TORONTO – The Toronto Raptors have traded Pascal Siakam to the Indiana Pacers, in keeping with a number of media stories.
ESPN reported Wednesday the Raptors will obtain Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora and three first-round picks from the Pacers in return. Toronto additionally will get Kira Lewis from New Orleans as a part of the deal.
The Athletic reported Tuesday evening the Pacers and Raptors have been nearing a deal for Siakam, a two-time all-star and one of many final remaining ties to Toronto’s 2019 championship crew.
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Siakam is within the final 12 months of a four-year, US$136.9 million deal. He’ll make $37.8 million this season.
Although the Raptors have struggled to a 15-25 report, Siakam put collectively one other robust particular person marketing campaign via 39 video games in Toronto, averaging 22.2 factors, 6.3 rebounds and 4.9 assists.
The blockbuster is yet one more main transfer for a Raptors crew present process adjustments amid a tough couple of seasons.
Toronto despatched longtime wing OG Anunoby, ahead Valuable Achiuwa and guard Malachi Flynn to the New York Knicks for Canadian ahead RJ Barrett and guard Immanuel Quickley on Dec. 30.
This report by The Canadian Press was first publishedJan. 17, 2024.
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