OG Anunoby

Golden State was linked to the Raptors forward but weren't able to strike a deal.

After that, the Dubs can re-evaluate Curry and see where to go from there. Anunoby may be on the best deal in the NBA, signed through this season and next at under $20 million, plus a player option for 2024-25 worth around $19 million. The Warriors struck a three-way deal earlier in the day to send PF James Wiseman out, which may help clear the way to acquire OG from the Raptors, who are looking to sell before the deadline at 3 p.m.

Despite reports of substantial interest from around the NBA, the Toronto Raptors did not trade coveted wing O.G. Anunoby before Thursday's deadline passed.

By holding on to Anunoby, Toronto (26-30, 10th place in the Eastern Conference) is retaining a promising young wing. He is the first player born in Great Britain to win an NBA title. In 45 games this season, he's averaging 16.9 points, 5.5 rebounds, 2.0 assists and 2.1 steals per game, which ranks second in the league. Now in his sixth NBA season, the 25-year-old has steadily improved each year. He signed a four-year, $72 million extension with the Raptors in December 2020 that keeps him under contract 20 that "the entire league wants" Anunoby, but he noted that the Raptors had a substantial asking price for him.

The Kevin Durant to the Suns trade could have the unintended effect of "escalating" OG Anunoby's trade value.

One thing’s for sure – Kevin Durant’s arrival in the Valley should motivate teams to push their chips on the table. [pulled off one of the biggest trades](https://clutchpoints.com/nets-news-kevin-durant-traded-by-brooklyn-to-suns) in NBA history when they sent Mikal Bridges, Cameron Johnson, Jae Crowder, four first-round picks, and one pick swap for Kevin Durant, one of the greatest scorers of all time. The Suns’ addition of Durant may then motivate some contending teams to push their trade chips for a player like OG Anunoby, who could, perhaps, defend the 34-year old forward come postseason time.