Would This Trade Make Sense For The Indiana Pacers
The Indiana Pacers have returned to lottery status since trading away Sabonis. If they trade away Myles Turner as well, they could embrace a tank and look to add tantalizing young talent around Tyrese Haliburton.
A swap for Steven Adams would give the team a strong veteran presence, an aspect that many tanking teams overlook. Having Adams on the roster, who was a key piece of the contending OKC Thunder teams of the early 2010s, would be huge for the development of Indiana’s young talent.
On the floor, Adams is still an effective screener and passer from the top of the key. He won’t score much, but his rebounding and outlet passing could unlock Indiana’s young talent in transition.
Adding a selection in the 2022 and 2024 drafts could be key for the team’s bright future as well. The Utah pick will be 22nd this year, and the 2024 GSW pick will likely be late in the draft. Still, recent drafts have shown that elite talent can be found late in the draft, and having two swings in the first round increases the chance of a hit.
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Indiana is on track to be a tanking team, and they’d be wise to squeeze what they can out of their assets. Myles Turner is a good player on a good contract, and he could be extremely helpful to a team like Memphis. The Grizzlies have the draft capital to spend without dipping into their own picks, so this move could make sense for both teams.
