Hoops Rumors hosted a live chat today at 10:00 am Central time (11 am Eastern).
Click here to read the transcript, and join us next Tuesday afternoon for our next live chat, hosted by Dana Gauruder.
Hoops Rumors hosted a live chat today at 10:00 am Central time (11 am Eastern).
Click here to read the transcript, and join us next Tuesday afternoon for our next live chat, hosted by Dana Gauruder.
IMO
Siakam has an expiring contract. #3 pick has 3 times more trade value than Siakam.
Siakam = Simons and 15th pick
Siakam is comparable to Tobias Harris.
Siakam 3 pointer 32%, offensive focus, shot attempt 19 per game
Harris 3 pointer 39%, defensive focus, shot attempts 11 per game
Let’s say Siakam plays for 76ers as the 4th option this year.
Siakim is only 29. Harris is 30. Siakim is a primary scorer on a talented team. Harris is inconsistent at best. Used to be more consistent. Your comparison used to be valid but not anymore.
Siakim’s value entirely depends on the team he’s being traded to. I could see Portland doing a trade for him for the #3. The only issue then becomes matching salary unless Portland is under the cap.
Because of the salary needed to extend Siakim, I don’t think #3 straight up for him makes sense. I think additional pieces will be needed on both sides, particularly for salary reasons.