The Toronto Raptors forward, OG Anunoby, is set to get traded to the Memphis Grizzlies this offseason. The Raptors were figuring out ways to land the Portland Trail Blazers guard Damian Lillard, but he is a part of the Milwaukee Bucks’ roster now. The Raptors might choose the other way out and blow their roster. They were planning to do so throughout the summer. Do they still have time to do so?
The Raptors would like to trade off their 26-year-old forward since he may leave for free by declining his play option. Financial conditions are also playing a major role in separating Anunoby from the Raptors. A good package is expected in return for the player and the Raptors can use those assets to sign some other quality player. The Grizzlies are interested in acquiring him, can they pull it off? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Toronto Raptors and the Memphis Grizzlies involving OG Anunoby.
What would the Grizzlies offer for OG Anunoby?
The Grizzlies are expected to offer Brandon Clarke, John Konchar, and one first-round pick each from the years 2024 and 2028 in exchange for the Raptors’ #3. It is expected that the Raptors would ask for some extra draft picks. Will the Grizzlies take the risk?
“Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby reportedly plans to enter free agency next summer and will not agree to a long-term extension.”
– Marc Stein in his latest article pic.twitter.com/QWzRaAiBl7
— . (@GTJGotNext) October 2, 2023
How did OG Anunoby perform last season?
The Indiana Hoosiers product played 67 games for the Raptors last season and averaged 16.8 points per game. He also managed to have 2 assists and 5 rebounds per game while shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and 47.6 percent from the field. Such impressive stats might push the Raptors to not let him go.
"League sources mused Toronto simply would not dangle OG Anunoby for Lillard."
-via Ryan Wolstat (https://t.co/T8B9M2ISNm) pic.twitter.com/hXxjMpQoaX
— . (@GTJGotNext) September 27, 2023
Why would the Grizzlies sign OG Anunoby?
The Grizzlies had a good regular season last year, but they could not get past the first round of the playoffs. Teams do not see the Grizzlies as a threat and they are trying to fix whatever went wrong for them in the playoffs. The British professional is the player who the Grizzlies need pretty badly, and they might not mind adding another draft pick for him.
How would the Raptors line up next season? Will the Grizzlies better themselves next season? We’ll keep you updated.
