The entire NBA world was waiting for this moment. It’s finally happened. The Toronto Raptors have begun rebuilding. Recently, the team sent OG Anunoby to the New York Knicks.
This is interesting. The Raptors have been a fixture in trade rumors for years. The issue of whether they had to trade Anunoby was hotly contested. He was young enough to hold onto, but in the end, it seemed that Toronto didn’t want to pay for his new contract.
On the other hand, there’s a broader consensus on Pascal Siakam. Most felt that the Raptors should trade him – and with Anunoby on the move, that feeling is only stronger.
Could they send him to the Dallas Mavericks?
NBA Trade Proposal: Dallas Mavericks Land Toronto Raptors’ Pascal Siakam
Toronto Raptors Receive: G/F Tim Hardaway Jr., C Richaun Holmes, G/F Josh Green, F Olivier-Maxence Prosper, G Jaden Hardy 2026 First-Round Pick (Swap – DAL), 2027 First-Round Pick (DAL)
Dallas Mavericks Receive: F/C Pascal Siakam
Did the Raptors get a strong return for Anunoby? That depends on who you ask. For some time, it was rumored that Toronto was seeing multiple first-round picks in exchange for the star wing.
They didn’t receive that type of package. The Raptors didn’t land a single first-rounder. Still, they did bring in two intriguing young players, RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley.
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If Toronto had moved Anunoby sooner, they may have received more. After all, he’s on an expiring contract – that limits his market. The Mavericks recently took a risk by acquiring Kyrie Irving on an expiring deal. Luckily, they were able to extend him this summer.
Should they add Siakam to their core?
Why The Dallas Mavericks Do The Deal
The Mavericks have looked like fringe contenders in 2023-24. They’ve got the most important ingredients. Luka Doncic is their franchise player, and Irving is as talented of a second option as you’ll find in the league.
What are the Mavericks missing? Well, they could use a two-way wing. An extra injection of playmaking would help diversify their offense as well. After all, this team’s pecking order gets fairly shallow after Doncic and Irving.
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Siakam checks both boxes. He’s a two-way wing who can create offense for himself and his teammates. The win-now Mavericks should spare no expense to bring him on board if he’s available. Should the Raptors make him available?
Why The Toronto Raptors Do The Deal
If the Raptors make Siakam available, they’ll be able to get more draft capital elsewhere. In total, they’re only picking up one unprotected first and two swaps. The Mavericks are light on draft capital – this is as much as they can offer.
With that said, the Raptors are adding some exciting young players to their core here. Hardy could be an offensive star in mind. Green is a rugged, athletic defensive wing, and Prosper has unexplored potential. This is an intriguing deal for the Raptors.
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Besides, those swaps could be valuable. Life changes quickly in the NBA – by 2030, the Raptors could be ahead of the Mavericks. This deal gives them all the more reason to get their rebuild started now.
