In addition to the pivot, three other players and four draft picks were involved in the surprising negotiation between the teams
On the afternoon of this Wednesday, 17th, the Indiana Pacers acquired the pivot Pascal Siakamin a triple exchange involving the Toronto Raptors and the New Orleans Pelicans. The information was given by the main insider journalist of NBA, Adrian Wojnarowskifrom the North American “ESPN”. bruce brown It is Jordan Nwora are going to Canadaas well as the shipowner Kira Lewis. In negotiation, the franchise Indianapolis even sent three future first-round picks to the city of Toronto. Furthermore, the player’s former team also received a second-round pick from the Louisiana.
Therefore, the team Indiana He beat some competitors who were investing heavily to rely on the power forward. Among them are the Dallas MavericksO Golden State Warriors and the Sacramento Kings. One of the most targeted players this NBA offseason, Pascal Siakam has an expiring contract worth $37.9 million.
According to Woj, Siakam is happy with the trade and is eager to reach a contract extension next offseason. This was one of the fears of teams interested in the Cameroonian, as he could leave “for free” when the market opened in July this year. With the arrival of the power forward, the Pacers become even stronger for the playoffs.
Currently, the team is in 6th place in the Eastern Conference, having a direct place in the postseason. At first, Siakam arrives to be the Pacers’ second offensive option, led on the court by the point guard Tyrese Halliburton. Meanwhile, the Raptors have an average campaign and are looking to embark on a complete overhaul. Today, the team is in 12th place in the same conference.
With the outputs of OG Anunobywhich went to the New York Knicksand Siakam to the Pacers, the Canadian team would be thinking about a new exchange, involving the shooting guard Gary Trent Jr., who has an expiring contract worth $18.5 million. In the negotiation, the Raptors received Immanuel Quickley It is RJ Barrettwho became starters and are part of the main core of the team’s revitalization, alongside Scottie Barnesthe franchise’s main player.
Source: sportbuzz
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