The Toronto Raptors and Atlanta Hawks have found it hard to separate themselves from the absolute deluge of Pascal Siakam trade rumors in the last few weeks. Toronto has often been mentioned as a willing seller, and Atlanta has been tagged as a desperate wannabe contender.
With Siakam in the last year of his deal and unwilling to sign a long-term deal with anyone considering trading for him, the Raptors might find it hard to get back a player close to his level. The Hawks extending Dejounte Murray eliminates the possibility of him being aggregated in a preseason trade.