The Raptors traded forward OG Anunoby to the Knicks on Dec. 30 for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and a 2024 second-round pick, losing one of their longest-tenured stars to the Knicks. It is reported that he is preparing something using it.
Some league officials expect All-Star forward Pascal Siakam to be traded before the NBA trade deadline on February 8th. According to ESPN's Tim Bontemps.
Before the Raptors-Knicks trade, Anunoby and Siakam were both Toronto's longest-tenured players, helping Toronto win its first championship in 2019.
Siakam, a two-time All-Star and two-time All-NBA selection with the Raptors, averaged 22.4 points, 6.6 rebounds and 4.9 assists in 34 games while shooting 52.1 percent from the floor, compared to just 28.8 percent. He has a good record. 3-point shooting percentage.
Siakam is also at the end. 4-year, $137 million contracthe is being paid $37.9 million this season and is scheduled to reach unrestricted free agency this summer.
According to the paper, potential destinations for Siakam currently include the Pistons, Pacers, Kings, Mavericks and 76ers. Jake Fisher of Yahoo Sports.
“Toronto officials have suggested that up to 10 teams with a legitimate interest in Siakam contact the front office,” a source told Yahoo Sports.
The Atlanta Hawks were reportedly in “serious talks” with the Raptors last offseason about potentially signing Siakam.
On Monday, NBA Insider Mark Stein said: report Siakam “hopes to move on to unrestricted free agency again…which means any team that trades for him now has to be brave enough to roll that dice,” the transcript reads. ing. bleacher report.
The Raptors have a decision to make…or will they?
Following the Anunoby deal, ESPN report “There are no deals that have traction right now” regarding Siakam, he said Saturday.
Toronto could sign Siakam to a four-year extension before he becomes a free agent this summer.
However, he will only be eligible to sign a two-year contract extension if he is traded by the deadline.
Siakam, who was drafted by the Raptors in the first round (27th overall) in the 2016 NBA Draft, has spent his entire eight-year career in Toronto.
