In the aftermath of the NBA summer league, the recent trade developments concerning prominent players like James Harden, Pascal Siakam, and Damian Lillard have sent shockwaves throughout the basketball community.
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Harden from the Philadelphia 76ers and Lillard from the Portland Trail Blazers have requested a trade from the current teams. Moreover, there are many teams eyeing Pascal Siakam of the Toronto Raptors.
Pascal Siakam’s name is heating up on the trade market and there’s a chance he could be traded before Damian Lillard and James Harden, per @TheSteinLine
The Indiana Pacers have emerged as a ‘legitimate’ landing spot
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— NBACentral (@TheDunkCentral) July 10, 2023
As per the trade rumors, Lillard wants to join the Miami Heat, while Atlanta Hawks and Indiana Pacers want to acquire Siakam. On the flip side, Harden wants to be traded to the Los Angeles Clippers.
James Harden Set to Join Los Angeles Clippers Next Season
James is planning to play for the Los Angeles Clippers in the next NBA Season. James was close to the president of his current team, the Sixers, Daryl Morey, but their relationship is over now.
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— Shams Charania (@ShamsCharania) August 8, 2023
Harden is really disappointed with his free-agency management by Morey. This is the reason he is requesting a trade from his current team.
Damian Lillard’s Agent Advocates Miami Heat as Preferred Trade Destination
Damian’s agent Aaron Goodwin has been asking other teams not to trade for his client, except the Miami Heat.
Even though there is no certainty of , Lillard’s trade as his contract has a clause due to which his current team can trade him to any team they want.
But his desire to join the Miami Heat doesn’t encourage other teams to acquire him for the next NBA Season.
Siakam’s Extension Prospects and Trade Uncertainties
Pascal Siakam signed a 4-year extension deal with the Toronto Raptors in 2019 worth of $136 million. Next year he will earn almost $48 million and may also become a free agent in 2024.
The Raptors are uncertain whether or not they should offer an extension deal to Siakam. Even though Siakam wishes to play for the Raptors, they might trade him away as they are not willing to give him a hefty amount for another extension.
