Why The Toronto Raptors Do The Deal
We basically already spelled this out for you. The Raptors do this deal to avoid the middle.
Here, they’d be bottoming out – at least, they’d be heading in that direction. In all likelihood, this deal would come alongside other deals for the Raptors this summer.
Pascal Siakam comes to mind. If the Raptors moved him and Anunoby, they’d receive a treasure trove in return this summer. This deal already gets them partway there.
After all, Avdija and Gafford are both exciting young players. The former is especially enticing. Avdija is a multi-positional defender with some playmaking chops.
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Throw in a pair of first-round picks, and the Raptors may say goodbye to Anunoby for this return.
Should the Wizards welcome him?