Does this trade make sense for the Indiana Pacers?
Indiana could probably get a better trade elsewhere for Myles Turner that would include draft picks, but this trade is actually not that bad for them in the grand scheme of things. Kevon Looney is a terrific role player and could continue doing what he does for Golden State for the Pacers, but the addition of James Wiseman would be huge.
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Sabonis, Brogdon, Warren and LeVert are the core of the Pacers right now, but this team does not really have a young core or future to build with. Not only is Wiseman extremely young, but he is also extremely raw, giving the Pacers a chance to mold him into what they want him to be.
With James Wiseman having all of the potential in the world and the length to turn into a two-way center, Indiana would be wise to pull off a trade like this because of how valuable of a prospect Wiseman is. In the short-term, they would lose a great shot-blocker in Myles Turner and may decline slightly in offensive production from their frontcourt, but long-term, this is a great trade for the Pacers.
It would take a lot of convincing for the Pacers to get the Warriors to agree to this trade and they would likely need to get a third team involved to get the Warriors more assets in return, but going after James Wiseman would definitely be beneficial for the long-term success of the Pacers’ organization.
