Top 5 landing spots for OG Anunoby as rumors surface for Toronto Raptors former champion

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#3. New York Knicks

The New York Knicks have a top-10 offense but a middle-of-the-pack defense. Losing center Mitchell Robinson for the season due to a sprained ankle will only hurt them in the end. Getting OG Anunoby might mitigate Robinson’s loss.

The Knicks were reportedly interested in him in the offseason with RJ Barrett being potentially the centerpiece of a trade. Nothing, however, came out of it. New York may revisit that scenario given their current situation.

OG Anunoby’s numbers are better than what Barrett has been producing for the Knicks. The Toronto Raptors forward has slightly fewer points per game (14.7 ppg) compared to Barett’s (18.5 ppg). But the former is a more efficient scorer (46.9%) than the latter (42.6%).

RJ Barrett and two first-round picks could get the trade done.

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#2. Miami Heat

The Miami Heat have been looking for a superstar to bolster their roster. Damian Lillard almost took his talents to South Beach before the Portland Trail Blazers traded him to the Milwaukee Bucks.

The emergence of rookie Jaime Jaquez Jr. has helped a lot but the Heat could still use a better two-way impact player. OG Anunoby is not a flashy name but he fits that bill perfectly. Heat coach Erik Spoelstra has gotten the most out of less heralded players. He should be able to maximize what Anunoby brings to the table.

Unfortunately, the Toronto Raptors may only agree to a trade if Jaquez is included in Miami’s offer. The rookie, Duncan Robinson and a future first-round pick should do it.

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#1. Philadelphia 76ers

The Philadelphia 76ers have the best net rating in the NBA and are looking like legit title contenders. Improving their small forward spot might make them even better.

Philly has rotated between Kelly Oubre Jr. and Nic Batum as part of the frontline featuring Joel Embiid and Tobias Harris. 76ers coach Nick Nurse is a big fan of his former player’s game. If there’s somebody who knows how to make the most of OG Anunoby, it has to be Nurse.

A starting five of Embiid, Harris, Anunoby, Maxey and Melton is a tough bunch to beat in any seven-game series.

For the Toronto Raptors to consider, two first-round picks plus Marcus Morris Sr. and Mo Bamba should be thrown in.