Toronto Raptors Receive: G/F Buddy Hield, F/C Jalen Smith, 2023 First-Round Pick (CLE via IND), 2024 First-Round Pick (IND), 2026 First-Round Pick (IND)
New Orleans Pelicans Receive: F OG Anunoby, G/F Gary Trent Jr.
Indiana Pacers Receive: G/F Brandon Ingram
Meanwhile, the Raptors could make the exact same complaint.
This team is not lacking talent. Scottie Barnes could be a franchise player. Pascal Siakam already is one. The Raptors aren’t just top-heavy either – they’re deep.
What’s the problem here? Well, there could be a couple of explanations. Firstly, Barnes has immense potential, but he’s not ready to contribute to a contender yet.
His name value exceeds his on court production at this moment.
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More broadly, the Raptors stacked this team with playmaking wings. Perhaps they overdid it. Without consistent half-court creation, the Raptors struggle to put points on the board.
Does this deal help them?