Raptors’ Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam expressed interest in a three-team Kyrie trade

 

The trade that will bring Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks may involve the Toronto Raptors, the Brooklyn Nets, and a third team.

 

Before the Kyrie Irving-to-Dallas trade is finalized, one “possibility for broadening the trade” would be for Brooklyn to “package Spencer Dinwiddie and draft money to Toronto in an attempt to get Fred VanVleet,” according to NBA reporter Marc Stein.

 

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According to recent sources, Pascal Siakam is also a target for the Nets, though the Raptors might be less inclined to trade him.

 

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the Nets have agreed to trade Markieff Morris and Irving to the Mavericks in return for Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, an unprotected 2029 first-round choice, and 2027 and 2029 second-round picks.

 

However, as Ian Begley of SNY noted, “in their negotiations on Kyrie Irving, representatives of the organization also reached up with Toronto regarding a following transaction.” the Nets’ pursuit of a trade with the Raptors did come up later.

 

Whether the Raptors decide to sell with an eye toward the future could determine whether such a trade occurs.

 

It appears that they are a minor contender when they are 25-30 and a half games back of the Washington Wizards for the final berth in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament. Siakam, Scottie Barnes, VanVleet, and O.G. Anunoby have a strong core that might compete with other clubs for the top spot in the standings.

 

From the Nets’ perspective, signing a veteran with championship experiences like VanVleet or Siakam would show that even after trading Irving, they still want to contend for a championship this year.

 

There are far worse supporting casts for Kevin Durant than one that includes one of the Raptors players, Ben Simmons, Nic Claxton, Seth Curry, and others. Kevin Durant is still one of the league’s greatest players.

 

Even though Durant has missed a lot of time due to injury, Brooklyn is still in fourth position in the Eastern Conference rankings with a 32-20 record. A long playoff run might be possible if the Raptors sign someone and he returns healthy.

 

And it depends on how the discussions go before the deadline on Thursday.

 

Raptors’ Fred VanVleet and Pascal Siakam expressed interest in a three-team Kyrie trade

 

The trade that will bring Kyrie Irving to the Dallas Mavericks may involve the Toronto Raptors, the Brooklyn Nets, and a third team.

 

Before the Kyrie Irving-to-Dallas trade is finalized, one “possibility for broadening the trade” would be for Brooklyn to “package Spencer Dinwiddie and draft money to Toronto in an attempt to get Fred VanVleet,” according to NBA reporter Marc Stein.

 

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According to recent sources, Pascal Siakam is also a target for the Nets, though the Raptors might be less inclined to trade him.

 

According to Shams Charania of The Athletic and Stadium, the Nets have agreed to trade Markieff Morris and Irving to the Mavericks in return for Dinwiddie, Dorian Finney-Smith, an unprotected 2029 first-round choice, and 2027 and 2029 second-round picks.

 

However, as Ian Begley of SNY noted, “in their negotiations on Kyrie Irving, representatives of the organization also reached up with Toronto regarding a following transaction.” the Nets’ pursuit of a trade with the Raptors did come up later.

 

Whether the Raptors decide to sell with an eye toward the future could determine whether such a trade occurs.

 

It appears that they are a minor contender when they are 25-30 and a half games back of the Washington Wizards for the final berth in the Eastern Conference play-in tournament. Siakam, Scottie Barnes, VanVleet, and O.G. Anunoby have a strong core that might compete with other clubs for the top spot in the standings.

 

From the Nets’ perspective, signing a veteran with championship experiences like VanVleet or Siakam would show that even after trading Irving, they still want to contend for a championship this year.

 

There are far worse supporting casts for Kevin Durant than one that includes one of the Raptors players, Ben Simmons, Nic Claxton, Seth Curry, and others. Kevin Durant is still one of the league’s greatest players.

 

Even though Durant has missed a lot of time due to injury, Brooklyn is still in fourth position in the Eastern Conference rankings with a 32-20 record. A long playoff run might be possible if the Raptors sign someone and he returns healthy.

 

And it depends on how the discussions go before the deadline on Thursday.