If the Toronto Raptors decide to trade Pascal Siakam before the deadline, the Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings and Detroit Pistons are considered the three most probable landing spots.
The Pistons continue to signal to opposing executives that they have interest in adding to their team immediately despite their pronounced struggles this season.
The Atlanta Hawks, who had long been connected to Siakam, have essentially bowed out of the running as they look to reset their roster in other ways.
The Dallas Mavericks and Philadelphia 76ers have been mentioned as possible teams for Siakam, but lack the requisite pieces to trade to the Raptors.
Similar to their return of Immanuel Quickley and RJ Barrett from the New York Knicks for OG Anunoby, the Raptors are continuing to prioritize young, established players with upside over future draft capital.
The Atlanta Hawks are considered one of the teams most motivated to make a trade ahead of next month’s deadlines with Trae Young and Jalen Johnson considered their only untouchable players, sources tell Jake Fischer of Sports Betting News.
Dejounte Murray is one of the more prominent players on the trade market as his fit with Young hasn’t gone as well as the Hawks anticipated.
The Hawks owe their 2025 first round pick to the San Antonio Spurs, which could lead them to punt on this season in hopes of improving ahead of next season when they don’t control their pick.
Because of Atlanta’s struggles, they’re also not considered a serious potential destination for Pascal Siakam, who will be a free agent this summer.
