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Dec 13, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) dribbles the ball against the Atlanta Hawks in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 13, 2023; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam (43) dribbles the ball against the Atlanta Hawks in the second half at Scotiabank Arena. Mandatory Credit: Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
The Toronto Raptors are reportedly looking to trade their superstar, Pascal Siakam. The Raptors are having an abysmal season so far. They are 12th in the Eastern Conference standings with a 14-20 record. The Raptors have failed to get back into championship contention since Kawhi Leonard’s departure in 2019. That has led them to start their rebuilding process. They lost veteran guard Fred VanVleet last year to the Houston Rockets. Now, they might also let go of Siakam.
Adding fire to the Pascal Siakam trade rumors, there have been talks about him parting ways with the Raptors to form a Big-3 in Sacramento.
Potential trade destination for Pascal Siakam
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NBA Insider Shams Charania reported that the Sacramento Kings are among the teams that have made an offer to the Raptors for Pascal Siakam. The Kings plan on forming a lethal Big-3 with Pascal Siakam, De’Aaron Fox, and Domantas Sabonis. But the potential trade depends a lot on Siakam’s expiring contract. The Raptors star is in the final year of his 4-year $136.9 million contract. According to Shams, Siakam’s choice to re-sign with his new team after entering free agency in July will affect the Raptors’ decision.
On @TheRally: The Raptors are ramping up trade talks surrounding star forward Pascal Siakam, with a Western Conference playoff contender emerging as a serious suitor. pic.twitter.com/bWiB7Q15h7
— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) January 5, 2024
Siakam has almost $38 million left in the final year of his contract. And teams might be reluctant to pick up that load if they are getting Siakam for just one season. The 29-year-old is in his prime, and the team that gets him would want to bank on him being with them for multiple seasons. If the Raptors decide to take up Sacramento’s offer, Pascal Siakam might be a great fit in the Kings roster.
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How does Pascal Siakam fit with the Sacramento Kings?
The Sacramento Kings have turned their franchise around in just two years. De’Aaron Fox and Co. ended the Kings’ 17-year playoff drought by finishing as the third seed last season. Now, they are looking to take another giant leap and make a deeper run in the playoffs. The Kings are already 5th in the Western Conference standings with a 20-13 record. And the addition of Pascal Siakam can elevate them even further. Siakam is having a great season with the Raptors, averaging 22.4 points, 6.6 rebounds, and 4.9 assists.
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Siakam is a solid two-way player who can improve the Kings both offensively and defensively. He has been the star of the Raptors franchise ever since Kawhi left the team. If Siakam joins forces with Fox and Sabonis, they will become one of the most lethal trios in the NBA. Do you think Pascal Siakam should get traded to the Sacramento Kings to form a new Big 3?
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