They all thought that there would be no trade at this time, but the Raptors and Knicks completed a trade. Judging from this deal, the Raptors sent Anunoby, Achiuwa, and Flynn, and the Knicks sent Barrett, Quickley, and a 2024 second-round pick. As far as this 3-for-3 deal is concerned, it's still quite interesting. The 3-for-3 deal is made, there is no better than the best, there are 4 winners and 2 losers, and they are going to win the championship.
Winner one, the Knicks. I have to say that the Knicks deal is a brilliant deal. A player like Anunoby is definitely a baby-level existence, and a big baby. After getting Anunoby, the team's strength has increased greatly, and now the Knicks have the capital to win the championship. Originally, the weakest link of the Knicks was the forward line, but now that the guy has made up for it after he comes, then the Knicks will be able to impact the championship, and the pattern in the East will change instantly.
Winner two, Anunoby. Anunoby has been playing for the Raptors, but the current Raptors are no longer a championship team, and they are even difficult to make the playoffs. Now that I'm here in the Knicks and in the big city, I have more places to show myself. Anunoby is averaging 15.1 points and 3.9 rebounds per game this season while shooting 37.4% from three-point range. Optimistic about Anunoby's ambitions and career in the Knicks.
Winner three, Barrett. Although Barrett went to the Raptors, everyone knows the Raptors team, not to mention that Barrett is also back to play in his hometown. On the other hand, Barrett will also have a broader space for development. The Raptors need a rebuild, and they need a player like Barrett. This season, Barrett averaged 18.2 points, 4.3 rebounds and 2.4 assists per game, but his shooting percentage was only 42.3%, which was relatively poor.
Winner four, Barnes. Everyone knows that the current rebuilding of the Raptors is with Barnes as the core. Now that Anunoby is gone, the front line is less crowded, and Barnes is officially at the center. In fact, Barnes's ability is clear to everyone, the guy has not yet touched the ceiling, what he needs is the current situation, and there is no environment that hinders his growth. The Raptors may trade next, after all, Siakam is not yet settled.
Loser one, Schroeder. Schroder has played well with the Raptors this season, but now with Quickley and Barrett, Schroder's time will naturally be compressed. Let's see how the Raptors arrange Schroder, after all, Schroder is the team's main controller. Sometimes that's how it is, after a trade, the team needs to reassemble the roster. But the Raptors won't be stupid enough to send Schroder away, Schroder is still very cheap, with 14.1 points and 6.9 assists this season.
Loser two, Quickley. What does Quickley say about this player, in fact, it is Poole's type, the guy can average 15.0 points, 2.6 rebounds and 2.5 assists per game this season, but we need to note that Quickley is in a contract year, and now he is on the Raptors, I don't know if he can get a big contract. Therefore, it is quite bleak for the guy to be traded in the contract year, after all, it takes a while to adapt to a different environment.
The Raptors also got the players they wanted, which can be said to be not a loss. Let's see if the Raptors will continue to trade in the later stages, Siakam is a more fragrant player.