I think it’s a Craptors leak for sure to get more value but if JWalker isn’t a part of the deal, obviously Mathurin is even more untouchable, then I have to say I think I’m all in on it. The Bruce Brown experiment has already run its course for me, tbh; Aaron Nesmith is better and cheaper
It would be interesting if the leak is to get a third team involved, like GS. I think Toronto would like to have Wiggins more so than Brown, and Brown would fit in quite well in GS.
I couldn’t be happier about how the trade went down. We gave up (most likely) 2024 pick… 19, maybe, and pick like.. 23-25, and then a pick in 2026 that is protected somewhat if somehow the world collapses, Bruce Brown, who’s a good piece but that’s it, just kinda good, and Nwora whom I like but is man #14 on a 15 man team,
For a 2 time All NBA player at our most needed position. Even it’s a rental, we have all that cap space and we can resign PG-13 😎
But I think he’s very interested in staying. Love that brother/IUPUI connection, that’s hilarious. They are from Cincinnati, also.
This seems like a totally crazy proposal. 3 first round picks and Bruce Brown AND another player for cap purposes? For a guy that's a FA after this season.
Agreed this sounds like a Raptor wish being expressed.
Worth noting that the report and the coverage strongly suggest the trade will happen. The message sent right now seems to be that the trade will happen UNLESS someone wants to get in on it. My impression is Toronto wants to get a 3rd team involved, but the overall sense is Siakam will be a Pacers very soon.
LOL, wow, was I off that one! I'm still kind of stunned, but liking it more and more as the picks were explained (no back to back years, lottery protected, etc) and realizing this frees up minutes for Mathurin and Nembhard and Nesmith, all of whom have earned it. And of course it's sticking a big old thumb in that hole in the dike 4 spot.
Update from Woj says that a third team is now involved. It’s NO. Kira Lewis is involved. Pacers sending Nwora, Brown, and three 1sts to TOR for Siakam.
I agree it smells like a Raptors leak. Pacers salary filler would likely need to include either Stix or IJax because Toronto needs a center. Adding in Toppin or Hield makes the trade work.
I think it’s a Craptors leak for sure to get more value but if JWalker isn’t a part of the deal, obviously Mathurin is even more untouchable, then I have to say I think I’m all in on it. The Bruce Brown experiment has already run its course for me, tbh; Aaron Nesmith is better and cheaper
It would be interesting if the leak is to get a third team involved, like GS. I think Toronto would like to have Wiggins more so than Brown, and Brown would fit in quite well in GS.
I couldn’t be happier about how the trade went down. We gave up (most likely) 2024 pick… 19, maybe, and pick like.. 23-25, and then a pick in 2026 that is protected somewhat if somehow the world collapses, Bruce Brown, who’s a good piece but that’s it, just kinda good, and Nwora whom I like but is man #14 on a 15 man team,
For a 2 time All NBA player at our most needed position. Even it’s a rental, we have all that cap space and we can resign PG-13 😎
But I think he’s very interested in staying. Love that brother/IUPUI connection, that’s hilarious. They are from Cincinnati, also.
This seems like a totally crazy proposal. 3 first round picks and Bruce Brown AND another player for cap purposes? For a guy that's a FA after this season.
Agreed this sounds like a Raptor wish being expressed.
Pass.
Worth noting that the report and the coverage strongly suggest the trade will happen. The message sent right now seems to be that the trade will happen UNLESS someone wants to get in on it. My impression is Toronto wants to get a 3rd team involved, but the overall sense is Siakam will be a Pacers very soon.
LOL, wow, was I off that one! I'm still kind of stunned, but liking it more and more as the picks were explained (no back to back years, lottery protected, etc) and realizing this frees up minutes for Mathurin and Nembhard and Nesmith, all of whom have earned it. And of course it's sticking a big old thumb in that hole in the dike 4 spot.
Update from Woj says that a third team is now involved. It’s NO. Kira Lewis is involved. Pacers sending Nwora, Brown, and three 1sts to TOR for Siakam.
I agree it smells like a Raptors leak. Pacers salary filler would likely need to include either Stix or IJax because Toronto needs a center. Adding in Toppin or Hield makes the trade work.