Trade of Raptors forward Pascal Siakam to Pacers ‘heartbreaking,’ fans say
Siakam going to Indiana in exchange for 3 future 1st-round picks, multiple players
Toronto Raptors fans say it’s “heartbreaking” that all-star forward Pascal Siakam is being traded to the Indiana Pacers.
“I am so sad,” Heather Talbot said at Scotiabank Arena on Wednesday night. “He can always be counted on to get so many points for us.”
Her husband Terry Talbot, disappointing, saying the news was disappointing.
“It’s sad. It really is sad, having him for so long. All the rumours about him being traded and he’s been so steady all the way through,” he said.
The comments come after the Raptors were reported to be in the final stages of a trade that would see the team offload Siakam, 29, to the Pacers. That trade was confirmed by the team Wednesday night.
The Raptors received guard Bruce Brown, forward Jordan Nworaand three first-round picks from the Pacers in return. Toronto also got guard Kira Lewis from New Orleans, with a second-round pick going from the Pacers to the Pelicans in the deal.
Speaking to reporters Thursday afternoon, Raptors Vice-Chairman and President Masai Ujiri said it has been a tough few weeks for the team, with trades involving forwards OG Anunoby and Precious Achiuwa, guard Malachi Flynn and now, Siakam.
“Obviously we know what these players meant to our program,” he said. “Incredible, incredible human beings, incredible character, incredible players… championship players.”
