Pacers Acquire Pascal Siakam in Blockbuster Trade with Raptors and Pelicans

The Indiana Pacers have acquired All-Star forward Pascal Siakam in a trade with the Toronto Raptors, sending Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora, and three first-round picks to the Raptors.

In a separate deal, the New Orleans Pelicans sent Kira Lewis Jr. and a 2024 second-round pick to the Pacers, who then shipped Lewis to the Raptors.

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Two of the first-round picks going to the Raptors are for 2024, including Indiana's own selection and the lesser of a Utah/Houston/LA Clippers/Oklahoma City pick.

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The third pick is for 2026 from Indiana. Pacers president Kevin Pritchard expressed excitement about Siakam's addition, highlighting his offensive skillset and defensive versatility.

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Siakam, who spent all eight NBA seasons with the Raptors, is averaging 22.2 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 4.9 assists this season.

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The 29-year-old is expected to negotiate a new contract with the Pacers this summer.

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The team, currently sixth in the Eastern Conference, is the highest-scoring in the league, and Siakam's agent believes his future looks bright in Indiana.

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The Pacers waived veteran forward James Johnson on the same day. Brown, heading to his fourth team in three seasons, is averaging a career-high 12.1 points, while Nwora scores 5.2 points per game.

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The Pelicans, by moving Lewis, aim to get below the luxury tax threshold. Siakam, a two-time All-NBA selection and NBA champion with the Raptors in 2019, will face his former team three more times this season.

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