Report: Raptors Now Taking Calls on O.G. Anunoby

The Toronto Raptors are reportedly taking calls regarding the availability of O.G. Anunoby ahead of the NBA trade deadline

All Raptors Staff | Jan 31, 2023

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The Toronto Raptors appear to be nearing some decisions ahead of next month's NBA trade deadline.

The team is reportedly taking calls from rival organizations interested in acquiring O.G. Anunoby, Shams Charania told FanDuel TV.

“They’ve got the picks, they’ve got players… can you put together a package for OG Anunoby…”@ShamsCharania on Phoenix Suns interested in OG Anunoby#RunItBack | https://t.co/Q9hUtUoPZJ pic.twitter.com/P03Tw7ebTh
— FanDuel TV (@FanDuelTV) January 31, 2023

The news comes on the heels of Toronto's 114-106 loss to the Phoenix Suns who have reportedly been among the teams interested in acquiring Anunoby, Charania said. Phoenix has its full arsenal of first-round picks to move in an Anunoby deal along with contracts to equal Anunoby's salary.

The New York Knicks are the other team that has repeatedly been connected to Anunoby, as SNY's Ian Begley first reported. The Knicks are reportedly willing to move multiple first-round picks for the 25-year-old forward should he be made available.

Anunoby's trade status did become a little bit more complicated Monday night when the Raptors announced he would be out for the remainder of the team's West Coast road trip that runs three more games through Feb. 8. It's unclear if his left wrist sprain is a long-term issue or a mild injury the Raptors are just trying to be cautious with.

Memphis and New Orleans are two other teams that have been connected to Anunoby as potential destinations. Both teams have a boatload of picks and young players that could pique Toronto's interest.

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