Lakers Land 2 Key Pacers Starters In Major Trade Scenario

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Why The Indiana Pacers Do The Deal

In some respects, the gulf between these two organizations couldn’t be wider.

The Lakers roster expensive veterans across the board. They can’t afford patience – they need quality win-now players at any cost. On the other hand, the Pacers are operating on a much longer timeline.

After all, they extended their timeline last season by trading star big man Domantas Sabonis for Tyrese Haliburton. The Pacers are young, and they might as well get younger.

It’s hard to get younger than this. The Pacers ought to be prioritizing first-round picks at all costs. Getting two that convey in the distant future, from a team so focused on the present is a tremendous asset for this club. Who can say where the Lakers will be in 2027?

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If the Pacers plan properly, they’ll be in a place where they’re ready to win games. If the Lakers fall to the lottery by then, having these assets could put them in a position to win a lot more of them.

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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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