Report: Atlanta Hawks Monitoring Pascal Siakam as a Potential trade target

Atlanta have been rumored to be interested in Pascal Siakam since the summer

It's time for more Pascal Siakam trade rumors. 

According to Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.com, Atlanta continues to monitor Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam as a potenital trade target. 

Here is what Scotto had to say about the potential trade: 

"The Atlanta Hawks continue to monitor Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam as a potential trade target after attempting to acquire him during the offseason, league sources told HoopsHype.

While Atlanta was unable to acquire Siakam over the summer, Jalen Johnson has emerged as an early Most Improved Player candidate, averaging career-highs in points (14.1) on 59.4 percent from the field and 42.5 percent from beyond the arc with 7.3 rebounds as the starting forward before suffering a left wrist injury that could sideline him 4-to-6 weeks, per Shams Charania of The Athletic.

“Jalen Johnson has been their third best player this year behind Trae Young and Dejounte Murray,” an NBA executive told HoopsHype.

Hawks forward De’Andre Hunter was among the players discussed during the Siakam talks, and his $20 million salary and versatility on both sides of the ball playing both forward spots at times makes him a trade candidate to watch in a potential deal.

Another Hawks frontcourt player, center Clint Capela, was linked to the Mavericks this offseason, but with the emergence of rookie center Derrick Lively, Dallas’ trade interest in Capela has since faded. However, after signing Onyeka Okongwu to an extension, some rival executives believe Capela could be used as a trade chip again before the February trade deadline.

Patty Mills and his $6.8 million expiring contract is a noteworthy trade chip that could also be included to match salaries."

Story: Top NBA trade candidates for all 30 teams with help from 15 NBA executives, including reporting on Donovan Mitchell, Zach LaVine, DeMar DeRozan, Pascal Siakam, Immanuel Quickley, Buddy Hield, Gordon Hayward, Bojan Bogdanovic, and more on @hoopshype. https://t.co/h79p8w98G6

— Michael Scotto (@MikeAScotto) November 29, 2023

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Atlanta is currently in the midst of a losing streak and they just lost forward Jalen Johnson to injury. Johnson is one of the most improved players in the NBA and has been a great player defensively for the Hawks. They have been noticeably worse on that end of the floor and their rebounding is taking a hit.

As the trade deadline gets closer, keep an eye on this situation. 

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