Why The Toronto Raptors Do The Deal 

Trade value can be a funny thing. 

The Raptors are getting the worst player in this deal. That may sound harsh. It’s certainly not a knock on Adebayo – he’s outstanding. On the other hand, this is James Harden and Pascal Siakam we’re talking about. 

At the same time, Adebayo is also the youngest player in the deal. With that in mind, the question becomes whether he’s a good fit with the rest of this team’s young core. 

He is. Siakam and Scottie Barnes are somewhat redundant as big, two-way playmaking wings.

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By contrast, Adebayo is one of the most versatile defensive big men in the NBA. He’s also a deft passer who’ll make up some of Siakam’s playmaking. 

Should the Heat give up such a valuable player?