New York Knicks Pull Off Massive Blockbuster Trade With Toronto Raptors T
TAMPA, FLORIDA – DECEMBER 31: OG Anunoby #3 of the Toronto Raptors looks to pass the ball against RJ Barrett #9 of the New York Knicks during the first half at Amalie Arena on December 31, 2020 in Tampa, Florida. (Photo by Julio Aguilar/Getty Images)
Toronto Raptors superstar OG Anunoby has been said to be on the trade block for a while now, and it appears as though a deal has finally been agreed to.
According to reports from ESPN’s Adrian Wojnarowski, the Raptors have agreed to deal Anunoby to the New York Knicks.
The complete details of the trade are still coming out, but it appears as though the Raps are sending Anunoby and Precious Achiuwa to New York in exchange for RJ BArrett, Immanuel Quickley and the Pistons’ second-round pick in 2024.
The Toronto Raptors are acquiring a New York 2024 second-round pick via the Detroit Pistons, sources tell ESPN. https://t.co/Rj8sBnmBV1
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn)
December 30, 2023
The Toronto Raptors are finalizing a trade to send OG Anunoby to the New York Knicks for a package including RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and draft considerations, sources tell ESPN. pic.twitter.com/Z81TH1EexF
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn)
December 30, 2023
New York has been pursuing Anunoby for significant period of time and now gets a head start on recruiting him to stay as a free agent in the summer. Anunoby's two-way talent has made him a target throughout the league — and now he lands in the Knicks' lineup.
— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) December 30, 2023
Anunoby is averaging 15.1 points, 3.9 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game this season. The 26-year-old was drafted by the Raps with the 23 overall pick in 2017.
Barrett and Quickley are averaging 18.2 and 15.0 points per game, respectively. Barrett was the third overall pick in 2019, while Quickley was taken 25th overall in 2020.
