The Raptors continued what has been a transformative season by trading one of the most important players in the history of the organization.
Toronto has agreed to send Pascal Siakam to Indiana in exchange for Bruce Brown Jr., Jordan Nwora and picks, according to ESPN's Adrian Wojnarowski.
Siakam, the No. 27 pick in the 2016 NBA Draft, is one of the Raptors' greatest success stories. He went from averaging 4.2 points per game as a rookie to becoming a key contributor on the 2019 championship team. He earned multiple All-Star (2019-20, 2022-23) and All-NBA (2019-20, 2021-22) selections, and he won the 2018-19 Most Improved Player award.
The 29-year-old leaves Toronto as the fifth-leading scorer in franchise history behind only DeMar DeRozan, Kyle Lowry, Chris Bosh and Vince Carter.
Here is everything you need to know about the reported trade between the Raptors and Pacers.
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Pascal Siakam trade details
Pacers receive:
- Pascal Siakam
- Second-round pick via Pelicans
Raptors receive:
- Bruce Brown Jr.
- Jordan Nwora
- Kira Lewis Jr.
- 2024 first-round pick via Pacers
- 2024 first-round pick from Jazz, Rockets, Clippers or Thunder via Pacers
- 2026 first-round pick via Pacers
Pelicans receive:
- Cap relief
According to Wojnarowski, the trade involves the Raptors, Pacers and Pelicans.
The Pacers will receive Siakam from the Raptors and a second-round pick from the Pelicans. The Raptors will get Brown, Nwora and three first-round picks from the Pacers in return for Siakam, plus Lewis from the Pelicans.
This trade saves the Pelicans, who were a luxury tax team, $18 million, per ESPN's Bobby Marks.
Pascal Siakam contract details
Siakam signed a four-year, $136.9 million maximum extension with the Raptors in 2019. The deal did not include a player or team option.
After the 2023-24 season, Siakam will be able to enter unrestricted free agency.
| Season | Salary |
| 2020-21 | $30.6 million |
| 2021-22 | $33.0 million |
| 2022-23 | $35.4 million |
| 2023-24 | $37.9 million |
| 2024-25 | UFA |
Pascal Siakam career earnings
At the end of his current deal, Siakam's career earnings will increase to more than $143 million, per Spotrac.
| Season | Salary |
| 2016-17 | $1,196,040 |
| 2017-18 | $1,312,611 |
| 2018-19 | $1,544,951 |
| 2019-20 | $2,204,849 |
| 2020-21 | $30,559,200 |
| 2021-22 | $33,003,936 |
| 2022-23 | $35,448,672 |
| 2023-24 | $37,893,408 |
| Total | $143,163,667 |
Pascal Siakam stats
2023-24 season
- 22.2 points per game
- 6.3 rebounds per game
- 4.9 assists per game
- 52.2 percent field goal shooting
- 31.7 percent 3-point shooting
- 75.8 percent free throw shooting
Career
- 17.4 points per game
- 6.5 rebounds per game
- 3.6 assists per game
- 49.1 percent field goal shooting
- 32.7 percent 3-point shooting
- 77.2 percent free throw shooting
