Why The Indiana Pacers Do The Deal

This is a risky move for the Indiana Pacers. They’re entirely breaking from their expected course here by making a win-now move.

Many will call for a more gradual rebuilding process. With a stacked 2023 draft looming, they’ll argue that a developmental year is more prudent for the young Pacers.

They may have a point. At the same time, Brown is only 25. Meanwhile, the Pacers are known to avoid rebuilding – they should be happy to expedite their process. Following this deal, they could actually be pretty good in 2022-23.

After all, Tyrese Haliburton and Brown should make for a pretty dynamic duo. Furthermore, young players like Jalen Smith and Bennedict Mathurin ought to thrive in reduced roles supporting those two.

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This trade won’t get the Pacers to the Finals, but it ought to put them in the playoffs. Traditionally, that’s exactly where they’ve aimed to be.