Indiana Pacers Land Shai Gilgeous-Alexander In Major Trade Scenario

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Why The Indiana Pacers Do The Deal 

Well, it’s not really a question of what the Pacers should do here. We’re talking about what they’re likely to do:

If this offer was on the table, we suspect the Pacers wouldn’t think twice before accepting it. 

After all, the Pacers already tried to land a young player on the fringe of stardom this summer. When they tendered a max rookie extension offer to Deandre Ayton, they made one thing clear: they don’t intend to stay down for any longer than they have to. 

Sure, the Pacers could ship Myles Turner and Buddy Hield out for draft capital. If they did, they might be one of the worst teams in the NBA next year.

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Alternatively, trading for Shai Gilgeous-Alexander would pair him with Tyrese Haliburton, giving the Pacers one of the absolute most intriguing young backcourts in the NBA. For what it’s worth, there’s more than one way to build a contender: If history is any indication, this is the Pacers’ way. 

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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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