NBA

Pascal Siakam, Raptors Eye December 30th As Extension Deadline

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12 months 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.

Cavaliers

Isaac Okoro (Shoulder) Out At Least Two Weeks

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2 days ago

December 20, 2024

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Isaac Okoro (Shoulder) Out At Least Two Weeks

According to the Cleveland Cavaliers, Isaac Okoro is set to miss at least the next two weeks due to an AC joint sprain in his right shoulder.

The 23-year-old suffered the injury on December 16th against the Brooklyn Nets; fans saw him play 20 minutes before injuring himself.

In 23 games this season, Okoro averages 6.6 points off 49.5% from the field, 2.3 rebounds, and 1.7 assists in 21.0 minutes.

Okoro is in the first year of his three-year, $33 million deal.

76ers

Joel Embiid (Sinus) Upgraded Questionable For Friday

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2 days ago

December 20, 2024

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Joel Embiid (Sinus) Upgraded Questionable For Friday

According to the Philadelphia 76ers, Joel Embiid has been upgraded to questionable for Friday’s game against the Charlotte Hornets.

The plan is for the team to reevaluate the 30-year-old hours before their game on Friday; it would be a quick turnaround. However, he is already progressing, so there is a possibility of him playing.

Embiid suffered a right sinus fracture during their game against the Indiana Pacers on December 13th; Philadelphia said they would reevaluate him a week from then.

Overall, Embiid has only played six games this season. This is mainly due to suspension, this current injury, and looming knee issues.

Clint Capela

Hawks Want To Trade Clint Capela By Deadline

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3 days ago

December 19, 2024

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Hawks Want To Trade Clint Capela By Deadline

According to multiple reports headlined by Marc Stein, the Atlanta Hawks want to trade Clint Capela’s expiring contract by this year’s trade deadline.

For those unaware, the 30-year-old is making $22.4 million this season, with him becoming an unrestricted free agent next offseason. Atlanta is reportedly not interested in re-signing him.

Onyeka Okongwu, when Capela is no longer with the franchise, is expected to handle the starting center position. The Hawks believe the young big man can handle those responsibilities.

Capela is averaging 10.0 points and 9.4 rebounds in 27 games this season.