SUMMARY
- Pascal Siakam is a hot topic on the NBA trade block, with teams like the Golden State Warriors, Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, and others expressing interest
- Some sources suggest that a Pascal Siakam trade may be unlikely without including Kuminga, but the Warriors might explore other player options.
The February 8 trade deadline is just a month away, and there is still hustle and bustle around the status of ‘Spicy P.’ Pascal Siakam is the hottest topic on the trade block, as many teams are eyeing the front office to quote an offer. As per Yahoo Sports’ Jake Fischer, the Detroit Pistons, Indiana Pacers, and Sacramento Kings were the first to hit the list.
However, Sacramento seems to take a backseat, as per Shams Charania of The Athletic. Adding to the rhetoric, Chris Haynes of The Athletic dropped a bombshell when he reported that the Bay Area team has now joined the list of contenders eyeing Pascal Siakam. The 29-year-old player has helped the Toronto Raptors win a championship and has also swept the NBA All-Star title twice.
The Warriors are unwilling to include Jonathan Kuminga in a potential trade for Pascal Siakam, per @michaelgrange (https://t.co/mm7FY9X7SS).
Without Kuminga, it appears unlikely the Warriors and Raptors will end up making a deal. pic.twitter.com/19QsL9XqV4
— Evan Sidery (@esidery) January 7, 2024
The forward/center of the Golden State Warriors seems to be wrapped around the same trade rumors. While the Warriors sprung up as an enticing destination for Pascal, it seems unlikely that they would offer Jonathan Kuminga in return. In a recent article on Sportsnet, author Michael Grange revealed that the Golden State Warriors seem reluctant to trade off Jonathan Kuminga.
Although there was a brawl between Steve Kerr and Kuminga after the loss to the Denver Nuggets on January 4, 2024, the team seems reluctant to put Kuminga up for a trade. While a Twitter account (@esidery) claims that the Pascal trade will be highly unlikely without Kuminga, the Warriors might offer some other plays in return.
Which player can the Golden State Warriors offer to the Toronto Raptors?
The Golden State Warriors are going through a tumultuous season. On one hand, the team is dealing with the criticisms surrounding the crumbling dynasty and, on the other, the day-to-day affairs. Chris Paul just broke his hand and might require surgery, and Draymond Green is back after facing a 12-game suspension. Amidst all this, a player like Jonathan Kuminga instills some stability in the team.
However, it’s also worth mentioning that the Raptors are undergoing a complete rebuild. The front office is trying to form a young team around Scottie Barnes, the rookie player. Juxtaposing this situation, the Warriors are dealing with an aging team. It is a challenge for the Warriors to offer a young player to the Raptors to seal the deal.