After the completion of the 2015 NBA Draft, UCLA basketball’s Norman Powell, who was originally selected at #46 by the Milwaukee Bucks, has been traded to the Toronto Raptors.
The #Raptors have officially acquired Norman Powell & a 2017 1st round pick in exchange for PG Greivis Vasquez. pic.twitter.com/v6rmsX5DhP
— Toronto Raptors (@Raptors) June 26, 2015
With the @NBADraft trade completed to the @Raptors, let's update that @BelieveInFour artwork! pic.twitter.com/3xyxN4VPPH
— UCLA Men’s Basketball (@UCLAMBB) June 26, 2015
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In a late trade, the Bucks have sent Powell to the Raptors as well as a 1st round pick in the 2017 NBA Draft (which was originally acquired by the Los Angeles Clippers) for 7-year veteran combo guard Greivis Vasquez.
Toronto is not as deep in the back court as Milwaukee which could mean that Powell has a better chance of not only making the team, but a better chance of being a solid contributor. Though Powell will still need some developing to compete at the professional level, he could come in and help the Raptors right away.
Toronto finished last season first in the Atlantic Division with a 49-33 record, but was swept out of the first round of the NBA Playoffs by the Washington Wizards. Milwaukee finished at .500 with a 41-41 record and was third in the Central Division. They also had a first round exit losing 4 games to 2 against the Chicago Bulls.