The Toronto Raptors are widely expected to trade Pascal Siakam before the trade deadline in February. Siakam, who becomes an unrestricted free agent after this season, will likely leave the Raptors in free agency if he’s not traded, according to NBA insider Matt Moore of The Action Network.
Moore reports that the Raptors are expected to build around OG Anunoby and Scottie Barnes.
“My understanding currently is that the Raptors are likely to build around the combination of Anunoby and Barnes, and that Siakam will likely head somewhere willing to pay him this summer,” Moore wrote. “That’s the next complication.”
The Sacramento Kings, Indiana Pacers and Atlanta Hawks are interested in acquiring Siakam. The Raptors haven’t offered Siakam a contract extension.
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Siakam is averaging 20.7 points, 6.8 rebounds and 4.9 assists on the season while shooting 49.7% from the field, 21.2% from beyond the arc and 75.0% from the free-throw line. The two-time All-Star is making $37.9 million.
Siakam has career averages of 17.2 points, 6.5 rebounds and 3.6 assists with the Raptors. He won the 2018-19 Most Improved Player of the Year Award and helped Toronto win the 2019 championship over the Golden State Warriors in six games.
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The Hawks tried to acquire Siakam all last offseason. They want to pair Siakam with Trae Young and Dejounte Murray.
The Raptors are only 9-14 on the season. They are in 11th place in the Eastern Conference standings. All signs point toward Siakam getting traded.
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