Indiana Pacers Receive: F Pascal Siakam, F Svi Mykhailiuk
Toronto Raptors Receive: C Myles Turner, G/F Jeremy Lamb, F Oshae Brissett, 2022 First-Round Pick, 2022 Second Round Pick (via MIA)
The Toronto Raptors have received impressive production from rookie Scottie Barnes as well as from OG Anunoby. With the team paying Pascal Siakam big money, is there an opportunity to move on and save spending room?
A stretch-five with the defensive impact of Myles Turner could fit in quite nicely with the Raptors. Providing that level of spacing with Anunoby and Siakam while being able to lock opposing units down could be quite intriguing.
Barnes being on a rookie contract would provide an opportunity to really optimize the roster with Turner set to earn just $17.5 million for the next two seasons.
The Indiana Pacers have seemingly been involved in NBA trade rumors year-after-year at this point when it comes to Myles Turner’s outlook. He’s hit his stride under coach Rick Carlisle so the team would have to make a tough choice.
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Siakam would be an intriguing frontcourt option next to Domantas Sabonis if the Pacers were to choose to break up their two-center lineup combination. TJ Warren would slide over to the three-spot role more often with Chris Duarte, Caris LeVert, and Malcolm Brogdon also on the peirmeter.
How does this trade impact both teams? Let’s take a look at it from each of their perspectives, starting with the Pacers.
