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Why The Indiana Pacers Do The Deal 

One of these things is not like the other…

The Pacers truly stand out in this deal. For starters, they’re one of the smallest markets in the NBA. Here, they’re coming to the bargaining table with two of the biggest. Moreover, they’ll be there with vastly different goals than the other two 

For the Nets and Lakers, this deal is about getting better in 2022-23. Not so for the Pacers – this trade is all about the future for them. 

After all, they surely won’t have any interest in Russell Westbrook. In all likelihood, they’ll either buy him out or offer him an extended vacation. Instead, this trade is about sending out two veterans in exchange for two first-round picks. 

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As a rebuilding club, that’s a smart course of action for the Pacers. In fact, they’d be making a move here that could be described in a way this trade couldn’t be for the other two teams involved: as predictable. 

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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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