Philadelphia 76ers Receives: Norman Powell, Stanley Johnson
Toronto Raptors Receives: Tyrese Maxey, Danny Green, 2021 1st Round Pick, 2021 2nd Round Pick (via NYK), 2023 2nd Round Pick
This trade would make a lot of sense for both of these playoff caliber teams. The Raptors would receive a haul of draft picks and a pair of solid players in exchange for Norman Powell and Stanley Johnson, two players who don’t even start for the Raptors.
Sure, Powell is an emerging star for the Raptors, but they could land an emerging star in return with the addition of Tyrese Maxey and with the haul of draft picks they’d be receiving as well.
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The 76ers need reliable talent to add to their depth right now, and the most affordable guy on the market could be Norman Powell. He can bring a shot creation presence the team will need come playoff time.
This trade makes a lot of sense for both of these teams. Let’s take a look at how this trade could impact each team individually moving forward.