NBA

Pascal Siakam, Raptors Eye December 30th As Extension Deadline

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2 years ago

December 30, 2023

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Pascal Siakam, Raptors Eye December 30th As Extension Deadline

According to Michael Grange of Sportsnet, the Toronto Raptors and All-Star Pascal Siakam are targeting December 30th as a potential deadline date to decide on a contract extension.

One of the main reasons why signing an extension before the 30th is important is due to the flexibility Toronto would have to trade the veteran over next summer ahead of the upcoming free agency.

Siakam is eligible for a four-year, $192 million extension, which has caused talks between the franchise and the player on the framework and details of a possible extension.

The Indiana Pacers are interested in Siakam, which makes sense due to them looking for an upgrade to push them into a playoff spot this season. Indiana hasn’t been in the playoffs since 2020. While Toronto hasn’t swayed either way on trading their core players, the rumors have been piling up.

Rumors of the Raptors blowing their roster up and building from the ground up has been going on since last offseason.

Heat

Precious Achiuwa & Heat Have Mutual Interest In A Deal

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2 days ago

September 8, 2025

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According to multiple reports, the Miami Heat are looking to address their frontcourt depth needs and they have locked eyes on potentially acquiring Precious Achiuwa.

Both sides have mutual interest in one another, as the 25-year-old wrapped up his one-year, $6 million contract with the New York Knicks.

Last season saw a slight dip in statistical productivity from Achiuwa, as he was down in both points and rebounds.

If Miami were to waive Terry Rozier, then they would have enough room to sign a player like Achiuwa. They currently don’t have enough room for even a veteran minimum contract signing.

Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons Rejects Knicks Contract Offer

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2 days ago

September 8, 2025

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According to Marc Stein, the New York Knicks have shown legit interest in Ben Simmons and wanted him on their team, however, the 29-year-old rejected their contract offer.

With New York only able to offer minimum contracts, Simmons didn’t want that, as he is looking for a contract that is above league minimum.

Last week, reports came out that Simmons former agent, Bernie Lee, no longer wanted to represent him and decided to cut ties.

The 2024-25 season saw Simmons only playing in 51 games with the Los Angeles Clippers and Brooklyn Nets. During that span, he averaged 5.0 points, 4.7 rebounds, and 5.6 assists in 22.0 minutes.

Since Simmons does not want to sign with the Knicks, the only other team who should legit interest in him are the Boston Celtics.

Ben Simmons

Ben Simmons Considering Retirement

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6 days ago

September 4, 2025

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According to multiple reports, current free agent Ben Simmons is legitimately considering retirement and is weighing his all his options. This comes after he found out he wouldn’t be making the same money he used to on his old contract, or even close to it.

ESPN’s Brian Windhorst says Simmons could only receive non-guaranteed minimum salary contracts from organizations. This and combined lack of interest from majority of the league has left Simmons in a tough spot.

Since entering the league back in 2017, Simmons has career averages of 13.1 points, 7.4 rebounds, 7.2 assists.

Following his fallout with the Philadelphia 76ers, Simmons has been non-existent and has completely fallen off. The league no longer sees him as a franchise contributor or “that guy.”