This Pacers-Wizards Trade Swaps Myles Turner, Kristaps Porzingis

Indiana Pacers, Washington Wizards, Myles Turner, Kristaps Porzingis, NBA Trade Rumors
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Indiana Pacers, Washington Wizards, Myles Turner, Kristaps Porzingis, NBA Trade Rumors
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Washington Wizards Receive: C Myles Turner, G/F Buddy Hield
Indiana Pacers Receive: C Kristaps Porzingis, F Corey Kispert, 2025 First-Round Pick (Top 3 Protected – WAS)

Sometimes in the NBA, a player’s reputation precedes themselves.

With that in mind, some will find this deal confusing. Isn’t Kristaps Porzingis the best player involved in this trade?

That probably hasn’t been true for a few years. Firstly, injuries have kept Porzingis out of action far too often for the past several years.

Furthermore, the Mavericks’ defense was actually better when Porzingis sat in 2021-22 – likely a large part of why they traded him at the deadline.

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Meanwhile, Turner has been reliable, in terms of health and on-court impact. He’s not a high-usage offensive player, but he’s a floor-spacing big who protects the rim at the same time.

Is he good enough, in tandem with Hield, for the Wizards to make this trade?

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James Piercey

James Piercey

When it comes to exploring the endless possibilities of NBA trades, there's no one quite like James Piercey. With a keen eye for player dynamics, salary cap intricacies, and a knack for discovering uncharted trade territory, James has risen to prominence as the preeminent expert in the realm of hypothetical NBA trades. James is also known for his work covering the Houston Rockets for SB Nation's The Dream Shake — a blog that gives a daily, comprehensive look at the team. He has written for various outlets, including FanSided and Last Word on Sports, among others.

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