Why The Toronto Raptors Do The Deal 

Meanwhile, if the Raptors have reservations here, they’ll be due to that same defensive tradeoff. 

At the same time, Young is one of the best playmakers in the NBA. There must be a way to build around him. In fact, the Raptors may already be tailor-made to do so. 

If they can retain Jakob Poeltl, they’ll have a strong rim protector who can survive in space. The Raptors also roster one of the best defensive wings in the NBA in OG Anunoby. Scottie Barnes is a plus defender as well. 

This team may be able to sustain Young’s poor perimeter defense. Meanwhile, his playmaking should bring the best out in every player we’ve just named. 

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Trae Young, Atlanta Hawks & Toronto Raptors Updates

Perhaps a one-for-one swap could benefit both of these sides. For the Raptors’ side of things, it would bring a needed shakeup.