Thunder Pair Myles Turner, Chet Holmgren In Trade Scenario

Myles Turner, Indiana Pacers, NBA Trade Rumors
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Myles Turner, Indiana Pacers, NBA Trade Rumors
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Indiana Pacers Receive: F/C Derrick Favors, G Ty Jerome, 2024 First-Round Pick (UTA via OKC)
Utah Jazz Receive: C Myles Turner

Tanking is a controversial strategy for a reason – for a number of reasons, actually.

Some will argue it throws the league’s competitive balance off. They’d prefer that all 30 teams were as competitive as they could be at all times in a given season.

Others will appeal for the benefit of the fans. To be sure, paying money and/or investing time in a team that’s aiming to lose, year in and year out is disheartening.

Of course, there are also the players to consider. Some may say they’re on board for a long-term plan, but halfway through it, they may realize they’re ready to win. Selling a player on a plan that won’t bear fruit for half a decade can be difficult.

LATEST NBA NEWS & TRADE RUMORS: Oklahoma City Thunder & Indiana Pacers Updates

In summary, accumulating premium talent through the draft is great in theory, but it can be a strategy with diminishing returns.

Could the Thunder cut their plan short this summer?

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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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