Sacramento Kings Receive: C Myles Turner, F Jeremy Lamb

Indiana Pacers Receive: G Buddy Hield, 2022 First Round Pick

Myles Turner is continuing to build value around his name and he did this by putting up a 40-point performance already this season. Could this re-energize the trade market for him?

The rim protection that Turner brings to the table could help to elevate a struggling Sacramento Kings unit and further a potential identity shift. With Davion Mitchell guarding on-ball, there’s a lot to like about potential pick-and-roll coverage on both fronts in this hypothetical scenario.

Turner and Jeremy Lamb would be going back to Sacramento — proving the Kings with an efficient scorer and shooter on an expiring salary in addition to an elite shot blocker.

The Pacers would be able to take advantage and add Hield. It remains likely that he is moved at some point this season and there will be plenty of teams interested in his services.

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Indiana would receive Hield and a first-round pick in next year’s draft. Hield is signed to a contract that descends in value until it expires — making it easier for Indiana’s cap sheet from a long-term perspective.

Let’s take a closer look and see how this NBA trade scenario centered around Myles Turner would impact both the Indiana Pacers and Sacramento Kings.