The Utah Jazz are finalizing a trade to send C Kelly Olynyk and guard Ochai Agbaji to the Toronto Raptors for Kira Lewis, Otto Porter and a 2024 first-round pick, sources tell ESPN.
Trade Deadline Dance: Jazz and Raptors Swap Players in Multi-Player Deal
NBAThursday, 08 February 2024 at 16:42
As the NBA trade deadline looms closer, the league's top insiders, Adrian Wojnarowski and Shams Charania, have commenced their intricate dance of breaking news. Following Charania's recent revelation of Buddy Hield's trade to the Philadelphia 76ers, Wojnarowski, on ESPN, has brought to light yet another significant trade involving multiple players, this time between the Utah Jazz and the Toronto Raptors.
In this latest trade development, the Utah Jazz have agreed to send Kelly Olynyk and Ochai Agbaji to Toronto, while receiving Otto Porter and Kira Lewis in return. Additionally, as part of the deal, the Jazz will acquire a valuable asset in the form of a first-round draft pick for the 2024 NBA Draft.
This trade signifies an active approach by both teams as they seek to optimize their rosters for the remainder of the season and beyond. For the Jazz, acquiring Otto Porter and Kira Lewis adds depth and versatility to their lineup, providing valuable support to their core players. On the other hand, the Raptors stand to benefit from the addition of Kelly Olynyk and Ochai Agbaji, who bring their unique skill sets to bolster Toronto's roster.
The inclusion of a first-round draft pick further enhances the appeal of this trade for both parties, allowing them to potentially secure a promising young talent in the upcoming draft.
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