You know trade talks around a player are getting interesting when players from other teams start discussing them. That’s what happened this week when Los Angeles Clippers star Paul George debated the latest rumors surrounding Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam on his podcast.
“I saw them put [Siakam] and [Jonathan] Kuminga in a trade, and I thought about it, and I was like, ‘hat’s a win for both sides,’” George said. “Obviously, Golden State would have to add more ... but that is a trade that works for both sides.”
There’s no hotter name in NBA trade talks right now than Siakam, a versatile, 6'8" forward with championship experience. The Sacramento Kings want him. The Golden State Warriors, too. The Indiana Pacers are interested. The Los Angeles Lakers, if they had enough to offer, would be. Siakam is a plug-and-play guy on any roster and in the aftermath of Toronto’s decision to trade OG Anunoby—the clearest signal that the Raps are rebuilding around Scottie Barnes—Siakam is very likely to be moved before February’s trade deadline.
