NBA Trade Deadline candidate: Aron Baynes, Toronto Raptors
If the Toronto Raptors continue to under-achieve as they have. through the first quarter of the. season, don’t be surprised if they elect to move a veteran or two ahead of the NBA Trade Deadline. While most of the attention will revolve around Kyle Lowry and a potential deal there, Aron Baynes is another interesting name to keep an eye on.
Even though Baynes was just. signed during the offseason, he’s a trade candidate based. off the fact that he’s a player that could have an impact on a contender right now. As it currently stands, I’m not sure the Raptors fit that mold.
Baynes hasn’t played an extended role for the Raptors this season and is only averaging five points and five rebounds per game on 39 percent shooting from the field. Baynes could help a contender that needs help at the power forward or center position. Question is, would the Raptors actually trade him?