Refusing to play badly? The Raptors and the Bucks are expected to trade 6 for 2, and Barnes is expected to join forces with Antetokounmpo

The Raptors have missed the playoffs for the third consecutive season this season. Judging from their performance this season, the team ranks 23rd in the league in offensive efficiency, 26th in defensive efficiency, and a net victory score of -5.8 points (25th in the league). The offensive end lacks stable scoring points, while the defensive end has frequent loopholes due to frequent lineup changes and lack of experience of young players. The management needs to clarify the direction during the offseason - whether to continue betting on the growth of existing young players or to quickly improve competitiveness through heavy trading, the team management needs to face the dilemma of choosing one of two.

However, at this time, the US media suggested that the Raptors trade strengthening to quickly improve their strength. Since many teams in the league have poor record this season, the core players in the team are at risk of leaving the team, which is a good reinforcement transaction for the team. The team should strengthen to improve their strength. In response to this situation, the US media "bleacherreport" gave potential transactions as follows:

Raptors get: Antetokounm + Connaughton; Bucks get: Ingram + Barrett + 25-year first-round pick (top 2 protection) + 27-year first-round pick + 29-year first-round pick + 31-year first-round pick.

For the Raptors, the chips given out in this trade are very sincere and overdrawn the future to a certain extent, but the chips obtained by the team are of great help to the team. First of all, Connaughton's activity and versatility on the court allow him to play a role in multiple positions, and he is particularly good at three-point shooting, which can provide the team with stable scoring support at critical moments. In addition, defensive ability and rebounding skills also bring extra value to the team, which can enhance the team's substitute depth. As a two-time MVP winner, Antetokounmpo averaged 30.4 points, 11.9 rebounds, 6.5 assists and 1.2 blocks per game in 34.1 minutes, with three shooting percentages of 60.1%, 22.2%, and 61.7% respectively. His offense and defense versatility will directly enhance the Raptors' inside deterrence. With the Raptors' existing core Scotty Barnes, it can form the "Antetokounmpo + Barnes" dual forward core, which has both athletic ability, defensive coverage and organizational ability. If the deal is reached, the Raptors will give up the gradual reconstruction with Barnes as the core and instead bet on the 2-3-year championship window.

Although the Bucks have good combat power, they are difficult to go further in the playoffs. They were eliminated 4:1 by the Pacers this season. It was also very helpless to give Antetokounm to this deal. The team did not have better chips to strengthen, and Antetokounm could only become a bargaining chip. Fortunately, the chips they got were not very bad. First of all, Ingram is a forward with a wingspan of 2.21 meters, a wide field of vision, good passing skills, a turn and jump shot technique, stable mid-range shots, and a beautiful outside shooting averaged 22.2 points and 5.6 basketballs per game. 5.2 assists on the board, with a three-in-one shooting percentage of 46.5/37.4/85.5%. Barret has excellent scoring ability, good at using strong body to kill the penalty area to create physical contact to complete goals, and has certain organization and creativity. He has good running ability without the ball, and has good defensive potential. He can defend multiple positions. He averages 18.9 points, 5.4 rebounds and 2.8 assists per game in the season. As a young player, he has certain potential. In addition, he has obtained 4 first-round picks, which is also conducive to the team's better strengthening of the lineup and rising rapidly.

Overall, this deal is very good for both teams. If it can be finally reached, please feel free to discuss in the comment section!