The Toronto Raptors’ center and forward Pascal Siakam is likely to get acquired by the Golden State Warriors in the coming days. Since the league is getting competitive with each passing season, teams that were competing comfortably last season are struggling more than ever. This is a good time to put an end to their mediocrity and rebuild. The Raptors control their draft pick, and they might take advantage of the situation. Should they trade off their 29-year-old forward to start things off?
The Warriors are struggling this season as well. The 2022 champions lost a bunch of games in a row recently, and that has made them think about making changes. They know their golden generation might fall apart very soon, and that is why they are likely to go all in for a star. Can they acquire the forward from the Raptors to strengthen their squad? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Golden State Warriors and the Toronto Raptors involving Pascal Siakam.
What would the Warriors offer for Pascal Siakam?
According to Bleacher Report’s Zach Buckley, the Warriors are expected to offer Chris Paul, Jonathan Kuminga, Brandin Podziemski and a 2027 first-round pick in exchange for the Raptors’ #43. The Raptors can trade off Pascal till February next year and they haven’t offered him an extension yet.
Pascal Siakam last 8 games
• 24.5 PPG
• 7.8 RPG
• 5.4 APG
• 56% FG
• 60% TS
• Only 32 MPGReally picking up his play after a slow start🫡🔥 pic.twitter.com/PGoYuW5HrG
— MVP43🐐 (@StepBackPascal) November 23, 2023
Why would the Warriors like to sign Pascal Siakam?
The Warriors are 7-8 this season and this is not what they expect from themselves. They are contenders but they haven’t looked like one on most nights. This deal gives them a two-way wing who can create shorts and has defensive versatility as well. Pascal would surely make the Warriors a better team.
Pascal Siakam dropped 22 points in the third quarter, tied for third-most points by a Toronto Raptor in a single quarter.
The most points scored in a single quarter by a Toronto Raptor was also Pascal Siakam, who dropped 25 points in a quarter against the Spurs on Jan. 26, 2020. pic.twitter.com/iiN79YLDTc
— عمر عثمان 🇦🇫 Mike Tyson’s Translator (@OmerOsman200) November 14, 2023
Why would the Raptors trade-off Pascal Siakam?
It seems that the Raptors do not want to extend Pascal and they are actively looking for suitors for the player. The Warriors have been interested in him for a while now. The Raptors are getting three players and a draft pick, which might be enough to crack a deal.
Will the Warriors bounce back? How will the Raptors line up? We’ll keep you updated.
