One NBA writer is proposing that the Atlanta Hawks acquire Pascal Siakam and Dennis Schroder from the Toronto Raptors.
Andy Bailey of Bleacher Report proposed the following trade idea between the Raptors, Hawks and Los Angeles Lakers:
Los Angeles Lakers Receive: Dejounte Murray and Garrett Temple
Atlanta Hawks Receive: Pascal Siakam, Dennis Schröder and Max Christie
Toronto Raptors Receive: D’Angelo Russell, De’Andre Hunter, Taurean Prince, a top-10 protected 2029 first-round pick from Los Angeles and a 2029 first-round pick from Atlanta
The Hawks have been trying to acquire Siakam since last offseason, sources told NBA Analysis Network. The Raptors are expected to trade Siakam before the trade deadline in February after sending OG Anunoby to the New York Knicks.
Bailey likes the idea of the Hawks parting ways with Murray and Hunter for Siakam and Schroder for multiple reasons. Atlanta star Trae Young, despite being close with Murray, would “love” to play with Siakam, sources told NBA Analysis Network.
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“In terms of raw production, Siakam and Murray aren’t dramatically different,” Bailey wrote in his NBA trade proposal. “The bigger Siakam is just a far easier fit alongside Young. Since the start of last season, the Hawks are minus-0.5 points per 100 possessions when Young and Murray are both on the floor, minus-2.1 when Murray plays without Young and plus-2.8 when Young plays without Murray. This deal doesn’t end there for Atlanta, though. Dennis Schröder gives them a solid backup point guard behind Young. Having him instead of Murray makes it easier to plug Bogdan Bogdanović into the starting five too.”
Siakam is averaging 22.4 points, 6.5 rebounds and 5.0 assists this season while shooting 51.8% from the field, 28.5% from beyond the arc and 74.9% from the free-throw line. The NBA champion is making $37.9 million in the final year of his contract.
Meanwhile, Schroder is averaging 14.5 points, 2.7 rebounds and 7.0 assists while shooting 43.6% overall, 35.8% from 3 and 85.6% from the foul line. The veteran guard, who began his career with the Hawks, is making $12.4 million.
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The Hawks are 13-19 on the season. They are in 11th place in the Eastern Conference standings.
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