Indiana Pacers Receive: C/F Kevin Love, F/C P.J. Washington, 2022 First-Round Pick (No. 13 – CHA)
Charlotte Hornets Receive: C Myles Turner
Cleveland Cavaliers Receive: F Gordon Hayward
If the last deal was more about the financial flexibility the Charlotte Hornets received, this one is more about their on-court product.
Yes, Myles Turner is also on an expiring contract. Still, if the Hornets did acquire him, it would be as a player they’d be hoping to retain past next season. That’s fine. The Hornets can afford LaMelo Ball, Miles Bridges, and Myles Turner. If they think that’s a core they can compete with moving forward, they’ll be worth the price.
It may be. Turner is one of the league’s few real 3-and-D big men. He protects the rim at a high level, and he’s a career 34.9% three-point shooter. He provides everything this Hornets squad has been missing.
Meanwhile, the Indiana Pacers make a rebuilding decision here. P.J. Washington and the 13th overall pick ought to be fair value for Turner’s services. They get younger with this deal.
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Finally, the Cavaliers get their scoring wing in Hayward. He should improve this squad in 2022-23. For a team with their franchise player secured, that’s a goal worth pursuing.
