01-16-2024, 05:07 PM
(This post was last modified: 01-16-2024, 05:09 PM by SleepingHero.)
In Eric Pincus latest article
“Finally, the Dallas Mavericks and Kings are also believed to be buyers, likely for bigger wings, with hopes to bolster their playoff chances.”
The time is near, per multiple accounts, when the Raptors won't reinvest in the 29-year-old forward. And since he's in the last year of his deal, they don't want to lose him without a return like with Fred VanVleet, who went to the Houston Rockets as an unrestricted free agent.
According to sources, the Raptors are looking for a return similar to what they got from the New York Knicks for OG Anunoby (RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley)—young players who can fit around Scottie Barnes.
Thus far, the challenge is that Siakam is believed to be expecting a maximum contract this offseason (which projects to start at $42.6 million). That has apparently scared off suitors like the Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers.
The Kings do not appear willing to part with Keegan Murray to pay Siakam at that price. Similarly, the Pacers have enough cap room to wait until July to sign Siakam without giving up Bennedict Mathurin or Jarace Walker. Even if he doesn't choose them in free agency, they can chase someone younger (assuming they don't pivot and trade for a suitable forward before then).
Siakam may land elsewhere in the end, with some pointing to the Golden State Warriors as a real option. The buzz all year has the Warriors minding their budget, but the team is struggling and still wants to keep the Steph Curry era competitive.
With Chris Paul's expiring contract (technically $30 million non-guaranteed for 2024-25) and pieces like Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody, the Warriors could make a credible run at Siakam. Golden State is high on rookie Brandin Podziemski, so leave him out of "fake trades," per one source.
@KevinGraySports
“They’re fortunate that the Bulls weren’t shopping Zach LaVine last year because the Mavericks wanted them too. The Mavericks wanted to make a move for Zach LaVine…” #MFFL
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in talking about impact that Kyrie Irving has made
https://twitter.com/KevinGraySports/stat...3634793615
“Finally, the Dallas Mavericks and Kings are also believed to be buyers, likely for bigger wings, with hopes to bolster their playoff chances.”
The time is near, per multiple accounts, when the Raptors won't reinvest in the 29-year-old forward. And since he's in the last year of his deal, they don't want to lose him without a return like with Fred VanVleet, who went to the Houston Rockets as an unrestricted free agent.
According to sources, the Raptors are looking for a return similar to what they got from the New York Knicks for OG Anunoby (RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley)—young players who can fit around Scottie Barnes.
Thus far, the challenge is that Siakam is believed to be expecting a maximum contract this offseason (which projects to start at $42.6 million). That has apparently scared off suitors like the Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers.
The Kings do not appear willing to part with Keegan Murray to pay Siakam at that price. Similarly, the Pacers have enough cap room to wait until July to sign Siakam without giving up Bennedict Mathurin or Jarace Walker. Even if he doesn't choose them in free agency, they can chase someone younger (assuming they don't pivot and trade for a suitable forward before then).
Siakam may land elsewhere in the end, with some pointing to the Golden State Warriors as a real option. The buzz all year has the Warriors minding their budget, but the team is struggling and still wants to keep the Steph Curry era competitive.
With Chris Paul's expiring contract (technically $30 million non-guaranteed for 2024-25) and pieces like Jonathan Kuminga and Moses Moody, the Warriors could make a credible run at Siakam. Golden State is high on rookie Brandin Podziemski, so leave him out of "fake trades," per one source.
@KevinGraySports
“They’re fortunate that the Bulls weren’t shopping Zach LaVine last year because the Mavericks wanted them too. The Mavericks wanted to make a move for Zach LaVine…” #MFFL
@espn_macmahon
in talking about impact that Kyrie Irving has made
https://twitter.com/KevinGraySports/stat...3634793615
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