Hawks Targeting Pascal Siakam Trade, Would Discuss Anyone but Trae Young

[Kreamy]

https://bleacherreport.com/articles/10079618-nba-rumors-hawks-targeting-pascal-siakam-trade-would-discuss-anyone-but-trae-young

Only Trae Young is likely to be safe from Atlanta Hawks trade talks this offseason, Yahoo Sports' Jake Fischer reported.

Any other Atlanta player could become part of deals for targets like Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam, who Fischer reports is "believed to be on the Hawks' radar."

Siakam will likely come at a high price after finishing the best season of his career, during which he put up 24.2 points, 5.8 assists and 7.8 rebounds per game for the Raptors.

[douggood]

One player believed to be on the Hawks’ radar of potential trade targets is Raptors forward Pascal Siakam, sources said, and Toronto marks another team front offices are closely monitoring for trade activity. Similar to the team’s position leading up to the trade deadline, the Raptors are said to still be deliberating various pathways to proceed with their roster. One North Star remains clear for the Raptors: The franchise views Scottie Barnes as the future engine of this offense under new head coach Darko Rajaković, sources said. From there, Toronto has to weigh decisions on Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby and Gary Trent Jr.

The Raptors have been repeatedly mentioned by league executives as one of the teams, in addition to New Orleans, Houston and Washington, that will continue attempting to move into the top three as the draft approaches. Toronto has also contacted Houston about the No. 4 pick, sources said.

To make a deal with Houston or Portland — the Blazers and Raptors have discussed both Siakam and Anunoby in the past, sources said — there’s some relevant context at play. With Siakam, any team acquiring the All-NBA talent would have to consider Siakam becoming eligible for a lucrative extension this summer, entering the final year of a $37.8 million contract. Anunoby has been a target of Portland’s for some time, although the Raptors have told rival teams they declined the Blazers’ efforts to swap the No. 7 pick in last June’s draft for Anunoby.

The Indiana product remains a buzzy trade name entering this offseason after the Raptors elicited various offers for Anunoby in February. According to multiple sources, the Raptors forward is very much welcome to remaining in Toronto if he’s able to obtain a larger role in the offense moving forward.

If VanVleet and Siakam are both back with the Raptors flanking Barnes, then that scenario could make Anunoby one of the most coveted players on the trade market. Sacramento has been increasingly mentioned by league figures as an Anunoby suitor, while the Kings consider the future of free-agent forward Harrison Barnes. Toronto, though, is expected to hold significant asking prices for both Anunoby and Siakam, as has been the Raptors’ practice.

There indeed remains the possibility that VanVleet will rejoin the Raptors after declining his player option to reach unrestricted free agency. Early indications are that any team hoping to land VanVleet’s services is going to have to surpass three years, $90 million. While Trent still considers what to do with his own player option, the Raptors guard is expected to command at least $20 million in average annual value, sources said.

https://sports.yahoo.com/do-the-spurs-make-sense-as-a-possibility-for-chris-paul-205452750.html

[GP2]

I hate these "We want your best player, except our best player is firmly not on the table" type of rumours. And I don't even like Trae like that.

[DreamTeam09]

No thx, but we'll take DJ for anyone not named Pascal Barnes OG or Jakob tho lol

[NinjaBro]

Keep pumping up that value for Siakam. Make Portland panic a little bit.

[REJECTEDBYCLARK]

One player believed to be on the Hawks’ radar of potential trade targets is Raptors forward Pascal Siakam, sources said, and Toronto marks another team front offices are closely monitoring for trade activity. Similar to the team’s position leading up to the trade deadline, the Raptors are said to still be deliberating various pathways to proceed with their roster. One North Star remains clear for the Raptors: The franchise views Scottie Barnes as the future engine of this offense under new head coach Darko Rajaković, sources said. From there, Toronto has to weigh decisions on Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, OG Anunoby and Gary Trent Jr.

The Raptors have been repeatedly mentioned by league executives as one of the teams, in addition to New Orleans, Houston and Washington, that will continue attempting to move into the top three as the draft approaches. Toronto has also contacted Houston about the No. 4 pick, sources said.

To make a deal with Houston or Portland — the Blazers and Raptors have discussed both Siakam and Anunoby in the past, sources said — there’s some relevant context at play. With Siakam, any team acquiring the All-NBA talent would have to consider Siakam becoming eligible for a lucrative extension this summer, entering the final year of a $37.8 million contract. Anunoby has been a target of Portland’s for some time, although the Raptors have told rival teams they declined the Blazers’ efforts to swap the No. 7 pick in last June’s draft for Anunoby.

The Indiana product remains a buzzy trade name entering this offseason after the Raptors elicited various offers for Anunoby in February. According to multiple sources, the Raptors forward is very much welcome to remaining in Toronto if he’s able to obtain a larger role in the offense moving forward.

If VanVleet and Siakam are both back with the Raptors flanking Barnes, then that scenario could make Anunoby one of the most coveted players on the trade market. Sacramento has been increasingly mentioned by league figures as an Anunoby suitor, while the Kings consider the future of free-agent forward Harrison Barnes. Toronto, though, is expected to hold significant asking prices for both Anunoby and Siakam, as has been the Raptors’ practice.

There indeed remains the possibility that VanVleet will rejoin the Raptors after declining his player option to reach unrestricted free agency. Early indications are that any team hoping to land VanVleet’s services is going to have to surpass three years, $90 million. While Trent still considers what to do with his own player option, the Raptors guard is expected to command at least $20 million in average annual value, sources said.

https://sports.yahoo.com/do-the-spurs-make-sense-as-a-possibility-for-chris-paul-205452750.html

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[Zeno]

I like Murray but would need more and their way of matching salary with Pascal of likely Capela or Collins is not attractive. I do like Jalen Johnson, Griffen and Okongwu to some extent but I’m not sure a deal can be reached that makes sense.

[JRoy]

Exciting news!

[C_Money]

I hate these "We want your best player, except our best player is firmly not on the table" type of rumours. And I don't even like Trae like that.

That was my thought too. They only want to trade with us if we’re the ones getting fleeced.

[Ackshun]

Exciting news!

Lol. 28 other teams out there.

[Raptors1991]

Ew hawks

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[MoneyBall]

Okongwu is their best trading asset and I don't think he's enough to get OG, much less Pascal.

[ItsDanger]

Classic smokescreen.

[Cyrus]

If trade deadline is any indication, we aren't making franchise basically reset. Remember we owe a top 6 protected first.

My guess is either og is traded or trent. Fvv brought back at 30 mill avg per year .

[ciueli]

So apparently our offer to Fred is 3 years $30M? Masai keeps trying to get these guys on shorter contracts, never even wants to hand out that 4th year let alone a fifth, did the same thing to Kyle when he wanted a 4th season.

[WeThe2019Champs]

Starting lineup next season..

New HC
FVV | Barnes | OG | Siakam | Poeltl

[MiamiSPX]

So apparently our offer to Fred is 3 years $30M? Masai keeps trying to get these guys on shorter contracts, never even wants to hand out that 4th year let alone a fifth, did the same thing to Kyle when he wanted a 4th season.

Where did you hear this?

[Tha Cynic]

So apparently our offer to Fred is 3 years $30M? Masai keeps trying to get these guys on shorter contracts, never even wants to hand out that 4th year let alone a fifth, did the same thing to Kyle when he wanted a 4th season.

Why would you want Van Vleet into his mid 30s? He is already regressing and has no athleticism. He won't age well. That offer in itself is terrible for the Raptors, but maybe the contract is more tradeable.

[ciueli]

So apparently our offer to Fred is 3 years $30M? Masai keeps trying to get these guys on shorter contracts, never even wants to hand out that 4th year let alone a fifth, did the same thing to Kyle when he wanted a 4th season.

Where did you hear this?

It's in the article?

Early indications are that any team hoping to land VanVleet’s services is going to have to surpass three years, $90 million.

[Zeno]

If trade deadline is any indication, we aren't making franchise basically reset. Remember we owe a top 6 protected first.

My guess is either og is traded or trent. Fvv brought back at 30 mill avg per year .

I think either OG or Pascal goes out. More likely Pascal. Trent probably flipped for someone who passes occasionally. I agree about Fred.