Pascal Siakam Could be Off NBA Trade Market Soon
The Oklahoma City Thunder are a traditionally active organization on the NBA trade front.
With General Manager Sam Presti — who’s amassed a titanic amount of future draft selections — at the helm, they’ve been able to involve themselves in a variety of deals, acquiring more compensation or simply facilitating other deals with their interest in mind.
So far this trade deadline’s eve, though, Oklahoma City has stood pat with its squad, likely happy with its No. 2 ranking in a brutal Western Conference.
Still, deals are getting close to the finish line.
On Tuesday, it was reported that the Raptors and Pacers are actively engaged in trade talks centered around two-time All-Star Pascal Siakam, which would send him to Indiana in exchange for Bruce Brown Jr. and around three first round picks.
The potential deal would be a major trade domino to fall for OKC, as Siakam is likely one of the top remaining players who’s actively up for grabs.
The case for OKC making a push for Siakam would be this slight window where a decent chunk of money is allotted to one not getting legitimate minutes in Davis Bertans.
Being able to add Siakam while retaining their core four of Shai Gilgeous-Alexander, Jalen Williams, Chet Holmgren and Josh Giddey would almost certainly make the team a contender, if they're not already. But there’s lessons to be learned about pushing the “go” button too early (see the 2021 Atlanta Hawks).
Based off the reports, OKC has more than enough firepower to outbid the Pacers. But doing so without crippling their future some would likely be a tall task.
Regardless, Siakam’s landing spot is sure to have league-wide implications, be it Indiana, Golden State or elsewhere.
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