Indiana Pacers Receive: G/F Eric Gordon, 2023 First-Round Pick (MIL via HOU)
Houston Rockets Receive: C Myles Turner
By contrast, the Indiana Pacers are in a similar place as the Rockets. Yet, it’s a different one.
Specifically, they aren’t as far into their rebuild. The Rockets traded James Harden near the beginning of the 2020-21 season. On the other hand, the Pacers traded Domantas Sabonis last season. They should be further behind in their development.
With that said, this Pacers organization generally opts against tanking. That makes sense. They’re a small market team with a devout fanbase: generally speaking, making the playoffs is enough for them.
Here’s the rub: the Pacers probably won’t make the playoffs in 2022-23.
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Yet, with Tyrese Haliburton, Myles Turner, and Buddy Hield on the roster, they’ll be too good to reach the bottom of the standings as well.
Does this deal help them get there?