Source: [https://marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-trade-market-make-it-a-party](https://marcstein.substack.com/p/nba-trade-market-make-it-a-party)
Summary of the Marc Stein Substack (for those who are paywalled): [https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/272445/Pacers-Emerge-As-Serious-Contender-To-Acquire-Pascal-Siakam-From-Raptors](https://basketball.realgm.com/wiretap/272445/Pacers-Emerge-As-Serious-Contender-To-Acquire-Pascal-Siakam-From-Raptors)
by Veracsflail1
26 Comments
Goodd
Let’s get it done man
Surrender, Raptors! We have you surrounded!
droppingdimes masterclass
I kinda feel bad for Jak…
Another era down, another era in. Buckle up fellas.
I’m starting to feel like Siakam wants the Supermax that’s why he’s probably getting traded now lol
This feels like it’s more of a matter of when, and where he’s going. Not an if anymore.
They really need to just make a decision. Get the deal done or extend him. I’m sure all possible offers are present at this point. Pick the best one and take it. This team is going nowhere as it currently stands; completely directionless.
arent they losing leverage by publicizing this?
NOOOOOO PLEASE
Grange been lapping all the other raptors related reporters this off-season lol. He had this long before everyone else
It’ll hurt but hopefully we get good young pieces
Good thing we have our pick next year for when we are terrible
Can’t keep refreshing just to get blueballed by the end of the day
Would I feel bad losing Pascal? Yes.
On the other hand, would I feel bad about signing Pascal for his current ask – which I see as being too high for his recent performance and – it turns out – his spotty leadership style? Also yes.
It’s a toughie…
I don’t know what the Pacers could offer to entice the Raptors, though. Haliburton, for sure, but I can’t see IND wanting to do that. Mathurin? I just don’t see the value in a trade package.
I get that it makes sense to move off Siakam because long term next to Scottie is a tough fit, especially with a C who can’t shoot. It seems like we’re destined to move him for 70 cents right now though. I think it’s very underrated how much better Siakam will look with real NBA spacing instead of Raptors prison ball. If you stick him next to Hali, Turner, Mathurin and Buddy(or whoever is left after the trade) his efficiency soars and he’s still an awesome playmaker except when he passes they’ll hit shots. Same thing with ATL. He’ll be back in All NBA contention.
Good. Not that I want to see him go as a person/player but I do not see this exact team as being good enough to win. I think the balance of Jak/Siakam/Barnes is too many guys who don’t shoot and tie up the paint. OG and GTJ can shoot but I think you need better spacing on the court. I also don’t think the Supermax is the best thing for the Raptors.
We will be getting worse by making this trade, but it will be about getting worse to make the team into something different. if it really implodes you can also move OG at the deadline and really look at rebuilding.
1 week ago shitty reporters: Teams engaged with Raptors in talks around Siakam but sources do not think the Raptors are serious about moving him.
This week: Raptors are serious about moving him.
Nothing more than shitty reporters doing shitty reporting.
Cap until proven otherwise
Well I’ve heard enough rumours and guarantees that something was going to get done that don’t come to fruition that I’m not going to bite on this one.
I am excited to see this sub when the “Pascal has signed an extension” report comes in though.
I say we rent Dame for a year (.#Damenasaur), win another chip, trade Dame to Miami for w.e and then resign Siakam who’s contract expires next year
Indiana has good stuff. I like Atlanta’s better, hope they pony up
Siakam ain’t going anywhere bruv
I mean, you don’t shop around your best player without being willing to trade him.
Lol! What a crock of unsubstantiated rumour mongering by a so called reporter. This guy gets paid to do a full time job called reporting not critiqueung.
Which means that he has the press credentials to walk in on someone and ask questions, of the coaching staff or the front office or the veterans. Lots of other options for getting a read on something.
Instead,he sits in his office on a slow news day and guesses? Word!