Pascal Siakam is on the trading block this year. Many teams were linked to Siakam this offseason. Now, an NBA writer has proposed a trade deal in which the Hawks will trade for Siakam in exchange for De’Andre Hunter and some valuable picks. Here is the potential trade scenario!
The Pascal Siakam Trade Proposal
- The Atlanta Hawks will receive Pascal Siakam and Otto Porter Jr.
- The Toronto Raptors will receive De’Andre Hunter, A.J. Griffin, a 2024 First Round Draft Pick (Lottery Protected, via Sacramento Kings), a 2025 Second Round Draft Pick (via Minnesota Timberwolves), and a 2027 Second Round Pick (via Minnesota Timberwolves).
While there are many teams eyeing the Raptors’ big man this offseason. Toronto is not indicating major trade signals for Siakam.
Will Teams Risk Trading for Siakam Knowing He Might Not Extend? The $192M Question!
Not only the Atlanta Hawks but there are many teams that have shown interest in acquiring the big man via trade. In the last 3 months, many NBA teams have been linked to the superstar. However, teams are hesitating to trade for Siakam since he has stated that he won’t extend with any team that trades for the big man.
Pascal is eligible to sign any NBA team with 30 percent of his salary cap. He can either do this via extension or next season, becoming a free agent with the Raptors or any other NBA team.
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The Raptors’ big man is one of the most reliable stars in the league. He is eligible to sign a 4-year max extension worth $192 million with the Raptors. Currently, there are no major talks about his trade from the Raptors.
Raptors’ Star Pascal Siakam’s Impressive Stats: Could His Move to Hawks Make Them NBA Title Favorites?
Pascal Siakam averaged around 24.2 points, 7.8 rebounds, and 5.8 assists per game in the last season for the Raptors. The big man scored around 48% of his shots from the field, 32.4% of the shots from beyond the arc, and 77.4% of the shots from the free throw line. Siakam is regarded as one of the best forwards in the league right now.
If the Hawks successfully acquire the Raptors’ big man, then they could be the serious title contenders with Pascal Siakam, Trae Young, Dejounte Murray, Clint Capela, and more.
