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3 wild trades that we want to see this NBA off-season

By Jonathan Lurensky

Jan 18, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) knocks the ball away from Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
Jan 18, 2022; New York, New York, USA; New York Knicks center Mitchell Robinson (23) knocks the ball away from Minnesota Timberwolves center Karl-Anthony Towns (32) during the third quarter at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /
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Dec 21, 2022; New York, New York, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) celebrates after scoring with forward O.G. Anunoby (3) in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports
Dec 21, 2022; New York, New York, USA; Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) celebrates after scoring with forward O.G. Anunoby (3) in the fourth quarter against the New York Knicks at Madison Square Garden. Mandatory Credit: Wendell Cruz-USA TODAY Sports /

Wild trades we want to see this NBA offseason: 1. Raptors finally move on from some of their core

The Toronto Raptors have had rumors about their core for the last couple of months. The Raptors did move their first-round pick for Jakob Poeltl (it is a lightly protected pick though), which suggests that they will at least try and compete going forward rather than try and fully rebuild.

Pascal Siakam would be a wild player that could be traded this off-season, along with OG Anunoby. Fred VanVleet and Gary Trent Jr. are both expected to be free agents and could be rolled into sign-and-trade ideas.

At the trade deadline, the Raptors were able to get offers that included multiple first-round picks for Anunoby. Although he has only one more year on his deal instead of one and a half, one of the best 3-and-D wings is still worth it.

If they are able to send out all four of those guys, they could fetch a hefty return of both picks and young players and potentially help some new contenders prep for a title run.

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