The Sacramento Kings have pulled out of Pascal Siakam trade talks with the Toronto Raptors, according to NBA insider Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium.
The Raptors and Kings play each other tonight in Sacramento. The two front offices probably talked at the stadium about a Siakam trade.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Pascal Siakam, Toronto Raptors, Sacramento Kings Updates
Siakam is averaging 22.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, 4.9 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.2 blocks this season while shooting 52.1% from the floor, 28.8% from 3 and 75.1% from the foul line. He has recorded five double-doubles.
Any team that trades for Siakam this season can only offer him a two-year extension. Siakam, if he’s traded by the Raptors, is doubtful to sign an extension, according to NBA insider Marc Stein.
Siakam is making $37.9 million this season. He signed a four-year, $136.9 million contract with the Raptors in October 2019. The two-time All-Star swingman doesn’t contain a no-trade clause in his contract.
Siakam has career averages of 17.4 points, 6.5 rebounds, 3.6 assists, 0.9 steals and 0.6 blocks. He has made two All-NBA teams and won the 2018-19 Most Improved Player of the Year Award. Siakam also won the 2019 championship with the Raptors over the Golden State Warriors in six games.
NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Pascal Siakam, Toronto Raptors, Sacramento Kings Updates
Along with the Kings, Siakam is attracting trade interest from the Indiana Pacers, Atlanta Hawks and Detroit Pistons, according to NBA insider Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports. The Raptors are widely expected to trade Siakam after trading OG Anunoby to the New York Knicks.
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