Chicago Bulls Receive: C Dwight Powell, F Dorian Finney-Smith
Indiana Pacers Receive: C Nikola Vucevic, 2025 First-Round Pick (DAL)
Dallas Mavericks Receive: C Myles Turner
Once again, this deal finds the Indiana Pacers taking back an expiring contract and the Dallas Mavericks’ 2025 first-rounder in exchange for Myles Turner. The specifications may change, but the outcome is the same on their end as it was in the last trade.
This time, the Mavericks are forced to cede a little more value. They’d prefer either of the other deals listed in this piece. Losing Finney-Smith stings, but he’s worth the cost of Turner. Meanwhile, they should be indifferent to the loss of Powell: they’re upgrading him by a large margin in this deal.
Meanwhile, he might be a better functional fit in Chicago. They’ve got plenty of offense between Zach LaVine and DeMar DeRozan: they need Powell’s rim protection. Furthermore, Finney-Smith’s 3-and-D skill set is a perfect complement for their two stars.
The Indiana Pacers may-or-may-not move Turner. This is not an organization that generally opts for long-term rebuilding. They may wager that they’ll return to relevancy soon enough that it’s worth keeping Turner around.
LATEST NBA NEWS AND TRADE RUMORS: Indiana Pacers Not Actively Shopping Myles Turner Amid Contract Talks
On the other hand, if they’d prefer to invest in their future, getting an unprotected first-round pick for him would be a prudent decision.
