Anuno joined the Knicks, Barrett went to Toronto, and the 3-for-3 deal was officially completed
On December 31, 2023, Beijing time, the Raptors will trade Anunoby, Achiuwa, and Flynn to the New York Knicks in exchange for Barrett, Quickley, and a second-round pick from Detroit in 2024, according to Woj. At the same time, the Knicks will also cut Jeffries, who is behind, in exchange for the addition of the Raptors' Big Three. And after the deal is successfully reached, the Raptors will also make further ** on Siakam in order to embark on the team's rebuilding journey as soon as possible!
Why did the Knicks make such a decision?
The Knicks' results this season have been average, although they have Brunson, Randle, Barrett, these people do not cooperate tacitly, but they are the kind of people who have strong offensive ability and poor defensive ability, and it is difficult to play their due strength. So far, the Knicks have gone 17-14 and are in the final stages of the playoffs. But with the current roster, it's hard for them to make any changes. Moreover, the club's top management also seems to want to strengthen their squad, and there have been a lot of rumors about transfers recently!
It's clear that Anunoby is a good kind of substitute, and from this season, Anunoby can get 151 point, 39 rebounds 26 assists, 1 steal, 05 blocks and he shot 489% and 37 percent from three-point range4%, and the free throws also reached 717%, in this age of small balls, he is an all-round 3D striker. His appearance will greatly reduce the Knicks' offense and defense, and the trio of Brunson, Anunoby, and Randle will look more flexible, their strength will become stronger, and their strength will become stronger, which is also a very exciting thing.
Why did the Raptors make such a trade?
And with the Raptors winning the 2019 championship, the team is in an awkward position, and even with a group of players in their prime, it is difficult to make any progress. This season, they have only 12 wins, 19 games, and they are in 12th place in the East, and with the current team structure, they have no chance of breaking out of the East. This team has long had the idea of **Anunoby, and after signing Barnes, they made him their main force. Anunoby's position at Arsenal has also changed dramatically, especially as Anunoby's contract nears end, and his club are more interested in selling the capable player in exchange for a rebuilding fund.
It's clear that doing business with the Knicks is a smart thing to do, and they have signed Canada's rising star Barrett and a balanced Quickley, both of whom are career-high, with their talent on the rise and prospects for the future. Obviously, this is a very valuable asset for the Raptors, who are in the process of rebuilding. Barrett, Quickley, and Barnes are undoubtedly the most promising. In addition to this, after Anunoby was sold, they soon began to ** Siakam, and the compensation they received was also quite substantial. Anyway, rebuilding the road, the Raptors are walking very steadily!
What do you think about this agreement between the Raptors and the Knicks?