NBA Trade Rumors: Pascal Siakam Seen Within Mavs as 'Missing Piece' for Luka, Kyrie

Some within the Dallas Mavericks organization reportedly believe Toronto Raptors forward Pascal Siakam could be a perfect fit alongside guards Luka Dončić and Kyrie Irving.

During an appearance this week on the Locked On Mavericks podcast, Yahoo Sports NBA insider Jake Fischer said that some in Dallas feel Siakam could be the "missing piece" the Mavs need to contend for an NBA championship:

The Raptors are already in seller mode this season, as they dealt wing OG Anunoby to the New York Knicks last month for a package headlined by RJ Barrett and Immanuel Quickley.

At 15-24, the Raptors are 12th in the Eastern Conference, and if they continue to drop, they won't have much incentive to keep Siakam or other players on expiring contracts unless they are able to sign them to extensions.

ESPN's Tim Bontemps reported earlier this month that the expectation within the league is that Toronto will indeed move Siakam before the Feb. 8 trade deadline.

If that happens, Dallas would perhaps be the ideal landing spot for the two-time All-Star, as he could be the third scoring option the Mavs have been looking for.

The 29-year-old Siakam is enjoying another strong statistical season, averaging 22.3 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.9 assists per game, while shooting 52.6 percent from the field and 33.1 percent from beyond the arc.

Siakam helped the Raptors win their first championship in 2019 as a supporting cast member, but after Kawhi Leonard left in free agency that offseason, he became a go-to guy.

Over the past five seasons, Siakam boasts averages of 22.8 points, 7.6 rebounds and 4.8 assists per contest.

Dončić and Irving are both performing at their usual All-Star levels this season, and Dončić is in the MVP conversation with averages of 33.6 points, 9.1 assists and 8.1 rebounds per game.

However, the rest of the roster has had limited production, which begs the question of whether Dallas can vie for a title.

The Mavs have been solid this season, as they are 23-16 and sixth in the Western Conference, but it is fair to wonder if they can truly compete with teams like the Denver Nuggets and Minnesota Timberwolves.

Dončić, Irving and Siakam is a trio that would be tough for most teams to match, especially since Irving and Siakam both have championship experience.