Toronto Raptors Receive: F Davis Bertans, G/F, Josh Green, 2023 First-Round Pick (No. 10 – DAL), 2027 First-Round Pick (DAL)
Dallas Mavericks Receive: F OG Anunoby
With that said, often enough, draft day trades are speculated on more than they actually happen. This is rumor season.
After all, it takes two to trade. If a prospect is widely regarded as being in a certain spot, why would a team pass up on them? Shouldn’t they want them as well?
Perhaps. At the same time, each team’s context is different. For example, if you’ve already got a franchise player, you may be inclined to make trades that work with them in mind.
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For example, the Mavericks should base every decision they make on Luka Doncic.
On the other hand, the Raptors might want to move with the younger Scottie Barnes in mind.
Does this deal work for them in that regard?