[Jake Fisher] The word surrounding OG Anunoby’s trade candidacy

[RapsFanInOhio]

We want a rim protecting C and it would take a lot to pry OG away.

There's the summary.

Jake is acting as a conduit for the Jazz/Blazers FO to basically say they would want OG but there's not really a deal there to be done with either team.

You basically have to read between the lines in NBA journaliam, they're often just mouthpieces for agents and front office types.

I don't think OG (or anyone on this roster) is untouchable, but this front office is good at being patient and waiting for an acceptable return. Hart and 7 is clearly not even close to enough for OG, even tacking on more picks doesn't move the needle. OG is an above-average 3+D guy on a good deal, that's an incredibly valuable asset.

This is the main takeaway.

I’m still not buying that OG will be moved. I do think it’s good that we’re probably after a C.

[OhCanada1091]

That's nothing new.

Everyone has a price though.


The 4th pick would be interesting, 7th much less so.

7th pick in this draft you get yourself an outstanding player. If we trade Anunoby for the 7th pick and a rotation player its good value. I personally feel like Anunoby has more to offer and would rather keep him over any trade but his current role with our team is going to be limited because his usage will be low. If we can get back a guy like Josh Hart or even Nurkic/Ingles and that 7th pick it probably compliments the remaining core better by putting role players in those spots.

[OakleyDokely]

Fisher's had some pretty big misses. He said the Raps would buy-out Dragic before the season and that he was going to DAL.

You can tell his sources aren't within the Toronto organization. He's talking to other teams with clear agenda's.

[HumbleRen]

Of course he wants more touches lol, he's a 24 year old kid experimenting with his game.

That doesn't mean he wants a trade but it also doesn't mean the Raptors won't trade him in a heart beat for a better package.

[OakleyDokely]

I think OG being dealt before the season is about as likely as Nurse going to the Lakers.

GTJ is probably the prime candidate to be moved if the Raps are trading away a core piece.

[alpngso]

God i can't stand players using steroids to boost their advantage. Hopefully Raps don't trade for Ayton

[Courtside]

Jake Fischer did nail the Nate Bjorkgren stuff last season and the fact that he'd be back with Nick Nurse. He also nailed the Barnes pick.

He isn't always wrong. No need to dump on him like some other hacks in the media.

Also as a Nets fan, I was wrong on Jake Fischer because he reported stuff that I didn't want to hear as a Nets fan (was basically the first person in media to break that Harden wanted to leave the Nets for Sixers). He ended up being right then as well. I wouldn't dismiss Fischer as a hack, he does have legitimate sources.

jake fisher was a breakout star last summer. he is one of a few people i have notifications on for. dont let BR credentials fool you.

The problem is that Fisher clearly stated in his piece that there is no evidence that OG has ever said this, or expressed displeasure, but goes on to be a mouthpiece for some rival GM anyways since the supposition *could be* somewhat true. That's one thing, but there are already other news repeaters running with the "OG is unhappy in Toronto" angle, even though that's not even what was said.

That's the problem. Misinformation spread often enough and far enough ends up being believed enough for problems to arise in terms of player management and team reputations to take a hit. This market has to work harder than others in terms of managing perceptions among players, so it's a bigger piss off as it can be more damaging than rumors about many other teams.

[Badonkadonk]

Jake Fischer did nail the Nate Bjorkgren stuff last season and the fact that he'd be back with Nick Nurse. He also nailed the Barnes pick.

He isn't always wrong. No need to dump on him like some other hacks in the media.

Sometimes he has sources, sometimes he doesn't. In this case, he admits right in the article that nobody told B/R anything about OG wanting out, our about the Raptors shopping him. It's 100% made up.

Also, he throws out TONS of these pieces. Getting to claim he was right on some % of them is an old trick in journalism.

It’s hard to make something up when you straight up say that OG hasn’t directly said he wants out or is upset - he’s just reporting, as he says, that rival executives suspect that OG might be upset. Then he says pretty clearly that the executives may just be trying to get OG. I don’t know how you can criticize him for this. He doesn’t make any extreme claims here.

It's not hard making anything up, journalists do this all the time. So do agents and teams.

More importantly, given the choice between believing a team/agent/journalist is on a fishing expedition vs. OG actually expressing discontent around the league, the former is far more believable to me.

But hey, random speculation is fun.

[Steelo Green]

Weird people discrediting Fischer for every mistake and ignoring all he got right.

He was right with a lot not just with us but the coaching staff as well as the Nets.

I guess it’s more important to believe Raptors don’t leak like when Kawhi was predicted to come here two weeks before it happened…

[Bank Shot]

Yes, I'm sure that Masai is going to move the exact type of player that he's been trying to acquire for the last couple of years who happens to be on one of the best contracts in the league. That definitely makes sense.

[Johnny Bball]

Our core 6 will not be traded for gobert, picks or a package. Top 10 player hits the market and we can talk.

This makes way more sense that splitting a very good player into 2 lesser players.

[ForeverTFC]

I don't want to be the guy that shoots down every trade rumour around their team because "unnamed sources, biased media, blah blah". I do think OG could see himself having moved down the pecking order and I'm sure he wants more than a 3+D role. But it's clear he's not asking out. If there is a haul to be had, it's something to think about.

My bias still is to build around Barnes, OG, and Siakam surrounded by a shooter at the 2 and stretch big at the 5. But Barnes needs to prove he is tracking to be able to be that primary ball handler this season before we entertain any move away from FVV.

[ForeverTFC]

Weird people discrediting Fischer for every mistake and ignoring all he got right.

He was right with a lot not just with us but the coaching staff as well as the Nets.

I guess it’s more important to believe Raptors don’t leak like when Kawhi was predicted to come here two weeks before it happened…

I'm with you on the first 2 lines. Third line is not MECE at all though. Could be that Fisher knows what he's talking about and the Raptors don't leak. They can exist in the same scenario.

[OakleyDokely]

In terms of touches, OG's usage was above 20 for the first time in his career, and his shot attempts per 36 were the highest in his career at 14.5.

[Dyehardrapsfan]

If this article has any sliver of truth and the potential for a trade with Portland is available. Then it is a no brainer, make the trade in a heartbeat.

We can land scoring depth for the bench and a player from the draft that can contribute right away on controlled rookie salary.

Get it done, Bobby and Masai

[OakleyDokely]

Weird people discrediting Fischer for every mistake and ignoring all he got right.

He was right with a lot not just with us but the coaching staff as well as the Nets.

I guess it’s more important to believe Raptors don’t leak like when Kawhi was predicted to come here two weeks before it happened…

Yes, the Raptors organization would leak that OG is unhappy with his role.

Makes complete sense.

[DreamTeam09]

OG for SnT Nurkic + 7 is the only thing I'd think about

[Rodrickle]

God i can't stand players using steroids to boost their advantage. Hopefully Raps don't trade for Ayton

He tested positive for a diuretic. Not as bad as taking Anabolic steroids or HGH. He said he unknowingly took it but who knows. I don't think its that big of a deal.

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[Boardbreaker]

OG is a klutch client. We already saw what they did floating Nurse’s name out there.

[Boardbreaker]

God i can't stand players using steroids to boost their advantage. Hopefully Raps don't trade for Ayton

He tested positive for a diuretic. Not as bad as taking Anabolic steroids or HGH. He said he unknowingly took it but who knows. I don't think its that big of a deal.

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Diuretics have normally been used to mask PED usage