San Antonio should be looking to open up playing time for the youth on their roster. Josh Richardson is a good player, but San Antonio would rather give someone like Branham his minutes. So San Antonio makes this trade. They send Josh Richardson to Toronto, and in return receive DJ Wilson (likely to be waved after the trade), Khem Birch (likely to be sent to another team), and Malachi Flynn (likely to be kept on the roster).

Toronto has a clear need for better guard depth. Josh Richardson is a solid player who fits the player mold that Nick Nurse likes. He can shoot 3s and play defense. He would become an important bench piece to Toronto for this season, and Toronto would have some extra cap space next season to resign him or bring in someone new.