Los Angeles Lakers Receive: F/C Pascal Siakam
Toronto Raptors Receive: C/F Anthony Davis, 2027 First-Round Pick
For the Raptors, this deal is all about diversifying.
With the emergence of rookie sensation Scottie Barnes, Siakam may be expendable. They’re both 6’9 playmaking wings which make a two-way impact. On the one hand, it’s a good skill set to double down on. On the other, having a rim-protecting, inside scoring big man like Davis could provide even more value.
They’re also receiving a first-round pick here, again. If you’d surveyed the NBA’s general managers two years ago, all 30 would have likely taken Davis over Siakam.
Today, the result might be close to reverse. Siakam is having a career season, and Davis is struggling. The Raptors receive some compensation for the risk they’re taking here.
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At 29, it’s difficult to conclude what the rest of Davis’ career holds. He’s still comfortably young enough to return to his former glory.
At the same time, many NBA stars have seen their prime cut short by injuries. If he doesn’t get back on track soon, he may be the next in that long line.
Whether the outcome unfolds for him in a Lakers jersey or not is to be determined.
