Malcolm Brogdon
Ever since the Indiana Pacers made the decision to trade Domantas Sabonis to the Sacramento Kings ahead of the NBA’s midseason deadline, the team has been headed toward a rebuild.
Tyrese Haliburton is now the franchise cornerstone and the clock has been ticking on Malcolm Brogdon’s future in Indiana ever since. The main factor that has kept Brogdon in Indiana thus far has been the fact that he was ineligible to be traded last season due to signing his contract extension.
The fit between Haliburton and Malcolm Brogdon is an awkward one. Haliburton struggles to score at a high level within the half-court, so he’s wired to push the pace every chance he gets. Brogdon likes to play at a slower, methodical pace. That tends to clash.
Given neither Haliburton nor Brogdon are particularly fluid shot creators, there is a lowered ceiling on what the backcourt can achieve as partners.
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Teams like the New York Knicks, Washington Wizards, and Atlanta Hawks are a few teams to watch as initial suitors for Malcolm Brogdon. If teams miss out on their top options, he’s considered a buy-low trade target like to pursue.
