Here are the top 3 teams that should try to trade for OG this offseason!
Charlotte Hornets
OG Anunoby of the Toronto Raptors is known for being one of the league's top defenders and a reliable scoring option, averaging 17.1 points per game in the past two seasons. With a larger role, he could become a consistent 20-point scorer. Anunoby's efficiency from 3 is a significant draw for the Hornets, as he has made 38.6 percent of his threes over the past four seasons while maintaining a 47.6 field goal percentage. Additionally, he is an explosive player above the rim. Defensively, Anunoby shines as an elite on-ball defender with positional versatility. The Hornets may consider trading Terry Rozier to acquire Anunoby and re-signing Oubre to form a three-man group with Ball, Oubre, and Anunoby, with the potential to dominate both offensively and defensively.
Portland Trail Blazers
Portland Trail Blazers would receive O.G. Anunoby and Precious Achiuwa, while the Toronto Raptors would receive Anfernee Simons and a 2025 first-round pick that is top-4 protected. Portland's addition of Anunoby, who ranks third in the league in Defensive Estimated Plus/Minus, would help rebalance their roster, which is currently struggling defensively. Precious Achiuwa, with his physical tools, has the potential to become a versatile two-way player.
Memphis Grizzlies
Toronto may hold out on trading Anunoby until they can find a young player who can fill the same role, thus making the deal more appealing. In the offseason, Bleacher Report predicted that Toronto could trade Anunoby to the Memphis Grizzlies in exchange for draft capital, a new backup point guard, and a young prospect who could become a rotation player. A recent trade that sent Anunoby to Memphis saw the Raptors receiving Ziaire Williams, PG Tyus Jones, and two first-round picks in 2023 and 2025 (top-3 protected) along with a second-round pick in 2024 via TOR.
Overall, Anunoby is a highly coveted player in the NBA due to his reliable scoring, efficiency from 3, and elite on-ball defense. Teams like the Memphis Grizzlies and the Portland Trail Blazers are looking to bolster their roster with Anunoby, who could cost at least $30 million in his next deal. Toronto is currently in a position of strength with Anunoby, who they may hold onto until the right trade opportunity presents itself.
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