O.G. Anunoby's name is involved in trade rumors once again.
In the days leading up to the 2023 NBA Draft, NBA insider Marc Stein reported that Anunoby is "generating tons of external trade interest," much like he did ahead of the 2022 NBA Draft and at this year's trade deadline. The Raptors, however, were described by one interested team as having "strong reluctance" to trade Anunoby and the signals continue to be that they're unwilling to part ways with him.
If that changes, the Pacers, Kings and Grizzlies have been mentioned as some of the teams known to be interested in Anunoby.
According to ESPN's Zach Lowe, the Grizzlies offered three first round picks for Anunoby at this year's trade deadline. The Pacers were said to have offered three first round picks and a second round pick that was "almost like another first round pick."
The Raptors reportedly made it clear to teams that draft picks weren't enough for Anunoby.
Anunoby averaged 16.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, 2.0 assists and a league-leading 1.9 steals per game in the 2022-23 season. He made an All-Defensive Team for the first time in his career.
The 2022-23 Kia NBA All-Defensive Second Team!
— NBA (@NBA) May 9, 2023
▪️ Bam Adebayo (@MiamiHEAT)
▪️ OG Anunoby (@Raptors)
▪️ Dillon Brooks (@memgrizz)
▪️ Draymond Green (@warriors)
▪️ Derrick White (@celtics)@Kia | #NBAAwards pic.twitter.com/qqXvV9Kllv
A career 37.5 percent 3-point shooter, it's no wonder why teams would be drawn to Anunoby's two-way ability.
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O.G. Anunoby contract details
In 2020, Anunoby signed a four-year, $72 million extension with the Raptors that includes a player option. He has one more guaranteed year remaining on his contract, setting him up to be an unrestricted free agent in either 2024 or 2025.
| Season | O.G. Anunoby's salary |
| 2023-24 | $18,642,857 |
| 2024-25 | $19,928,571 (PO) |
The Raptors selected Anunoby with the No. 23 pick in the 2017 NBA Draft. He'll turn 26 years old on July 17.
