Well, there it is.
Amidst a disappointing season that’s seen the Toronto Raptors find a home in the NBA’s mushy middle, they’ve made their first shake-up by sending OG Anunoby and Precious Achiuwa to the New York Knicks in exchange for Canadian RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and 2024 second-round pick.
Will this be the last move the Raptors make? Impossible to say.
But the homecoming of Mississauga, Ont.-born Barrett, who grew up cheering for the Raptors, and the prospect of a dynamic duo between Quickley and Scottie Barnes have given fans renewed excitement about what the remainder of the season may have in store.
As the blockbuster news came down on Saturday, the basketball world shared its thoughts on social media. Here are some of the best reactions: