Raptors, Pacers engaged in trade talks involving Pascal Siakam and Bruce Brown
The Raptors and Pacers are actively engaged in trade talks centered around two-time All-Star forward Pascal Siakam that would send him to Indiana for a package that includes Bruce Brown Jr., other salaries and three first-round draft picks, league sources tell The Athletic.
Source: Shams Charania, Sam Amick, Shams Charania and Sam Amick @ The Athletic
Source: Shams Charania, Sam Amick, Shams Charania and Sam Amick @ The Athletic
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Re: Indy-Siakam report by our @ShamsCharania : Brown-Nwora-Toppin gets you to a salary match; Nwora rarely plays and Siakam would replace Toppin, and all three are expiring (Tm-opt on Brown). Indy could also take Otto Porter into cap room as part of a trade. – 9:30 PM
Re: Indy-Siakam report by our @ShamsCharania : Brown-Nwora-Toppin gets you to a salary match; Nwora rarely plays and Siakam would replace Toppin, and all three are expiring (Tm-opt on Brown). Indy could also take Otto Porter into cap room as part of a trade. – 9:30 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Seems like a good time to re-share my story from *July* on the Pacers’ very real interest in forward Pascal Siakam and trying to get the Raptors to move him.
Talks are ongoing, picking up over the weekend.
fieldhousefiles.com/p/pacers-inter… – 9:05 PM
Seems like a good time to re-share my story from *July* on the Pacers’ very real interest in forward Pascal Siakam and trying to get the Raptors to move him.
Talks are ongoing, picking up over the weekend.
fieldhousefiles.com/p/pacers-inter… – 9:05 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Hield wouldn’t be necessary. For example, something like Siakam, McDaniels for Brown, Smith and Toppin (and 3 picks) works even though that would be Pacers taking back +8 million in trade. (This specific hypothetical is completely, yes, hypothetical.) – 8:50 PM
Hield wouldn’t be necessary. For example, something like Siakam, McDaniels for Brown, Smith and Toppin (and 3 picks) works even though that would be Pacers taking back +8 million in trade. (This specific hypothetical is completely, yes, hypothetical.) – 8:50 PM
Jason Jones @mr_jasonjones
Raptors, Pacers engaged in Pascal Siakam trade talks involving Bruce Brown Jr., draft picks: Sources theathletic.com/5207428/2024/0… – 8:46 PM
Raptors, Pacers engaged in Pascal Siakam trade talks involving Bruce Brown Jr., draft picks: Sources theathletic.com/5207428/2024/0… – 8:46 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Pascal Siakam makes $37.8M
Bruce Brown makes $22M
There’s a $4.4M trade exception for the Raptors so the names for those other salaries involved will be key, ideally at least one of Indiana’s “pups.”
3 FRP is healthy considering Pascal is expiring. Now we wait. – 8:40 PM
Pascal Siakam makes $37.8M
Bruce Brown makes $22M
There’s a $4.4M trade exception for the Raptors so the names for those other salaries involved will be key, ideally at least one of Indiana’s “pups.”
3 FRP is healthy considering Pascal is expiring. Now we wait. – 8:40 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
The Pacers are owed a first-round pick from the Thunder that will wind up being the worst of OKC, Houston, Utah or the Clippers’ pick. I would imagine if they’re dealing three picks for Siakam, this pick, which is the least valuable 1st-rounder they own, is one of them. – 8:39 PM
The Pacers are owed a first-round pick from the Thunder that will wind up being the worst of OKC, Houston, Utah or the Clippers’ pick. I would imagine if they’re dealing three picks for Siakam, this pick, which is the least valuable 1st-rounder they own, is one of them. – 8:39 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Pacers would need to add an additional $8.2 million alongside Bruce Brown to absorb Pascal Siakam’s $37.8 million salary.
Keep an eye on Obi Toppin, Jalen Smith and Isaiah Jackson as potential pieces included in negotiations.
Indiana has reportedly been reluctant to include… – 8:38 PM
The Pacers would need to add an additional $8.2 million alongside Bruce Brown to absorb Pascal Siakam’s $37.8 million salary.
Keep an eye on Obi Toppin, Jalen Smith and Isaiah Jackson as potential pieces included in negotiations.
Indiana has reportedly been reluctant to include… – 8:38 PM
Alex Kennedy @AlexKennedyNBA
In early December, C.J. Miles (@masfresco) joined me on “Running Up The Score” and we discussed why the Indiana Pacers are the perfect landing spot for Pascal Siakam: pic.twitter.com/ghDalfddJV – 8:37 PM
In early December, C.J. Miles (@masfresco) joined me on “Running Up The Score” and we discussed why the Indiana Pacers are the perfect landing spot for Pascal Siakam: pic.twitter.com/ghDalfddJV – 8:37 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
The Raptors and Pacers are in “active talks” on a trade package for All-Star Pascal Siakam that includes three first-round picks, per @ShamsCharania 👀 pic.twitter.com/nz9sOCXj5k – 8:32 PM
The Raptors and Pacers are in “active talks” on a trade package for All-Star Pascal Siakam that includes three first-round picks, per @ShamsCharania 👀 pic.twitter.com/nz9sOCXj5k – 8:32 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Pascal Siakam in Toronto:
— 5th in points
— 3rd in rebounds
— 5th in assists
— 1st in 25/5/5 games
— MIP
— 2x All-Star
— 2x All-NBA
— NBA Champ
Top __ Raptor all-time. statmuse.com/nba/player/pas… – 8:25 PM
Pascal Siakam in Toronto:
— 5th in points
— 3rd in rebounds
— 5th in assists
— 1st in 25/5/5 games
— MIP
— 2x All-Star
— 2x All-NBA
— NBA Champ
Top __ Raptor all-time. statmuse.com/nba/player/pas… – 8:25 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Developing: The Raptors and Pacers are in active talks on a trade centered on two-time All-Star Pascal Siakam for package that includes three first-round picks, league sources say.
Full details at @TheAthletic with @sam_amick: theathletic.com/5207428/2024/0… – 8:23 PM
Developing: The Raptors and Pacers are in active talks on a trade centered on two-time All-Star Pascal Siakam for package that includes three first-round picks, league sources say.
Full details at @TheAthletic with @sam_amick: theathletic.com/5207428/2024/0… – 8:23 PM
Chris Biderman @TheWarriorsWire
The case for, against Warriors making move for Raptors’ Pascal Siakam warriorswire.usatoday.com/lists/pros-and… pic.twitter.com/M6ElShBhBR – 8:00 PM
The case for, against Warriors making move for Raptors’ Pascal Siakam warriorswire.usatoday.com/lists/pros-and… pic.twitter.com/M6ElShBhBR – 8:00 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Pacers are believed to only be offering Buddy Hield, Bruce Brown and a first-round pick for Pascal Siakam, per @EricPincus (bleacherreport.com/articles/10105…).
Since Siakam is unwilling to commit long-term for a new team, this is the type of value teams are offering the Raptors. pic.twitter.com/pULUFhrJnC – 5:05 PM
The Pacers are believed to only be offering Buddy Hield, Bruce Brown and a first-round pick for Pascal Siakam, per @EricPincus (bleacherreport.com/articles/10105…).
Since Siakam is unwilling to commit long-term for a new team, this is the type of value teams are offering the Raptors. pic.twitter.com/pULUFhrJnC – 5:05 PM
Eric Pincus @EricPincus
Latest @BleacherReport NBA Rumors: Latest Intel on Pascal Siakam, Dejounte Murray, Zach LaVine and More — I put a lot of work into this one, trying to map out the landscape as we near the trade deadline
bleacherreport.com/articles/10105… – 3:26 PM
Latest @BleacherReport NBA Rumors: Latest Intel on Pascal Siakam, Dejounte Murray, Zach LaVine and More — I put a lot of work into this one, trying to map out the landscape as we near the trade deadline
bleacherreport.com/articles/10105… – 3:26 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
The Spurs should make a big trade (eventually)
If Siakam is the Kings’ Plan A, what’s Plan B?
Rookie check-in: Keyonte George
@KevinOConnorNBA’s observations from around the league: theringer.com/nba/2024/1/15/… – 3:19 PM
The Spurs should make a big trade (eventually) If Siakam is the Kings’ Plan A, what’s Plan B? Rookie check-in: Keyonte George@KevinOConnorNBA’s observations from around the league: theringer.com/nba/2024/1/15/… – 3:19 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Just to get ahead of it, Pascal Siakam does not owe it to the Raptors to give them a list of teams he’d re-sign with or anything. He’s played his ass off his entire career, has done what he can to fit in with a change in role this year and helped them win a bloody title. – 2:52 PM
Just to get ahead of it, Pascal Siakam does not owe it to the Raptors to give them a list of teams he’d re-sign with or anything. He’s played his ass off his entire career, has done what he can to fit in with a change in role this year and helped them win a bloody title. – 2:52 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
NEW @AlleyOopPod
Something is off with the Sacramento Kings.
@BrendenNunesNBA stops by to discuss Mike Brown’s elite presser moment, the Fox-Sabonis numbers, Pascal Siakam trade rumors, and MUCH more.
youtube.com/watch?v=heYZgV… pic.twitter.com/Igubsl2wOX – 2:04 PM
NEW @AlleyOopPod
Something is off with the Sacramento Kings.
@BrendenNunesNBA stops by to discuss Mike Brown’s elite presser moment, the Fox-Sabonis numbers, Pascal Siakam trade rumors, and MUCH more.
youtube.com/watch?v=heYZgV… pic.twitter.com/Igubsl2wOX – 2:04 PM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Pascal Siakam accidentally scored an own goal last night 😂 pic.twitter.com/VNok0qyNJp – 10:07 AM
Pascal Siakam accidentally scored an own goal last night 😂 pic.twitter.com/VNok0qyNJp – 10:07 AM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
A lot of Pacers fans getting a glimpse of the All-NBA play of Lauri Markkanen. He has 32 & 10 after three quarters (incl. 17pts in the 3Q).
I’d be surprised if Utah doesn’t re-sign him, but he’s another guy the Pacers would like – if not Siakam. So good. – 10:57 PM
A lot of Pacers fans getting a glimpse of the All-NBA play of Lauri Markkanen. He has 32 & 10 after three quarters (incl. 17pts in the 3Q).
I’d be surprised if Utah doesn’t re-sign him, but he’s another guy the Pacers would like – if not Siakam. So good. – 10:57 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Barnes/Siakam: 27 points, 10-27 FG, 0-8 3P. They both need to be more aggressive than they were tonight… but, not to be overlooked, Holiday (who spent most of the night on Scottie) and the Celtics D are tough. – 9:47 PM
Barnes/Siakam: 27 points, 10-27 FG, 0-8 3P. They both need to be more aggressive than they were tonight… but, not to be overlooked, Holiday (who spent most of the night on Scottie) and the Celtics D are tough. – 9:47 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
The Raptors are 4-for-19 from 3-point range, while Boston is 10-for-18. Siakam and Barnes have combined for 9 points on 13 shots.
Gonna need Mike Brown to explain how this is ONLY a 6-point game. pic.twitter.com/muEOt5IMAd – 8:34 PM
The Raptors are 4-for-19 from 3-point range, while Boston is 10-for-18. Siakam and Barnes have combined for 9 points on 13 shots.
Gonna need Mike Brown to explain how this is ONLY a 6-point game. pic.twitter.com/muEOt5IMAd – 8:34 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Bruce Brown (knee) and Aaron Nesmith (shin) are both questionable to play tonight in Salt Lake City on the second night of a b2b.
The Jazz, who’ve won 11 of their last 13 games, are healthy. – 3:41 PM
Bruce Brown (knee) and Aaron Nesmith (shin) are both questionable to play tonight in Salt Lake City on the second night of a b2b.
The Jazz, who’ve won 11 of their last 13 games, are healthy. – 3:41 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
NEW: After signing with the Pacers in offseason, Bruce Brown was unable to join the Nuggets for Ring Night at the season opener.
So on Sunday, it was all about him. The hugs and cheers were even better than he imagined, causing him to fight back tears.
fieldhousefiles.com/p/pacers-noteb… – 2:19 PM
NEW: After signing with the Pacers in offseason, Bruce Brown was unable to join the Nuggets for Ring Night at the season opener.
So on Sunday, it was all about him. The hugs and cheers were even better than he imagined, causing him to fight back tears.
fieldhousefiles.com/p/pacers-noteb… – 2:19 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
For @MileHighSports
“No one else has done what he’s doing.”
Michael Malone spent much of his presser crediting Michael Porter Jr., emphasizing just how remarkable his journey has been.
On MPJ, the Nuggets win, and Bruce Brown’s return to Denver.
milehighsports.com/nuggets-welcom… – 7:26 PM
For @MileHighSports
“No one else has done what he’s doing.”
Michael Malone spent much of his presser crediting Michael Porter Jr., emphasizing just how remarkable his journey has been.
On MPJ, the Nuggets win, and Bruce Brown’s return to Denver.
milehighsports.com/nuggets-welcom… – 7:26 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Winner’s Lounge starts now. So much to talk about. Come join.
25 apiece for Jokic, Murray, MPJ
Bruce Brown gets his ring
Jokic on a heater
youtube.com/live/6WXU_0MB4… – 6:20 PM
Winner’s Lounge starts now. So much to talk about. Come join.
25 apiece for Jokic, Murray, MPJ Bruce Brown gets his ring Jokic on a heateryoutube.com/live/6WXU_0MB4… – 6:20 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Bruce Brown has 5 offensive rebounds.
The Nuggets as a team have 1. – 5:10 PM
Bruce Brown has 5 offensive rebounds.
The Nuggets as a team have 1. – 5:10 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Bruce Brown gave Denver the business that half: 14 points, 7 rebounds (4 offensive), 4 assists in 16 minutes. – 4:47 PM
Bruce Brown gave Denver the business that half: 14 points, 7 rebounds (4 offensive), 4 assists in 16 minutes. – 4:47 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Oof. Allowing Bruce Brown to go the length of the floor in 2.9 seconds is NOT great. – 4:46 PM
Oof. Allowing Bruce Brown to go the length of the floor in 2.9 seconds is NOT great. – 4:46 PM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
Bruce Brown outworking the Nuggets on the offensive boards two possessions in a row. – 4:41 PM
Bruce Brown outworking the Nuggets on the offensive boards two possessions in a row. – 4:41 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Bruce Brown broke out the Chrome 11s for his Ring Night return to Denver 🏆🔥 pic.twitter.com/b49xpAv5Un – 4:12 PM
Bruce Brown broke out the Chrome 11s for his Ring Night return to Denver 🏆🔥 pic.twitter.com/b49xpAv5Un – 4:12 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Bruce Brown received his 2023 NBA Championship ring before the Pacers-Nuggets tip-off 💍
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/iStHuQMOcA – 4:07 PM
Bruce Brown received his 2023 NBA Championship ring before the Pacers-Nuggets tip-off 💍
(via @NBA)
pic.twitter.com/iStHuQMOcA – 4:07 PM
Gordon Gross @GMoneyNuggs
Reggie Jackson explaining the ring to Bruce Brown like he’s laying out the functioning of the Infinity Gauntlet is pretty great, I won’t lie. – 3:52 PM
Reggie Jackson explaining the ring to Bruce Brown like he’s laying out the functioning of the Infinity Gauntlet is pretty great, I won’t lie. – 3:52 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Alright Nuggets fans, time for Game 41, the genuine halfway point of the NBA season, against the Bruce Brown Indiana Pacers.
Yee Haw. – 3:40 PM
Alright Nuggets fans, time for Game 41, the genuine halfway point of the NBA season, against the Bruce Brown Indiana Pacers.
Yee Haw. – 3:40 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Bruce Brown receives his championship ring after a tribute video about his time in Denver.
Integral part of that run and his teammates surely miss him as you can see. pic.twitter.com/liYfr5rI9D – 3:40 PM
Bruce Brown receives his championship ring after a tribute video about his time in Denver.
Integral part of that run and his teammates surely miss him as you can see. pic.twitter.com/liYfr5rI9D – 3:40 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Bruce Brown and Michael Malone watching the video of Brown’s championship highlights that was played at Ball Arena. pic.twitter.com/wTYG1gHcJu – 3:37 PM
Bruce Brown and Michael Malone watching the video of Brown’s championship highlights that was played at Ball Arena. pic.twitter.com/wTYG1gHcJu – 3:37 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and the Nuggets present Bruce Brown with his championship ring. Asked BB about the ring pregame: “Shit is huge,” he said. pic.twitter.com/TfhlKS563n – 3:37 PM
Kentavious Caldwell-Pope and the Nuggets present Bruce Brown with his championship ring. Asked BB about the ring pregame: “Shit is huge,” he said. pic.twitter.com/TfhlKS563n – 3:37 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Bruce Brown: BELOVED in Denver forever.
Thank you Bruce. pic.twitter.com/5ypTnSkgoh – 3:36 PM
Bruce Brown: BELOVED in Denver forever.
Thank you Bruce. pic.twitter.com/5ypTnSkgoh – 3:36 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
Bruce Brown gets his championship ring. pic.twitter.com/FN6WJr3N3B – 3:35 PM
Bruce Brown gets his championship ring. pic.twitter.com/FN6WJr3N3B – 3:35 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
Bruce Brown is feeling the love for his ring ceremony. pic.twitter.com/1UvOq16DGQ – 3:33 PM
Bruce Brown is feeling the love for his ring ceremony. pic.twitter.com/1UvOq16DGQ – 3:33 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
The festivities have started for an emotional Bruce Brown. pic.twitter.com/AGsPfqoGdv – 3:33 PM
The festivities have started for an emotional Bruce Brown. pic.twitter.com/AGsPfqoGdv – 3:33 PM
Duvalier Johnson @DuvalierJohnson
Entire Nuggets team is showing Bruce Brown love as he returns to Ball Arena for his championship ring.
Crowd is in the back screaming “BRUUCCEEE” as he is on the Jumbotron. pic.twitter.com/NKOQMYEU8M – 3:21 PM
Entire Nuggets team is showing Bruce Brown love as he returns to Ball Arena for his championship ring.
Crowd is in the back screaming “BRUUCCEEE” as he is on the Jumbotron. pic.twitter.com/NKOQMYEU8M – 3:21 PM
Ryan Blackburn @NBABlackburn
I’d expect Andrew Nembhard to guard Jamal Murray, Bruce Brown to guard Michael Porter, and Myles Turner to guard Nikola Jokic today.
Gonna be an interesting battle. – 3:15 PM
I’d expect Andrew Nembhard to guard Jamal Murray, Bruce Brown to guard Michael Porter, and Myles Turner to guard Nikola Jokic today.
Gonna be an interesting battle. – 3:15 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Bruce Brown reunites with his former Nuggets teammates
Brown will receive his 2023 championship ring today 💍
(via @nuggets)
pic.twitter.com/T2qKxlC3lG – 3:06 PM
Bruce Brown reunites with his former Nuggets teammates
Brown will receive his 2023 championship ring today 💍
(via @nuggets)
pic.twitter.com/T2qKxlC3lG – 3:06 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
“I loved being there. I loved my teammates and we obviously won a championship together.”
It’s a special game for Bruce Brown. The guard will receive his Nuggets championship ring in his return to Denver.
fieldhousefiles.com/p/bruce-brown-… – 2:46 PM
“I loved being there. I loved my teammates and we obviously won a championship together.”
It’s a special game for Bruce Brown. The guard will receive his Nuggets championship ring in his return to Denver.
fieldhousefiles.com/p/bruce-brown-… – 2:46 PM
Harrison Wind @HarrisonWind
You just know Bruce Brown laid this outfit out on his bed last night. pic.twitter.com/f7IjC6aR3c – 2:01 PM
You just know Bruce Brown laid this outfit out on his bed last night. pic.twitter.com/f7IjC6aR3c – 2:01 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Bruce Brown will get his ring right before tip-off so if you’re at Ball Arena, make sure you’re in your seats early! – 1:58 PM
Bruce Brown will get his ring right before tip-off so if you’re at Ball Arena, make sure you’re in your seats early! – 1:58 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Jokingly, Coach Malone said his most memorable moment when he thinks of Bruce Brown was “when he told me he was leaving.” 😭 – 1:49 PM
Jokingly, Coach Malone said his most memorable moment when he thinks of Bruce Brown was “when he told me he was leaving.” 😭 – 1:49 PM
Katy Winge @katywinge
Bruce Brown is literally so cool he gets to Denver and goes to the National Western Stock Show pic.twitter.com/9AnqvYYidM – 11:29 PM
Bruce Brown is literally so cool he gets to Denver and goes to the National Western Stock Show pic.twitter.com/9AnqvYYidM – 11:29 PM
Vinny Benedetto @VBenedetto
Of course Bruce Brown made it to the National Western Stock Show before tomorrow’s game. pic.twitter.com/XuV2VFQdoY – 10:54 PM
Of course Bruce Brown made it to the National Western Stock Show before tomorrow’s game. pic.twitter.com/XuV2VFQdoY – 10:54 PM
More on this storyline
The Raptors have been engaged in discussions with several teams on a potential Siakam deal, but conversations with the Pacers have gained steam in recent days, those sources say. Sources briefed on the talks between the two teams say that there have been several back-and-forth proposals made. While the two sides have been described as being far along in the process, according to those sources, they have yet to finalize or agree to a deal. -via The Athletic / January 16, 2024
The Pacers have the lowest payroll in the league (about $8.3 million under the $136 million salary cap) and are said to be looking for a bigger wing to help the team’s playoff run. While Siakam is on that list, maybe even at the top, the asking price from Toronto is probably too high. The bait offered is believed to be Buddy Hield, Bruce Brown Jr. and one of Indiana’s two first-round picks in the 2024 draft (it has its own and another that is likely via the Oklahoma City Thunder or LA Clippers). -via Bleacher Report / January 16, 2024
According to sources, the Raptors are looking for a return similar to what they got from the New York Knicks for OG Anunoby (RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley)—young players who can fit around Scottie Barnes. Thus far, the challenge is that Siakam is believed to be expecting a maximum contract this offseason (which projects to start at $42.6 million). -via Bleacher Report / January 16, 2024
Dustin Dopirak: Rick Carlisle says neither Bruce Brown nor Aaron Nesmith are available tonight. -via Twitter @DustinDopirak / January 15, 2024