Various reports have been published indicating a trade has been consummated between the Toronto Raptors and Brooklyn Nets. While the deal isn’t official yet (due to the Nets’ timing issues with the salary cap), we’ll assume it’s proceeding.
The Raptors have moved swingman DeMarre Carroll and the team’s 2018 first- and second-round draft picks to the Nets in exchange for center Justin Hamilton.
My initial reaction to this trade was severe disbelief. Several hours later, I’m still scratching my head, as I don’t understand the deal from either side.