One NBA writer is proposing that the Sacramento Kings trade Harrison Barnes to the Toronto Raptors for OG Anunoby in a blockbuster deal. Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report proposed the following trade idea between the Kings and Raptors:
The Trade: Kings trade Harrison Barnes, Colby Jones, a 2027 first-round pick (top-five protected) and a 2029 first-round pick to Raptors for OG Anunoby
“Sacramento has no obvious incentive to shake things up at the moment, but it can’t get too content with last season’s success,” Buckley wrote in his latest NBA trade column. “Yes, snapping a record-setting playoff drought was a big deal, but 48 wins and a first-round exit aren’t exactly banner-year material. If the Kings want to keep pushing toward the elite ranks, finding an upgrade for Barnes is probably the right way to do it.
“Anunoby would provide plenty more defensive resistance while mostly matching (if not surpassing) Barnes’ offensive contributions. This would also free up the 4 spot for Keegan Murray, who could become a tougher cover as a full-time power forward.”
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Harrison Barnes, OG Anunoby, Toronto Raptors, Sacramento Kings Updates
Barnes averaged 15.0 points, 4.5 rebounds and 1.6 assists last season for the Kings while shooting 47.3% from the field, 37.4% from beyond the arc and 84.7% from the free-throw line. The NBA champion signed a three-year, $54 million extension with Sacramento this offseason.
Meanwhile, Anunoby averaged 16.8 points, 5.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists last season for the Raptors while shooting 47.6% from the floor, 38.7% from 3 and 83.8% from the foul line. He is eligible to sign a four-year, $116 million extension with Toronto.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Harrison Barnes, OG Anunoby, Toronto Raptors, Sacramento Kings Updates
Barnes has career NBA averages of 14.2 points, 5.0 rebounds and 1.8 assists with the Golden State Warriors, Dallas Mavericks and Kings, while Anunoby has career averages of 11.6 points, 4.3 rebounds and 1.5 assists.
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