Grizzlies Trade For Raptors’ OG Anunoby In New Realistic Proposal

OG Anunoby, Memphis Grizzlies, Toronto Raptors, NBA trade rumors
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One NBA writer is proposing that the Memphis Grizzlies trade for Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby in a realistic deal. Zach Buckley of Bleacher Report proposed the following trade idea between the Grizzlies and Raptors:

Memphis Grizzlies receive: OG Anunoby and Otto Porter Jr.

Toronto Raptors receive: Ziaire Williams, Brandon Clarke, Jake LaRavia, Kenneth Lofton Jr., 2024 first-round pick, 2026 first-round pick and 2028 first-round pick (top-three protected)

The Grizzlies started the season 0-6 before finally picking up their first win on November 5 against the Portland Trail Blazers. Superstar point guard Ja Morant won’t play until late December due to his suspension, so Buckley thinks the Grizzlies should trade for Anunoby.

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: OG Anunoby, Memphis Grizzlies Updates

Memphis could start Marcus Smart, Desmond Bane, Anunoby, Jaren Jackson Jr. and Bismack Biyombo if the Grizzlies’ front office figured out a way to acquire Anunoby from the Raptors. Morant, Smart, Bane, Anunoby and Jackson Jr. would be the starting lineup once Morant returned.

One of the best two-way players in the NBA, Anunoby is averaging 16.2 points, 4.2 rebounds, 1.7 assists and 1.3 steals for the Raptors this season while shooting 55.9% from the field, 42.5% from beyond the arc and 44.4% from the free-throw line.

Anunoby led the NBA in steals per game last season and made the All-Defensive second team. He won the 2019 championship with the Raptors and is looking for greater ball-handling opportunities that can result in a commensurate salary increase, according to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports.

NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: OG Anunoby, Memphis Grizzlies Updates

The Grizzlies tried to acquire Anunoby last season. It will be fascinating to see if Memphis pursues the forward again this season.

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Ashish Mathur

Ashish Mathur

Ashish is an NBA writer for NBA Analysis Network. He has been featured on many publications, including Heavy.com, ClutchPoints, Sportscasting and Celtics Wire. You can follow Ashish on Twitter @amathur25.

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