Raptors trading OG Anunoby to the Knicks in a stunning blockbuster trade for young talent.
Rearranging their lineup, the Knicks shipped off RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley in a seismic trade to acquire Raptors wing OG Anunoby, a source confirmed.
The 3-and-D wing Anunoby will probably start in place of Barrett in the starting lineup. Because he spaces the floor and doesn’t require the ball in his hands, he is a theoretically better positional fit in a lineup with Jalen Brunson and Julius Randle.
In exchange for Toronto big man Precious Achiuwa, who can help with the current center shortage, the Knicks received a second-round pick.
The Pistons’ 2024 second-round pick, which is expected to be valued in the early 30s, is also being sent by New York in the trade.Anunoby, who recently changed representation, is 26 years old.
In the first half at Scotiabank Arena, Toronto Raptors forward OG Anunoby (3) dunks for a basket against the Utah Jazz.
CNN via USA TODAY Sports Con Barrett, 23, is no longer with the team after being selected with the highest overall pick since Patrick Ewing and being the first first-round pick since Charlie Ward to resign after his rookie contract.
His erratic Knicks career came to an end after four seasons, averaging 18.1 points on 42% shooting. The native of Toronto is returning home with this deal. Immanuel Quickley and J Barrett are on their way to Toronto.
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Despite his strong play this season, Quickley is now a trade candidate because he and the Knicks were unable to reach an extension agreement in the summer.
As Quickley, Quentin Grimes, and Donte DiVincenzo all had limited playing time, their departure clears out the guard glut that had become a problem for the team. DiVincenzo and Grimes can now divide those minutes, and Anunoby advances to small forward. Before the trade deadline, the Knicks still possess a number of first-round picks and Evan Fournier’s contract, which is about to expireAt Scotiabank Arena, OG Anunoby maintains possession of the ball during the first half against the Utah Jazz.via Reuters Con via USA TODAY Sports.
