Brooklyn Nets Receive: G Malcolm Brogdon, G T.J. McConnell
Indiana Pacers Receive: G/F Ben Simmons
This NBA trade scenario sees the Brooklyn Nets acquiring a considerably more malleable player than Simmons in Malcolm Brogdon. Arguably, it lowers their ceiling while raising their floor.
With Kevin Durant and Kyrie Irving on the roster, their ceiling ought to be high enough to make that exchange worthwhile.
Speaking of Irving, Brogdon should be a perfect backcourt partner for him. At 6’5, Brogdon brings good size to the backcourt. He’s a stout defender who can make up for Irving’s warts on that side of the ball.
Offensively, he’s a combo guard who can handle the primary scoring responsibilities while also setting Irving and his teammates up.
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T.J. McConnell isn’t strictly a salary matcher either. He’s a heady veteran who perennially ranks among the league’s leaders in steals. With his passing and defense, he’d actually replicate a portion of the production that the Nets hoped to get from Simmons.
As for the Indiana Pacers, they already roster several players who should compliment Simmons’ unique skill set. Myles Turner is the perfect 3-and-D big to pair with the jumbo playmaker.
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Tyrese Haliburton is a high IQ combo guard who provides elite floor spacing and secondary ball-handling. The recently acquired Buddy Hield Depending on who the Pacers select in the upcoming draft, this trade could see them back in the playoffs as early as next season.
If the Brooklyn Nets don’t bite on Brogdon, the Indiana Pacers may have another offer up their sleeve.
