Why The Indiana Pacers Do The Deal
Well, firstly: that money doesn’t have to be dead.
Robinson’s reputation took a hit in 2021-22, but he remains one of the purest shooters on the planet earth. If he could improve his defense from “unplayable in the playoffs” to even just “a little below average”, he could be a viable rotation piece on a playoff team.
Moreover, given the Pacers’ timeline, they’re unlikely to be one of those until Robinson’s deal is expiring. Odds are, they’ll be able to find a taker for his expiring deal if they’re ready to make win-now moves by 2024-25.
Furthermore, at $16.9 million a year, Robinson’s contract isn’t untradeable. It may be bad money, but it’s not substantial enough to hamstring the Pacers too severely.
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If they can get a first-round pick and a swap for Turner, they shouldn’t hesitate on account of Robinson’s pact. Is that too much draft capital for the Miami Heat to part with for him?
