Indiana Pacers Receive: F Jarred Vanderbilt 

Utah Jazz Receive: G/F Chris Duarte, 2023 First-Round Pick (BOS via IND) 

Of course, the intention to tank can be seen as a luxury. It’s not as appealing for some teams as it is for others. 

After all, market size plays a role in any team’s decision-making. Small market teams can be more inclined to stay competitive, even at the expense of landing marquee prospects. 

The Indiana Pacers are a small market team that embodies this principle. Generally speaking, this organization resists bottoming out.

The Pacers are usually good, but they’re usually not playing for the NBA title. 

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Meanwhile, the same holds true for the Utah Jazz. At the same time, a small market team isn’t prohibited from tanking. If it’s the obvious path forward, a team like the Jazz should take it. 

Is it the obvious path forward?