The NBA landscape has been dominated by trade rumors surrounding Toronto Raptors star Pascal Siakam. Despite his happiness in Toronto and unwillingness to sign an extension elsewhere if traded, the Raptors have done little to slow down the constant deluge of rumors.
Teams like the Atlanta Hawks and Indiana Pacers have been very upfront in their desire to acquire Siakam in a trade, as they both need one more game-changer that could change the whole calculus of how their team operates. However, talks have been moving at a glacial pace.
The Raptors are likely holding out until they find a way to get a haul in exchange for a player with one year left on his deal.