Indiana Pacers Receive: G/F Joe Harris, G Kira Lewis Jr., 2023 First-Round Pick (PHI via BKN)
New Orleans Pelicans Receive: G Malcolm Brogdon
Brooklyn Nets Receive: C Jonas Valanciunas
It seems as if the writing is on the wall for Malcolm Brogdon in Indiana. If he opens the 2021-22 season in a Pacers uniform it will come as an absolute shock.
After all, the team traded for the remarkably similar, much younger Tyrese Haliburton at last year’s deadline. Given how he performed with the team following that deal, they’re going to want to put the ball in his hands.
This deal lands them the intriguing 21-year-old Kira Lewis Jr. and a first-round pick. That’s a good return for a talented, but unfortunately, injury-prone Brogdon. Meanwhile, the Pelicans will be happy to add him. He could be the missing piece that has this group playing for the championship next season.
Finally, this deal lands the Nets their stretch big man in Valanciunas. He’ll make Ben Simmons substantially more functional in half-court sets.
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Having said that, the most meaningful avenue to improvement for this Nets team could involve moving Simmons altogether. Here’s a deal that has them doing exactly that.
