[Michael Scotto/HoopsHype] The Atlanta Hawks continue to monitor Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam as a potential trade target after attempting to acquire him during the offseason, league sources told HoopsHype.
[Michael Scotto/HoopsHype] The Atlanta Hawks continue to monitor Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam as a potential trade target after attempting to acquire him during the offseason, league sources told HoopsHype.
HoopsHype spoke with 15 NBA executives and league sources to project the top trade candidates for each team this season.
* Hawks forward De’Andre Hunter was among the players discussed during the Siakam talks, and his $20 million salary and versatility on both sides of the ball playing both forward spots at times makes him a trade candidate to watch in a potential deal.
* In years past, the Knicks shied away from including **Grimes** in trade talks with the Clippers for Paul George, the Bulls for Zach LaVine, the Jazz during Donovan Mitchell trade talks, **and the Hawks, who also inquired about him.**
* Several teams could make a trade for Siakam, including the Hawks, Kings, 76ers, Pacers, etc. The two-time All-NBA and All-Star player will be looking for a max contract, or as close to it as possible this summer, and is HoopsHype’s No. 2 overall free agent.
* Another Hawks frontcourt player, center Clint Capela, was linked to the Mavericks this offseason, but with the emergence of rookie center Derrick Lively, Dallas’ trade interest in Capela has since faded. However, after signing Onyeka Okongwu to an extension, some rival executives believe Capela could be used as a trade chip again before the February trade deadline.
Both_Funny4896
Either overpay for Siakam or accept another .500 or below season, take your pick.
…or I guess you could trade for a Dorian Finney Smith typa guy and pray to god he doesnt fall of a cliff once he touches down in Atlanta
BigRisket
Here we go again
jasonbm76
How far above .500 do you think Siakam makes us vs Hunter / filler / picks? If it’s not .650-.700 then he’s not worth all that it will cost to get and keep him.
I want us to make a move but don’t think Siakam is that dude for us.
Shade_Raven
Im not interested in any player that requires giving up JJ or that cant play with JJ, and Pascals 0.8 3s made on 4Attempts a game cant play with JJ
Ajbksfinest
We went back to these trade talks, that’s how Ik we’re cooked
clonta
I’m begging dude we need a change.
The_Truth_Hurts_Yu
Please trade for him. We need the defense and CONSISTENT offense. Please go get him. Please.
spammusubi0808
It would be so hawks for them to overpay for him and then for him to walk next year. I don’t get what trading for him does to this team? Going more all in for a guy thats getting older.
Acceptable-Taste-912
JJ is already very good at 21, we don’t need Pascal to take minutes from him.
MiserableSoft2344
AJ for Quentin Grimes. Who says no?
fireglz
We should wait until closer to the trade deadline. The only real piece of leverage we have is that Masai doesn’t have job security, and if Siakim starts leaking stuff or giving bad interviews because Masai is playing hardball that makes our position a lot stronger in negotiations.
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HoopsHype spoke with 15 NBA executives and league sources to project the top trade candidates for each team this season.
* Hawks forward De’Andre Hunter was among the players discussed during the Siakam talks, and his $20 million salary and versatility on both sides of the ball playing both forward spots at times makes him a trade candidate to watch in a potential deal.
* In years past, the Knicks shied away from including **Grimes** in trade talks with the Clippers for Paul George, the Bulls for Zach LaVine, the Jazz during Donovan Mitchell trade talks, **and the Hawks, who also inquired about him.**
* Several teams could make a trade for Siakam, including the Hawks, Kings, 76ers, Pacers, etc. The two-time All-NBA and All-Star player will be looking for a max contract, or as close to it as possible this summer, and is HoopsHype’s No. 2 overall free agent.
* Another Hawks frontcourt player, center Clint Capela, was linked to the Mavericks this offseason, but with the emergence of rookie center Derrick Lively, Dallas’ trade interest in Capela has since faded. However, after signing Onyeka Okongwu to an extension, some rival executives believe Capela could be used as a trade chip again before the February trade deadline.
Either overpay for Siakam or accept another .500 or below season, take your pick.
…or I guess you could trade for a Dorian Finney Smith typa guy and pray to god he doesnt fall of a cliff once he touches down in Atlanta
Here we go again
How far above .500 do you think Siakam makes us vs Hunter / filler / picks? If it’s not .650-.700 then he’s not worth all that it will cost to get and keep him.
I want us to make a move but don’t think Siakam is that dude for us.
Im not interested in any player that requires giving up JJ or that cant play with JJ, and Pascals 0.8 3s made on 4Attempts a game cant play with JJ
We went back to these trade talks, that’s how Ik we’re cooked
I’m begging dude we need a change.
Please trade for him. We need the defense and CONSISTENT offense. Please go get him. Please.
It would be so hawks for them to overpay for him and then for him to walk next year. I don’t get what trading for him does to this team? Going more all in for a guy thats getting older.
JJ is already very good at 21, we don’t need Pascal to take minutes from him.
AJ for Quentin Grimes. Who says no?
We should wait until closer to the trade deadline. The only real piece of leverage we have is that Masai doesn’t have job security, and if Siakim starts leaking stuff or giving bad interviews because Masai is playing hardball that makes our position a lot stronger in negotiations.