The Raptors remain the team to watch ahead of Thursday’s trade deadline, sources tell Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. Pascal Siakam doesn’t appear likely to be moved, although numerous teams have expressed interest, but sources point to OG Anunoby, Fred VanVleet and Gary Trent Jr. as more realistic trade candidates.
Fischer cites the Pelicans, Grizzlies, Knicks, Pacers, Trail Blazers, Lakers, Suns and Nets as teams that have recently been linked to Anunoby, although he states that there is “varying interest” around the league. Fischer’s sources confirm that Toronto is placing a premium price on the 24-year-old wing, which other front offices are calling “quite steep.”
Fischer also raises the possibility that offers for Anunoby will be lessened because of the chance that Kevin Durant might be available this summer in the wake of the Kyrie Irving trade. Although Durant hasn’t indicated to the Nets that he plans to issue another trade request, league insiders tell Fischer that several teams are planning to stockpile their resources in case it happens.
Fischer passes along a few more rumors heading into the deadline:
- Multiple executives from other teams see VanVleet as the most likely Raptor to be moved this week. Fischer notes that the Clippers and Suns have been linked to VanVleet in trade rumors, and hears that the Lakers, Magic and Timberwolves have expressed interest as well.
- The Clippers started looking for point guard help before John Wall was sidelined with an abdominal strain, sources tell Fischer. Numerous teams have expressed interest in Terance Mann, and the Clippers have several affordable contracts to help get a deal done. Fischer states that L.A. and Phoenix have both mentioned as possible landing spots for Kyle Lowry, Terry Rozier and D’Angelo Russell as well as VanVleet, with the Suns seeking an experienced playmaker who can eventually take over for Chris Paul.
- Rozier has also been mentioned as a possibility for the Lakers and Timberwolves, Fischer adds, and the Heat are among the teams interested in Charlottte’s P.J. Washington, who wasn’t able to reach an extension agreement before the October deadline. Fischer notes that the Hornets typically aren’t a major player at the deadline, but he identifies Mason Plumlee as a potential trade piece, with the Kings expressing interest and having a desire to move backup center Richaun Holmes.
- Another veteran center on the market is the Mavericks‘ JaVale McGee, according to Fischer. Dallas signed McGee to a three-year, $17MM deal last summer in anticipation of making him a starter, but he’s no longer part of the rotation.
- Teams are becoming convinced that the Pistons plan to keep Bojan Bogdanovic. Fischer states that the Bucks recently inquired about the veteran sharpshooter after failing to close a deal with the Suns for Jae Crowder, but Detroit wants at least one unprotected first-round pick in return and Milwaukee can’t offer a first-rounder until 2029.
who actually wants mcgee
Janis Joplin
I want to really know the skinny on what JaVale did to fall out of the rotation… His last stops he has been nothing but professional and productive, and thoughts his signing would of helped the Mavs by bringing Powell off the bench where he would be going against 2nd unit players not starters and have a bigger impact on the game… Very weird
Jason kidds defense scheme. Everyone switchs. That means the center sometimes has to run out to the top of key to contest a 3. Mcgee doesn’t do that.
The Mavs have a horrible +/- and Defensive rating with Mcgee on the court. He doesn’t fit the scheme.
Raptors seem to be in a great position to rebuild if they really wanted to. I don’t think Siakam, OG, or FVV will ever have higher trade value that this TD or Draft Day. They should be able to get at least 6 or 7 1sts for all 3 of those players, depending on who else is traded back to them.
BKN-TOR discussions ending quickly without a deal I think is telling on TOR’s asking price for any player they seriously discussed. TOR won’t find a more motivated buyer than BKN, as they could have added value to the deal by rolling it into the KI trade, and certainly wanted to bring back a higher profile asset if possible. I’m guessing the players BKN wanted won’t end up being moved.
The Hornets are a dumpster fire… Perfect landing spot for DLo…
Rozier may not be a former injury replacement on the Eastern All star team, but he’s a lot more consistent than DLo… And that’s saying something…
OK It’s not going to be a blockbuster …. Unless we get DeRozan. Not seeing it though.
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I’d sure like to get Bey from Pistons. And Vanderbilt from Jazz. These two players make us a solid playoff team. Very deep…..
Nobody is giving up three picks for OG. So he ain’t going anywhere …….
I rather have Bey and Vanderbilt. Than OG.
Both will be even cheaper !!!!