How This Trade Impacts Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers enter the season with a variety of key injuries on the perimeter. TJ Warren has been ruled out indefinitely due to a continued complication with stress fractures in his foot. Now, Caris LeVert will be entering the season with a lower back injury.
The Pacers could benefit from adding a wing-like Andrew Wiggins who can provide a needed scoring punch, but also durability on the wing. Indiana is not facing any mandates for the COVID-19 vaccine either, so Wiggins’ feelings on the matter wouldn’t keep him out of home games.
Moving on from Myles Turner would be a tough decision given his importance to the Pacers’ defense. However, it’s clear, at some point, Indiana needs to commit to one of its bigs and focus on a clear identity.
Domantas Sabonis has earned two All-Star appearances and has been among the NBA leaders in touches. It’s clear he’s the franchise cornerstone for the team, not just in the frontcourt.
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The Pacers could benefit from having a player with the athleticism that Wiggins brings to the table alongside Sabonis. The two-man game in their offensive scheme could be quite intriguing with the use of dribble handoffs resulting in the defense being pressured.
