Indiana Pacers Receive: C Nikola Vucevic, 2023 First-Round Pick (MIN), 2027 First-Round Pick (CHI)
Minnesota Timberwolves Receive: G Lonzo Ball
Chicago Bulls Receive: G D’Angelo Russell, C Myles Turner
This trade should be especially appealing to the Chicago Bulls if they are able to retain Zach LaVine. Upgrading Nikola Vucevic’s rim protection into MylesTurner’s could give them the opportunity to win a playoff series or two in 2022-23.
Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers are involved strictly for the picks here. Vooch is, once again, strictly a salary matcher. The fact that his deal is expiring ought to also appeal to this rebuilding club.
As for the Minnesota Timberwolves, they’re flipping Russell and a first-rounder for Ball again here. They won’t be able to acquire Williams without surrendering two first-round picks. This deal finds them content to upgrade at point guard.
It would be a prudent decision for this team. The Wolves had a quality 2021-22 season. They exceeded expectations by punching a ticket to the postseason. As a result, the expectations for this team will be higher in 2022-23.
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Without a roster upgrade, who knows if they’ll be able to meet them?
