NBA trade deadline: Siakam, Barnes ignoring speculation as Raptors could be sellers.
"At the end of the day, we know what it is. What's the point of us coming here and talking every -- ah, sorry -- every deadline?" Siakam said laughing as he caught himself swearing in front of several cameras."Every deadline, we know are going to happen. It is what it is and whatever happens happens. I'm at a point in my career where it really doesn't matter."
That puts the team in an ideal position to be sellers, getting draft picks or players with long-term upside in return. Siakam, guard Fred VanVleet, and forward O.G. Anunoby all have potential trade value for a team looking to build a contender. All three have post-season experience, with Siakam and VanVleet key parts of the Raptors' championship run in 2019.
VanVleet and Trent have player options for next season, while Siakam is signed through 2023-24. Anunoby has a player option in 2024-25.
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