The NBA offseason is almost here, and the teams are trading off their core and star players to each other. The Toronto Raptors are rumored to trade off Pascal Siakam and OG Anunoby.
Could the Los Angeles Lakers acquire OG Anunoby? Here are the possible trade scenarios between the Raptors and the Lakers.
The OG Anunoby Trade Proposal
- The Toronto Raptors will receive the forward Rui Hachimura, the forward center Jarred Vanderbilt, and the 2029 First-Round Draft Pick (Los Angeles Lakers).
- The Los Angeles Lakers will receive the forward OG Anunoby.
There’s every chance that the Raptors ridiculous asking price for OG Anunoby leads to them getting almost nothing for him at the deadline if he doesn’t want to stay in Toronto.
Could easily see his trade value tank when teams are made aware of his intentions.
Any eventual trade…
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Successful teams are not making the headlines, as they are not making any significant trades. For example, let’s take a look at the Denver Nuggets. They haven’t made any significant moves this offseason, except Bruce Brown.
On the other hand, teams like the LA Lakers and the Toronto Raptors are making bold moves. The Raptors are even considering trading off their star player Siakam to the Hawks.
Since the Raptors had a really bad season last time, they should consider making such moves to be relevant and become successful in the future.
Why the Toronto Raptors Are Trading Away OG Anunoby?
The Toronto Raptors want to trade off Pascal Siakam, so trading OG Anunoby is not their first priority. After trading Pascal, they will consider some deals for OG, depending on the situation and future.
If they get 2 young forward players alongside a future draft pick, trading Anunoby will make complete sense to them.
Why Do the LA Lakers Want to Acquire Anunoby?
Acquiring the forward Anunoby for 2 young forward players and a future draft pick would be a steal deal for the Lakers.
The LA Lakers have a star player, LeBron James, equipped on their roster, which is the reason they should focus on their present rather than the future.
Anunoby is a player that can fit well on the Lakers’ roster and may utilize his unique skills to make the LeBron lineup work for them. He can space up the floor for James, and James can score high in the games, leading to increased chances of winning the playoffs.
