The Toronto Raptors’ forward and center, Pascal Siakam, is likely to get traded to the Philadelphia Sixers this offseason. The Sixers just lost one of the best scorers in the league to the Los Angeles Clippers. Their star point guard, James Harden, has finally managed to land in Los Angeles after months of struggle. The huge drama, which included James calling the Sixers’ president a liar, has ended happily for James Harden. But things are going to get worse for the Sixers, who might end up losing another star. Should they acquire another to convince the other to stay?
The New Mexico State Aggies product played 71 games for the Raptors last season and averaged 24.2 points, 5.8 assists, and 7.8 rebounds per game while shooting 32.4 percent from beyond the arc. The Sixers have got some first-round picks in the James Harden trade, and they are likely to use those to replace him. How about Raptors’ Siakam for the job? Can the Sixers make the trade happen? Here is all the information you need about the trade between the Toronto Raptors and the Philadelphia Sixers involving Pascal Siakam.
What would the Sixers offer for Pascal Siakam?
The Sixers are expected to offer Marcus Morris, Nicolas Batum, Robert Covington and two first-round picks in exchange for the Raptors’ #43. These three players have not played for the Sixers yet so this deal does not hurt their depth. It would be great if they manage to pull it off.
Pascal Siakam since he got drafted:
– 2019 NBA Most Improved Player
– 2019 NBA Champion
– 2020 All-NBA Second Team
– 2022 All-NBA Third Team
– 2x NBA All-Star (2020, 2023)
– First Raptor in franchise history to average 24/8/6 in a single seasonExtend him. pic.twitter.com/Xksi2bZeFS
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Why would the Raptors trade-off Pascal Siakam?
The Raptors are likely to either make a win now trade or just go ahead with the rebuild considering the young talent they have. If they choose to do the latter, they might prefer extending OG Anunoby rather than retaining Pascal.
Pascal Siakam’s last 4 years:
2020 — 23/7/4 on 55% TS (All-NBA + All-Star Starter)
2021 — 21/7/5 on 55% TS
2022 — 23/9/5 on 57% TS (All-NBA)
2023 — 24/8/6 on 57% TS (All Star)
2024 — ?What will his numbers look like this season? pic.twitter.com/fMtLGm3uQl
— MVP43🐐 (@StepBackPascal) August 15, 2023
Why would the Sixers like to sign Pascal Siakam?
There were speculations that the reigning MVP, Joel Embiid, might ask for a trade as well if James Harden leaves, and since that has happened, the Sixers are actively looking for his replacement to keep their star center.
Will the Sixers be contending without James Harden? How will the Raptors line up? We’ll keep you updated.
