BREAKING: The Indiana Pacers are finalizing a trade to acquire All-Star F Pascal Siakam in a deal that will send Bruce Brown, Jordan Nwora and three first-round picks to the Toronto Raptors. New Orleans will be a third team in deal, sending Kira Lewis to the Raptors.

— Adrian Wojnarowski (@wojespn) January 17, 2024

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Speculation about Siakam being traded to the Pacers has been circulating for a while, and Indiana has now made the move to acquire Haliburton, a standout two-way player. This is a significant boost for the Pacers, who have faced challenges due to their lack of size and have struggled against teams with longer lineups. However, the trade comes with a notable downside as Indiana has surrendered a substantial package for a 6’8″ Power Forward, essentially securing Siakam for around 40 regular-season games and the playoffs before he becomes a free agent at the end of the season.

Toronto will receive two first-round draft picks and a piece from the New Orleans Pelicans.