Washington Wizards Land Pascal Siakam In Blockbuster Trade Scenario

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Toronto Raptors Receive: C Kristaps Porzingis, F Rui Hachimura, 2025 First-Round Pick (WAS), 2027 First-Round Pick (WAS) 
Washington Wizards Receive: F Pascal Siakam

Not long ago, Kristaps Porzingis was supposed to be a star. In fact, when the New York Knicks selected him with the fourth overall pick in the 2015 draft, they were envisioning a franchise player. 

It didn’t exactly go that way. Following his departure from the Knicks, Porzingis was supposed to be a co-star. When the Dallas Mavericks acquired him via trade, they assumed they were getting an ideal second option for Luka Doncic. 

It didn’t exactly go that way. 

Now, we’re left with a simple question: who is Kristaps Porzingis? We know he has a valuable skillset. After all, 7-footers who can shoot threes and protect the rim remain a valuable commodity in this league.

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With that said, one wonders – does Porzingis provide any more value than Brook Lopez? If not, why should the Raptors foot the bill for his substantial contract? 

They shouldn’t. Ergo, the question is this: what kind of value can Kristaps Porzingis provide for the Raptors? 

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James Piercey

James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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