Why This Trade Makes Sense For The Pacers
Kevin Pritchard has been looking to shake a few things up this offseason. Going after Gordon Hayward showed that he is not content with how the Pacers’ roster is currently set up. However, with this trade, he would be re-making quite a bit of the roster.
Moving Turner makes sense with the emergence of Domantas Sabonis as an All-Star. Even though Turner is the heart and soul of the Indiana defense, he is expendable for the right price. Richaun Holmes and Nemanja Bjelica would help replace him and add depth to the front-court.
As for Victor Oladipo, the Pacers cannot be expecting him to return to All-Star form. The ruptured quad he suffered is a very serious injury and Oladipo may never get back the explosion he once had.
Buddy Hield would immediately come in as the starting shooting guard for the Pacers. He would add top-notch perimeter shooting and can create his own shot. Indiana would not lose a ton offensively by moving Oladipo for Hield.
The inclusion of a 2021 first-round pick from the Kings makes this deal look very attractive for the Pacers. Pritchard has been wanting to acquire draft assets. This deal gives them an additional first-round pick and a second-round pick from the Grizzlies that could be a quality selection.
While trading Oladipo and Turner would be tough to do and they are both fan favorites, this deal would be something that the Pacers would have to seriously consider.
