The Toronto Raptors’ forward and guard, OG Anunoby, is likely to get traded to the Sacramento Kings in the coming days. The Raptors have started the season with an 8-8 record, and they would like to improve it. This is an interesting team; they made plan after plan but have yet to execute any of them properly. There are rumors that they might trade off Pascal Siakam as well, but if they choose to keep him and build a competitive squad. They might not have enough funds to keep Anunoby. How should the Raptors proceed?
The Kings made it to the playoff after waiting for 16 long years. It has been a long and struggling journey, but they are ready to thrive now. This team does not want to look back and is trying to land a star to strengthen themselves. They have a 9-6 record this season, and they would be making it to the playoffs yet again. Should they acquire the Raptors’ British forward to make themselves better for the big games to come? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Toronto Raptors and the Sacramento Kings involving OG Anunoby.
What would the Kings offer for OG Anunoby?
The Kings are expected to offer Harrison Barnes and a first-round pick each from the years 2026,2028 and 2030 in exchange for the Raptors’ #3. The Indiana Hoosiers product will become a free agent next summer if he declines his player option. The Raptors would prefer trading him now rather than letting him go for free.
OG Anunoby tonight:
26 points
6 rebounds
3 assists
1 steal
10/14 FG
5/7 3PT
+/- +9
87% TSHIM pic.twitter.com/wQWd1PvsvH
— . (@GTJGotNext) November 25, 2023
Why would the Kings like to sign OG Anunoby?
The Kings need a shutdown defender and a scorer. They would be adding both these to the squad if they manage to land the British international. The Kings would become an unstoppable side. Anunoby is one of the best two-way players in the league.
OG Anunoby with a nice step-back jumper + steal on the other end
2-way-ability pic.twitter.com/aZ9TdpbU6V
— Esfandiar Baraheni (@JustEsBaraheni) November 25, 2023
Why would the Raptors trade-off OG Anunoby?
The Raptors need to make a lot of adjustments if they want to keep Anunoby. Their financial books are messy and this deal not only cleans that but gives them a decent player along with three draft picks as well.
Will the Kings perform better than last season? How will the Bulls line up? We’ll keep you updated.
