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Report: Raptors Have 'Expressed Confidence' They Can Acquire 3 1sts for O.G. Anunoby
The Toronto Raptors are reportedly confident they can get three first-round picks for O.G. Anunoby ahead of Thursday's NBA trade deadline.
It's unclear who exactly is going to pay that price, according to SubStack's Marc Stein, but Toronto continues to "express confidence" that the organization can receive three firsts for its 25-year-old two-way forward.
The New York Knicks, Memphis Grizzlies, and New Orleans Pelicans have all reportedly indicated a willingness to move two future firsts, Stein added. All three teams have their full allotment of future first-round picks available to be dealt in addition to other firsts from previous teams.
New York had previously been mentioned as a team willing to move three firsts, according to Sportsnet's Michael Grange. The Knicks have at least two first-round picks this year, their own and Dallas', along with lottery-protected picks from Detroit and Washington that won't convey this year.
The Pelicans have a coveted first-round pick swap with the Los Angeles Lakers this year along with Los Angeles' 2024 first-round pick outright. They also have multiple draft picks from Milwaukee they could use in a deal.
Memphis has the fewest draft assets, their lone additional pick is a top-five protected first-round pick from the Golden State Warriors next season.
Indiana and Phoenix have also been mentioned as potential Anunoby landing spots, per Stein. However, some teams, Phoenix in particular, may prefer to keep their powder dry this season in order to have a better package prepared for the Brooklyn Nets should Kevin Durant become available.
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