How many quality big men can an NBA team’s rotation accommodate in 2022?
It’s a question that’s plagued the Indiana Pacers for years. At this year’s deadline, they gave a partial answer when they traded Domantas Sabonis in exchange for Tyrese Haliburton. Finally, the team recognized that Sabonis could not coexist with Myles Turner.
The question still lingers. Now, the Pacers roster Turner alongside soon-to-be sophomore Isaiah Jackson. He showed them enough in his rookie campaign to warrant starter consideration.
Meanwhile, Jalen Smith is due to hit restricted free agency. He played well enough in Indiana last season that they’ll likely look to extend him even with the limitations in their potential offer.
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Any two of these players could conceivably play alongside one another, but with all three worthy of starting minutes, this team’s frontcourt looks crowded.
Here are three trades that decongest it by sending Myles Turner to the San Antonio Spurs.