It seems the chatter surrounding Pascal Siakam has been floating in basketball’s rumour mill for months.
Whether he stays or goes, whether the Raptors ultimately decide to offer one of the NBA’s uber-rich contracts, it’s one of those stories that remains unresolved.
In some ways, the uncertainty surrounding Siakam is the proverbial elephant in the room.
There are others in a similar situation knowing potential free agency awaits this coming off-season.
For obvious and clear reasons, Siakam is the most pressing issue with this club, its deficiencies on the court notwithstanding.
With the Atlanta Hawks in town to play the first of two tipoffs over the span of three days, one could argue Siakam auditioned for one of the clubs some have linked as a potential suitor for his services. Given the nature of the NBA’s archaic rules, it remains to be seen if a deal is ultimately consummated.
Beginning Friday, when the Raptors and Hawks wrap up their mini two-game series, players signed this summer will be rendered trade eligible. Additional days of note await, but as of this writing Siakam remained a member of the Raptors organization.
And as of now, the Raptors are no longer mired in a losing funk following their 135-128 win over the Hawks.
