Raptors: A-

I like the fact that Raptors finally traded Siakam, by finally i mean FINALLY, cus Masai finally is willing to let go of Raptors-grown talents. Offensive focus or just more touch finally can go to Scottie, for a full development of him, love this so much

For the return, I think for an expiring and for them to get 3 frps, it's great great value. although all 3 probably wont be in the lottery, it's still frps and 2 current year picks speeds up Raptors rebuild.

As for player return, I like the fact that they got Jordan Nwora, rlly think that he will get regular gametime in Toronto due to his gd shooting. Bruce Brown is somewhat solid, should be easy to flip if they manage to flip before the deadline going by himself. Teams like the 76ers and Knicks should be very interested. Expiring too so if he cannot be flipped it's not a problem for the Raptors too. Also Kira Lewis, still a hope for him if used right, gd job for acquiring him.

If the Raptors can actually get someone they can use in in their roster regularly in a Siakam deal that will be even better, cus they're ok at the guards spot, they do need PF/C but didnt get any in this trade, instead they waived Koloko as well i believe, absolute L for that

AT least they maximize on Pascal's value and got frps back, instead of risking him leaving in UFA

Pacers: B

I rlly dk how to feel bout Pacers doing this. I liked it at first, I think Pascal and Turner alongside Hali will be a fire fire trio, and a very all rounded frontcourt.

The problem is: how Pacers stacked up PF/C. Siakam and Turner needs at least 30MPG, off the bench there is Obi Toppin who deserves at least 20, Jalen Smith who should get much mins for his growth this season and actually being a solid defender. Isaiah Jackson should not be given up, and their rookie, who actually has been one of the more solid players in the G League Jarace Walker, defending well, shooting and scoring in quite an unexpected level. He deserves so much more NBA gametime but now with Pascal i guess he needs to be in the Mad Ants team for an even longer time

Sad to see talents being wasted, I actually like all of them, so Rick Carlisle will have a tough job getting the mins right for everyone. Will any one of them play SF occasionally? I guess that's the only hope.

Giving those 3 frps away is fine tho, 3 frps is rich for Siakam imo, but when all of them is most likely out of lottery, it's worth it, considering Pacers alrdy have depth. Bruce Brown spot can probably be replaced by Aaron Nesmith, also a gd defending wing

Pels: A+

Got under the tax while only clearing away a player they dont use, nth much they can do better

LMK your thoughts on the trade