The Raptors traded for P.J. Tucker, rounding out their rotation for their upcoming playoff run, and gave up little in return. Let’s consider the short term and long term implications of the deal.
The Trade
The Raptors traded P.J. Tucker for Jared Sullinger and their 2017 and 2018 2nd round draft picks.
Tucker makes $5.3 million this season and is an expiring contract. He is on the final year of a three year deal, so the Raptors will have his Bird Rights this summer.
Sullinger makes the Mid-Level Exception this year ($5.