Toronto Raptors Receive: C Mo Bamba, F/C Jarred Vanderbilt, 2029 First-Round Pick (LAL), 2030 First-Round Pick (Swap – LAL) 

Los Angeles Lakers Receive: F OG Anunoby 

Even then, the line between a role player and a star player can be blurry. 

Take Mikal Bridges of the Brooklyn Nets. When he was a member of the Phoenix Suns, he was widely regarded as one of the best role players in the NBA. That’s a proud reputation to carry. 

Since joining the Nets, he looks like something more. Bridges didn’t have the opportunity to show off his shot-creating abilities in Phoenix.

In Brooklyn, it’s apparent that he can be a key offensive contributor. 

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: OG Anunoby, Toronto Raptors & Los Angeles Lakers Updates

It’s hard not to wonder if Anunoby could take a similar leap. Some have suggested that he’d like a bigger role with the Raptors. 

Could the Lakers offer him one?