OG Anunoby of the Toronto Raptors was one of the most wanted players before the NBA trade deadline. But the deadline has come and gone without Anunoby being moved, despite the obvious tension developing over the role of him and numerous suitors, most notably the New York Knicks.
His move to New York, however, would not have satisfied him, because he would probably be the fourth option behind Jalen Brunson, Julius Randle and RJ Barrett.
That may be why the talks didn’t go far, according to HoopsHype’s Michael Scotto:
“There were rumors that the Knicks talked to the Raptors about Evan Fournier and I think it was three first-round picks for OG Anunoby, but the talks didn’t go far, I was told. I assume there were protections of some kind. There was also uncertainty as to whether Anunoby would want to stay with the Knicks in the summer of 2024, when he is expected to opt out of his deal and become an unrestricted free agent. He has (Anunoby) a good contract now, but some managers think it will cost him too much once he hits the open market.”