Why The Toronto Raptors Do The Deal
Yes. Once again, the Raptors are getting a lot back in this deal. Providing, of course, that the Raptors are not focused on capturing draft capital at the moment.
It is unlikely that the Kings will be willing to deal with them if they are only willing to swap Siakam for a cache of first-round picks.
On the other hand, wouldn’t Murray be more valuable than any other pick in the first round? It was just last season that this player was a candidate for Rookie of the Year. In addition, he would be a great addition to the team alongside Scottie Barnes.
Getting young players is as important to the Raptors as getting picks if they want to look towards the future. As a matter of fact, the fit with Barnes is one of the most important aspects of this deal. It can be said that he and Siakam are very similar players.
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If the Raptors want to go all-in on their own recent Rookie of the Year winner, this deal has them surrounding him with young players who complement his skills. That might even beat running it back.
