Raptors forward Pascal Siakam‘s contract is set to expire after the season and, after the trade of OG Anunoby, it looked like he would be the next Toronto forward to be on the move. That may still be the case – the Raptors engaged in Siakam trade talks with the Kings last week – but an extension for the two-time All-Star seems increasingly plausible, according to The Athletic’s Eric Koreen.
Koreen and a few other writers at The Athletic sift through six hypothetical trade packages for Siakam to consider but conclude the uncertainty surrounding his willingness to extend with a team that trades for him could complicate matters. The Pacers, for example, have been heavily tied to Siakam but it’s unlikely Indiana would want to pay a high price, like Jarace Walker, for the former NBA champion without assurances he’d re-sign, John Hollinger writes. On the other hand, any package that doesn’t include Walker and Buddy Hield may not move the needle for Toronto.
Detroit and Brooklyn are two other teams in similar positions to Indiana and all three could outright pursue him in free agency if they desired. According to Koreen, the Mavericks, Warriors and Thunder are three teams able to put together deals that make the most sense. The Mavs could offer a combination of Grant Williams, Josh Green, Tim Hardaway Jr. and Olivier-Maxence Prosper in a potential deal while Luguentz Dort and Davis Bertans could headline a package from the Thunder, The Athletic’s staffers write.
For the Warriors in particular, any such deal is likely contingent on Jonathan Kuminga‘s inclusion. According to Anthony Slater, there’s been trade chatter on a substantial level between the two teams in recent weeks.
We have more from the Raptors:
- Coach Darko Rajakovic made headlines this week when he blasted officiating after a loss to the Lakers, but he also turned heads when he called Scottie Barnes a “face of the league.” According to Sportsnet’s Michael Grange, Barnes appreciated the comment and sentiment. “It makes me feel great,” Barnes said. “I think it makes our team feel great as well. Good to have a coach that’s gonna stand behind our back no matter what. He doesn’t care, he’s gonna tell it like it is.“
- Immanuel Quickley showcased a deep appreciation for his time in New York in an essay penned for The Players’ Tribune. “These things move so fast, it’s crazy that I’m already on the road with my new family,” Quickley writes. “But it wouldn’t be right to leave without saying a little something just to let y’all know that the love is mutual.” Quickley spent the first three-plus seasons of his career with the Knicks after being drafted by New York with the 25th overall pick in the 2020 NBA Draft. In six games with the Raptors, he’s averaging 19.2 points and 6.2 assists.
- Gary Trent Jr. is unbothered by trade rumors surrounding the Raptors, he reveals in an exclusive interview with Sportskeeda’s Mark Medina, and he’s energized by Toronto’s recent acquisition of RJ Barrett and Quickley. “It’s exciting. It’s been fun,” Trent said. “Obviously, we still want to continue to figure it out. That’s everybody – myself, Scottie, Pascal, — we’re all dealing with adding players to our team that can help us and all try to mesh. It’s already been cool. I’ve known RJ and Quickley since we’ve been 15 years old. It’s already transpired as a full-circle moment. It’s crazy to come back and be a part of the same team with them.” I recommend checking out the one-on-one interview in full.
If Siakahm is traded, I look to Knicks to move for him. Randle is baselessly out of touch, swap the two fives fresh starts . Dolan can pay up
Won’t happen. Raps don’t want Randle.
Raptors have no interest in Randle. If they had, the OG/RJ deal would have been expanded to include both.
They can’t acquire him after he’s already been traded!
NYK would have zero interest in Siakam, even if he were signed for the same amount Randle is, and he’s not. If the NYK trade Randle it would be to rebuild (not anytime soon) or to add a star that’s a true 1st option (probably not happening any time soon either). That’s all their missing.
Pacers, pistons and OKC basically. One of the three will trade for Siakam.
Siakam, Jacob, Dennis S, Temple and Koloko to Dallas for Tim Hardaway(flip for Davis Bertans and pick), Grant Williams(flip) Holmes, Maxi, Lively, Hardy, Morris and Prosper and one 1st. Toronto waives Morris, Porter jr and Young. Dallas promotes Lawson.
Raps not trading Schroder.
Well he is the best player in the world. Take out Dennis and take out Hardaway and add Josh Green instead.Siakam, Jacob, Temple and Koloko to Dallas for Grant Williams(flip), Josh Green, Holmes, Maxi, Lively, Hardy, Morris and Prosper and one 1st. Toronto waives Morris, Porter jr and Young. Dallas promotes Lawson.
Any mavs trade for Siakam automatically inserts Hardaway. Y’all bashed Schroder now all of a sudden see him as an asset. That’s interesting.
Schroders not an asset, if any acquiring team wants him, the Raps will surely expand the deal.
Are you suggesting Jacob Poetl would be involved in a trade with the Mavs? Rank the Mavs assets and we can stack them up against the potential trade packages offered by the Pacers, Kings, Warriors and Pistons. Your proposed trade has way too many pieces. We’re not waiving OP.
Not happening. Way too many moving parts.,
Absurd trade suggestion, lol the ol 12 for 12 huh
Detriot is going after Bridges from the Hornets, IMO.
Yet they won’t trade for him now. Their GM is weak.
Where is the Rollins report
You would have to email Rollins.
He got caught shop lifting 7 times from Target while he was on the wizards roster. A email is the last thing he is thinking about
Lol