Toronto Raptors star Pascal Siakam has proven to be a key piece of this organization. However, that doesn't mean the Raptors haven't considered the possibility of shipping him out of town.
According to Jake Fischer of Bleacher Report, Siakam is one name believed to be involved in lots of trade talks this summer:
Toronto, for example, could offer a package centered on the No. 4 selection and Pascal Siakam, who's considered available for trade by sources around the league. The Raptors have been categorized as one of the most active teams in predraft trade chatter, exploring all avenues from swapping their pick in a deal for an All-Star such as Beal or Damian Lillard to trading back and recouping more draft capital to embrace a post-Kyle Lowry rebuild.
Yes, you heard that right. The Raptors are even considering risking it all for Bradley Beal or Damian Lillard. They would likely have to give up Siakam and the No. 4 overall pick in next week's 2021 NBA Draft. It seems like a foregone conclusion that Kyle Lowry will leave in free agency, which means Toronto needs to make up for that loss and bolster their backcourt.
Siakam, meanwhile, was the Raptors' leading scorer in 2020-21 after averaging 21.4 points, 7.2 rebounds and 4.5 assists per. He did shoot a career-low 29.7% from downtown, though. Nevertheless, he would be a solid addition for a number of teams if he does get moved. The Warriors are a team looking to add another star and Siakam could possibly fit the bill.
Given that people around the league believe Pascal Siakam is being made available by the Raptors, expect the trade talks to continue around the Cameroonian.
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