Is OG Anunoby unhappy in Toronto? The answer seems to be unclear. But the news coming from the Raptors star doesn't exactly sound like it's a resounding “No.”
According to the latest report from Bleacher Report's Jake Fischer, there are rumors of discontent surrounding OG Anunoby and his minimized role in the Raptors offense, even falling behind in the pecking order to prized rookie Scottie Barnes.
Via B/R:
Article Continues BelowFollowing a standout season from Rookie of the Year Scottie Barnes, word has circulated among rival front offices that Anunoby grew dissatisfied at times with his role in Toronto, where Barnes joined Pascal Siakam and Fred VanVleet as the primary ball-handlers in Nick Nurse's offense.
While the rumors allege that Anunoby has show frustration, the Raptors wing has not directly manifested it to the organization.
Two sources with knowledge of the dynamic told B/R that Anunoby has not directly expressed discontent with his situation with the Raptors. Perhaps the conversation around him has been driven more by external interest in acquiring the fifth-year forward's services.
The speculation could simply be making a mountain out of a molehill. Perhaps Anunoby is frustrated with his role, but that doesn't exactly sound like an issue that a conversation with Raptors head coach Nick Nurse can't solve.