Indiana Pacers Receive: G Mike Conley, 2026 First-Round Pick (UTA)

Utah Jazz Receive: G Malcolm Brogdon

There’s really no reason to get overly complicated here.

Mike Conley and Malcolm Brogdon make the exact same $22.6 million annual salaries. Brogdon is 4-years younger and, at this stage in their respective careers, better. This is the obvious swap between these teams.

The Utah Jazz are low on draft capital. This 2026 selection is actually the closest first-round pick they can trade under the Stepien rule. It should still intrigue the Indiana Pacers.

With how volatile the situation has looked in Utah lately, who knows where they’ll be by 2026.

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If the Pacers fancy themselves as rebuilding, Brogdon for a first-round pick is a solid trade. On the other hand, they may be able to squeeze a little more value out of the floor general in a three-team deal.

Here’s an example of what that may look like.