The Toronto Raptors could look to move on from Pascal Siakam.
After the team traded O.G. Anunoby to the New York Knicks, the team officially started a youth movement bringing in Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett.
Siakam is an unrestricted free agent this summer, so rather than potentially losing him for nothing, the Raptors could look to get something in return for him.
According to Shams Charania, the Golden State Warriors have a level of interest in the All-Star forward.
Shams reported that the mindset in Golden State right now is everyone but Stephen Curry is on the table for a trade.
This has created an interesting possibility of the Warriors and Raptors potentially getting a deal done.
According to The Athletic’s Anthony Slater, the Warriors and Raptors have discussed a Siakam deal in recent weeks:
“These teams have discussed Siakam in recent weeks. I’ve heard that on a more substantial level and saw Mike Dunleavy Jr. and Masai Ujiri in the tunnel pregame on Sunday night having a drawn-out conversation. So there’s something potentially there. I’d wager the Warriors view that proposal — Kuminga, two firsts and a valuable expiring salary — as too steep. Paul’s contract is useful for them because they’re trying to duck the second apron this summer and Siakam, if acquired, would presumably be ticketed as an expensive part of their future.”
Will the Raptors and Warriors get a deal done?
With the trade deadline fast approaching it’ll be interesting to see if the Warriors and Raptors re-engage in trade talks, especially given Golden State’s recent struggles.
Maybe Toronto can have some leverage in this situation if the Warriors do get desperate and want to trade for a star to try and save their season.
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