The Toronto Raptors seem to be in flux right now coming off a season in which they lost in the play-in tournament to the Chicago Bulls.
They lost starting point guard Fred VanVleet in free agency this summer, but they still have a competitive roster, and one of the reasons why is forward OG Anunoby.
Anunoby can opt out of his contract next summer and become a free agent, and whether his next contract is with Toronto or another team, he is expected to receive a pretty big bag, per Shams Charania via Legion Hoops.
O.G. Anunoby is expected to command over $30M per year on his next deal, per @ShamsCharania.
Too high, too low, or just right? pic.twitter.com/yQW91lox53
— Legion Hoops (@LegionHoops) August 8, 2023
Anunoby averaged 16.8 points a game while shooting 47.6 percent from the field and 38.7 percent from 3-point range this past season.
He is known as a two-way wing, and he led the NBA with 1.9 steals per game while being named to the All-Defensive Second Team.
At age 26, the 6-foot-7, 231-pound man seems to be a big part of Toronto’s future, but it is not a certainty that he will remain with the team beyond his current contract.
The team may not be able to afford to keep him in the fold, and there is always a chance he may look to go elsewhere in order to spread his wings and take on an expanded role on offense.
Anunoby’s shot attempts per game fell this past season, and he almost seemed to hint at being a little frustrated over not being featured more.
If he does hit free agency, he should be one of the more sought-after free agents in the league.
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