The Hypothetical Trade
Pacers Receive: Julius Randle, Dennis Smith Jr., 2020 No. 8 overall pick
Knicks Receive: Victor Oladipo
This is the best offer that the Pacers are going to get for Oladipo. There is no question that he is an All-Star when he is healthy, but no one knows for sure that he will get back to that level of play.
Even with this deal, the Knicks are taking a bit of a risk. The No. 8 overall pick isn’t amazing in this NBA Draft class, but the Pacers could end up getting a really good player. Both Randle and Smith are quality role players as well.
Let’s take a closer look at why this deal could make perfect sense for both teams.