Raptors, Pacers Engaged in Active Trade Talks for Pascal Siakam
Pascal Siakam may be on the move.
The Toronto Raptors are reportedly engaged in active trade talks that would send the two-time All-Star to the Indiana Pacers for Bruce Brown, salary filler, and as many as three first-round picks, according to The Athletic's Shams Charania and Sam Amick.
It's unclear who else would be involved in the trade but Indiana would have to add at least another $8.3 million in salary in order to facilitate a trade for Siakam. T.J. McConnell whose salary sits at $8.7 million could be the additional salary involved in the deal.
Indiana has two first-round picks this year, both its own and the least favorable first-round pick from Oklahoma City, the Los Angeles Clippers, Houston, and Utah. The Pacers have all their future first-round picks available to be traded.
"The Raptors have been engaged in discussions with several teams on a potential Siakam deal, but conversations with the Pacers have gained steam in recent days," The Athletic reported. "Sources briefed on the talks between the two teams say that there have been several back-and-forth proposals made. While the two sides have been described as being far along in the process, according to those sources, they have yet to finalize or agree to a deal."
It's reportedly unclear where Toronto stands in trade talks but the Pacers are said to be motivated to get a deal done, Charania and Amick wrote.
Siakam is on an expiring contract which has complicated his trade value this year. He is reportedly reluctant to sign an extension with anyone who trades for him ahead of the Feb. 8 trade deadline
