Why The Toronto Raptors Do The Deal
Of course, the Raptors aren’t really doing this deal to bring Lowry back.
That’s obvious. They’re doing this trade for an unprotected first-round pick. This deal would be part of a summer that saw the Raptors opting to rebuild.
That would probably be a wise decision. This team is underperforming this season. By now, they ought to consider blowing it up.
Getting a first-rounder for a free agent would be a great decision if they’re thinking the same.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Fred VanVleet, Miami Heat & Toronto Raptors Updates
Meanwhile, this deal also has them avoiding paying VanVleet to acquire a player on an expiring contract.
Should the Heat pay VanVleet?