Why The Toronto Raptors Do The Deal
First, a caveat. Trent Jr has a player option this summer. To make this work, he’d have to accept it before the trade was processed.
That’s relevant here. Trent Jr. will be due for a new contract soon. Should the Raptors really put themselves on the hook for it as a mediocre team?
We think they should opt for a new start. With that in mind, they’re receiving three players in this deal. In all likelihood, they’re only interested in one of them.
That would be Beauchamp. He’s got great potential as a two-way wing in this league. Throw in a distant pick swap, and this is a no-brainer for Toronto.
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Now is the time to make moves with key players that have positive trade value. They could completely bottom out in the offseason, enabling them to form a better long-term vision.
Are the Bucks giving up too much?