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The The Toronto Raptors could be looking to make a trade Power forward Pascal Siakam before NBA trade deadline on February 8th. ESPN reporter Tim Bontemots, along with other league sources, reported that the Raptors will likely look to trade the two-time All-Star by then.
Siakam has spent his entire life Career with the Toronto RaptorsHe helped them win a championship in 2019 and was named an All-Star twice during his tenure in Toronto.
This season alone, Siakam has played well, averaging 22.4 points per game and 6.6 rebounds while shooting 52.1 percent from the field, proving to be one of the better power forwards in the league.
The Raptors have has already made one trade this seasonby sending defensive swingmen OG Anunoby, Precious Aciiwa and Malachi Flynn to the Knicks for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and second-round picks.
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Given the rise of Scottie Barnes this season, it’s easy for the Raptors to expand on Siakam and acquire players who better fit Barnes’ schedule in a likely trade.
NBA Trade Rumors: Pascal Sia to the Indiana Pacers
The The Indiana Pacers join the list as teams would be interested in taking over Pascal Siakam.
The Pacers have garnered a lot of attention so far this season, even after missing the playoffs last year. Thanks in large part to their rising superstar point guard Tyrese Haliburton.
Despite the team’s high-scoring offense, they find it difficult to get stops on defense.
Signing Siakam would not only add another quality offensive player, but also bring much-needed defense as well as playoff experience to a young, talented Indiana core.
The Pacers have plenty of young players, including small forward Benedict Matherin, who they can bring to Toronto for Siakam in a trade involving Buddy Heild.
NBA Trade Rumors: Pascal Siakam is heading to the Dallas Mavericks
Pascal Siakam’s name was heavy affiliated with the Dallas Mavericks this season, although reports from Yahoo Jake Fischer indicate the Mavericks have no interest in trading the 29-year-old forward.
Still, the Mavericks should at least try to engineer a trade to acquire the dynamic forward’s services.
The Mavericks don’t have a prominent frontcourt player and are only averaging 10.3 points per game. They need a real scoring presence outside of the star backfield.
If he moves to the Mavericks, Siakam would be another elite scoring option for them behind Luka Docic and Kyrie Irving.
There are plenty of younger players in Dallas who fit the exact schedule the Raptors are looking for. Players like Josh Green, who they paid 22 million in the offseason, and Max Kleiber.
NBA Trade Rumors: Pascal Sia came to the Sacramento Kings
There was speculation as to whether the… Kings would pull the trigger in a trade to acquire Pascal Siakim.
The Kings would have to make a difficult decision and give up key players who helped make this squad a playoff contender; like Keegan Murray, Kevin Huerter or even an established veteran like Harrison Barnes would be a good move to acquire Siakam.
If the Kings do indeed trade Pascal Siakam, they will add a proven All-Star to their roster alongside their star duo of De’aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis, making them a more formidable team in the Western Conference.
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