The Indiana Pacers trade for Pascal Siakam of the Toronto Raptors is likely to go through in the coming days. The Indiana Pacers made it to the finals of the Inaugural in-season tournament this season, where they lost to the Los Angeles Lakers. They are ranked 7th in the Eastern Conference with a 17-14 record this season and are most likely to make it to the playoffs. In all, they are having a great season. Should they acquire Pascal Siakam from the Toronto Raptors to increase their chances of a title?
The two-time NBA All-Star Pascal is averaging 20.7 points, 5 assists, and 6.9 rebounds per game while shooting 49.6 percent from the field. Although his shooting has not been great, he still is an important element of the Raptors squad and a brilliant forward. He has been on the Indiana Pacers’ radar for a long time now. Should they finally acquire him? Here is all the information you need about the Toronto Raptors’ Pascal Siakam trade to the Indiana Pacers.
What would the Indiana Pacers trade for Pascal Siakam?
The Indiana Pacers are expected to offer Buddy Hield, TJ McConnell, Benedict Mathurin, and a first-round pick each from the years 2025 and 2027 in exchange for the Toronto Raptors #43. How does the deal help the two teams?
“There is a window where the Raptors get to see what Pascal Siakam looks like with RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley” –@wojespn on Siakam’s future pic.twitter.com/VYwEDJMgJV
— PS43 ⭐️ (@PascalHoops) January 2, 2024
Why would the Toronto Raptors trade-off Pascal Siakam?
The Toronto Raptors are planning on rebuilding their roster. They would keep either OG Anunoby or Pascal for the time being, but since Anunoby is younger, the Raptors are likely to keep him. They would fancy flipping the 29-year-old forward Pascal Siakam for some assets.
Fun fact: Pascal Siakam is shooting 41.3% from three in 14 games since December 1st. pic.twitter.com/hjpAuJpmk0
— Keerthika Uthayakumar (@keerthikau) January 2, 2024
Why would the Indiana Pacers like to sign Pascal Siakam?
The playoffs are much more difficult than the regular season. A team with more quality players and a more flamboyant squad generally makes it to further rounds. The Indiana Pacers would be looking forward to adding the star player who can help them go into further rounds of the tournament, and Pascal fits the bill.
How far will the Indiana Pacers go this season? We’ll keep you updated.
