The Indiana Pacers have acquired forward Pascal Siakam in a trade that has been widely discussed and analyzed across the NBA community. Siakam, who was with the Toronto Raptors, is considered a strong fit for the Pacers, providing them with a legitimate all-star player who is expected to enhance the team's performance significantly. The Pacers, who have the league's lowest payroll, no bad deals, and a superstar guard locked up, are seen as having made a smart move by capitalizing on their good draft capital picture and expiring salary. Siakam's addition is expected to re-sign with the Pacers, maintaining his Bird Rights, although it appears doubtful he will debut for the team in their next game at Sacramento. The trade has led to discussions about the Pacers' ceiling, with some considering them a dark-horse contender to reach the NBA Finals. The Pacers' odds to win the NBA title have improved from 100/1 to 50/1 since the trade. Coach Rick Carlisle and President Kevin Pritchard are expected to integrate Siakam into the Pacers' system, while star guard Tyrese Haliburton is still out due to injury. There is anticipation around Siakam's potential debut, which could take place in Portland following the Sacramento game.
First half 3-point shooting ... Heat last 2 games: 1 for 28 Canes last night: 2 for 14 FAU tonight: 1 for 12
"This ain't a good trade for the Pacers, it's a great trade." 👀 Chuck's reaction to Indiana's trade for Pascal Siakam https://t.co/JoeGRzqIMB
Masai speaks on his relationship with Pascal Siakam. ❤️ (🎥: @theshift_sports) https://t.co/11IiQHQp8c
There is a possibility that Haliburton does return to action tomorrow in Portland, and also that Siakam debut for the Pacers, sources said. Haliburton is probably the less likely of the two to take place but he did workout today in Sacramento. https://t.co/K5YIuhDPZU
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I did a deep dive with some film, some stats, and some scouting on why the Pascal Siakam trade is such a perfect fit for the Pacers. The deal absolutely has much more risk than what I think a lot of people are saying, but it's a worthwhile risk. https://t.co/bKKn5iQ1qr https://t.co/T7bfb827AN
Raptors president Masai Ujiri says he apologized to Pascal Siakam for a lack of communication https://t.co/zX2FZNwe17
How does Pascal Siakam fit with the Pacers? This might be the best player-to-team-scheme match among notable star midseason trades in recent memory, writes @Sam_Vecenie. Let’s start in transition, because that’s where this match should be deadliest: https://t.co/nqDQteFhMB https://t.co/otnSkL5myE
Masai Ujiri gets emotional when talking about Pascal Siakam's tenure with the Raptors. https://t.co/0FEoO1gGal
Pacers in Portland tomorrow. If Pascal doesn't play in Sac tonight, he very well could play then. https://t.co/NDX71Dson8
Pacers in Portland tomorrow. If he doesn't play in Sac tonight, he very well could play then. https://t.co/NDX71Dson8
From yesterday, at @YahooSports: I wrote about why the Pacers pushed their chips in for Pascal Siakam, and why — pick-price sticker shock aside — I really like Indiana's big bet on itself: https://t.co/Pt68UqU29M https://t.co/Pt68UqU29M
Raptors president Masai Ujiri gets emotional as he talks about trading Pascal Siakam, who he drafted in 2016 ❤️ https://t.co/Xrjk5seUbg
Masai Ujiri getting emotional while talking about Pascal Siakam after he was traded https://t.co/kYW2tyLKg0
Pacers coach Rick Carlisle says Tyrese Haliburton (hamstring) won’t return to action against the Kings tonight. Carlisle added he wasn’t certain when newcomer Pascal Siakam will debut but he will join the franchise on the road trip.
My two cents on the Siakam trade https://t.co/uhjsHUsFFL
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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 https://t.co/PR7u1fyEkR
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 https://t.co/PR7u1fyEkR
Heat reaches midway point at 24-17. Takeaways and postgame reaction from Heat's 24-point loss in Toronto https://t.co/JKlwGO4VLw
Pacers acquired Pascal Siakam at the end of his contract because he thinks he wants to be here long term, to which I say: Siakam *thinks* he wants to be here? He’s about to find out just how right he is. https://t.co/4bQDTiwH5h
Pascal Siakam trade marks end of the Raptors’ post-championship era ⤵️ https://t.co/2iNoIi0PUc
Heat reaches midway point of season at 24-17 after blowout loss in Toronto. Takeaways https://t.co/Ih5vPDOVH5
Pascal Siakam expresses interest in extension talks with Pacers #IndianaPacers #PascalSiakam https://t.co/UczP9VWUHL
Raptors in better shape than it seems after Pascal Siakam trade completes long reset https://t.co/SubjgBmiXa https://t.co/EbERP2CqNI
Winners and losers from Pascal Siakam trade to Pacers https://t.co/sa5yHv8SoU
Heat reaches midway point at 24-17. Takeaways and postgame reaction from Heat's 24-point loss in Toronto https://t.co/JKlwGO5tB4 Spoelstra: "Our starters definitely did not set the tone for the game and then it just proceeded to get worse as that first half went on.”
WE WILL BE ROOTING FOR YOU ALWAYS, PASCAL. GO PACERS.💙💛 https://t.co/B8kP3CPF1f
FSU uses height, depth, defense to rattle UM 84-75 in front of near-sellout crowd https://t.co/XcmMtaW3RN
Primo Spears, Cam Corhen lead Florida State past Miami for fifth straight win https://t.co/OMUBCxvjRw
FSU uses height, depth, defense to rattle UM 84-75 in front of electric Watsco Center crowd. Interviews, recap here. @MiamiHerald @HeraldSports @CanesHoops #GoCanes #FSU #ACC https://t.co/40DnbBQaeB
FSU uses height, depth, defense to rattle UM 84-75 in front of big Watsco Center crowd https://t.co/rYYuMaHzYG
The Raptors beat the Heat by 24, hours after the Pascal Siakam trade 👀 https://t.co/D3X7EQVzVu
Head coach Erik Spoelstra addresses the media and talks about what went wrong in Wednesday's loss to the Raptors. 🎙 https://t.co/lLFYUYTTnu
Raptors rout Heat 121-97 https://t.co/upJWdeJo1A
Takeaways and details from Heat’s blowout road loss to Raptors after a nightmarish first half https://t.co/pc84oPDKXb
NEW: The Heat lost Wednesday's game in Toronto because of a nightmarish first half. Takeaways and details https://t.co/JKlwGO4VLw
Heat finished at the (wretched) start in 121-97 humiliation in Toronto https://t.co/8UQjVNe6rB
So Heat will get to midpoint of season at 24-17 after this soon to be over lopsided loss in Toronto... Canes lose to FSU at home for 6th straight time and fall to 12-5.... And Panthers lose to Detroit 3-2 in OT. Tough night.
Florida State never trails in win at Miami, extending winning streak to five games https://t.co/uEm92q7avL
Raptors lead back up to 22 with 4:34 to play. The closest the Heat got was within 13.
Florida State beats Miami at Miami. Leonard Hamilton's crew is starting to feel it. 5 straight wins. Hurricanes heading the opposite direction
FSU is 5-1 in ACC play, 5 straight wins since their loss to Lipscomb. Just like we all expected! https://t.co/6CZqU6TuOn
That's 5 in a row! Florida State men go on the road and pick up a big win over Miami, 84-75. Spears and Corhen both score 16. Watkins scores 15 .... Matthew Cleveland scores 2. Seminoles are now 11-6 overall and 5-1 in the ACC.
End of third quarter: Raptors 94, Heat 73. Heat won the third quarter 30-16 but still trail by 21.
Florida State just went into Coral Gables and beat Miami by nine on the road. Seminoles have now won five in a row and seven of eight -- and are 5-1 in the ACC.
Heat on an 18-4 run to begin the second half. Raptors lead down to 21.
How the Raptors are playing after trading away Pascal Siakam https://t.co/JiObXT4D4v
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.
The vibe at Watsco Center when UM trimmed deficit to 2 pts vs FSU @HeraldSports #GoCanes #FSU https://t.co/37YjfWKDYP
Heat have gone 1-for-28 on 3's in the first halves of their last two games. If any Raptors fans talk smack, just tell them the Leafs stink.
The Raptors' post-Siakam era is off to a fast start 👀 https://t.co/hGwDsfb0it
The Raptors are RUNNING the Heat at the half 😮💨 https://t.co/hwmttOrtpP
Miami's 35-point halftime deficit in Toronto tonight is a franchise record. The Heat trailed Pat Riley and the Lakers by 33 at the break on March 8, 1989.
One of the most insane halves I've ever seen. The short-handed Raps lead Heat 78-43. They are 14-of-22 from 3 and have 23 assists on 29 field goals. Gradey Dick had six points and four assists in seven minutes. Jontay Porter has six points and 4 rebounds in 10. Barrett has 17.
Raptors up 35 at halftime 🦖 https://t.co/s88WkMOiEC
Halftime: Raptors 78, Heat 43. Raptors shooting 14 of 22 on threes to outscore the Heat 42-3 from three-point range in the first half. Heat just 1 of 16 on threes.
The Raptors put up 78 POINTS on the Heat at the half… sheesh. 👀 https://t.co/GZGCBqz2ud
The Raptors are 14/19 from distance thus far tonight. Toronto literally only made 4 threes Monday vs. Celtics.
Raptors now 14 of 19 on threes with 4 minutes left in the first half. The NBA record for most made threes in a game is 29 by the Bucks vs. Heat on Dec. 29, 2020.
Raptors are 14-19 from 3 against Miami. Obviously crazy shooting, but 9 of those are from the corners and they haven't been forced to take a single shot that isn't a 3 or in the paint yet. It's 65-31.
Tonight's 36-point first-half deficit by the Heat is the franchise's largest since at least 1996. They trailed by 34 twice in first halves since then: 1/15/14 at Washington and 3/19/08 at Toronto. The lesson here, obviously, is stop going to Toronto.
The Raptors scored 41 POINTS in the first quarter vs. the Heat 😳 https://t.co/mdur2qDPlV
The Raptors have started 11 of 15 on threes and the Heat has started 1 of 11 on threes. Raptors lead by 32.
Pacers still long shot to make noise in playoffs after Pascal Siakam trade https://t.co/kfDNNtLhn9 https://t.co/GynXe1yFIB
Anyway, up here in Toronto Quickley and Barrett have already combined for 22 points -- while the Heat have 20. Toronto without Siakam leads 50-20 15 minutes in.
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:
Wow, the Raptors really just put up 41 points in the 1st quarter.
The Raptors have 41 PTS (‼️) in one quarter. 😳 https://t.co/jEyshXv7Qg
No Siakam? No problem for the Raptors early vs. the Heat 🔥 https://t.co/ptH7IduMux
End of first quarter: Raptors 41, Heat 18. Toronto shooting 62.5 percent from the field and 7 of 10 on threes. Looks like the Heat's run of holding teams under 100 points will end tonight ...
HALF Miami trails FSU 45-35. Rough defensive half or the Hurricanes. FSU is shooting 51 percent and out-rebounding Miami 21-18.
Quickley with 10 of the Raptors' first 15 points. Heat trailing 15-4.
Miami trails FSU 40-28 with 3 min to go. Key stats: FSU leads 22-6 bench pts FSU leads 28-16 points in paint FSU leads 11-4 assists UM 2 of 12 from three (17 percent) @HeraldSports #GoCanes #FSU
Here's @dannychau on Pascal Siakam building himself into a star with the Toronto Raptors and his fit with the Indiana Pacers: https://t.co/fcII01jUNr
Pascal Siakam makes the Pacers good at what they’re bad at and excellent at what they do best https://t.co/8tdKLLdW7P
At @YahooSports: I wrote about why the Pacers pushed their chips in for Pascal Siakam, and why — pick-price sticker shock aside — I like Indiana's big bet on itself: https://t.co/Pt68UqU29M https://t.co/Pt68UqU29M
Seminoles lead the Hurricanes 14-9 at the U-16 timeout. FSU shooting 71 percent so far.
I feel like shouting BECAUSE THE PACERS JUST GOT PASCAL SIAKAM https://t.co/4bQDTixeUP
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Can the Pacers make a run with their new big 3? Myles Turner x Tyrese Haliburton x Pascal Siakam. 🥶 https://t.co/MtN9C9NjXc
Blog: Siakam is coming to Indy, and there's a good chance he's going to stay (fingers crossed) https://t.co/JTLYr1h7We
Pascal Siakam gives the Pacers an ideal secondary ball handler and signals a new chapter in the Tyrese Haliburton era https://t.co/zGWLdJyOT0
How might Pascal Siakam joining the Pacers impact the top of the East? It could potentially cause a massive swing that pushes Indiana into contention for winning the conference, writes @talkhoops. Grading the trade for both sides ⤵️ https://t.co/gpqrBPLKEn https://t.co/jQokqLAThr
Pacers took a step toward contention with Pascal Siakam trade but still have a way to go https://t.co/HGH6akI6ax https://t.co/MkEpmGAhpD
Pascal Siakam in Indiana is a perfect offensive fit. Full reaction from @jj_redick and @talter: https://t.co/C7sfZdfEOB https://t.co/RFJ43Zth4G
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.) https://t.co/WY7F6eTiy3
I still can't believe the Pacers got Siakam without having to give up Nembhard, Mathurin, or Walker.
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Breaking down the Pascal Siakam trade via @YouTube https://t.co/J0R0sBTuWl
A week ago at @BetMGM, the Pacers were 100/1 to win the NBA title. This morning, the Pacers were 66/1. Now, in the wake of the Pascal Siakam deal, Pacers are 50/1.
Are the Pacers a legit contender in the East after adding Pascal Siakam? @ChrisForsberg_ breaks down Wednesday's blockbuster trade from a Celtics perspective 🔽 https://t.co/23WtiDuEH5
An updated look at what the Pacers' odds are to win an NBA title this season after trading for Siakam 👀 https://t.co/piQkKyPd0Y
indiana, pls love and celebrate pascal for all of us in toronto who are feeling very bummed to say goodbye to one of the best raptors ever.
An updated look at what the Pacers odds’ are to win an NBA title this season after trading for Siakam 👀 https://t.co/bpIcLntBax
emotionally looking forward to pascal being great and happy in indiana. 💜🥲 https://t.co/aUvVkdRMNs
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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
What's the ceiling for a healthy Indiana Pacers team after the Pascal Siakam trade? https://t.co/OdGWTsc0hd
The Pacers new look with Pascal Siakam in their starting five 👀 https://t.co/0f0JLalhzE
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.
Love love love love the Pascal deal for Indy. Theyve added a legitimate all star player, still has many prime years left. High IQ, high motor, high character. This is a 10/10 deal for Indy
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.
Insider: Sources 'surprised' Pascal Siakam trade to Pacers not completed yet https://t.co/uN4h87wh4P
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Kyle Lowry on Siakam trade rumours: "Pascal, my beloved one, is one of the most coveted players in our league, he’s one of the most talented players in our league and whatever happens with him he’ll be successful. I’m always going to love him and support him and be happy for him" https://t.co/pt4I6Rhks7
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Pacers seem like the best possible fit for Siakam. Young team with a set franchise player who can use his experience. Hali seems to massively enhance the production of every PF on that team. I'm on board
The Pacers are the team that has always made the most sense for Siakam from a fit perspective and from a potential extension perspective for Siakam himself, IMO. We’ll see if they can get it done! https://t.co/GDqRDVRA5U
The Pacers are in Portland on Friday. Suddenly that game could be a lot more interesting than it was previously given that Tyrese Halliburton is still out.
League's lowest payroll. No bad deals. Superstar guard locked up. Expiring salary to deal. Good draft capital picture. This is the perfect time for the Pacers to make a Siakamesque move. And it seems like they will.