The Wilson Chandler Trades, Part I: The Eastern Conference

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Dec 28, 2014; Denver, CO, USA; Denver Nuggets forward Wilson Chandler (21) controls the ball against Toronto Raptors forward Terrence Ross (31) in the first quarter at Pepsi Center. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

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The Trade Machine suggests that the Raptors would be hurt, slightly, by this trade. This makes sense, and hints at the unlikeliness of any trade coming between these two teams.

Why the Raptors would do it:

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I’m not sure that they would. Terrance Ross has already tied a franchise record (for points in a game) in just a few seasons as an NBA player. They will likely make a franchise player out of him. If they were to consider this trade, it would be for Chandler’s well-rounded game.

Where Ross can easily outscore Chandler, he is disadvantaged when it comes to rebounding, boxing out, defending, and posting up. If the Raptors found these qualities more important than raw scoring ability, then this trade may be worth their while.

Why the Nuggets would do it:

Terrance Ross is they type of scoring threat that the Nuggets could use, specifically from beyond the arch. Thinking about him and Will Barton on the same bench unit is delightful. It could mean less playing time for their rookies, but still. The raw scoring power of Barton and Ross off the bench would be nuts.

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