Why Raptors do this deal? Its all about winning, that’s the Raptors goal, but they can’t win all the time. They have many priorities to consider, but Masai Ujiri is focused on getting his team to win a championship. Sometimes if you want to win, you need to give up something, which might sometimes be costly. OG Anunoby is consistent with the team helping with in aspects of offense and defense. He is 26, so he’s just entering his prime. I believe that OG Anunoby is the primary target of Blazers if they start conversations with the Raptors. He is likely the centerpiece of the deal. At least losing OG is better than losing your future cornerstone. If Raptors are commited to winning ways, this deal is likely Toronto’s best option at the moment.

Why Blazers do this deal? The Blazers need to consider this deal too. They will get OG Anunoby, compared to Mimai’s offer of Herro. Herro is good, but he lacks the impact Anunoby can bring on court. The Blazers don’t want him, but they want Martin, which Miami is hesitant to do as he is one of the major impact on their Finals run. Let’s analyze the pros of OG than Martin. OG is a better scorer than Caleb. Second, he’s younger and the Blazers might consider rebuilding. Third, they get 2 unprotected picks, which is nice. Look at the aspects of the deal. If Miami will deal picks, but the have Lillard, Butler, and Adebayo, and those three might be the key to winning a championship, but the picks will land late lottery, but if you take the Raptors picks, Siakam, Barnes, and Lillard might not be the best team in the East, so there is a pretty chance those picks will land mid first rounder bette than late first round. So they will highly benefit from the offer Raptors will have, than what Miami can offer the Blazers.