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Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors' Marc Gasol explains why Pascal Siakam is going to hit yet another level

Toronto Raptors big man Marc Gasol wants to make it very clear that he believes in Pascal Siakam. As the 25-year-old big man prepares for his first season as the Raptors’ main offensive option, Siakam will have all of the support in the world from his teammates — as Gasol made very clear to the […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoDanny Green reacts to Pascal Siakam's max extension with Raptors

Los Angeles Lakers guard Danny Green is extremely happy about the news of former teammate Pascal Siakam getting a four-year max extension with the Toronto Raptors. He congratulated the third-year forward on Twitter. Big s/o to my guy @pskills43 for the well deserved extension!!! Congrats king!!! 💰💰💰#nextdinneronyou lol — Danny Green (@DGreen_14) October 19, 2019 […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors news: Pascal Siakam agrees to four-year max extension with Toronto

The Toronto Raptors are locking up Pascal Siakam for the next several years. As originally reported by Adrian Wojnarowski of ESPN, the Raptors are signing Siakam to a four-year max extension. Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam has agreed to a four-year, max contract extension, agents @TRamasar and @choufani_lsme tells Zach Lowe and me. — Adrian […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRumor: Pascal Siakam, Raptors expected to agree on max extension by Monday's deadline

The Toronto Raptors are expected to agree to a max contract extension with forward Pascal Siakam by the Monday deadline, according to Chris Haynes of Yahoo Sports. Haynes notes that a deal between the Raptors and Siakam is a “virtual lock” to be completed. The deal is expected to be somewhere in the neighborhood of […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors, Pascal Siakam still in talks on possible extension ahead of Oct. 21 deadline

Toronto Raptors general manager Bobby Webster says he and Pascal Siakam’s camp are still in talks on a possible extension ahead of the Oct. 21 deadline. Siakam is eligible for a contract extension. If he doesn’t sign one before the upcoming season starts, he’ll enter restricted free agency next summer. Webster said he and Siakam's […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors to rest Kyle Lowry, Pascal Siakam, Serge Ibaka, Fred VanVleet, Marc Gasol, Norman Powell against Bulls

The Toronto Raptors are resting a slew of key players ahead of their preseason tilt with the Chicago Bulls on Sunday night as a result of international travel following the team’s participation in the Japan Games. Blake Murphy of The Athletic reports that Kyle Lowry, Pascal Siakam, Serge Ibaka, Marc Gasol, Fred VanVleet and Norman Powell […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors looking to give Pascal Siakam 'a lot of freedom, a lot of opportunities'

With Kawhi Leonard gone, it appears the Toronto Raptors are ready to hand the keys to the offense to small forward Pascal Siakam. Raptors head coach Nick Nurse says Siakam could maybe become Toronto’s “primary option” this season. “I think a situation has been created for him to expand his role a little bit,” Nurse […]

NBA · 5 years agoNBA exec claims Pascal Siakam, Jaylen Brown, Buddy Hield have incentive to wait to sign extension 'because the 2020 free-agent class is pretty weak'

An Eastern Conference executive says Pascal Siakam, Jaylen Brown and Buddy Hield have an incentive to wait to sign a contract extension “because the 2020 free-agent class is pretty weak.” Siakam, Brown and Hield are eligible to sign rookie-scale extensions. If the three players don’t sign one with their respective teams before Oct. 21, they will become restricted […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors' Kyle Lowry thinks Pascal Siakam is 'going to make another jump'

Pascal Siakam is coming off a rousing third-year campaign that netted him the Most Improved Player award. Now, the MIP must make another jump, going from second option to the go-to player for the Toronto Raptors — a jump veteran point guard Kyle Lowry already expects. Lowry, who just agreed to a one-year, $31 million […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoKyle Lowry thinks Pascal Siakam will be Raptors' 'go-to guy'

With Kawhi Leonard gone, Kyle Lowry thinks Pascal Siakam will be the Toronto Raptors’ “go-to guy” this season. Siakam won the 2019 Most Improved Player of the Year Award and will have the ball in his hands more often this season with the departure of Leonard. "Pascal will be probably our go-to guy." Kyle Lowry […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoReport: Raptors' Pascal Siakam seeking max-level extension

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam is seeking a maximum contract extension on his rookie contract. Otherwise, Siakam is preparing to become a restricted free agent in a 2020 free-agency market that would peg him as one of the top players available, according to Shams Charania of The Athletic. Siakam is eligible for as large as […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors should give Pascal Siakam a contract extension

Many members of the 2016 NBA draft class are projected to get extensions this summer, as the players in that class are eligible for rookie-scale extensions up until Oct. 21. Perhaps the member of that grouping likely to get paid is Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam. Toronto fans were ecstatic to see Siakam and the […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoNick Nurse expects Raptors starters to be fluid with Kyle Lowry, Pascal Siakam, Marc Gasol the lone regulars

The Toronto Raptors may have lost Kawhi Leonard in free agency, but they still have that competitive spirit that helped them win their first-ever championship next season. And even without the reigning Finals MVP, the team still plans to remain competitive this season, and head coach Nick Nurse has indicated that he plans to have […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoPascal Siakam hopeful to get Raptors extension done

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam has been a revelation last season where he put up 16.9 points, 6.9 rebounds, and 3.1 assists per game. He was arguably the team’s second-best player and was vital in the team’s championship run. He capped off his 2018-19 campaign by winning the Most Improved Player of the Year award. […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoPascal Siakam speaks out on idea of taking over as face of the Raptors

The Toronto Raptors are ready to anoint Pascal Siakam as the face of the franchise. Siakam spoke about the idea and said he doesn’t want to get too carried away with all the chatter, per Josh Lewenberg os TSN Sports. Instead, he wants his game to do all the talking. Siakam on becoming the next […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors' Masai Ujiri comments on extension negotiations with Pascal Siakam

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri says he has had conversations with Pascal Siakam’s representatives regarding a contract extension. Siakam is eligible for an extension. If he doesn’t sign one before the upcoming season starts, he’ll enter restricted free agency next summer. “We’ve had conversations with Pascal’s representation and we’re excited whether it’s going to be this […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors believe Pascal Siakam can take yet another jump

Pascal Siakam took a quantum leap last season for the Toronto Raptors and won the league’s 2018-19 Most Improved Player award. Team president Masai Ujiri believes the 25-year old can replicate that again and take yet another jump this season, per Blake Murphy of The Athletic. Masai says he thinks Pascal can take another jump, […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors have engaged in preliminary talks with Pascal Siakam’s representatives for extension

The Toronto Raptors have engaged in preliminary talks with Pascal Siakam’s representatives for an extension, but there’s no indication a deal is imminent, according to Josh Lewenberg of TSN. Siakam is eligible for a contract extension. If he doesn’t sign one before the upcoming season starts, he’ll enter restricted free agency next summer. The Raptors […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoNBA execs divided on whether Raptors forward Pascal Siakam deserves max extension

The Toronto Raptors will enter a key stretch of their franchise core-building, as young Pascal Siakam, the NBA’s Most Improved Player last season, is due for an extension of his rookie contract. NBA executives are divided on whether the 25-year-old is deserving of a max extension or not, as some believe he’s worth the risk, […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years ago3 reasons for the Toronto Raptors to be excited about the 2019-20 NBA season

The 2018-19 NBA season was unquestionably the greatest year in the history of the Toronto Raptors franchise. What began with a controversial trade to send beloved franchise hero DeMar DeRozan to the San Antonio Spurs in exchange for mercurial superstar Kawhi Leonard ended in glory. Leonard embarked on one of the greatest postseason runs in […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years ago5 bold predictions for the Toronto Raptors in the 2019-20 NBA season

The Toronto Raptors are coming off their best season in franchise history, as they won their first NBA championship behind the strength of a magnificent playoff performance by Kawhi Leonard. Of course, Leonard is no longer around, as he signed with the Los Angeles Clippers this summer. So, the Raptors went from champions to playoff […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors: 3 players facing the most pressure in the 2019-20 NBA season

The Toronto Raptors achieved something special last season. Early on, this was a year that many had already chalked up as another championship going in the favor of the powerhouse side that was the Golden State Warriors — and for good reason. However, in truly an amazing series of events, the Raptors somehow upset the […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors coach Nick Nurse says Pascal Siakam's next step is to become 'The Man'

Following a tremendous third year in the league in which he earned the honor of Most Improved Player, much is expected from Toronto Raptors rising star Pascal Siakam in the coming campaign. Reigning Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard is now out of the picture, which leaves a clear path for Siakam to take over as Toronto’s […]

NBA · 5 years ago5 NBA players primed to make their first All-Star team in 2020

CLUTCH Summary: The 2019 NBA All-Star game featured five first-time All-Stars. Four of those players — Khris Middleton, Ben Simmons, Nikola Vucevic and D’Angelo Russell — came from the Eastern Conference. Nikola Jokic was the lone first-time All-Star from the Western Conference. Guys like Pascal Siakam, Jamal Murray, CJ McCollum, De’Aaron Fox and Jayson Tatum […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoPascal Siakam ready for All-Star breakout with Raptors in 2019-20 NBA season

The Toronto Raptors will look to defend their title without NBA Finals MVP Kawhi Leonard because he decided to leave them for the Los Angeles Clippers. The Raptors still plan to remain competitive in the 2019-20 NBA season, but reaching the NBA Finals for the second straight year feels close to impossible. Simply making the […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoMasai Ujiri says Pascal Siakam 'wants to be a superstar'

Toronto Raptors president of basketball operations Masai Ujiri spent the last few seasons putting together a championship-caliber team. Under Ujiri’s stewardship, the Raptors boldly traded for Kawhi Leonard and Danny Green, acquired Marc Gasol, and earlier re-signed Kyle Lowry and assembled the league’s best bench. An under-the-radar move made, though, by the Raptors was selecting […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoKyle Lowry says Pascal Siakam is 'going to get paid'

Toronto Raptors All-Star point guard Kyle Lowry says small forward Pascal Siakam is “going to get paid” next summer. Siakam will make $2,351,839 in 2019-20. He has a qualifying offer worth $3,487,777 for the 2020-21 season. Once the Raptors offer Siakam that qualifying offer, the talented swingman will enter restricted free agency, with all signs […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years ago3 ways Pascal Siakam must improve this offseason for the Raptors

After the departure of Kawhi Leonard, the future of the Toronto Raptors falls into the hands of forward Pascal Siakam. The 25-year-old known as “Spicy P” is entering his fourth season with a championship ring already on his finger. He went from a 27th pick to the steering wheel of a franchise. So what can […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoCan Pascal Siakam become the superstar the Toronto Raptors need now that Kawhi Leonard is gone?

Kawhi Leonard’s tenure in Toronto came to an abrupt end when the two-time NBA Finals MVP defected to the Los Angeles Clippers. The Raptors need a new player to spearhead the franchise. The defending champion Raptors are counting on Pascal Siakam, the league’s Most Improved Player of the 2018-19 season, to become the centerpiece of […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors' Pascal Siakam reacts to Kawhi Leonard's departure

Most Improved Player Pascal Siakam had little to say about former teammate Kawhi Leonard and his departure from the Toronto Raptors after one year of service, instead claiming his team is still the defending champions, living up every ounce of glory through the course of this summer: “We’re still the champs right now, so I’m […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoReport: Thunder were interested in Pascal Siakam, Raptors weren’t so willing to give him up in potential Paul George trade

The Oklahoma City Thunder were interested in acquiring Toronto Raptors swingman Pascal Siakam in a potential Paul George trade, but the Raptors didn’t want to trade the talented youngster, according to Marc J. Spears of The Undefeated. The Thunder and Raptors held trade talks centered around George. Ultimately, Toronto felt like they were being used […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRumor: Thunder asked for Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet, 4 1st-rounders in trade talks with Raptors for Paul George

The Oklahoma City Thunder reportedly asked for Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet and four unprotected first-round picks as a starting point from the Toronto Raptors in trade talks involving Paul George, according to Bruce Arthur of the Toronto Star. The Raptors believed they were being used as leverage and that Kawhi Leonard was already set on […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoToronto expected to hold fire sale intended to build around Pascal Siakam, Fred VanVleet

Although the Toronto Raptors had the opportunity to make one final play in their quest to re-sign Kawhi Leonard, they simply could not pull together a package strong enough to land Paul George, which would be the ultimate determinant in Leonard’s decision to sign with the Los Angeles Clippers. And while Toronto should still be […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoMasai Ujiri says Toronto will talk extension with Pascal Siakam this summer

Toronto Raptors president Masai Ujiri noted he will talk to Pascal Siakam’s agent during Summer League in hopes of hammering out a contract extension, according to Blake Murphy of The Athletic. Siakam is fresh off a breakthrough season, one that earned him Most Improved Player honors on Monday’s NBA Awards show. A 2016 first round […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors' Pascal Siakam tips his hat to late father after winning Most Improved Player award

Pascal Siakam of the Toronto Raptors tipped his hat to his late father after winning the NBA Most Improved Player Award. Siakam, who hails from Cameroon, says that he’s simply blessed that he made his father’s dream become a reality. Per Bleacher Report: “He had this crazy dream. People back home never believed in him, […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors' Pascal Siakam wins the 2019 NBA Most Improved Player award

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam beats out De’Aaron Fox and D’Angelo Russell to win the 2019 Most Improved Player award. The third-year veteran averaged 16.9 points, 6.9 rebounds and 3.1 assists last season. He became a vital part of the Raptors’ first-ever championship win — arguably the team’s second best player in the NBA Finals […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors' Pascal Siakam opens up about 'crazy' up-and-down performance in NBA Finals

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam has been instrumental for the team’s first-ever NBA championship. He had huge moments in the Finals that immediately sparked discussions on whether or not he’s the second-best player on that squad. However, just like most players who’ve made it to the grandest stage for the first time in their careers, […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors' Pascal Siakam jokes that he wants a house after Kawhi Leonard was offered a condo

Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam is also waiting for a freebie from the fans after helping the team win a championship. It was reported last month that passionate Raptors fans offer Kawhi Leonard a luxurious condo to remain in Toronto. Leonard, who led the Raptors to their first-ever championship, is expected to enter free agency […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoRaptors' Pascal Siakam vows that breakout season is only the beginning for him

When the Toronto Raptors selected Pascal Siakam with the 27th pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, it is unlikely that they foresaw the Cameroon native being a major contributor on an NBA championship team. Siakam had shown some promise in his second year in the league as a lanky defender who is capable of scoring […]

Toronto Raptors · 5 years agoKawhi Leonard, Pascal Siakam ties Michael Jordan-Scottie Pippen duo for second-most points by a pair in the postseason

The Toronto Raptors managed to secure their first championship in franchise history after closing out the Golden State Warriors in six games. It seems forward Kawhi Leonard and Pascal Siakam also managed to etch out their names in the record books alongside Chicago Bulls legends Michal Jordan and Scottie Pippen. Both Leonard and Siakam served […]

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