So, it appears the Toronto Raptors are actually open for business. After hoarding their attractive trade pieces for the past couple of seasons, the Raptors decided to reset by sending OG Anunoby (along with Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn) to the New York Knicks in exchange for Immanuel Quickley, R.J. Barrett and a 2024 second-rounder.
This trade all but guarantees Toronto will move on from Pascal Siakam this year. Siakam is a 29-year old forward who will be a free agent this summer. With the two-time All-Star now presumably unwilling to sign an extension with the Raptors (reports indicate he’s unwilling to sign a short-term extension with a new team if traded), the price to swoop in and add him mid-season will be the lowest it’s ever been.