5 trade scenarios Raptors must prepare for this offseason
By Mike Luciano
2. Warriors pull the plug on James Wiseman
Golden State choosing to use the No. 2 pick on Wiseman has quickly turned into a nightmare for Steve Kerr and the Warriors. While Anthony Edwards and LaMelo Ball have started to cement themselves as budding stars, Wiseman has played as many minutes as you and I have this season.
Wiseman suffered more knee swelling during his time with Golden State’s G League team in Santa Cruz. The Raptors need a center of the future. If they remain unconvinced in Achiuwa’s ability to stand up to the seven-footers that are populated all over the Eastern Conference, could they make a risky move and go after Wiseman?
Would adding James Wiseman make sense for the Toronto Raptors?
Wiseman averaged 11.5 points and 5.8 rebounds in 39 games last year. The Warriors appear to be more than comfortable moving forward with a much cheaper, less dynamic player like Kevon Looney at the center spot. Even with that development, it’s clear that Wiseman could be a fantastic offensive player when healthy.
Wiseman is still going to cost a pretty penny in trade talks, but his value has never been lower. This gives Toronto a perfect opportunity to buy low and get another ultra-athletic big man next to Achiuwa in the frontcourt. If the medical issues resolve, Toronto could absolutely punk Golden State in this trade.