. There is no doubt that he has struggled in recent years. On the other hand, we are not sure if he has been in a completely healthy state for the past few months.
However, even if he has, we don’t know if Brooklyn is the right environment for him to flourish in. Regardless of the outcome, it benefits the Raptors to take a chance on him here. It would be a steal if it worked out for them.
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In the event that it does not, they are merely getting a fair price for their services.
Is it worth the risk for the Nets to sell Simmons at a low price?