The Toronto Raptors may look to trade power forward Pascal Siakam ahead of the NBA Trade deadline on Feb 8th. ESPN Reporter Tim Bontemots along with other league sources reported that the Raptors will likely look to trade the two-time all-star before then.
Siakam has spent his entire career with the Toronto Raptors, helping them win a championship in 2019 and becoming 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 himself to be one of the better power forwards in the league.
The Raptors have already made a trade this season, sending defensive swingman OG Anunoby, Precious Aciiwa, and Malachi Flynn to the Knicks for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, and second-round picks.
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Considering Scottie Barnes' ascension this season makes it easy for the Raptors to make Siakam expandable, getting players that better suit Barnes' timeline in a likely trade.
NBA Trade Rumors: Pascal Siakam to the Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers join the list as teams would be interested in acquiring Pascal Siakam.
So far this season, the Pacers have gained much attention this year even after missing the playoffs the previous year. Thanks in large part to their ascending superstar point guard Tyrese Haliburton.
Despite the team's high-scoring offense, they struggle to get stops on defense.
Bringing in Siakam would not only add another high-octane offensive player, but also bring in some much needed defense along with playoff experience for a young talented Indiana core.
The Pacers have tons of young players, including small forward Benedict Matherin, who they can pair in a trade with Buddy Heild to Toronto for Siakam.
NBA Trade Rumors: Pascal Siakam to the Dallas Mavericks
Pascal Siakam's name has been heavily linked to the Dallas Mavericks this season, despite reports from Yahoo Jake Fischer claiming the Mavericks aren't interested in trading for the 29-year-old forward.
Still, the Mavericks should at least try to assemble a trade to acquire the services of the dynamic forward.
The Mavericks do not have a prominent frontcourt player, only averaging 10.3 points per game each. They are in need of an actual scoring presence outside of the star backcourt.
If traded to the Mavericks, Siakam would be another elite scoring option for them behind Luka Docic and Kyrie Irving.
Dallas holds tons of younger players who properly match the timeline the Raptors are looking for. Players like Josh Green, who they paid 22 million in the off-season, and Max Kleiber.
NBA Trade Rumors: Pascal Siakam to the Sacramento Kings
There's been speculation on whether the Kings would pull the trigger on a trade to acquire Pascal Siakim.
The Kings would have to make a difficult decision giving up key role players who helped transform this roster into 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 trade for Pascal Siakam, they will be adding a proven all-star to their roster alongside their star duo De'aaron Fox and Domantas Sabonis, making them a more formidable team in the Western Conference.
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