Lakers Trade For Raptors’ Gary Trent Jr. In Bold Scenario

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Why The Toronto Raptors Do The Deal 

By contrast, the Raptors are in an interesting position. There is no LeBron James here. 

In fact, their most important player is about to enter his third year of professional basketball. Everything the Raptors do should be with Scottie Barnes in mind. 

With that logic, they’d do well to add a future first-rounder here. Sure, it’s protected, but it’s still a valuable asset that the Raptors can hang onto and use when it’s convenient. 

In the meantime, flipping Trent Jr. for Beasley doesn’t require them to tank. These are functionally similar players. The Raptors are increasing their flexibility at the cost of talent here. 

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Even if it means sending Trent Jr. to one of the greatest of all time. 

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James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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