Pacers Land Jaylen Brown In Blockbuster Trade Scenario

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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.

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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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