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The initial reception favored the Pacers, with the deal seen as a strong step toward success alongside Tyrese Haliburton. The progress of the future draft picks will ultimately determine the trade’s legacy.
Regrade: Pacers B+ | Raptors B
The Pacers managed to bolster their roster with a borderline All-NBA player, making a calculated risk that could pay off if they capitalize on the draft picks effectively.
For the Raptors, while they exited the rebuild phase, the returns did not meet expectations, especially in terms of what Siakam’s trade value could have yielded.