April 2023 Toronto Raptors Wiretap

Executives Expect Pascal Siakam To Be Traded; Hawks, Kings, Pacers Interested

Dec 30, 2023 4:27 PM

The Toronto Raptors swung a big trade on Saturday by sending OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn to the New York Knicks for RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and the Detroit Pistons 2024 second-round pick. But many executives around the NBA think the Raptors aren't done making moves.

Toronto nearly traded Pascal Siakam to the Atlanta Hawks this summer. Since then, Siakam and the Raptors haven't been able to reach an agreement on a contract extension. Both sides had reportedly set an informal deadline of December 30 to agree to an extension.

The Hawks are still expected to have interested in Siakam. The Indiana Pacers and Sacramento Kings have also been rumored destinations for the veteran forward. Siakam has one season remaining on his contract at $37.9 million.

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Tags: Pascal Siakam, Atlanta Hawks, Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings, Toronto Raptors, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor

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RJ Barrett Happy To Return Home To Play In Toronto

Dec 30, 2023 4:13 PM

RJ Barrett had no desire to leave New York or the Knicks. But if a move had to happy, Barrett is happy to be headed home to play in Toronto.

Barrett is a big part of the Canadian National Team and grew up in the Toronto area. He's said to see the Raptors as a great option for him.

Toronto acquired Barrett and Immanuel Quickley, from the New York Knicks in exchange for OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn.

Barrett helped lead Canada to the bronze medal at the 2023 FIBA World Cup. In that tournament, Barrett averaged 16.8 points and five rebounds per game.

The 6-foot-6 wing will now return home to play a big role for the retooling Raptors. Barrett is expected to start for Toronto, as soon as the trade is finalized following physicals on both sides.

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Tags: R.J. Barrett, Toronto Raptors, NBA, NBA Misc Rumor

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Raptors Will Continue To Explore Pascal Siakam Trade

Dec 30, 2023 1:56 PM

The Toronto Raptors will continue to explore trades involving Pascal Siakam, sources tell ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski. No talks, however, have traction with Siakam at this point.

The Raptors traded OG Anuoby to the New York Knicks for RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley on Saturday. Both Siakam and Anuoby are eligible for free agency in 2024.

The Atlanta Hawks, Indiana Pacers and Sacramento Kings have been previously linked with a trade for Siakam.

Adrian Wojnarowski/ESPN

Tags: Pascal Siakam, Toronto Raptors, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Knicks Acquire OG Anunoby From Raptors For RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley

Dec 30, 2023 12:30 PM

The New York Knicks are acquiring OG Anunoby from the Toronto Raptors. The Raptors will acquire RJ Barrett, Immanuel Quickley and the Detroit Pistons 2024 second-round pick from New York. The Knicks will also acquire Precious Achiuwa and Malachi Flynn in the deal.

Anunoby has an $18.6 million contract for this season, plus a $19.9 million player option for next season. Anunoby is widely expected to opt out of his deal for next season. The Knicks will have his full Bird rights, should Anunoby choose free agency. Anuoby is represented by Drew Morrison, Austin Brown and Sam Rose of CAA.

Achiuwa and Flynn are eligible for restricted free agency this summer.

Barrett has four years and $107 million remaining on his contract, including this season's $23.8 million. Quickley is eligible for restricted free agency this summer, after not agreeing to an extension with New York last offseason.

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Tags: OG Anunoby, Precious Achiuwa, R.J. Barrett, Immanuel Quickley, New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor

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Pacers Interested In OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam

Dec 29, 2023 9:02 AM

The Indiana Pacers have registered interest in trading for Toronto Raptors forwards OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam. The Raptors are deciding what to do with each player, as they can both hit unrestricted free agency this summer.

The Pacers have been rumored to be looking for upgrades. After their run to the In-Season Tournament final, Indiana is hoping for a playoff appearance. The Pacers haven't been in the playoffs since 2020.

As for Toronto, they've given no indications on how they are leaning with trading Anunoby, Siakam or Gary Trent Jr., who is also a pending free agent. However, the Raptors have indicated that they have no intention of a full-scale teardown or rebuild.

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Tags: OG Anunoby, Pascal Siakam, Indiana Pacers, Toronto Raptors, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor

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Pascal Siakam, Raptors Eye December 30 As Deadline For Contract Extension

Dec 29, 2023 1:11 AM

The Toronto Raptors and Pascal Siakam see December 30 as a potential deadline to make a decision about a contract extension, sources told Michael Grange of Sportsnet.

A contract extension signed before December 30 would allow the Raptors the flexibility to trade Siakam next summer ahead of free agency.

With Siakam eligible to sign a four-year, $192 million extension, both sides have had discussions over the framework of a new deal since the start of the season.

The Pacers have expressed interest in Siakam, as well as OG Anunoby. 

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Tags: Pascal Siakam, Toronto Raptors, NBA, NBA Signing Rumor, NBA Trade Rumor

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Knicks Interested In Dejounte Murray, OG Anunoby

Dec 23, 2023 12:10 AM

The New York Knicks are interested in trading for Dejounte Murray and OG Anunoby, sources told Michael Scotto of HoopsHype.

Murray will not be available in a trade until January 9 after signing a four-year, $120 million extension with the Hawks last offseason.

The Knicks also remain interested in Anunoby. The Knicks and Raptors briefly discussed a deal involving RJ Barrett last year, though nothing materialized. 

The Knicks will also reportedly consider moving Immanuel Quickley in the right trade.

 

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Tags: Dejounte Murray, Immanuel Quickley, OG Anunoby, Atlanta Hawks, New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor

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Hawks, Raptors Held Serious Pascal Siakam Trade Talks In Offseason

Dec 15, 2023 11:54 AM

The Atlanta Hawks and Toronto Raptors held serious discussions this past offseason on a Pascal Siakam trade, sources tell jake Fischer of Yahoo Sports.

The Hawks have had a disappointing start to the season and are expected to be active in trade discussions leading to the deadline. The Hawks also held three-team trade talks with the Indiana Pacers and Detroit Pistons on a De'Andre Hunter deal.

Siakam and OG Anunoby will be free agents in 2024 and there is an increasing expectation that the Toronto Raptors will finally trade one of the pair.

“Toronto’s going to be forced to make a decision,” one general manager told Yahoo Sports.

Jake Fischer/Yahoo Sports

Tags: Pascal Siakam, Atlanta Hawks, Toronto Raptors, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor, NBA Misc Rumor

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Raptors Accuse Knicks Of Dragging Out Lawsuit, Reserve Right To Countersue

Dec 13, 2023 1:04 AM

The Toronto Raptors accused the New York Knicks of dragging out its lawsuit against the team "as long as possible because this lawsuit attracts publicity and is directed at harming the Raptors" in a court filing on Monday.

The Knicks originally sued the Raptors in the offseason alleging that a former employee of the Knicks took thousands of proprietary files with him to Toronto.

The Raptors also stated that once the dispute is resolved, the defendants, including head coach Darko Rajakovic, reserve the right to countersue the Knicks for defamation.

The Raptors also asked the U.S. District Court in Manhattan to compel arbitration by Adam Silver and dismiss the Knicks' claims. 

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Tags: New York Knicks, Toronto Raptors, NBA

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Hawks, Kings, Pacers Expected To Pursue Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby

Dec 11, 2023 11:41 AM

The Atlanta Hawks, Sacramento Kings and Indiana Pacers are expected to pursue trades for Pascal Siakam or OG Anunoby, if the Toronto Raptors make either player available. The Raptors have told teams that Scottie Barnes is reportedly untouchable in trade talks.

The Hawks held intense discussions on a Siakam trade over the offseason. The Pacers and Kings have checked in with the Raptors on both Siakam and Anunoby over the last year.

Siakam is in the final season of his four-year contract with Toronto at $37.9 million for this year. Anunoby has a $19.9 million player option for next season that he's widely expected to opt out of in favor of unrestricted free agency.

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Tags: Pascal Siakam, OG Anunoby, Atlanta Hawks, Indiana Pacers, Sacramento Kings, Toronto Raptors, NBA, NBA Trade Rumor

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Jontay Porter, Raptors Agree To Two-Way Contract

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Ron Harper Jr. Out For Season, Waived From Two-Way By Raptors

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