This Intriguing Pacers-Kings Trade Lands No. 4 Pick In Indiana

Jaden Ivey, Indiana Pacers, 2022 NBA Draft, NBA Trade Rumors
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In contrast to most years, there are several teams in this year’s NBA Draft lottery who may prefer to be competitive in 2022-23. The Sacramento Kings are surely one.

When the Kings effectively traded the much younger Tyrese Haliburton to the Indiana Pacers at this year’s trade deadline in exchange for Domantas Sabonis, they made a statement. This team is ready to end its 16-year playoff drought.

Meanwhile, the Pacers have traditionally made a habit of staying competitive. They got younger in the Haliburton/Sabonis trade, but don’t make the mistake of pegging this team for a multiyear tank job.

If the Kings can compete for the play-in tournament next season, they’ll do it.

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With all that being said, could these teams link up for another trade this summer? They may have similar interests, but could they see different avenues towards achieving them?

If so, here’s an intriguing trade that lands Indiana the fourth pick in the upcoming draft.

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James Piercey

James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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