Grade the Trade: Hawks get Pascal Siakam in 3-team blockbuster proposal

The Atlanta Hawks have been heavily linked to two-time All-Star Pascal Siakam. The 6’9 forward is entering the final season of his contract and it could be time for the Raptors to move on. Making this trade is complicated and likely needs a third team.

Toronto just re-signed Jakob Poeltl to a four-year $78 million deal to be their starting center, but the Hawks have to trade Clint Capela as a salary-matcher for Siakam. The two sides need to find someone willing to step up and take the current Hawks starter.

The Mavericks are rumored to be interested (subscription required) in Clint Capela, and the three sides could complete a blockbuster that gets the NBA buzzing. What would the trade look like and who says no?

Atlanta Hawks acquire Pascal Siakam in 3-team blockbuster proposal

Siakam has scored over 21 points per game for four straight years and is one of the league’s best forwards. Yes, he only has one year left on his contract, but acquiring him will not come cheap. The Raptors never sell low on talent, and the Hawks better bring a hefty price to the table to win this bidding war.

Atlanta gives up Clint Capela, De’Andre Hunter, Garrison Matthews, a first-round draft pick, and two second-rounders to acquire Siakam and JaVale McGee. It gives the Hawks a big-three and a versatile forward that can help cover for Trae Young’s defensive deficiencies. This move makes Atlanta one of the best teams in the Eastern Conference on paper, but how do they fit?

Let us take a look at this deal from all sides before handing out some grades.