Sources around the league believe the Raptors will make Pascal Siakam available in trade talks this summer, according to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report. The 27-year-old power forward averaged 21.4 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists this season and has emerged as one of the team leaders since Kawhi Leonard left in free agency two years ago. He is under contract for three more years at $33MM, $35.4MM and $37.9MM.
Toronto has been among the NBA’s most active teams in trade discussions leading up to the draft, Fischer adds, and is exploring a wide variety of options that include trying to trade the No. 4 pick for an All-Star or trading back for future draft picks to rebuild in case they can’t re-sign Kyle Lowry.
There’s more from the Atlantic Division:
- The Raptors remain interested in acquiring Ben Simmons from the Sixers, states Marc Stein (hat tip to Tim Daniels of Bleacher Report). Appearing Friday on Chad Ford’s podcast, Stein said Toronto would like to add the three-time All-Star, but the 76ers’ asking price is still very high.
- The Sixers haven’t been impressed by the offers they’ve received for Simmons so far, writes Justin Grasso of Sports Illustrated. Philadelphia wants an All-Star player in his prime and no teams are offering that.
- Mike Vorkunov of The Athletic examines seven draft prospects the Knicks might consider with the 19th and 21st picks. The names include Kentucky’s Isaiah Jackson, Virginia’s Trey Murphy III, Florida’s Tre Mann, Tennessee’s Jaden Springer, Oregon’s Chris Duarte, West Virginia’s Miles McBride and Auburn’s Sharife Cooper.
Im not a huge Pascal fan, If warriors strike out on a big fish Id be interested in Wiggins Wiseman + 14 in a swap if that’s doable
This all pending Tor doesn’t go elsewhere beforehand for a C .
I like the thought of getting a little younger and cashing Lowry for value via S&T- I know a lot of us talk S&T too much but Lowry seems like as easy as a call for one as they come
Pascal is terrible shooter now. He has an overpaid contract.
Wiggins and 14 for Pascal, nothing more.
14 could be Murphy. It is huge.
For once, I agree with you. Siakam took full advantage of a most improved season and Toronto was clinging to hope post Klaw. Wiseman and 7 are both out of a deal to bring him to Golden State. Wiggins 14 and maybe a future protected 1st but that’s a maximum
Im probably lower on Pascal than most but I think he gets more on the trade market than that especially when you are inc Wigg?ns ….. Have a feeling GSW isnt so hot on Wiseman either and Tor has need in the middle . Think Wisemans a demand if they are interested in that deal frame maybe sans the pick then if necessary
Wiggins gets talked about like he’s some sort of deep depth bench guy who’s getting payed top tier money. Reality is, his shooting percentages were the highest of his career last year, had a career low in turnovers, and was major part of Golden State’s offense. His salary his high but for 18 ppg at 25 years old you’re not dumping trust into an unproven or wishy washy guy. If Toronto wants Wiseman in a deal they’re not getting 7-14. Wiggins has substantial value
Going to Toronto could be best thing for Wiggins. He’s still a scorer. But has adapted his gm to fit with Warriors. He’s gotten smarter playing. And is playing better D too. Imo he can still put up 20 a gm. If you can get those two picks too. I’d take Wiggins. With the three lottery picks Raptors could redo team or pick up Mobley.
That offer doesn’t even get you a phone call back. Pascal isn’t a terrible shooter at all, and to base the totality of his game on the lost season that was last season for the Raptors, is a mistake on your part. He was the SECOND option on a championship team, he’s spry athletic and a superb defender, and wonderful in the open court. He’s not a number one option and it shows, but a bonafide number 2 option on a championship calibre team. You think you’re gonna get that for Wiggins (who despite his good year last year still has a NEGATIVE contract value) and garbage Wiseman?? What sport do you watch bro? You say Siakam is over paid, yet Wiggins makes MORE than him. And he’s never been an all-star, or the second guy on a championship winning team. You guys have some serious Merikkan bias, or you just plain don’t understand basketball. I’m willing to bet it’s a bit of both
I will agree with you on this—it’s hard to take last season at face value for Toronto when they played the whole season in Tampa Bay.
Having said that, if Siakam continues to shoot below 30% from 3, then it will be hard to justify paying $30m+ per yr for him.
This draft is the deepest ever?
Knicks are trying to draft these guys
The names include Kentucky’s Isaiah Jackson, Virginia’s Trey Murphy III, Florida’s Tre Mann, Tennessee’s Jaden Springer, Oregon’s Chris Duarte, West Virginia’s Miles McBride and Auburn’s Sharife Cooper.
Like Murphy and Duarte (only at #19 or #21, not via a trade up). I’d pass on Isiah Jackson (years away from being an undersized rim protector). I’m skeptical of them taking a PG in the draft (stockpiling possible down the road answers at a position isn’t a good formula in the NBA), though I do like the four guys mentioned.
Who says no? And why?
Toronto: James Wiseman and Aaron Wiggins
GSW: Myles Turner and TJ Warren
Indiana: Pascal Siakim and pick #7
Indy –
Indy can’t handle a big contract going underwater well , no need to risk it
Trading Miles solo would net more Imo
Siakim isn’t a massive contract at he’s only 27 plus you get back the 7th overall pick. That’s likely to get you a really good SF.
Turner isn’t even all that, he’s never reached his full potential. 6 years in the league and never averaged more than 15 points, only average 7 boards per game once and isn’t a great passer. Yes he’s great defensively but doesn’t offer much on offence and doesn’t really get you boards.
Siakim in 5 season, is a nba champion, an all star and made all nba teams. Everyone talking down on him like he had a bad season but last year he averaged 21.4-7.2-4.5. His career highs are 22.9-7.3-4.5, so we was 1.5 point per game off setting career highs in all marks basically. He regress in efficiency but that’s what happens when we went from 3rd or 4th scored to the 1st or 2nd option.
In Indy could thrive again and get better
Um, clearly Toronto says no, because Pascal has WAY more value than Wiggins and Wiseman?? Barf. Pascal had a down season last year, like most Raptors did. Playing on the road the entire season can ware on a player, particularly a high motor high energy player like Pascal who thrives on the home crowd. He’s 27 And under team control and still averaged over 20 points a game, whole being one of the best defenders in the league.
That offer is laughable. As a Raptors fan, Wiggins the 7 and 14 is still not enough for Siakam (Wiseman doesn’t move the needle for me as a Raps fan whatsoever).
FO looking to dish Pascal if they can, doesn’t seem like they view him as highly as you Theone
If you don’t like Wiseman you wouldn’t like the offer but I think it’s solid for Tor. Actually think GSW is looking for a better player than Pascal tho and he’d be like option D or E in a perfect world
Think your insanely over valuing Siakim who I actually like but clearly you just think to much of him
If warriors indeed offers wiseman, wiggins and one of theis frp for Siakam, raps should say yes in a heartbeat
Yeah for Toronto it would be great. Lowry and Siakim leave but you get a quick rebuild with the #4 pick, Wiseman, Wiggins and another decent first
Wiggins is still a negative contract (he makes more than Siakam ffs), Wiseman is absolutely trash (looks lost out there), and the picks are okay.
Siakam was the number 2 option on a CHAMPIONSHIP winning team. He’s young, a way above average defender, gives you 20 points and 5 assists a game, and is locked up throughout his prime years.
Wiggins has never been any of those things. Wiseman is just a mistake of a draft pick the warriors would love to move on from, if anything so they can forget they passed on LaMelo to draft that dude. These wiseman and Wiggins for Siakam offers just really show how much you guys really know about the sport of basketball, or the Raptors. It’s a borderline joke that you think that’s a really somewhat reasonable.
IF Siakam is moved, it will be for a BIG time player. Think Bradley Beal. Not some Warriors trash.
Clearly you guys don’t watch enough Raptors basketball. That’s a joke of an offer, and would have NO chance of getting accepted. Siakam was still okay in what was a tough year for the Raptors as a whole. Wiggins, wiseman, 7+14 still doesn’t get it done for Pascal. Guys an all star. Wiseman sucks.
Guys, i get your point that im low on Siakam. He is a good player, borderline all star, agreed. But he is also overpayed (wiggins as well). What i dont get it, is that trashing on Wiseman like he was some washed vet. He is a kid, with huge potential, have shown some flashes and played half of a nba season in his entire life. He can develop in a all star 2 way C. Raps need a 5, Wiggins can do some of the things Siakam does, plus 2 frp. I think is a pretty good trade for Toronto
I like it for Tor and it makes sense for everyone – This guy just over valuing Pascal
Wiggins cancels out #14. So is #7 the best they can get for Siakam?
And if you’re the Warriors is that the best player for this team? He isn’t a great shooter and hes coming off shoulder surgery in Oct/November. Had a down season too. So, does that work for this core, which you’re pushing all-in for 21-22 and 22-23?
He isn’t an ideal fit for Philly. Hes not a guard. They have Harris at the 4 and idk if youd stick Siakam at the 3 24/7.
Trey Murphy III and Tre Mann are the 2 players I like most at 19 and 21 for the Knicks
Knicks two biggest needs are PG and another scorer. Mann and Cooper are both scoring PGs. Where Cooper is more a playmaker. Thats why he has his ast. But we need Vets at those positions. Mitchell is only PG ready to start next yr. Jackson fills a need since Noel is leaving. To me he’s more a 4-5. He can play small ball 5. Picking up Murphy and Jackson at 19 n 21. Would be a great draft IMO. If Jackson is gone I consider Cooper or Ayo. And get a big at 32.
Knicks could move up draft for a more ready starter (Johnson, Bouknight, Mitchell). I think all three can start next yr for us. Whoever drops the most is who we might move up for. This means we have to sign a FA. I’d still like to get Murphy at 19. Knicks have Toppin and Quickley to use in trade. Or to move up board. Warriors liked Toppin last yr. Wonder what it would take to move up to #7. Bouknight and Mitchell would be there.
Not sure why the GSW are even targeting Siakam, unless it’s just a way to rid themselves of Wiggins (then I certainly get it, but how much do you really want to add to Wiggins in such a trade?). Siakam is also a non-max player making max money, although he still has a chance to put this past season’s regression in his rear view mirror, and play to his contract. Still, he’s a one position player (PF), so there’s no real fit with GSW (as long as Green is there). If TOR will take #14 and Wiggins for Siakam, sure, great deal for GSW. But anything more than that, I’d pass.