Indiana Pacers Receive: F Davis Bertans, C Dwight Powell, 2023 First-Round Pick (Lottery Protected – MIA), 2025 First-Round Pick (Lottery Protected – MIA) 

Miami Heat Receive: G/F Buddy Hield 

Dallas Mavericks Receive: G Kyle Lowry 

Of course, if you’re a win-now team in need of a particular piece, the best way to acquire it is to offer first-round picks in exchange. 

After all, draft capital has become the currency of the modern NBA. Without fail, some of the league’s worst teams will have solid veterans that contenders could use. It’s equally safe to assume that those teams will prioritize draft capital at all costs. 

For example, look at the Indiana Pacers. In all likelihood, they’ll find themselves around the bottom of the NBA’s standings next year.

Still, Myles Turner and Buddy Hield are likely to have trade value around the NBA. 

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On the other hand, the Pacers aren’t like most teams. Historically, this organization has been opposed to taking significant rebuilding measures. Still, for the right price, they’d have to concede that a trade was in their best interests. 

Does this deal meet that price?