Why The Indiana Pacers Do The Deal
Some Pacers fans won’t love this deal, either.
Fair. At 21-18, the Pacers aren’t exactly desperate for future-focused deals. At the same time, they may not be able to resist this one.
For starters, it shouldn’t force them to bottom out. In fact, they could really use a floor spacing 4 like Williams. Pritchard ought to crack their rotation too.
Moreover, they could slot Isaiah Jackson into the starting 5 position following Turner’s departure. Considering they’re also landing a first-round pick, this deal should allow Indiana to improve their future outlook without completely tanking their present.
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In time, it could put them in a position where they’re ready to make one final title push.
