Siakam had no interest in being traded to the Kings. Here's why.
with the franchise when the free agency moratorium lifts next month, and it's clear that he's very content playing in Indianapolis with co-star Tyrese Haliburton.
But Siakam's future wasn't always this clear. When the Toronto Raptors elected to move on from Siakam in January, the two primary suitors were the Pacers and the Sacramento Kings. However, Siakam refused to be traded to Sacramento due to past "gossipy" feedback about his game from the Kings' front office,"For better or worse on the Siakam side, there was an inference from his camp that over the years...
Siakam didn't sound interested in being traded to Sacramento at all, and at the very least, didn't sound too interested in re-signing even if he had been dealt to the Kings back in January. All's well that ends well for Siakam, who will move forward as a centerpiece of the Pacers franchise for years to come.Mike McDaniel is a writer on the Breaking & Trending News Team at Sports Illustrated, where he has worked since January 2022. His work has been featured at InsideTheACC.com, SB Nation, FanSided, and more. Mike hosts the Hokie Hangover Podcast, covering Virginia Tech athletics, as well as Basketball Conference: The ACC Football Podcast.
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