Sign & Trade For Fred VanVleet
Toronto Raptors Receive: F Doug McDermott, G Devonte’ Graham, 2023 Second-Round Pick (TOR via SAS), 2024 Second-Round Pick (LAL via SAS)
San Antonio Spurs Receive: G Fred VanVleet
Yup. Another Toronto Raptors trade. This one surely has some of their fans confused.
After all, Fred VanVleet is a former All-Star. This is the value they’re receiving for him? Well, here’s the thing – this is a sign-and-trade.
The San Antonio Spurs could sign VanVleet outright. In fact, we wouldn’t be surprised if they did so. Still, the Raptors are at least getting some potential pieces they could flip at the deadline in return here.
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The Spurs are getting a starting-caliber point guard. This would be a sensible move if they’re looking to take a step forward.
On the other hand, they could be looking for a bigger fish.
Here’s a deal that has them landing one.