Washington Wizards

This would be a huge statement trade if the Washington Wizards were able to execute it, but the question is whether or not it is enough for the Pacers to let go of one of the best defensive players in the entire NBA. Given their financial hardships, guys like Thomas Bryant (who is out for the year with a torn ACL) and Davis Bertans would likely have to be on the move and who knows if the Pacers are even interested in either of these guys. 

What a Myles Turner trade would come down to for Indiana is if they are receiving a ton of value in return for him, which is why the Wizards may not be a team the Pacers want to deal with. However, the Wizards need a player like Myles Turner and should go “all-out” for him. 

With Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal calling the shots and drawing all of the attention, Myles Turner would be able to do what he does best and pop out for three-point attempts in pick-and-roll situations. Given how good of passers both Beal and Westbrook are, there are no limits to what Turner could achieve in the Wizards on the offensive end of the court.

With him being owed just $52.5M over the next three years, the 24-year old center is a very affordable option, given his value, for the Wizards, but again, they would have to be willing to deal around some contracts to make this trade work. 

Myles Turner is a shot-blocker at one end, and both a low-post and perimeter-threat on the other end of the court, which is why it is surprising to see the Pacers not utilize him more often. With guys like Sabonis and Brogdon trumping him in terms of production on the Pacers roster, it seems very realistic that Indiana would be willing to trade him for the right price.

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With the Wizards, Turner would not be asked to do anything he cannot already do and could become an even better all-around talent because of all the focus on Russell Westbrook and Bradley Beal in the backcourt. Not only could this open up the court for him to knock-down more three-point shots, but could give him more opportunities to catch lobs for easy dunks.

If you add Myles Turner to this Washington Wizards roster, they suddenly have the firepower to be able to compete with any team and could actually make a strong case to be a playoff team next season. This would be some turn around by the Wizards if they could pull it off, the only question is if the Pacers are even willing to listen to offers for Turner right now given their own playoff aspirations and potential at full strength.