Raptors’ Pascal Siakam has found himself linked with another team. The Sacramento Kings are the latest contenders for signing the Raptors’ forward. NBA Analysis Network’s James Piercey has claimed that the Kings have enough assets to offer a deal to the Raptors for Pascal Siakam.
Apart from Damian Lillard and James Harden’s trade request, Pascal is the one who has managed to stay in the headlines nearly everyday. The Raptors have played their part in spreading the fire as well by showing their intentions of trading him off. Will Pascal finally move to some other team or the Raptors would keep their gem? Here is all the information you need about the trade between Sacramento Kings and the Toronto Raptors involving Pascal Siakam!
What would the Kings offer for Pascal Siakam?
The Kings are expected to offer Kevin Huerter, Keegan Murray, Davin Mitchell, PJ Dozier, and their 2026 and 2028 first-round pick in exchange for the Raptors’ Pascal Siakam. The Raptors are not reluctant about trading Pascal if a good offer arrives, and what Kings are offering is hard to refuse. The Kings might be the latest entry to the Pascal trade saga but they can emerge as the winners as well.
#REPORT Pascal Siakam is not interested in signing a contract extension with any team that trades for him
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Which teams are trying to sign Pascal Siakam?
The Knicks are the other major contender to sign Pascal Siakam. They have tried accomplishing it throughout the offseason. They want to witness the trio of Pascal, Trae, and Murray. The Indiana Pacers have shown interest in signing Pascal too. Siakam has many other teams in the NBA as well.
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Pascal Siakam: Current contract and last season performance
Pascal is on a 4-year long contract which he signed in October 2019. The contract is worth $136M and will expire next summer. The Raptors would like to either extend or trade him this season.
The forward averaged 24.2 points, 5.8 assists, and 7.8 rebounds per game in the 71 games he played for the Raptors last season.
The Pascal trade saga would go on until the Raptors get a satisfactory offer. Who would it be? The Knicks? The Pacers? The Kings? We’ll keep you updated.
