Indiana Pacers Receive: F Christian Wood, Jae’Sean Tate, 2022 First-Round Pick (No. 17 – HOU)

Houston Rockets Receive: C Myles Turner

Whether the Indiana Pacers accepted this deal would depend on their view of Christian Wood. As it stands, opinions are split.

Certainly, there are reasons to be wary of Wood. He’s developed a reputation for insolence, selfish offensive play, and lazy defensive effort.

Sold yet? Well, he’s also one of the most consistent stretch big men in all of basketball. Wood is a long-range assassin, but that’s not his only offensive value. He’s also an outstanding pick-and-roll finisher. All told, he’s a dynamic offensive weapon who may thrive in the right environment.

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He’s also, of course, a big man. Our other deals have had the Pacers clearing up a log jam in moving Turner.

Still, Wood is a combo big. Many would argue his best position (especially on defense) is at the 4. If the Pacers are eager to find out, this deal may appeal to them.