The Philadelphia 76ers made their blockbuster trade, and it appears as if the Toronto Raptors have countered. Well, kind of. Toronto traded Malachi Richardson to the Philadelphia 76ers in a transaction that would cause even the biggest Raptors fan to shrug.
The deal sent out Malachi Richardson, Emir Preldzic (A 31-year-old European who will almost certainly never play in the NBA), and a 2022 second round pick for cash considerations. And while the deal might not be a blockbuster, it does have some significant implications on the Raptors cap-sheet for this season and moving forward.