Few NBA teams have been involved in as many trade rumors as the Raptors over the last few seasons.
The Raptors haven't made many trades during that span, but from Kevin Durant and Damian Lillard to Kyle Lowry and Fred VanVleet, Toronto has come up time and time in trade discussions.
The 2023-24 season is shaping up to be no different. Pascal Siakam was involved in trade rumors in the offseason and his future with the Raptors is unclear with him being in the final year of his contract. Gary Trent Jr. will join Siakam in free agency at the season's end. O.G. Anunoby could as well.
Between now and the trade deadline, The Sporting News will be tracking the biggest Raptors trade rumors.
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Raptors trade rumors 2023
Teams believe Pascal Siakam or O.G. Anunoby could be traded
Date: Dec. 11, 2023
Teams believe now more than ever that Siakam or Anunoby could be traded before the trade deadline. Of the two, Siakam appears to be the likelier player to be traded.
The Hawks, Kings and Pacers are expected suitors for both Siakam and Anunoby.
The Raptors are expected to weigh their options all the way up to the trade deadline. Scottie Barnes has been deemed untouchable in trade talks.
Reported by: Shams Charania, The Athletic
Several teams could trade for Pascal Siakam
Date: Nov. 29, 2023
Several teams could trade for Siakam, including the Hawks, Kings, 76ers and Pacers.
Atlanta in particular continues to monitor Siakam as a potential trade target. The Hawks have shown interest in Siakam in the past, to the point where they were mentioned as the "strongest suitor" for the two-time All-Star in the offseason.
Reported by: Michael Scotto, HoopsHype
Kings expected to pursue available stars
Date: Nov. 20, 2023
The Kings are going to be involved in "every star player" who becomes available, such as Siakam, Anunoby and perhaps Zach LaVine. Sacramento has the contracts and assets to add a third piece.
Both Siakam and Anunoby have been linked to the Kings in past trade rumors.
Reported by: Shams Charania, The Athletic
Raptors expected to have interest in Zach LaVine
Date: Nov. 17, 2023
In addition to the Lakers, Heat and 76ers, the Raptors are expected to have "some level of interest" in LaVine.
"[Raptors president] Masai Ujiri is always aggressive in his approach," Charania says. "It would be interesting — a team with Zach LaVine, if you're able to keep guys like Pascal Siakam, Scottie Barnes, O.G. Anunoby, but the Raptors are a team to watch in this as well."
It was previously reported that there is "increased openness" from the Bulls and LaVine about exploring a trade.
LaVine is in the second season of a five-year, $215.2 million contract extension.
Reported by: Shams Charania, The Athletic
O.G. Anunoby among names to watch for 76ers
Date: Oct. 31, 2023
Anunoby and LaVine are early names to watch for the 76ers following the James Harden trade.
In return for Harden, the 76ers acquired Nicolas Batum, Marcus Morris, Robert Covington, KJ Martin and multiple draft picks from the Clippers, including an unprotected first-round pick in 2028. The 76ers are expected to be active in trade talks for the rest of the season to see if they can get another star-caliber player to pair with Tyrese Maxey and Joel Embiid.
Reported by: Chris Mannix, Sports Illustrated
