As the longtime Pacers center sat courtside at Golden 1 Center on Wednesday, there was an unmistakable irony that came with the conversation about the state of this Indiana squad. For years, there was chatter about the imperfect fit between him and former Pacers big man and current Kings star Domantas Sabonis. The February 2022 trade that sent Tyrese Haliburton to Indiana and Sabonis to Sacramento brought an end to that discussion, but it’s fair to wonder if those types of concerns might remain. The answer, as I learned from Turner and speaking to league sources close to PascalSiakam, is a resounding no. And the reason, it seems, is rooted in the fact this pairing is one that the newest Pacer has been hoping would come to fruition for years now. During all those years in Toronto, Siakam would tell people close to him how Turner was the kind of stretch five who would work wonders for his game. After his dream scenario of the Raptors somehow landing Kevin Durant, league sources say, Turner was next up on his list of players with whom he would love to play.
Source: Sam Amick @ The Athletic
Source: Sam Amick @ The Athletic
What’s the buzz on Twitter?
Henry Abbott @TrueHoop
Pascal Siakam will thrive in Indiana, says @coachthorpe.
One reason: teams never pack the paint like this against Tyrese Haliburton’s Pacers. truehoop.com/p/tyrese-halib… pic.twitter.com/T7IQPUL2lP – 11:38 AM
Pascal Siakam will thrive in Indiana, says @coachthorpe.
One reason: teams never pack the paint like this against Tyrese Haliburton’s Pacers. truehoop.com/p/tyrese-halib… pic.twitter.com/T7IQPUL2lP – 11:38 AM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
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Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
From yesterday, Handling of Pascal Siakam situation by Raptors was clumsy and unnecessary torontosun.com/sports/basketb… – 11:19 AM
From yesterday, Handling of Pascal Siakam situation by Raptors was clumsy and unnecessary torontosun.com/sports/basketb… – 11:19 AM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Pascal Siakam is known to be seeking a full-term max contract this offseason, which the Pacers appear willing to do, per @sam_amick (theathletic.com/5210759/2024/0…).
Indiana signing Siakam to a five-year, $247 million contract would lock him in alongside Tyrese Haliburton’s five-year… pic.twitter.com/4dbMdVN4lY – 11:07 AM
Pascal Siakam is known to be seeking a full-term max contract this offseason, which the Pacers appear willing to do, per @sam_amick (theathletic.com/5210759/2024/0…).
Indiana signing Siakam to a five-year, $247 million contract would lock him in alongside Tyrese Haliburton’s five-year… pic.twitter.com/4dbMdVN4lY – 11:07 AM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
Siakam: “Please, Masai, get me a stretch 5. I need a floor spacing center”
Masai: *trades for Jakob Poeltl* pic.twitter.com/YTEIuyk1Uo – 11:06 AM
Siakam: “Please, Masai, get me a stretch 5. I need a floor spacing center”
Masai: *trades for Jakob Poeltl* pic.twitter.com/YTEIuyk1Uo – 11:06 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
ASK IRA: Does the Siakam trade up the ante for a Heat countermove? sun-sentinel.com/2024/01/18/ask… Today’s mailbag. – 11:04 AM
ASK IRA: Does the Siakam trade up the ante for a Heat countermove? sun-sentinel.com/2024/01/18/ask… Today’s mailbag. – 11:04 AM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN analyst Bob Myers joins The Woj Pod to discuss the Pacers landing Pascal Siakam to pair with Tyrese Haliburton, how a GM operates trade deadline, much more.
ESPN: es.pn/3vOAbvh
Apple: apple.co/3SoAfd9
Spotify: spoti.fi/3S5n6Fl – 10:59 AM
ESPN analyst Bob Myers joins The Woj Pod to discuss the Pacers landing Pascal Siakam to pair with Tyrese Haliburton, how a GM operates trade deadline, much more.
ESPN: es.pn/3vOAbvh
Apple: apple.co/3SoAfd9
Spotify: spoti.fi/3S5n6Fl – 10:59 AM
Adam Mares @Adam_Mares
We are live! On the docket for today’s show:
🏀 Grading the Siakam trade for Indiana
🏀 Team needs before the trade deadline
📺 youtube.com/live/HXUr-N8OM… – 10:59 AM
We are live! On the docket for today’s show:
🏀 Grading the Siakam trade for Indiana
🏀 Team needs before the trade deadline
📺 youtube.com/live/HXUr-N8OM… – 10:59 AM
Christian Clark @cclark_13
To give you an idea of how much NBA offense keeps climbing:
Pelicans are averaging 117.4 points/100 possessions, the 9th-highest mark in the league.
In 2018-19, Warriors averaged 115.0 points/100 possessions. They were 1st. That was KD’s last year in Golden State. – 10:57 AM
To give you an idea of how much NBA offense keeps climbing:
Pelicans are averaging 117.4 points/100 possessions, the 9th-highest mark in the league.
In 2018-19, Warriors averaged 115.0 points/100 possessions. They were 1st. That was KD’s last year in Golden State. – 10:57 AM
Mark Medina @MarkG_Medina
Pascal Siakam’s agent, Todd Ramasar, to @Sportskeeda on his client getting traded to the Indiana Pacers: “I could see Pascal in Indiana long term. They want to see Pascal with the organization long term.” bit.ly/3S2pD3k – 10:53 AM
Pascal Siakam’s agent, Todd Ramasar, to @Sportskeeda on his client getting traded to the Indiana Pacers: “I could see Pascal in Indiana long term. They want to see Pascal with the organization long term.” bit.ly/3S2pD3k – 10:53 AM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kings vs. Pacers gameday: Tyrese Haliburton injury updates, Pascal Siakam trade and scouting reports
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 10:32 AM
Kings vs. Pacers gameday: Tyrese Haliburton injury updates, Pascal Siakam trade and scouting reports
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 10:32 AM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Pascal Siakam column includes perspective from Pacers coach Rick Carlisle and big man Myles Turner, who received a text message from his newest teammate in the middle of our convo. Much more here, at @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/5210759/2024/0… – 10:31 AM
Pascal Siakam column includes perspective from Pacers coach Rick Carlisle and big man Myles Turner, who received a text message from his newest teammate in the middle of our convo. Much more here, at @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/5210759/2024/0… – 10:31 AM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
On Pascal Siakam, why he went from wanting to be a “rental” to wanting to be a Pacer, and the Tyrese Haliburton influence that played a big part, at @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/5210759/2024/0… – 10:28 AM
On Pascal Siakam, why he went from wanting to be a “rental” to wanting to be a Pacer, and the Tyrese Haliburton influence that played a big part, at @TheAthletic
theathletic.com/5210759/2024/0… – 10:28 AM
Anil Gogna @AnilGognaNBA
Graphic below shows how Toronto created a new $10.2M TPE from the Siakam trade.
All salary cap implications detailed here:
youtu.be/pVKLyPqMip0?si… pic.twitter.com/chXonXnyYP – 10:19 AM
Graphic below shows how Toronto created a new $10.2M TPE from the Siakam trade.
All salary cap implications detailed here:
youtu.be/pVKLyPqMip0?si… pic.twitter.com/chXonXnyYP – 10:19 AM
Jorge Sierra @hoopshype
FWIW: We had Pascal Siakam at No. 35 in our list of the greatest international players ever… right ahead of Klay’s dad.
hoopshype.com/lists/77-great… – 10:14 AM
FWIW: We had Pascal Siakam at No. 35 in our list of the greatest international players ever… right ahead of Klay’s dad.
hoopshype.com/lists/77-great… – 10:14 AM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
For those wondering, McDonald will continue selling the Pascal Siakam Swirl. My advice to companies looking for brand partnerships, take a look at a player’s contract situation before working on a partnership around the trade deadline. – 9:41 AM
For those wondering, McDonald will continue selling the Pascal Siakam Swirl. My advice to companies looking for brand partnerships, take a look at a player’s contract situation before working on a partnership around the trade deadline. – 9:41 AM
Aaron Rose @AaronBenRose
I kinda think the Spurs got more for Jakob Poeltl than the Raptors got for Pascal Siakam 🙃 Don’t think you could trade 2 late firsts and a 2026 first for what’ll be a top 10 pick. Yikes – 9:09 AM
I kinda think the Spurs got more for Jakob Poeltl than the Raptors got for Pascal Siakam 🙃 Don’t think you could trade 2 late firsts and a 2026 first for what’ll be a top 10 pick. Yikes – 9:09 AM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Does the Siakam trade up the ante for a Heat countermove? Latest “Ask Ira” at sun-sentinel.com/2024/01/18/ask… Plus: Jovic’s status; bad loss, or NBA reality? – 9:02 AM
Does the Siakam trade up the ante for a Heat countermove? Latest “Ask Ira” at sun-sentinel.com/2024/01/18/ask… Plus: Jovic’s status; bad loss, or NBA reality? – 9:02 AM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
Jan. 18 RPR MVP:
1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 18.19
2. Joel Embiid: 17.09
3. Nikola Jokić: 16.78
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 16.54
5. Luka Dončić: 15.97
6. Anthony Davis: 14.97
7. Tyrese Haliburton: 13.66
8. Jayson Tatum: 13.28
9. Kawhi Leonard: 12.94
10. Kevin Durant: 12.38 pic.twitter.com/WYBAfvA4M2 – 8:38 AM
Jan. 18 RPR MVP:
1. Shai Gilgeous-Alexander: 18.19
2. Joel Embiid: 17.09
3. Nikola Jokić: 16.78
4. Giannis Antetokounmpo: 16.54
5. Luka Dončić: 15.97
6. Anthony Davis: 14.97
7. Tyrese Haliburton: 13.66
8. Jayson Tatum: 13.28
9. Kawhi Leonard: 12.94
10. Kevin Durant: 12.38 pic.twitter.com/WYBAfvA4M2 – 8:38 AM
Eric Pincus @EricPincus
Here’s what I had constructed at @BleacherReport in December for Siakam to the Pacers. It’s not far off; the main difference is it ended up NOP instead of OKC (& 2 deals, not a 3-team). That and IND held firm on no Walker and sent a future first instead
bleacherreport.com/articles/10101… – 1:18 AM
Here’s what I had constructed at @BleacherReport in December for Siakam to the Pacers. It’s not far off; the main difference is it ended up NOP instead of OKC (& 2 deals, not a 3-team). That and IND held firm on no Walker and sent a future first instead
bleacherreport.com/articles/10101… – 1:18 AM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
The Pascal Siakam trade may have felt inevitable, it may have been necessary, but that doesn’t make it satisfying.
On an underwhelming return and a split that could have been avoided, or at least should have played out differently: tsn.ca/nba/lewenberg-… pic.twitter.com/N0ae24Pmvr – 1:00 AM
The Pascal Siakam trade may have felt inevitable, it may have been necessary, but that doesn’t make it satisfying.
On an underwhelming return and a split that could have been avoided, or at least should have played out differently: tsn.ca/nba/lewenberg-… pic.twitter.com/N0ae24Pmvr – 1:00 AM
Anil Gogna @AnilGognaNBA
Video:
Siakam trade to Indiana – Salary Cap Deep Dive!
youtu.be/pVKLyPqMip0 pic.twitter.com/eKdk1MwcFb – 12:48 AM
Video:
Siakam trade to Indiana – Salary Cap Deep Dive!
youtu.be/pVKLyPqMip0 pic.twitter.com/eKdk1MwcFb – 12:48 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kevin Durant makes trip to Tucson for USC Trojans vs. Wildcats matchup. #Suns #BearDown pic.twitter.com/KMiTkgfhZ8 – 11:52 PM
Kevin Durant makes trip to Tucson for USC Trojans vs. Wildcats matchup. #Suns #BearDown pic.twitter.com/KMiTkgfhZ8 – 11:52 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Winners and losers from Pascal Siakam trade to Pacers
nbcsports.com/nba/news/winne… – 11:36 PM
Winners and losers from Pascal Siakam trade to Pacers
nbcsports.com/nba/news/winne… – 11:36 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
As part of the trade, Toronto created a $10.2M Traded Player Exception.
Siakam ($37.9M)
Brown ($22M) | Lewis Jr. ($5.7M)
$4.38M Achiuwa TENwora ($3M) – 11:11 PM
As part of the trade, Toronto created a $10.2M Traded Player Exception.
Siakam ($37.9M)
Brown ($22M) | Lewis Jr. ($5.7M)$4.38M Achiuwa TE
Nwora ($3M) – 11:11 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
Raptors make the Siakam trade official. They had an open roster spot, but in order to add the 3 players (Brown, Nwora and Lewis) they’ve waived Christian Koloko, who’s been out with an ongoing respiratory issue. – 10:59 PM
Raptors make the Siakam trade official. They had an open roster spot, but in order to add the 3 players (Brown, Nwora and Lewis) they’ve waived Christian Koloko, who’s been out with an ongoing respiratory issue. – 10:59 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
It’s done. Pascal Siakam traded to the Pacers, while Raptors collect 3 1st-rounders apnews.com/article/siakam… – 10:52 PM
It’s done. Pascal Siakam traded to the Pacers, while Raptors collect 3 1st-rounders apnews.com/article/siakam… – 10:52 PM
Law Murray @LawMurrayTheNU
Pacers welcome Pascal Siakam.
Indiana did not take the power forward position serious last season. Since June, they used a top-10 pick on Jarace Walker, traded for Obi Toppin, and have now acquired Siakam in a contract year pic.twitter.com/eFSKfQWk0H – 10:45 PM
Pacers welcome Pascal Siakam.
Indiana did not take the power forward position serious last season. Since June, they used a top-10 pick on Jarace Walker, traded for Obi Toppin, and have now acquired Siakam in a contract year pic.twitter.com/eFSKfQWk0H – 10:45 PM
Tony East @TonyREast
Pascal Siakam will wear number 43 for the Pacers. Here’s President of Basketball Operations Kevin Pritchard on the deal: pic.twitter.com/26KNDTjDeI – 10:42 PM
Pascal Siakam will wear number 43 for the Pacers. Here’s President of Basketball Operations Kevin Pritchard on the deal: pic.twitter.com/26KNDTjDeI – 10:42 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pascal Siakam is now officially a member of the Indiana Pacers.
The deal is done.
fieldhousefiles.com/p/pacers-acqui… – 10:41 PM
Pascal Siakam is now officially a member of the Indiana Pacers.
The deal is done.
fieldhousefiles.com/p/pacers-acqui… – 10:41 PM
Vivek Jacob @vivekmjacob
Raptors confirm the Pascal Siakam trade is now official.
Masai statement: pic.twitter.com/XHyuFahf2M – 10:40 PM
Raptors confirm the Pascal Siakam trade is now official.
Masai statement: pic.twitter.com/XHyuFahf2M – 10:40 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Raptors and Pacers trade for Pascal Siakam is now official. pic.twitter.com/TmXldkhjeq – 10:40 PM
The Raptors and Pacers trade for Pascal Siakam is now official. pic.twitter.com/TmXldkhjeq – 10:40 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
The Raptors have waived center Christian Koloko to complete the Pascal Siakam trade with Indiana. – 10:39 PM
The Raptors have waived center Christian Koloko to complete the Pascal Siakam trade with Indiana. – 10:39 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Pacers held firm on Andrew Nembhard not being included in any trade negotiations to acquire Pascal Siakam, though the Raptors coveted him, per @michaelgrange (sportsnet.ca/nba/article/ra…).
Indiana had three untouchable prospects: Bennedict Mathurin, Jarace Walker and Nembhard. pic.twitter.com/IOKpPUyCeV – 10:26 PM
The Pacers held firm on Andrew Nembhard not being included in any trade negotiations to acquire Pascal Siakam, though the Raptors coveted him, per @michaelgrange (sportsnet.ca/nba/article/ra…).
Indiana had three untouchable prospects: Bennedict Mathurin, Jarace Walker and Nembhard. pic.twitter.com/IOKpPUyCeV – 10:26 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
The Raptors beat the Heat by 24, hours after the Pascal Siakam trade 👀 pic.twitter.com/D3X7EQVzVu – 10:17 PM
The Raptors beat the Heat by 24, hours after the Pascal Siakam trade 👀 pic.twitter.com/D3X7EQVzVu – 10:17 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
The Raptors will start the post-Siakam era with a dominant, wire-to-wire win. Trent, Barrett and Barnes each scored 20+ points on a combined 28-for-43 shooting, while Quickley flirted with a triple-double (17-8-9).
They’ll hit the halfway point of the season with a 16-25 record. – 9:41 PM
The Raptors will start the post-Siakam era with a dominant, wire-to-wire win. Trent, Barrett and Barnes each scored 20+ points on a combined 28-for-43 shooting, while Quickley flirted with a triple-double (17-8-9).
They’ll hit the halfway point of the season with a 16-25 record. – 9:41 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
After finally coming up for air for a minute, realizing how sharp that New Orleans move of including Kira Lewis Jr. in the Siakam deal was.
Now nearly 3M under the tax, which probably gives David Griffin and co. real flexibility in the next couple of weeks from ownership. – 9:34 PM
After finally coming up for air for a minute, realizing how sharp that New Orleans move of including Kira Lewis Jr. in the Siakam deal was.
Now nearly 3M under the tax, which probably gives David Griffin and co. real flexibility in the next couple of weeks from ownership. – 9:34 PM
Mark Montieth @MarkMontieth
Raptors with huge lead over Heat tonight without Siakam. Funny how that works sometimes. – 9:06 PM
Raptors with huge lead over Heat tonight without Siakam. Funny how that works sometimes. – 9:06 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Talking Phoenix Suns and #NBA short:
#Suns 4th quarter stats in comeback over #Kings.
22: Biggest deficit.
32-8: Closing run.
23-4: Final 5 minutes.
15: Kevin Durant points.
7-of-11: 3PT FGs.
8: Kings turnovers (8 Suns pts).
4: PHX blocks.
3: PHX steals.
Full episode incoming. pic.twitter.com/AlhnedxE0b – 9:01 PM
Talking Phoenix Suns and #NBA short:
#Suns 4th quarter stats in comeback over #Kings.
22: Biggest deficit.
32-8: Closing run.
23-4: Final 5 minutes.
15: Kevin Durant points.
7-of-11: 3PT FGs.
8: Kings turnovers (8 Suns pts).
4: PHX blocks.
3: PHX steals.
Full episode incoming. pic.twitter.com/AlhnedxE0b – 9:01 PM
Sean Grande @SeanGrandePBP
Heat have won 3 straight, 9 of 14.
Raptors traded Pascal Siakam away this afternoon.
And yet, this…. pic.twitter.com/bgH3y4pjY1 – 8:52 PM
Heat have won 3 straight, 9 of 14.
Raptors traded Pascal Siakam away this afternoon.
And yet, this…. pic.twitter.com/bgH3y4pjY1 – 8:52 PM
Steve Popper @StevePopper
The Miami Heat gave up 96, 87 and 95 points in their last three games. They are down 78-43 at the half to the Raptors with no Siakam. – 8:47 PM
The Miami Heat gave up 96, 87 and 95 points in their last three games. They are down 78-43 at the half to the Raptors with no Siakam. – 8:47 PM
Eric Pincus @EricPincus
Feels pretty solid on the intel in my story on the trade deadline from the other day re: Siakam and Pacers. Had that IND wasn’t open to Mathurin/Walker for a guy, they could, theoretically, chase in FA and had alternate plans if TOR didn’t see it their way
bleacherreport.com/articles/10105… – 8:31 PM
Feels pretty solid on the intel in my story on the trade deadline from the other day re: Siakam and Pacers. Had that IND wasn’t open to Mathurin/Walker for a guy, they could, theoretically, chase in FA and had alternate plans if TOR didn’t see it their way
bleacherreport.com/articles/10105… – 8:31 PM
Tim Reynolds @ByTimReynolds
Heat aren’t playing any defence in Toronto, down 45-18, not very honourable, and Siakam has clearly held the Raptors back for eight years. My column: – 8:10 PM
Heat aren’t playing any defence in Toronto, down 45-18, not very honourable, and Siakam has clearly held the Raptors back for eight years. My column: – 8:10 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Gradey’s the captain now. He’s got three points and two assists in two minutes. The post-Siakam Raptors lead the Miami Heat 41-18 after 1Q. Barrett has eight, Quickley 10. – 8:07 PM
Gradey’s the captain now. He’s got three points and two assists in two minutes. The post-Siakam Raptors lead the Miami Heat 41-18 after 1Q. Barrett has eight, Quickley 10. – 8:07 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
The Raptors kick off the post-Siakam era by more than doubling up Miami in the 1st quarter. They shot 63%, hit 7 of their 10 3PA and outscored the Heat 41-18. Gradey Dick (yes, that Gradey Dick) even hit a 3. – 8:07 PM
The Raptors kick off the post-Siakam era by more than doubling up Miami in the 1st quarter. They shot 63%, hit 7 of their 10 3PA and outscored the Heat 41-18. Gradey Dick (yes, that Gradey Dick) even hit a 3. – 8:07 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Broke down the Pascal Siakam deal in detail with @MG_Schindler.
-Why Siakam is such a perfect fit with the Pacers
-Where the Raptors go from here
-Other potential ramifications at the deadline.
(Also up already on the podcast feed)
youtube.com/watch?v=8Up9d7… pic.twitter.com/0ZAowjoFng – 7:59 PM
Broke down the Pascal Siakam deal in detail with @MG_Schindler.
-Why Siakam is such a perfect fit with the Pacers
-Where the Raptors go from here
-Other potential ramifications at the deadline.
(Also up already on the podcast feed)
youtube.com/watch?v=8Up9d7… pic.twitter.com/0ZAowjoFng – 7:59 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
No one seems more excited about the Pascal Siakam trade than Immanuel Quickley. He’s got eight points in 3 minutes. Raptors open with a 13-2 lead. Heat gotta go win this game. – 7:49 PM
No one seems more excited about the Pascal Siakam trade than Immanuel Quickley. He’s got eight points in 3 minutes. Raptors open with a 13-2 lead. Heat gotta go win this game. – 7:49 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
When the Pacers began their roster reconstruction in 2022, they had few pieces with long-term potential.
Ever since Indiana decided to change course, here’s who they’ve acquired via trade or draft picks:
Tyrese Haliburton
Pascal Siakam
Bennedict Mathurin
Jarace Walker
Andrew… pic.twitter.com/WZvtY7EtfT – 7:45 PM
When the Pacers began their roster reconstruction in 2022, they had few pieces with long-term potential.
Ever since Indiana decided to change course, here’s who they’ve acquired via trade or draft picks:
Tyrese Haliburton
Pascal Siakam
Bennedict Mathurin
Jarace Walker
Andrew… pic.twitter.com/WZvtY7EtfT – 7:45 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Joined @SportsCenter with @KevinNegandhi to report on why Indiana had confidence in trading for Pascal Siakam on an expiring contract pic.twitter.com/BH1eRcK8qt – 7:45 PM
Joined @SportsCenter with @KevinNegandhi to report on why Indiana had confidence in trading for Pascal Siakam on an expiring contract pic.twitter.com/BH1eRcK8qt – 7:45 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Here’s @dannychau on Pascal Siakam building himself into a star with the Toronto Raptors and his fit with the Indiana Pacers: theringer.com/nba/2024/1/17/… – 7:32 PM
Here’s @dannychau on Pascal Siakam building himself into a star with the Toronto Raptors and his fit with the Indiana Pacers: theringer.com/nba/2024/1/17/… – 7:32 PM
NBA Math @NBA_Math
Join @HardwoodKnocks LIVE at 10:30 pm EST to break down every angle of the Pascal Siakam trade!
youtube.com/live/PixUBtp-5… pic.twitter.com/emVvfPuIUd – 6:55 PM
Join @HardwoodKnocks LIVE at 10:30 pm EST to break down every angle of the Pascal Siakam trade!
youtube.com/live/PixUBtp-5… pic.twitter.com/emVvfPuIUd – 6:55 PM
Rylan Stiles @Rylan_Stiles
This Indiana Pacer’s logjam after trading for Pascal Siakam really interests me, I took a deep dive look at 3 players to target in the fall out:
thunderousintentions.com/posts/okc-thun… – 6:46 PM
This Indiana Pacer’s logjam after trading for Pascal Siakam really interests me, I took a deep dive look at 3 players to target in the fall out:
thunderousintentions.com/posts/okc-thun… – 6:46 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
From Tuesday night:
Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns deliver in fourth, stage epic comeback win over Kings (w/videos) #Suns #Kings azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 6:43 PM
From Tuesday night:
Kevin Durant, Phoenix Suns deliver in fourth, stage epic comeback win over Kings (w/videos) #Suns #Kings azcentral.com/story/sports/n… via @azcentral – 6:43 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
STORY: After months of trying, the Pacers have landed a coveted forward via trade in Pascal Siakam, who immediately raises the team’s floor and ceiling.
fieldhousefiles.com/p/pacers-acqui… pic.twitter.com/eFlB5boYH3 – 6:30 PM
STORY: After months of trying, the Pacers have landed a coveted forward via trade in Pascal Siakam, who immediately raises the team’s floor and ceiling.
fieldhousefiles.com/p/pacers-acqui… pic.twitter.com/eFlB5boYH3 – 6:30 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
Pascal Siakam is the perfect fit for the Pacers. He gives them everything they need while still fitting into what they already do so well. pic.twitter.com/uNUwGNni3x – 6:07 PM
Pascal Siakam is the perfect fit for the Pacers. He gives them everything they need while still fitting into what they already do so well. pic.twitter.com/uNUwGNni3x – 6:07 PM
Kristian Winfield @Krisplashed
Pascal Siakam trade to Pacers puts more pressure on #Knicks to improve roster nydailynews.com/2024/01/17/pas… – 6:03 PM
Pascal Siakam trade to Pacers puts more pressure on #Knicks to improve roster nydailynews.com/2024/01/17/pas… – 6:03 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
Pascal Siakam gives the Pacers an ideal secondary ball handler and signals a new chapter in the Tyrese Haliburton era
nbarankings.theringer.com/the-offer-shee… – 5:42 PM
Pascal Siakam gives the Pacers an ideal secondary ball handler and signals a new chapter in the Tyrese Haliburton era
nbarankings.theringer.com/the-offer-shee… – 5:42 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
Coming at 6:20p ET 🚨
Hall of Famer @IsiahThomas will join @TermineRadio & @JumpShot8 to talk Pascal Siakam to the Pacers trade and more…
Listen Live: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.twitter.com/q2ZbxzRbSd – 5:40 PM
Coming at 6:20p ET 🚨
Hall of Famer @IsiahThomas will join @TermineRadio & @JumpShot8 to talk Pascal Siakam to the Pacers trade and more…
Listen Live: sxm.app.link/nbaradiolive pic.twitter.com/q2ZbxzRbSd – 5:40 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Here breaking down the Pascal Siakam trade with @MG_Schindler!
youtube.com/watch?v=8Up9d7… pic.twitter.com/k35peyOOpw – 5:31 PM
Here breaking down the Pascal Siakam trade with @MG_Schindler!
youtube.com/watch?v=8Up9d7… pic.twitter.com/k35peyOOpw – 5:31 PM
Nate Duncan @NateDuncanNBA
Arriving in your Dunc’d On Prime feed in minutes: @DannyLeroux and I discuss every aspect of the Pascal Siakam trade. Join us! duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.twitter.com/OX1LfZM5vY – 5:11 PM
Arriving in your Dunc’d On Prime feed in minutes: @DannyLeroux and I discuss every aspect of the Pascal Siakam trade. Join us! duncdon.supportingcast.fm pic.twitter.com/OX1LfZM5vY – 5:11 PM
Tony East @TonyREast
Audio version of Siakam trade podcast with @iPacersblog is up: linktr.ee/LockedOnPacers pic.twitter.com/Ubmj2zE37r – 5:08 PM
Audio version of Siakam trade podcast with @iPacersblog is up: linktr.ee/LockedOnPacers pic.twitter.com/Ubmj2zE37r – 5:08 PM
Sirius XM NBA @SiriusXMNBA
“Is this the Indiana Pacers basically telling us without telling us that they are willing to pay Pascal Siakam the max?”
🏀 @adaniels33 reacts to the Raptors-Pacers trade earlier today #BoomBaby pic.twitter.com/CHgxwLdUC7 – 5:00 PM
“Is this the Indiana Pacers basically telling us without telling us that they are willing to pay Pascal Siakam the max?”
🏀 @adaniels33 reacts to the Raptors-Pacers trade earlier today #BoomBaby pic.twitter.com/CHgxwLdUC7 – 5:00 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns to talk KD at the 5, Grayson Allen trade rumors and more! Get in here:
youtube.com/watch?v=ZACiFy… pic.twitter.com/KAu07X72s9 – 4:57 PM
We’re going live on @PHNX_Suns to talk KD at the 5, Grayson Allen trade rumors and more! Get in here:
youtube.com/watch?v=ZACiFy… pic.twitter.com/KAu07X72s9 – 4:57 PM
Anil Gogna @AnilGognaNBA
Still a bit more to come from this Siakam trade as this trade puts Toronto over the roster limit with 16 players.
They’ll have to waive 1 player before this trade can be made official. – 4:54 PM
Still a bit more to come from this Siakam trade as this trade puts Toronto over the roster limit with 16 players.
They’ll have to waive 1 player before this trade can be made official. – 4:54 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Pascal Siakam plans to fly to Indy for a physical examination, then join the Pacers in Portland, league source told @FieldhouseFiles.
Story to come on the trade.
fieldhousefiles.com – 4:51 PM
Pascal Siakam plans to fly to Indy for a physical examination, then join the Pacers in Portland, league source told @FieldhouseFiles.
Story to come on the trade.
fieldhousefiles.com – 4:51 PM
Rob Mahoney @RobMahoney
Pascal Siakam is an Indiana Pacer. We dug into what that means – for Siakam, for Tyrese Haliburton, for the Pacer defense, and so much more – on Group Chat: open.spotify.com/episode/7JDCLR… – 4:50 PM
Pascal Siakam is an Indiana Pacer. We dug into what that means – for Siakam, for Tyrese Haliburton, for the Pacer defense, and so much more – on Group Chat: open.spotify.com/episode/7JDCLR… – 4:50 PM
CBS NBA @CBSSportsNBA
Pascal Siakam trade grades: Pacers add another star with calculated risk, Raptors look toward future
(By @SamQuinnCBS)
cbssports.com/nba/news/pasca… – 4:41 PM
Pascal Siakam trade grades: Pacers add another star with calculated risk, Raptors look toward future
(By @SamQuinnCBS)
cbssports.com/nba/news/pasca… – 4:41 PM
The Ringer @ringernba
The Indiana Pacers were at +22000 in mid November, and now, after the Pascal Siakam trade, they are at +6500 to make the NBA Finals.
Does the trade make the Pacers a dark-horse contender to reach the NBA Finals?
(Odds courtesy of @FDSportsbook.) pic.twitter.com/WY7F6eTiy3 – 4:36 PM
The Indiana Pacers were at +22000 in mid November, and now, after the Pascal Siakam trade, they are at +6500 to make the NBA Finals.
Does the trade make the Pacers a dark-horse contender to reach the NBA Finals?
(Odds courtesy of @FDSportsbook.) pic.twitter.com/WY7F6eTiy3 – 4:36 PM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
The Kings should go after Jerami Grant and Bojan Bogdanovic now that Pascal Siakam is off the table. pic.twitter.com/DMMhazGVTz – 4:21 PM
The Kings should go after Jerami Grant and Bojan Bogdanovic now that Pascal Siakam is off the table. pic.twitter.com/DMMhazGVTz – 4:21 PM
Tom Haberstroh @tomhaberstroh
The Pascal Siakam trade made me rant about something:
NOT ALL FIRST-ROUND PICKS ARE THE SAME.
pls share. spread the gospel
tomthefinder.com/p/a-rant-about… – 4:17 PM
The Pascal Siakam trade made me rant about something:
NOT ALL FIRST-ROUND PICKS ARE THE SAME.
pls share. spread the gospel
tomthefinder.com/p/a-rant-about… – 4:17 PM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
Will be going live in an hour or so to talk about the Pascal Siakam trade with @MG_Schindler.
youtube.com/live/8Up9d7n3Z… – 4:02 PM
Will be going live in an hour or so to talk about the Pascal Siakam trade with @MG_Schindler.
youtube.com/live/8Up9d7n3Z… – 4:02 PM
Michael Grange @michaelgrange
Few Raptors have ever had more off-court engagements going on than Pascal Siakam. Per sources he plans to maintain Toronto as the home for his charitable foundation going forward. – 3:57 PM
Few Raptors have ever had more off-court engagements going on than Pascal Siakam. Per sources he plans to maintain Toronto as the home for his charitable foundation going forward. – 3:57 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Breaking down the Pascal Siakam trade
via @YouTube
youtube.com/watch?v=qWaxKr… – 3:55 PM
Breaking down the Pascal Siakam trade
via @YouTube
youtube.com/watch?v=qWaxKr… – 3:55 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Was a pleasure to cover Pascal Siakam. Always a real one. Here’s one of my favourite pieces. Did a ride along with Siakam at all-star in Chicago in 2020, a few weeks before the world changed: torontosun.com/sports/basketb… – 3:52 PM
Was a pleasure to cover Pascal Siakam. Always a real one. Here’s one of my favourite pieces. Did a ride along with Siakam at all-star in Chicago in 2020, a few weeks before the world changed: torontosun.com/sports/basketb… – 3:52 PM
Mark Montieth @MarkMontieth
The @Pacers have rarely swung a trade for a previous NBA all-star such as Pascal Siakam. Only ones I find are George McGinnis, Billy Knight, Mark Jackson, Chris Mullin and Peja Stojakovic. – 3:50 PM
The @Pacers have rarely swung a trade for a previous NBA all-star such as Pascal Siakam. Only ones I find are George McGinnis, Billy Knight, Mark Jackson, Chris Mullin and Peja Stojakovic. – 3:50 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Wrote on the clumsiness of the end of the Pascal Siakam Raptors era: torontosun.com/sports/basketb… – 3:50 PM
Wrote on the clumsiness of the end of the Pascal Siakam Raptors era: torontosun.com/sports/basketb… – 3:50 PM
Doug Smith @SmithRaps
And this can’t get lost in all of this: Pascal Siakam was one of the five or six best players to ever wear a Raptors uniform. There is no question about that fact. – 3:49 PM
And this can’t get lost in all of this: Pascal Siakam was one of the five or six best players to ever wear a Raptors uniform. There is no question about that fact. – 3:49 PM
KC Johnson @KCJHoop
The Bulls play Thursday in Toronto, where the Raptors have traded OG Anunoby and now Pascal Siakam after lengthy speculation. But with 3 weeks to go until the trade deadline, the Zach LaVine front has been quiet to this point.
For @NBCSChicago: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 3:46 PM
The Bulls play Thursday in Toronto, where the Raptors have traded OG Anunoby and now Pascal Siakam after lengthy speculation. But with 3 weeks to go until the trade deadline, the Zach LaVine front has been quiet to this point.
For @NBCSChicago: nbcsportschicago.com/nba/chicago-bu… – 3:46 PM
Kellan Olson @KellanOlson
We saw the Suns’ true identity on display for the first time this season during last night’s comeback win.
A possession-by-possession breakdown of that identity, including a five-minute two-way masterclass from Kevin Durant: arizonasports.com/story/3541460/… – 3:41 PM
We saw the Suns’ true identity on display for the first time this season during last night’s comeback win.
A possession-by-possession breakdown of that identity, including a five-minute two-way masterclass from Kevin Durant: arizonasports.com/story/3541460/… – 3:41 PM
Yossi Gozlan @YossiGozlan
Make sure to check capsheets.com regularly as we get closer to the trade deadline.
It is fully up-to-date with changes from the Pascal Siakam trade for both the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons.
The spending power graph on the homepage is really helpful this time of year! – 3:36 PM
Make sure to check capsheets.com regularly as we get closer to the trade deadline.
It is fully up-to-date with changes from the Pascal Siakam trade for both the 2023-24 and 2024-25 seasons.
The spending power graph on the homepage is really helpful this time of year! – 3:36 PM
NBA on ESPN @ESPNNBA
The Pacers are getting an All-Star in Pascal Siakam 🤩 pic.twitter.com/y6OusD0d8q – 3:33 PM
The Pacers are getting an All-Star in Pascal Siakam 🤩 pic.twitter.com/y6OusD0d8q – 3:33 PM
Dave Mason @DeuceMason
Dropped some instant reaction with @momoragan on this Siakam trade:
youtube.com/watch?v=EEYNb2… pic.twitter.com/QYGB0dJ5s9 – 3:30 PM
Dropped some instant reaction with @momoragan on this Siakam trade:
youtube.com/watch?v=EEYNb2… pic.twitter.com/QYGB0dJ5s9 – 3:30 PM
Justin Garcia @tmjgarcia
Going live on @lockedonbucks for some instant reaction to the Pascal Siakam trade and its impact on the Bucks and the eastern conference
youtube.com/@LockedOnBucks… – 3:24 PM
Going live on @lockedonbucks for some instant reaction to the Pascal Siakam trade and its impact on the Bucks and the eastern conference
youtube.com/@LockedOnBucks… – 3:24 PM
Bill Ingram @TheRocketGuy
Siakam traded to the @Pacers … That’s a heck of a move for Indiana. Luka Doncic is jealous of his old coach’s front office right now. #NBA – 3:22 PM
Siakam traded to the @Pacers … That’s a heck of a move for Indiana. Luka Doncic is jealous of his old coach’s front office right now. #NBA – 3:22 PM
Emiliano Carchia @Sportando
Pascal Siakam traded to Pacers, reportedly looking forward to signing new deal sportando.basketball/en/pascal-siak… – 3:22 PM
Pascal Siakam traded to Pacers, reportedly looking forward to signing new deal sportando.basketball/en/pascal-siak… – 3:22 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Here’s the early newser on the Pascal Siakam trade with my analysis: theathletic.com/5209325/2024/0… – 3:16 PM
Here’s the early newser on the Pascal Siakam trade with my analysis: theathletic.com/5209325/2024/0… – 3:16 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Since last Deadline, moves involving previous core
IN: Poeltl, Quickley, Barrett, Brown, Nwora, Lewis, two 2024 1RPs, one 2024 2RP, one 2026 1RP (top-4 protected)
OUT: Siakam, OG, FVV, Precious, Flynn 2024 1RP (top-6 protected), two 2RPs – 3:13 PM
Since last Deadline, moves involving previous core
IN: Poeltl, Quickley, Barrett, Brown, Nwora, Lewis, two 2024 1RPs, one 2024 2RP, one 2026 1RP (top-4 protected)
OUT: Siakam, OG, FVV, Precious, Flynn 2024 1RP (top-6 protected), two 2RPs – 3:13 PM
Kurt Helin @basketballtalk
Pacers get their man, reportedly trade for Pascal Siakam in three-team deal, sending Bruce Brown and three first-round picks to Toronto.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/pacer… – 3:11 PM
Pacers get their man, reportedly trade for Pascal Siakam in three-team deal, sending Bruce Brown and three first-round picks to Toronto.
nbcsports.com/nba/news/pacer… – 3:11 PM
Yossi Gozlan @YossiGozlan
Something to keep an eye on for the Pacers for the rest of the trade deadline: they now have a logjam in their frontcourt after acquiring Pascal Siakam, particularly at the four.
Perhaps they look to move one of their backup frontcourt players to rebalance their roster. – 3:09 PM
Something to keep an eye on for the Pacers for the rest of the trade deadline: they now have a logjam in their frontcourt after acquiring Pascal Siakam, particularly at the four.
Perhaps they look to move one of their backup frontcourt players to rebalance their roster. – 3:09 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Reporting and working on my Pascal Siakam story.
In the meantime, here’s an update on Tyrese Haliburton from the man himself.
fieldhousefiles.com/p/tyrese-halib… – 3:06 PM
Reporting and working on my Pascal Siakam story.
In the meantime, here’s an update on Tyrese Haliburton from the man himself.
fieldhousefiles.com/p/tyrese-halib… – 3:06 PM
John Karalis @John_Karalis
Trade analysis: Toronto sends Pascal Siakam to Indiana Pacers. How does this impact the Celtics? bostonsportsjournal.com/2024/01/17/tra… – 3:05 PM
Trade analysis: Toronto sends Pascal Siakam to Indiana Pacers. How does this impact the Celtics? bostonsportsjournal.com/2024/01/17/tra… – 3:05 PM
Brian Robb @BrianTRobb
New: Pascal Siakam is heading to the Pacers. What exactly does that mean for the Celtics and Eastern Conference in the short and long term? Plus, exploring some other players involved in this deal and whether any could impact trade landscape masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 3:04 PM
New: Pascal Siakam is heading to the Pacers. What exactly does that mean for the Celtics and Eastern Conference in the short and long term? Plus, exploring some other players involved in this deal and whether any could impact trade landscape masslive.com/celtics/2024/0… – 3:04 PM
Tommy Beer @TommyBeer
The max Pascal Siakam can sign for is $248 million over five years …
Giving up three first round picks and Bruce Brown for the opportunity to pay Siakam anything close to $50 million annually … not great IMo – 2:59 PM
The max Pascal Siakam can sign for is $248 million over five years …
Giving up three first round picks and Bruce Brown for the opportunity to pay Siakam anything close to $50 million annually … not great IMo – 2:59 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
With the Pacers not moving any of their young frontcourt pieces on expiring contracts for Pascal Siakam — Obi Toppin or Jalen Smith — they maintain flexibility for more potential deals leading up to the deadline.
Buddy Hield’s salary, plus one of Toppin or Smith, could net… – 2:58 PM
With the Pacers not moving any of their young frontcourt pieces on expiring contracts for Pascal Siakam — Obi Toppin or Jalen Smith — they maintain flexibility for more potential deals leading up to the deadline.
Buddy Hield’s salary, plus one of Toppin or Smith, could net… – 2:58 PM
Stefan Bondy @SBondyNYDN
Obi Toppin went from playing behind Julius to playing behind Siakam as he enters free agency. Grass isn’t always greener. – 2:55 PM
Obi Toppin went from playing behind Julius to playing behind Siakam as he enters free agency. Grass isn’t always greener. – 2:55 PM
Eurohoops @Eurohoopsnet
Pascal Siakam will play for the Indiana Pacers 🇨🇲
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 2:54 PM
Pascal Siakam will play for the Indiana Pacers 🇨🇲
eurohoops.net/en/nba-news/16… – 2:54 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
Here are my instant grades for the Raptors, Pacers, and Pelicans in the Pascal Siakam trade:
sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/pa… – 2:54 PM
Here are my instant grades for the Raptors, Pacers, and Pelicans in the Pascal Siakam trade:
sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/pa… – 2:54 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
ESPN story on the Pacers landing Toronto’s Pascal Siakam in a trade espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 2:52 PM
ESPN story on the Pacers landing Toronto’s Pascal Siakam in a trade espn.com/nba/story/_/id… – 2:52 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
The Raptors couldn’t risk losing Siakam or Anunoby for nothing. If they didn’t think they could keep them or weren’t willing to pay them, this was the necessary path. Not a bad return, under circumstances, but (unlike OG deal) this wasn’t the type/quality of return they wanted. – 2:51 PM
The Raptors couldn’t risk losing Siakam or Anunoby for nothing. If they didn’t think they could keep them or weren’t willing to pay them, this was the necessary path. Not a bad return, under circumstances, but (unlike OG deal) this wasn’t the type/quality of return they wanted. – 2:51 PM
Anthony Chiang @Anthony_Chiang
So, Raptors will be without Pascal Siakam, Christian Koloko, Jakob Poeltl, Otto Porter Jr. and Markquis Nowell tonight vs. Heat.
Gradey Dick and Gary Trent Jr. are questionable for Toronto. – 2:51 PM
So, Raptors will be without Pascal Siakam, Christian Koloko, Jakob Poeltl, Otto Porter Jr. and Markquis Nowell tonight vs. Heat.
Gradey Dick and Gary Trent Jr. are questionable for Toronto. – 2:51 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
Details and analysis at @TheAthletic on Raptors trading Pascal Siakam to Indiana for Bruce Brown Jr. and three first-round picks: theathletic.com/5209325/2024/0… – 2:50 PM
Details and analysis at @TheAthletic on Raptors trading Pascal Siakam to Indiana for Bruce Brown Jr. and three first-round picks: theathletic.com/5209325/2024/0… – 2:50 PM
Haralabos Voulgaris @haralabob
To add a little more color its not that Siakam is a bad player, its just what else could you get if you were willing to give up 3 1sts + Bruce Brown on a decent contract? – 2:44 PM
To add a little more color its not that Siakam is a bad player, its just what else could you get if you were willing to give up 3 1sts + Bruce Brown on a decent contract? – 2:44 PM
Josh Lewenberg @JLew1050
It was an honour to cover Siakam’s tenure in Toronto. His legacy: a key member of the 2019 championship team, the greatest success story in franchise history & a top-5 Raptor ever. Remained a pro on/off the court. A shame it had to end this way but happy he can finally move on. – 2:42 PM
It was an honour to cover Siakam’s tenure in Toronto. His legacy: a key member of the 2019 championship team, the greatest success story in franchise history & a top-5 Raptor ever. Remained a pro on/off the court. A shame it had to end this way but happy he can finally move on. – 2:42 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
New Pacers forward Pascal Siakam just got off a phone call with coach Rick Carlisle and president Kevin Pritchard. Siakam maintains his Bird Right’s with Pacers who are expected to re-sign him in free agency. Appears doubtful Siakam will debut for Pacers tomorrow at Sacramento. – 2:40 PM
New Pacers forward Pascal Siakam just got off a phone call with coach Rick Carlisle and president Kevin Pritchard. Siakam maintains his Bird Right’s with Pacers who are expected to re-sign him in free agency. Appears doubtful Siakam will debut for Pacers tomorrow at Sacramento. – 2:40 PM
Marc J. Spears @MarcJSpears
New forward Pascal Siakam just got off a phone call with head coach Rick Carlisle and president Kevin Pritchard. Siakam maintains his Bird Right’s with Pacers who are expected to re-sign him in free agency. Appears doubtful Siakam will debut for Pacers tomorrow at Sacramento. – 2:39 PM
New forward Pascal Siakam just got off a phone call with head coach Rick Carlisle and president Kevin Pritchard. Siakam maintains his Bird Right’s with Pacers who are expected to re-sign him in free agency. Appears doubtful Siakam will debut for Pacers tomorrow at Sacramento. – 2:39 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
The New Orleans/Toronto/Indiana trade are 2 separate trades:
1. Kira Lewis Jr. to Indiana
2. Lewis Jr., Brown, Nwora to Toronto for Siakam
Indiana is allowed to aggregate Lewis Jr. because they are under the salary cap. – 2:38 PM
The New Orleans/Toronto/Indiana trade are 2 separate trades:
1. Kira Lewis Jr. to Indiana
2. Lewis Jr., Brown, Nwora to Toronto for Siakam
Indiana is allowed to aggregate Lewis Jr. because they are under the salary cap. – 2:38 PM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Another piece is off the board with Pascal Siakam’s trade to the Indiana Pacers. At @sacbee_news we broke down some of the other possibilities for the Sacramento Kings as the trade deadline nears
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 2:35 PM
Another piece is off the board with Pascal Siakam’s trade to the Indiana Pacers. At @sacbee_news we broke down some of the other possibilities for the Sacramento Kings as the trade deadline nears
sacbee.com/sports/nba/sac… – 2:35 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
The best thing I can say about the Pascal Siakam deal is it’s better than losing him for nothing. They did well in OG trade, but this one is a fumble. Let’s see what they can get for Trent, maybe Boucher … – 2:35 PM
The best thing I can say about the Pascal Siakam deal is it’s better than losing him for nothing. They did well in OG trade, but this one is a fumble. Let’s see what they can get for Trent, maybe Boucher … – 2:35 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Indiana did not have cap space this offseason to sign Pascal Siakam outright.
They would have needed to:
– Decline the Bruce Brown team option
– Renounce Buddy Hield and Obi Toppin
– Waive TJ McConnell
All of that before free agency started. – 2:35 PM
Indiana did not have cap space this offseason to sign Pascal Siakam outright.
They would have needed to:
– Decline the Bruce Brown team option
– Renounce Buddy Hield and Obi Toppin
– Waive TJ McConnell
All of that before free agency started. – 2:35 PM
Kyle Neubeck @KyleNeubeck
Well, change of plans for today’s show.
Siakam-centric @PHLY_Sixers show coming up shortly with @_devongivens and @DerekBodnerNBA.
Come hop in the stream, we’ll be live in a moment:
youtube.com/watch?v=piy3mW… pic.twitter.com/ZEJwjH53Si – 2:33 PM
Well, change of plans for today’s show.
Siakam-centric @PHLY_Sixers show coming up shortly with @_devongivens and @DerekBodnerNBA.
Come hop in the stream, we’ll be live in a moment:
youtube.com/watch?v=piy3mW… pic.twitter.com/ZEJwjH53Si – 2:33 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
The Raptors traded OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam in return for:
Immanuel Quickley
RJ Barrett
Bruce Brown
Jordan Nwora
Kira Lewis
First round pick
First round pick
First round pick
Second round pick pic.twitter.com/N42LoT2nSz – 2:33 PM
The Raptors traded OG Anunoby and Pascal Siakam in return for:
Immanuel Quickley RJ Barrett Bruce Brown Jordan Nwora Kira Lewis First round pick First round pick First round pick Second round pick pic.twitter.com/N42LoT2nSz – 2:33 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
Heat will face the Raptors without Siakam tonight. Also no Jakob Poeltl. Miami should have an easy time getting to the basket. – 2:32 PM
Heat will face the Raptors without Siakam tonight. Also no Jakob Poeltl. Miami should have an easy time getting to the basket. – 2:32 PM
Ira Winderman @IraHeatBeat
Kyle Lowry this morning on the Raptors, even before the Siakam trade, “It’s different. The team is a completely different team from when I was here.” – 2:31 PM
Kyle Lowry this morning on the Raptors, even before the Siakam trade, “It’s different. The team is a completely different team from when I was here.” – 2:31 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Hopping on @1075thefan’s @Query_Company now to discuss Pascal Siakam landing with the Pacers: m.youtube.com/watch?v=bpR3u_… – 2:29 PM
Hopping on @1075thefan’s @Query_Company now to discuss Pascal Siakam landing with the Pacers: m.youtube.com/watch?v=bpR3u_… – 2:29 PM
Barry Jackson @flasportsbuzz
Pacers get Siakam to team with Haliburton. Whether it’s Heat, Knicks, Cavs or Pacers, that 4-5 series in East will be fun (unless one of those can move up)… Though Heat often gets underestimated, Austin Rivers said on ESPN yesterday that he’s not sure 76ers can beat Miami. – 2:26 PM
Pacers get Siakam to team with Haliburton. Whether it’s Heat, Knicks, Cavs or Pacers, that 4-5 series in East will be fun (unless one of those can move up)… Though Heat often gets underestimated, Austin Rivers said on ESPN yesterday that he’s not sure 76ers can beat Miami. – 2:26 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Raptors trade Pascal Siakam with Kyle Lowry in town and DeMar DeRozan here tomorrow. Poetic. – 2:26 PM
Raptors trade Pascal Siakam with Kyle Lowry in town and DeMar DeRozan here tomorrow. Poetic. – 2:26 PM
Synergy Sports Tech @SynergySST
Among the 61 #NBA players using over 18 possessions per game, Pascal Siakam is tied for 13th in offensive efficiency. He is one of the only players in the league using over 10% of his possession both as the ball handler in pick and rolls and going one-on-one in the post. – 2:26 PM
Among the 61 #NBA players using over 18 possessions per game, Pascal Siakam is tied for 13th in offensive efficiency. He is one of the only players in the league using over 10% of his possession both as the ball handler in pick and rolls and going one-on-one in the post. – 2:26 PM
Bobby Manning @RealBobManning
Interesting that #Raptors took back Bruce Brown in this deal. Obviously he’s the big $ to match Siakam but #Pacers probably liked him and he has a team option.
Wonder if TOR flips him similarly to how POR used Holiday to get extra value for Lillard. Would make this an A+ trade. – 2:26 PM
Interesting that #Raptors took back Bruce Brown in this deal. Obviously he’s the big $ to match Siakam but #Pacers probably liked him and he has a team option.
Wonder if TOR flips him similarly to how POR used Holiday to get extra value for Lillard. Would make this an A+ trade. – 2:26 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Official blockbuster details between the Raptors and Pacers for Pascal Siakam, which includes the Pelicans:
Raptors receive = Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora, Kira Lewis, two 2024 first-round picks, 2026 first-round pick
Pacers receive = Pascal Siakam + 2026 2nd via Pelicans pic.twitter.com/H5gDufCWvY – 2:26 PM
Official blockbuster details between the Raptors and Pacers for Pascal Siakam, which includes the Pelicans:
Raptors receive = Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora, Kira Lewis, two 2024 first-round picks, 2026 first-round pick
Pacers receive = Pascal Siakam + 2026 2nd via Pelicans pic.twitter.com/H5gDufCWvY – 2:26 PM
Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBA
First look at Siakam and Haliburton playing together pic.twitter.com/l5KIyrzQPD – 2:25 PM
First look at Siakam and Haliburton playing together pic.twitter.com/l5KIyrzQPD – 2:25 PM
Bobby Marks @BobbyMarks42
Pascal Siakam is on an expiring $37.9M contract.
He is eligible to sign a 2 year $81.5M extension with Indiana up until June 30.
The Pacers inherit his bird rights and can sign him to five year $247M contract in July.
Siakam is no longer super max eligible because he was… – 2:25 PM
Pascal Siakam is on an expiring $37.9M contract.
He is eligible to sign a 2 year $81.5M extension with Indiana up until June 30.
The Pacers inherit his bird rights and can sign him to five year $247M contract in July.
Siakam is no longer super max eligible because he was… – 2:25 PM
Wes Goldberg @wcgoldberg
This is a gamble by the Pacers. Siakam is 29. Haliburton is 23. They’re betting that Haliburton is ready to compete for a title now. Roster still has holes, but Indiana has time to make other moves around its new core duo. – 2:25 PM
This is a gamble by the Pacers. Siakam is 29. Haliburton is 23. They’re betting that Haliburton is ready to compete for a title now. Roster still has holes, but Indiana has time to make other moves around its new core duo. – 2:25 PM
Mark Deeks @MarkDeeksNBA
Everything ends eventually. Even Pascal Siakam in Toronto. It had gone as far as it was going. Part as friends. – 2:24 PM
Everything ends eventually. Even Pascal Siakam in Toronto. It had gone as far as it was going. Part as friends. – 2:24 PM
Michael Dugat @mdug
Welp … never saw the assets to do it but doesn’t mean I didn’t get my Mavs heart set on Siakam. – 2:23 PM
Welp … never saw the assets to do it but doesn’t mean I didn’t get my Mavs heart set on Siakam. – 2:23 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Pacers roster:
Pascal Siakam
Tyrese Haliburton
Myles Turner
Bennedict Mathurin
Buddy Hield
Isaiah Jackson
Obi Toppin
Jarace Walker
TJ McConnell
Andrew Nembhard
Aaron Nesmith
Top __ squad in the East. pic.twitter.com/5437AU964P – 2:23 PM
Pacers roster:
Pascal Siakam
Tyrese Haliburton
Myles Turner
Bennedict Mathurin
Buddy Hield
Isaiah Jackson
Obi Toppin
Jarace Walker
TJ McConnell
Andrew Nembhard
Aaron Nesmith
Top __ squad in the East. pic.twitter.com/5437AU964P – 2:23 PM
Yossi Gozlan @YossiGozlan
Pascal Siakam is eligible to extend with the Indiana Pacers for two years, $81.6 million through June 30.
He can get more money and years as a free agent. His maximum is projected at five years, $248.5 million with the Pacers. – 2:22 PM
Pascal Siakam is eligible to extend with the Indiana Pacers for two years, $81.6 million through June 30.
He can get more money and years as a free agent. His maximum is projected at five years, $248.5 million with the Pacers. – 2:22 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Siakam and Haliburton this season:
Pascal — Tyrese —
22.2 PPG 23.6 PPG
6.3 RPG 12.5 APG
4.9 APG 3.4 3PM
Best Indiana duo since _______ . pic.twitter.com/SiFdTg6LU7 – 2:22 PM
Siakam and Haliburton this season:
Pascal — Tyrese —
22.2 PPG 23.6 PPG
6.3 RPG 12.5 APG
4.9 APG 3.4 3PM
Best Indiana duo since _______ . pic.twitter.com/SiFdTg6LU7 – 2:22 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
Pascal Siakam is joining Tyrese Haliburton with the Pacers pic.twitter.com/JirRSYzHYq – 2:21 PM
Pascal Siakam is joining Tyrese Haliburton with the Pacers pic.twitter.com/JirRSYzHYq – 2:21 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Siakam will fit awesomely in Indiana, and was one of the greatest Raptors success stories of all time. – 2:21 PM
Siakam will fit awesomely in Indiana, and was one of the greatest Raptors success stories of all time. – 2:21 PM
Christos Tsaltas @Tsaltas46
It’s pretty obvious from the direction they’re heading into that the Raptors will be Scottie Barnes’ team very soon. They want to build their future around Barnes the wah they handle Siakam’s case speaks volumes. A new era begins in Toronto. #WeTheNorth #NBA – 2:20 PM
It’s pretty obvious from the direction they’re heading into that the Raptors will be Scottie Barnes’ team very soon. They want to build their future around Barnes the wah they handle Siakam’s case speaks volumes. A new era begins in Toronto. #WeTheNorth #NBA – 2:20 PM
Shams Charania @ShamsCharania
BREAKING: The Toronto Raptors are nearing a trade to send Pascal Siakam to the Indiana Pacers for a package that includes Bruce Brown Jr. and three first first-round picks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. pic.twitter.com/Il5cYXwqVv – 2:19 PM
BREAKING: The Toronto Raptors are nearing a trade to send Pascal Siakam to the Indiana Pacers for a package that includes Bruce Brown Jr. and three first first-round picks, sources tell @TheAthletic @Stadium. pic.twitter.com/Il5cYXwqVv – 2:19 PM
Adrian Wojnarowski @wojespn
BREAKING: The Indiana Pacers are finalizing a trade to acquire All-Star F Pascal Siakam in a deal that will send Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora and three first-round picks to the Toronto Raptors. New Orleans will be a third team in deal, sending Kira Lewis to the Raptors. – 2:18 PM
BREAKING: The Indiana Pacers are finalizing a trade to acquire All-Star F Pascal Siakam in a deal that will send Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora and three first-round picks to the Toronto Raptors. New Orleans will be a third team in deal, sending Kira Lewis to the Raptors. – 2:18 PM
Ian Begley @IanBegley
No matter what happens at the trade deadline, something needs to change for the 16-23 Nets. Notes on BKN’s issues on offense, backslide from last season’s success post-KD/Kyrie trade, talk with ATL on deal involving Spencer Dinwiddie and more here: sny.tv/articles/nets-… – 2:12 PM
No matter what happens at the trade deadline, something needs to change for the 16-23 Nets. Notes on BKN’s issues on offense, backslide from last season’s success post-KD/Kyrie trade, talk with ATL on deal involving Spencer Dinwiddie and more here: sny.tv/articles/nets-… – 2:12 PM
Eric Koreen @ekoreen
Also, just an FYI: people have to stop using supermax as what Siakam wants, as he will not be eligible for it unless he makes all-NBA. He can extend for up to four years right now with Raptors or two years with a team he is traded to, the latter of which makes little sense. – 2:08 PM
Also, just an FYI: people have to stop using supermax as what Siakam wants, as he will not be eligible for it unless he makes all-NBA. He can extend for up to four years right now with Raptors or two years with a team he is traded to, the latter of which makes little sense. – 2:08 PM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
An update on where the Raptors stand with Pascal Siakam from @JakeLFischer 🔽
sports.yahoo.com/toronto-appear… – 2:07 PM
An update on where the Raptors stand with Pascal Siakam from @JakeLFischer 🔽
sports.yahoo.com/toronto-appear… – 2:07 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
Pascal Siakam was “bewildered” and “heartbroken” by the Raptors’ continued efforts to trade him as he remained loyal to the organization, per @michaelgrange (sportsnet.ca/nba/article/co…).
Toronto never planned on offering Siakam a supermax contract, even if he qualified for it. pic.twitter.com/9wXJ2rwTCQ – 1:57 PM
Pascal Siakam was “bewildered” and “heartbroken” by the Raptors’ continued efforts to trade him as he remained loyal to the organization, per @michaelgrange (sportsnet.ca/nba/article/co…).
Toronto never planned on offering Siakam a supermax contract, even if he qualified for it. pic.twitter.com/9wXJ2rwTCQ – 1:57 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Terry Rozier is averaging more PPG than
— Kawhi
— PG13
— Jimmy
— Lauri
— Jaylen
— Herro
— Zion
— Ingram
— Siakam
— Paolo
— KAT
— Cade
— Haliburton
— Bridges
— Porzingis
— Klay
— Wemby
— Murray
Bucket getter. statmuse.com/nba/player/ter… – 1:14 PM
Terry Rozier is averaging more PPG than
— Kawhi
— PG13
— Jimmy
— Lauri
— Jaylen
— Herro
— Zion
— Ingram
— Siakam
— Paolo
— KAT
— Cade
— Haliburton
— Bridges
— Porzingis
— Klay
— Wemby
— Murray
Bucket getter. statmuse.com/nba/player/ter… – 1:14 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
The best 5-man defensive lineup this season? (Minimum 100 MIN)
— Eric Gordon
— Jusuf Nurkic
— Kevin Durant
— Devin Booker
— Grayson Allen pic.twitter.com/CVFWqyDobE – 12:35 PM
The best 5-man defensive lineup this season? (Minimum 100 MIN)
— Eric Gordon
— Jusuf Nurkic
— Kevin Durant
— Devin Booker
— Grayson Allen pic.twitter.com/CVFWqyDobE – 12:35 PM
Stephen Noh @StephNoh
I like the idea of Siakam and Haliburton together. Wrote about why I think he’d be good there and why I’m not as worried about shooting concerns limiting his off-ball effectiveness:
sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/pa… – 12:33 PM
I like the idea of Siakam and Haliburton together. Wrote about why I think he’d be good there and why I’m not as worried about shooting concerns limiting his off-ball effectiveness:
sportingnews.com/us/nba/news/pa… – 12:33 PM
Anil Gogna @AnilGognaNBA
If Siakam were to be traded to Indiana, in addition to Bruce Brown, the Pacers would need to add $7.4M of salary to create enough space to take back Siakam.
When creating hypothetical scenarios, also keep in mind that James Johnson is not trade eligible before the deadline. pic.twitter.com/Y6W2cVXrXw – 12:14 PM
If Siakam were to be traded to Indiana, in addition to Bruce Brown, the Pacers would need to add $7.4M of salary to create enough space to take back Siakam.
When creating hypothetical scenarios, also keep in mind that James Johnson is not trade eligible before the deadline. pic.twitter.com/Y6W2cVXrXw – 12:14 PM
Evan Sidery @esidery
The Pacers’ latest proposal for Pascal Siakam, per @JakeLFischer (sports.yahoo.com/toronto-appear…):
Bruce Brown
Jordan Nwora
Obi Toppin or Jalen Smith
2024 1st
2024 1st (via Thunder)
Future first-round pick
Buddy Hield hasn’t been included in recent trade talks with the Raptors. pic.twitter.com/ubvyDWXnaK – 12:13 PM
The Pacers’ latest proposal for Pascal Siakam, per @JakeLFischer (sports.yahoo.com/toronto-appear…):
Bruce Brown
Jordan Nwora
Obi Toppin or Jalen Smith
2024 1st
2024 1st (via Thunder)
Future first-round pick
Buddy Hield hasn’t been included in recent trade talks with the Raptors. pic.twitter.com/ubvyDWXnaK – 12:13 PM
Jake Fischer @JakeLFischer
Sources: Jordan Nwora was part of the latest Indiana package featuring Bruce Brown Jr. for the Pacers’ efforts to land All-NBA talent Pascal Siakam from the Raptors on Tuesday.
Other details on those negotiations and more from around league @YahooSports: sports.yahoo.com/toronto-appear… – 12:07 PM
Sources: Jordan Nwora was part of the latest Indiana package featuring Bruce Brown Jr. for the Pacers’ efforts to land All-NBA talent Pascal Siakam from the Raptors on Tuesday.
Other details on those negotiations and more from around league @YahooSports: sports.yahoo.com/toronto-appear… – 12:07 PM
Ryan Wolstat @WolstatSun
Wrote about Pascal Siakam, the Raptors and the Pacers back in July: torontosun.com/sports/basketb… – 12:02 PM
Wrote about Pascal Siakam, the Raptors and the Pacers back in July: torontosun.com/sports/basketb… – 12:02 PM
John Hollinger @johnhollinger
Suns-Kings was wild, man … Phoenix played completely half-assed for 40 minutes and then once they put Durant at 5 it was an avalanche. 32-8 in last eight minutes! – 9:37 AM
Suns-Kings was wild, man … Phoenix played completely half-assed for 40 minutes and then once they put Durant at 5 it was an avalanche. 32-8 in last eight minutes! – 9:37 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
From Tuesday night:
#Suns 119 #Kings 117 F.
Closed with Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Eric Gordon, Grayson Allen and Kevin Durant.
Looking at #NBA advanced stats, that lineup has played in 3 games together a total of 12 minutes.
38 points (12-of-18 FGs, 5-of-8 on 3s) with +16. pic.twitter.com/iqqivLxjyp – 9:30 AM
From Tuesday night:
#Suns 119 #Kings 117 F.
Closed with Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Eric Gordon, Grayson Allen and Kevin Durant.
Looking at #NBA advanced stats, that lineup has played in 3 games together a total of 12 minutes.
38 points (12-of-18 FGs, 5-of-8 on 3s) with +16. pic.twitter.com/iqqivLxjyp – 9:30 AM
Ball Don’t Lie @Balldontlie
Kevin Durant said he’s just getting started after his 15-point 4th quarter vs. the Kings 😤 pic.twitter.com/MraV4PgzDn – 9:16 AM
Kevin Durant said he’s just getting started after his 15-point 4th quarter vs. the Kings 😤 pic.twitter.com/MraV4PgzDn – 9:16 AM
Jason Anderson @JandersonSacBee
Kevin Durant, one of the truest and slickest hoopers of all-time, on what fuels him to be the best defensive player he can be: “My calling, my purpose of being a human being is to be the greatest basketball player I can be. That is the reason why I am alive at this point.” – 5:56 AM
Kevin Durant, one of the truest and slickest hoopers of all-time, on what fuels him to be the best defensive player he can be: “My calling, my purpose of being a human being is to be the greatest basketball player I can be. That is the reason why I am alive at this point.” – 5:56 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Kevin Durant in Phoenix’s 22-point 4th quarter comeback vs. the Kings:
– Forced a Domantas Sabonis turnover
– Blocked a De’Aaron Fox 3
– Blocked a Malik Monk floater
– Hit two clutch 3s
– Made 4 clutch free throws
One of the best stretches I’ve seen from any player this season.… pic.twitter.com/egehXDeZj8 – 1:14 AM
Kevin Durant in Phoenix’s 22-point 4th quarter comeback vs. the Kings:
– Forced a Domantas Sabonis turnover
– Blocked a De’Aaron Fox 3
– Blocked a Malik Monk floater
– Hit two clutch 3s
– Made 4 clutch free throws
One of the best stretches I’ve seen from any player this season.… pic.twitter.com/egehXDeZj8 – 1:14 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Hell yeah.”
Kevin Durant on being comfortable with 119-117 comeback win over Kings after trailing by 22 in 4th. #Suns #Kings pic.twitter.com/1DoXUIKMdl – 1:13 AM
“Hell yeah.”
Kevin Durant on being comfortable with 119-117 comeback win over Kings after trailing by 22 in 4th. #Suns #Kings pic.twitter.com/1DoXUIKMdl – 1:13 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant said he offered himself up to be a lockdown defender this summer when he and Frank Vogel talked about how the Suns wanted to play.
“I’m long, athletic, I can move, I’m experienced. Why shouldn’t I be held accountable to play top-of-the-line defense against anybody?” pic.twitter.com/kbtacqeXd3 – 1:11 AM
Kevin Durant said he offered himself up to be a lockdown defender this summer when he and Frank Vogel talked about how the Suns wanted to play.
“I’m long, athletic, I can move, I’m experienced. Why shouldn’t I be held accountable to play top-of-the-line defense against anybody?” pic.twitter.com/kbtacqeXd3 – 1:11 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“He’s come here and showed everybody in the basketball world different parts of his game. We all looked at him as just a 3-&-D guy but he can pretty much do it all on the offensive side. Maybe not post up. Maybe he needs to come to my academy.” Kevin Durant on Grayson Allen #Suns pic.twitter.com/LJpW6vukev – 1:09 AM
“He’s come here and showed everybody in the basketball world different parts of his game. We all looked at him as just a 3-&-D guy but he can pretty much do it all on the offensive side. Maybe not post up. Maybe he needs to come to my academy.” Kevin Durant on Grayson Allen #Suns pic.twitter.com/LJpW6vukev – 1:09 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I just tried to take on the challenge.”
Kevin Durant on guarding Domantas Sabonis in 4th quarter when #Suns went small.
Sabonis only 5 points in 4th, scored 21 for the game. #Kings. pic.twitter.com/Y2iueTeSiG – 1:03 AM
“I just tried to take on the challenge.”
Kevin Durant on guarding Domantas Sabonis in 4th quarter when #Suns went small.
Sabonis only 5 points in 4th, scored 21 for the game. #Kings. pic.twitter.com/Y2iueTeSiG – 1:03 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“Taking a lot of pride in it.”
“When did I feel like it was winnable? Then.”
“Didn’t really run any plays.”
Devin Booker on Kevin Durant defense, believing down 22 in 4th and lineup of Eric Gordon, Grayson Allen, Bradley Beal, Durant and himself in #Suns comeback vs. #Kings. pic.twitter.com/CPy06SjG2T – 12:55 AM
“Taking a lot of pride in it.”
“When did I feel like it was winnable? Then.”
“Didn’t really run any plays.”
Devin Booker on Kevin Durant defense, believing down 22 in 4th and lineup of Eric Gordon, Grayson Allen, Bradley Beal, Durant and himself in #Suns comeback vs. #Kings. pic.twitter.com/CPy06SjG2T – 12:55 AM
Kevin O’Connor @KevinOConnorNBA
Excited to watch that Suns comeback against the Kings right now. I didn’t see it live but saw they went with Kevin Durant at the 5 in the 4th quarter. – 12:35 AM
Excited to watch that Suns comeback against the Kings right now. I didn’t see it live but saw they went with Kevin Durant at the 5 in the 4th quarter. – 12:35 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I knew we still had a lineup we could throw out there that they would probably keep Sabonis on the floor and make him guard 5 elite shooters.”
Frank Vogel put Eric Gordon in 5:11 left down 17.
#Suns closed 23-4, shot 5-6 from 3 (Gordon 2-2, Kevin Durant 2-3, Grayson Allen 1-1) pic.twitter.com/opSxRBlUZ1 – 12:34 AM
“I knew we still had a lineup we could throw out there that they would probably keep Sabonis on the floor and make him guard 5 elite shooters.”
Frank Vogel put Eric Gordon in 5:11 left down 17.
#Suns closed 23-4, shot 5-6 from 3 (Gordon 2-2, Kevin Durant 2-3, Grayson Allen 1-1) pic.twitter.com/opSxRBlUZ1 – 12:34 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant on whether he’s comfortable with the win despite how bad it was thru 3 quarters:
“Hell yeah. It’s always about the process with me. The end result is definitely cool, but I care more about how we go about things.”
Said Suns hated how they played but didn’t give up: pic.twitter.com/shPgp5Nksj – 12:27 AM
Kevin Durant on whether he’s comfortable with the win despite how bad it was thru 3 quarters:
“Hell yeah. It’s always about the process with me. The end result is definitely cool, but I care more about how we go about things.”
Said Suns hated how they played but didn’t give up: pic.twitter.com/shPgp5Nksj – 12:27 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“We stayed in it. Stayed in the fight mentally.”
Frank Vogel admitted Suns were “getting our butts kicked,” but felt they stuck with it and ultimately turned the game with small lineup of Kevin Durant at the 5 with Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Eric Gordon and Grayson Allen. #Suns pic.twitter.com/8yngI9tWZb – 12:25 AM
“We stayed in it. Stayed in the fight mentally.”
Frank Vogel admitted Suns were “getting our butts kicked,” but felt they stuck with it and ultimately turned the game with small lineup of Kevin Durant at the 5 with Devin Booker, Bradley Beal, Eric Gordon and Grayson Allen. #Suns pic.twitter.com/8yngI9tWZb – 12:25 AM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
“I have no clue.”
Kevin Durant when asked how Suns came back from down 22 points in 4th quarter to win 119-117 over Sacramento.
Said it was “a blur.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/0G4WXPQuZD – 12:08 AM
“I have no clue.”
Kevin Durant when asked how Suns came back from down 22 points in 4th quarter to win 119-117 over Sacramento.
Said it was “a blur.” #Suns pic.twitter.com/0G4WXPQuZD – 12:08 AM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Entering tonight, the five-man lineup of Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, Eric Gordon and Grayson Allen had played five total minutes all season.
That was the lineup Frank Vogel inserted with 5:11 remaining down 112-96. It outscored the Kings 23-5 to win the game. – 12:06 AM
Entering tonight, the five-man lineup of Kevin Durant, Bradley Beal, Devin Booker, Eric Gordon and Grayson Allen had played five total minutes all season.
That was the lineup Frank Vogel inserted with 5:11 remaining down 112-96. It outscored the Kings 23-5 to win the game. – 12:06 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant on how the Suns won, before laughing: “I have no clue.” – 12:02 AM
Kevin Durant on how the Suns won, before laughing: “I have no clue.” – 12:02 AM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Frank Vogel on the Suns’ comeback: “We stayed in it. Stayed in the fight mentally….there were moments where our guys were struggling and we were getting our butts kicked.” Mentioned KD, Book and Beal were vocal in timeouts about staying in the fight – 11:45 PM
Frank Vogel on the Suns’ comeback: “We stayed in it. Stayed in the fight mentally….there were moments where our guys were struggling and we were getting our butts kicked.” Mentioned KD, Book and Beal were vocal in timeouts about staying in the fight – 11:45 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
The Suns, who were the league’s worst 4th quarter team coming into the night, outscored the Kings 35-21 in the 4th tonight. Kevin Durant at the 5 changed the game, good reps for that lineup to get together – 11:36 PM
The Suns, who were the league’s worst 4th quarter team coming into the night, outscored the Kings 35-21 in the 4th tonight. Kevin Durant at the 5 changed the game, good reps for that lineup to get together – 11:36 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
3. Keegan Murray continues to show new wrinkles to his game. He tried to put KD on a poster in transition. He’s taking one-leg fallaways. He’s hitting threes. Murray finished with 18 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, a block and a steal. – 11:34 PM
3. Keegan Murray continues to show new wrinkles to his game. He tried to put KD on a poster in transition. He’s taking one-leg fallaways. He’s hitting threes. Murray finished with 18 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists, a block and a steal. – 11:34 PM
James Ham @James_HamNBA
1. De’Aaron Fox looked extra motivated to erase the bad taste left by the loss in Milwaukee, but he’s probably going to feel the same way after this one. Fox dropped 33 points on 12-for-24 shooting, including 6 makes from 3, but his foul on KD with 1.6 remaining was a backbreaker – 11:34 PM
1. De’Aaron Fox looked extra motivated to erase the bad taste left by the loss in Milwaukee, but he’s probably going to feel the same way after this one. Fox dropped 33 points on 12-for-24 shooting, including 6 makes from 3, but his foul on KD with 1.6 remaining was a backbreaker – 11:34 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Points in the last 5 minutes:
12 — Kevin Durant
4 — Sacramento Kings
Led a 32-8 run to win the game. statmuse.com/nba/player/kev… – 11:28 PM
Points in the last 5 minutes:
12 — Kevin Durant
4 — Sacramento Kings
Led a 32-8 run to win the game. statmuse.com/nba/player/kev… – 11:28 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Malik Monk misses at the buzzer, Suns win and KD is fired up pic.twitter.com/RpJNGNocQT – 11:24 PM
Malik Monk misses at the buzzer, Suns win and KD is fired up pic.twitter.com/RpJNGNocQT – 11:24 PM
StatMuse @statmuse
Suns duo tonight:
Durant — Booker —
27 PTS 16 PTS
5 REB 11 AST
And a 22-point comeback. pic.twitter.com/VFZ8jM0x24 – 11:24 PM
Suns duo tonight:
Durant — Booker —
27 PTS 16 PTS
5 REB 11 AST
And a 22-point comeback. pic.twitter.com/VFZ8jM0x24 – 11:24 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Final: PHX 119, SAC 117
Allen: 29-6-5, 10-17 FG, 9-14 3P
Durant: 27 Pts, 5 Reb, 7-16 FG
Booker: 16 Pts, 11 Ast, 5-14 FG
Nurkic: 10 Pts, 15 Reb, 4-5 FG
Fox: 33 Pts, 6 Ast, 12-24 FG
Sabonis: 21-12-11, 9-11 FG
Suns close game on 32-8 run – 11:24 PM
Final: PHX 119, SAC 117
Allen: 29-6-5, 10-17 FG, 9-14 3P
Durant: 27 Pts, 5 Reb, 7-16 FG
Booker: 16 Pts, 11 Ast, 5-14 FG
Nurkic: 10 Pts, 15 Reb, 4-5 FG
Fox: 33 Pts, 6 Ast, 12-24 FG
Sabonis: 21-12-11, 9-11 FG
Suns close game on 32-8 run – 11:24 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
De’Aaron Fox fouls Kevin Durant with a second remaining. Tie game. Durant to the line. – 11:22 PM
De’Aaron Fox fouls Kevin Durant with a second remaining. Tie game. Durant to the line. – 11:22 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Kevin Durant fouled on shot with 1.6 seconds left. Makes both FTs, Suns up 2. They trailed by as many as 22 points in this game – 11:22 PM
Kevin Durant fouled on shot with 1.6 seconds left. Makes both FTs, Suns up 2. They trailed by as many as 22 points in this game – 11:22 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Vezenkov open layup as no one got back after turnover.
Monk stepback 3.
#Suns timeout.
Durant 3 out of timeout. Fox 3 answer.
Phoenix down 17 with 9:41 left in game. – 10:58 PM
Vezenkov open layup as no one got back after turnover.
Monk stepback 3.
#Suns timeout.
Durant 3 out of timeout. Fox 3 answer.
Phoenix down 17 with 9:41 left in game. – 10:58 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
Kevin Huerter putting the clamps on Kevin Durant was not on my BINGO card tonight. – 10:37 PM
Kevin Huerter putting the clamps on Kevin Durant was not on my BINGO card tonight. – 10:37 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Kings 68 Suns 51 H.
PHX: Allen 20 points (6-of-8 from 3), Beal 9, Durant (1-of-4) and Booker (3-of-8) 7 each. Team: 11 turnovers led to 14 Sacramento points).
SAC: Fox 17 points (3-of-4 from 3), Monk 12, Sabonis 11 points, 8 rebounds. Team: Ended half on 10-4 run. #Suns #Kings – 10:16 PM
Kings 68 Suns 51 H.
PHX: Allen 20 points (6-of-8 from 3), Beal 9, Durant (1-of-4) and Booker (3-of-8) 7 each. Team: 11 turnovers led to 14 Sacramento points).
SAC: Fox 17 points (3-of-4 from 3), Monk 12, Sabonis 11 points, 8 rebounds. Team: Ended half on 10-4 run. #Suns #Kings – 10:16 PM
Gerald Bourguet @GeraldBourguet
Halftime: SAC 68, PHX 51
Allen: 20 Pts, 7-11 FG, 6-8 3P
Beal: 9 Pts, 3 Ast, 4-9 FG
Durant: 7 Pts, 3 Ast, 1-4 FG
Booker: 7 Pts, 2 Ast, 3-8 FG
Sabonis: 11 Pts, 8 Reb, 6 Ast, 5-7 FG – 10:07 PM
Halftime: SAC 68, PHX 51
Allen: 20 Pts, 7-11 FG, 6-8 3P
Beal: 9 Pts, 3 Ast, 4-9 FG
Durant: 7 Pts, 3 Ast, 1-4 FG
Booker: 7 Pts, 2 Ast, 3-8 FG
Sabonis: 11 Pts, 8 Reb, 6 Ast, 5-7 FG – 10:07 PM
Sam Quinn @SamQuinnCBS
Grayson Allen currently has as many points as Bradley Beal, Devin Booker and Kevin Durant combined (20 apiece). – 10:00 PM
Grayson Allen currently has as many points as Bradley Beal, Devin Booker and Kevin Durant combined (20 apiece). – 10:00 PM
Matt George @MattGeorgeSAC
6 threes for Grayson Allen in the first half. Really the only reason the Suns have a pulse.
Overall, not a bad gameplan to have him be the one to beat you instead of Durant, Booker or Beal. – 9:54 PM
6 threes for Grayson Allen in the first half. Really the only reason the Suns have a pulse.
Overall, not a bad gameplan to have him be the one to beat you instead of Durant, Booker or Beal. – 9:54 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
#Suns open 2nd quarter with Durant, Beal, Gordon, Okogie and Eubanks.
Force turnover on 1st #Kings possession, Durant first basket. Down 10. – 9:36 PM
#Suns open 2nd quarter with Durant, Beal, Gordon, Okogie and Eubanks.
Force turnover on 1st #Kings possession, Durant first basket. Down 10. – 9:36 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Allen open corner 3 after Durant invited double, found Nurkic, who dribbled, kick out to Booker, who found Allen.
11-7 #Kings (5-of-5 FGs) #Suns – 9:12 PM
Allen open corner 3 after Durant invited double, found Nurkic, who dribbled, kick out to Booker, who found Allen.
11-7 #Kings (5-of-5 FGs) #Suns – 9:12 PM
Nick DePaula @NickDePaula
Kevin Durant laces up the “Oregon” KD 16s 🦆 pic.twitter.com/joFWksSlLW – 8:56 PM
Kevin Durant laces up the “Oregon” KD 16s 🦆 pic.twitter.com/joFWksSlLW – 8:56 PM
Duane Rankin @DuaneRankin
Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant pregame. #Suns pic.twitter.com/J6hfHzGZD7 – 7:59 PM
Bradley Beal and Kevin Durant pregame. #Suns pic.twitter.com/J6hfHzGZD7 – 7:59 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
Suns unplugged, @TheAthletic
Booker: “I’ve been on those 60-plus wins teams too, and I think a lot of things go unfixed when you’re winning games”
Durant: “I just believe in the talent, and the coaching”
Beal: “We’ve got to start playing some defense”
theathletic.com/5205186/2024/0… – 12:03 PM
Suns unplugged, @TheAthletic
Booker: “I’ve been on those 60-plus wins teams too, and I think a lot of things go unfixed when you’re winning games”
Durant: “I just believe in the talent, and the coaching”
Beal: “We’ve got to start playing some defense”
theathletic.com/5205186/2024/0… – 12:03 PM
Sam Amick @sam_amick
The Suns will rise: Why Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal believe Phoenix’s future is (still) bright, at @TheAthletic
1-on-1 convos with their Big Three about the struggles, sacrifice, and the Clippers comp that bodes well for what’s next
theathletic.com/5205186/2024/0… – 11:48 AM
The Suns will rise: Why Kevin Durant, Devin Booker and Bradley Beal believe Phoenix’s future is (still) bright, at @TheAthletic
1-on-1 convos with their Big Three about the struggles, sacrifice, and the Clippers comp that bodes well for what’s next
theathletic.com/5205186/2024/0… – 11:48 AM
Sam Vecenie @Sam_Vecenie
West All-Star race is hilarious
I can get to 14 players who would be legit locks in a normal year (SGA, Luka, Fox, Curry, Edwards, Booker, Kawhi, PG, KD, LBJ, AD, Jokic, Lauri, Sabonis)
Also: Sengun, Harden, Murray, Chet, Vic, Ingram, CJ, Zion, FVV, Gobert have real cases?
WTF – 11:51 PM
West All-Star race is hilarious
I can get to 14 players who would be legit locks in a normal year (SGA, Luka, Fox, Curry, Edwards, Booker, Kawhi, PG, KD, LBJ, AD, Jokic, Lauri, Sabonis)
Also: Sengun, Harden, Murray, Chet, Vic, Ingram, CJ, Zion, FVV, Gobert have real cases?
WTF – 11:51 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Myles Turner picking up his fourth foul :34 seconds into the second half, then his fifth a minute later.
I think they kept him in because it was already a 14-point game and they’re down three starters.
Going to be an even more difficult 2nd half for the Pacers on a b2b. – 10:27 PM
Myles Turner picking up his fourth foul :34 seconds into the second half, then his fifth a minute later.
I think they kept him in because it was already a 14-point game and they’re down three starters.
Going to be an even more difficult 2nd half for the Pacers on a b2b. – 10:27 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
That move by Lauri on Myles Turner was special. Blow by left, one dribble hard to the rim, but the deceleration at the rim makes Turner fly by while Lauri finishes
There are like two or three seven footers on earth making that move – 10:04 PM
That move by Lauri on Myles Turner was special. Blow by left, one dribble hard to the rim, but the deceleration at the rim makes Turner fly by while Lauri finishes
There are like two or three seven footers on earth making that move – 10:04 PM
Tony Jones @Tjonesonthenba
Lauri Markkanen starts on Myles Turner, which is interesting to me because he was the primary who bothered Anthony Davis into a 5-21 night on Saturday. Always wondered how this new Jazz lineup would match against some of the true bigs of the league and it’s been Lauri of late – 9:14 PM
Lauri Markkanen starts on Myles Turner, which is interesting to me because he was the primary who bothered Anthony Davis into a 5-21 night on Saturday. Always wondered how this new Jazz lineup would match against some of the true bigs of the league and it’s been Lauri of late – 9:14 PM
Scott Agness @ScottAgness
Myles Turner and Bennedict Mathurin were nominees for Eastern Conference Player of the Week, which was won by Miami’s Bam Adebayo.
Seems like Turner has become a regular on the list. It’s a first for Mathurin. – 3:31 PM
Myles Turner and Bennedict Mathurin were nominees for Eastern Conference Player of the Week, which was won by Miami’s Bam Adebayo.
Seems like Turner has become a regular on the list. It’s a first for Mathurin. – 3:31 PM
J. Kyle Mann @jkylemann
interesting closeout technique on kevin durant pic.twitter.com/C2toYjh9pf – 2:53 PM
interesting closeout technique on kevin durant pic.twitter.com/C2toYjh9pf – 2:53 PM
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