Mavs Among 4 Trade Suitors Still Linked to Raptors' Pascal Siakam

Raptors star Pascal Siakam remains at the forefront of NBA trade rumors ahead of the midseason deadline, with the Mavs still linked as having interest.

DALLAS — The Dallas Mavericks remain a team to monitor ahead of the NBA trade deadline to maximize the supporting cast around Luka Doncic and Kyrie Irving. 

According to Jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports, the Mavs are among various trade suitors he's heard being connected to Pascal Siakam. The other teams involved include the Detroit Pistons, Sacramento Kings, and Indiana Pacers.

With the Raptors focused on building around Scottie Barnes, the team traded O.G. Anunoby to the New York Knicks for a return headlined by R.J. Barrett and Immanuel Quickley. Anunoby is in the final year of his contract, prompting a resolution about his future, similar to what Siakam faces ahead of the deadline. 

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Recent reporting from various NBA insiders suggests the price for Siakam has been "too steep" for the Mavs to get a deal done. However, along with Jerami Grant, Dallas remains focused on upgrading at power forward ahead of the deadline. 

Siakam has averaged 22.1 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 5.0 assists in 36 games this season. He remains one of the most impactful power forwards in the NBA, with two All-NBA nods in his career. As a potential third option alongside Doncic and Irving, Dallas would solidify a cast of star talent to make a push in an open Western Conference, with Doncic having an MVP-caliber season.  

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Beyond Siakam trade talks, the Mavs have been active in trade discussions, including shopping Tim Hardaway Jr. and Richaun Holmes. The team only has a 2027 first-round pick as an option to trade outright midseason while being limited in terms of young talent to include in a trade, with Dereck Lively II emerging as such an instrumental element of the current core. 

One element of context to consider: Toronto was able to get a closer look at Mavs rookie Olivier-Maxence Prosper on Tuesday since he competed with the Texas Legends in Canada against the Raptors 905 in a G League game.