Indiana Pacers Receive: G Derrick Rose, G/F Evan Fournier, G Alec Burks, 2023 First-Round Pick (Top 5 Protected – NYK), 2023 First-Round Pick (DAL), 2024 First-Round Pick (Swap – NYK)
New York Knicks Receive: C Myles Turner, G Malcolm Brogdon
This deal finds the New York Knicks pushing all-in. Arguably, that’s an odd decision for a team coming off of a 37-win season. On the other hand, it may be defensible.
The Knicks make this deal if they’re not interested in building through the draft. They’d be assuming that, in adding Turner and Brogdon to their existing core, they’d be an appealing destination for disgruntled stars demanding trades and free agents.
Basically, they’re banking on being in New York finally mattering for once.
Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers make the opposite calculus. They’re one of the smallest market teams in the NBA. They’ll be leaning on the draft in coming years following this trade. With so many selections, it could be a strategy that yields great results.
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The Knicks find themselves in a familiar position. They’re mediocre, with mediocre contracts tied to mediocre veterans. They could rebuild, or they could move into win-now mode.
If they choose the latter route, acquiring Myles Turner would be a great place to start.
