Boston Celtics Receive: Myles Turner
Indiana Pacers Receive: Marcus Smart, Aaron Nesmith, 2021 first-round pick, 2021 second-round pick (via Oklahoma City)
In this offseason NBA trade scenario, the Indiana Pacers would send Myles Turner to the Boston Celtics in exchange for Marcus Smart, Aaron Nesmith, and a 2021 1st round pick.
The salaries would match relatively closely in this scenario. The Celtics would take on the $18 million that Turner is set to earn in 2021-22 while the Pacers would receive $16.8 million in salaries between Smart ($13.4 million) and Nesmith ($3.4 million).
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Of course, the salary of the first-round selection would need to be accounted for from the Pacers’ perspective, but that would not be a substantial one. Having a team-friendly asset for the length of a rookie deal is always favorable for a small market like Indiana.
With that being said, let’s take a look at an offseason trade scenario that would feature Indiana Pacers center Myles Turner being sent to the Boston Celtics.
