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5 roster moves the Toronto Raptors need to make this offseason

By Matthew Hallett

TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 03: OG Anunoby #3 and Pascal Siakam #43 celebrate a three pointer from Gary Trent Jr. #33 of the Toronto Raptors late in overtime of their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on February 3, 2022 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images)
TORONTO, ON - FEBRUARY 03: OG Anunoby #3 and Pascal Siakam #43 celebrate a three pointer from Gary Trent Jr. #33 of the Toronto Raptors late in overtime of their NBA game at Scotiabank Arena on February 3, 2022 in Toronto, Canada. NOTE TO USER: User expressly acknowledges and agrees that, by downloading and or using this Photograph, user is consenting to the terms and conditions of the Getty Images License Agreement. (Photo by Cole Burston/Getty Images) /
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Apr 28, 2022; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (3) has his drive to the basket stopped by Philadelphia 76ers forard Tobias Harris (12) in the second half during game six of the first round for the 2022 NBA playoffs at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports /

5 roster moves the Toronto Raptors need to make this offseason: 5. Trade OG Anunoby

OG Anunoby is another tremendous example of the Raptors’ development. He has been with the franchise for the last five years and has increased his scoring average in every one of those seasons. He has gone from 5.9 points per game in his rookie season to 17.2 points per game last season.

Unfortunately for the Raptors, Anunoby has expressed a level of displeasure with the franchise. If he is unhappy enough to need to be traded then this is the best time for the Raptors. Unhappy players have a negative impact on chemistry and team culture.

The biggest issue for the Raptors if they were to try and trade Anunoby is he has not made it to 50 games in the last two seasons. Given he just finished the first season of his four-year, $72 million deal, teams may be wary of trading for the small forward.

However, it is a true risk versus reward scenario for Anunoby. He is a career 37.2 percent 3-point shooter, which makes him a danger as a three-level scorer. On top of that, Anunoby is a tremendous defender who can read the play well. The Raptors should be able to get a decent return for the fifth-year man.

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