The Toronto Raptors have made the trade with the New York Knicks official.
The Toronto Raptors announced Saturday that they have acquired guard Immanuel Quickley, guard-forward RJ Barrett and a 2024 second-round draft pick (via Detroit) from the New York Knicks in exchange for guard-forward OG Anunoby, forward Precious Achiuwa and guard Malachi Flynn.
Quickley is 6-foot-3, 190 pound guard, who is averaging a career-high 15.0 points, 2.6 rebounds, 2.5 assists and 24.0 minutes in 30 contests this season. He is shooting .454 (152-335) from the floor, including .395 (64-162) from beyond the arc. He has scored in double figures in 23 games:
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— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) December 30, 2023
Barrett is 6-foot-7, 224 pound guard-forward, who is averaging 18.2 points, 4.3 rebounds, 2.4 assists and 29.5 minutes in 26 games all as a starter this season. He is shooting .423 (164-388) from the field, .331 (43-130) from three-point range, and scored 20 or more points 10 times. Barrett had a season-high 27 points on Dec. 11 against the Raptors:
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— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) December 30, 2023
Toronto vice-chairman and president Masai Ujiri commented on the trade:
“We’re excited about welcoming Immanuel and RJ to our team. Immanuel is a young, talented playmaker who we believe will provide a spark on both ends of the court. RJ is a versatile wing who is, of course, well-known in his hometown, and seeing him in a Raptors uniform will be a special moment for our fans and for all Canadians. It’s never easy to say goodbye, especially when players like OG and Malachi have spent their careers with our team. We wish Precious, Malachi and OG all the best.”
Raptors strike a big trade
After ongoing trade rumors and speculation Masai Ujiri and the Toronto Raptors strike a huge trade. This trade acts as a retooling of the team, while acquiring two good young pieces that fit Scottie Barnes’ timeline.
The Raptors season was sinking fast and they needed a change. The Raptors end 2023 with a big trade that they hope will turn the franchises fortunes around.
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